Drivers Study

WHEN A YELLOW ARROW APPEARS AS YOU WAIT IN A DEDICATED RIGHT TURN LANE, YOU SHOULD: A. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears B. Check for pedestrians and then turn with caution C. Stop and do not make the turn under any circumstances

A. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears

BEFORE GETTING OUT OF YOUR PARKED CAR ON THE TRAFFIC SIDE OF THE STREET, YOU SHOULD: A. Check traffic coming from behind before opening your door B. Open your door so the other vehicles will stop and let you out C. Give a hand and arm signal for a left turn

A. Check traffic coming from behind before opening your door

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE ABOUT DOUBLE PARKING? A. It is illegal under any circumstances B. It is illegal unless you wait in the vehicle C. It is allowed if you are making a delivery

A. It is illegal under any circumstances

WHEN YOU LOOK AHEAD WHILE DRIVING, IT IS BEST TO: A. Look beyond the car ahead of you B. Look only at the back of the car ahead of you C. Focus on the right side of your lane

A. Look beyond the car ahead of you

WHAT IS THE "BASIC SPEED LAW"? A. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions B. Never drive faster than the posted speed limits C. Keep up with the flow of traffic

A. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

A RED ARROW POINTING TO THE RIGHT ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT MEANS YOU MAY: A. Not turn right until the light turns green B. Turn right after you have come to a complete stop C. Turn right after slowing and checking traffic

A. Not turn right until the light turns green

LOOK TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT BEFORE ENTERING ANY INTERSECTION ON A GREEN LIGHT BECAUSE: A. Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light B. Once you are in the intersection, you must only look straight ahead C. Cross traffic may have a green arrow D. Pedestrians on the cross street have the right-of-way

A. Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light

WHEN PARKED ON ANY HILL, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS SET YOUR PARKING BRAKE AND: A. Place your engine gear into the parked position B. Keep your front wheels parallel to the road C. Leave your vehicle in neutral

A. Place your engine gear into the parked position

WHEN YOU WANT TO PASS A LARGE TRUCK IN THE CENTER OF THREE LANES, IT'S BEST TO PASS: A. Quickly on the left and move ahead of it B. Very slowly on the left and move ahead of it C. Very quickly on the right and move ahead of it

A. Quickly on the left and move ahead of it

IF YOU ARE APPROACHING A RAILROAD CROSSING WITH RED FLASHING LIGHTS, YOU MUST: A. Stop and don't proceed until the red lights stop flashing B. Stop only if you see a train coming C. Slow down before crossing

A. Stop and don't proceed until the red lights stop flashing

IF A CAR AHEAD OF YOU HAS STOPPED AT A CROSSWALK, YOU SHOULD: A. Stop and then proceed when safe B. Change lanes, look carefully, and pass C. Slow down, look both ways, and proceed D. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

A. Stop and then proceed when safe

IF ANOTHER DRIVER "CUTS" IN FRONT OF YOU, IT WOULD BE BETTER IF YOU: A. Take your foot off the gas B. Brake suddenly C. Accelerate to avoid being cut off

A. Take your foot off the gas

YOU MUST YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT AN INTERSECTION TO: A. The car in the intersection B. The car on your right C. The car in the opposite lane of traffic D. The car on your left

A. The car in the intersection

WHO HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEN A VEHICLE APPROACHES A PEDESTRIAN AT AN INTERSECTION WITH NO CROSSWALKS? A. The pedestrian B. The pedestrian, but only when he or she has the green WALK signal C. The vehicle, but it should slow down

A. The pedestrian

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE FOR DRIVING WHEN HEAVY FOG, DUST, OR PRECIPITATION OCCURS? A. Try not to drive until conditions improve B. Do not drive too slowly because other drivers may hit you C. Alternate your low and high-beams to improve your vision

A. Try not to drive until conditions improve

WHEN MAY YOU LEGALLY DRIVE AROUND OR UNDER A RAILROAD CROSSING GATE? A. Under no circumstances B. When you can clearly see in both directions C. When the gate does not seem to be working correctly

A. Under no circumstances

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BEST IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW? A. Using public transportation B. Eliminating the "space cushion" C. Raising the speed limit

A. Using public transportation

SOLID YELLOW LINES SEPARATE: A. Vehicles traveling in opposite directions B. Bicycle lanes from regular traffic C. Traffic lanes on one-way streets

A. Vehicles traveling in opposite directions

U-TURNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ARE LEGAL: A. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby B. Across two sets of solid double yellow lines C. On a one-way street at a green arrow

A. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby

IT IS ILLEGAL TO ENTER AN INTERSECTION WHEN: A. You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side B. The lane you want to enter is open C. The light is yellow D. The light is flashing yellow and you have not come to a complete stop first

A. You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side

WHEN YOU ARE IN A DEDICATED TURN LANE CONTROLLED BY A GREEN ARROW, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE? A. All vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you B. All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights C. You may turn in the arrow's direction without checking traffic

B. All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights

BACKING UP YOUR VEHICLE IS: A. Not dangerous if you have a helper B. Always dangerous C. Only dangerous in large vehicles

B. Always dangerous

IF YOU SEE ORANGE CONSTRUCTION SIGNS AND CONES ON A FREEWAY, YOU MUST: A. Change lanes and maintain your current speed B. Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead C. Slow down because the lane ends ahead

B. Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead

A LANE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TWO-WAY ROAD THAT HAS DASHED LINES ON BOTH SIDES AND TWO LARGE CURVED ARROWS FACING EACH OTHER MAY BE USED FOR: A. Making right or left turns B. Beginning or ending left turns C. Passing slow vehicles

B. Beginning or ending left turns

39. YOU MUST CAREFULLY WATCH FOR BICYCLES IN TRAFFIC LANES BECAUSE THEY: A. Usually have the right-of-way B. Could be hidden in your blind spots C. Must ride facing oncoming traffic

B. Could be hidden in your blind spots

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT DRIVING AND TAKING DRUGS? A. Only illegal drugs can impair your driving B. Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving C. Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy

B. Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving

THE VERY FIRST EFFECT OF EVEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL ON A PERSON'S SAFE DRIVING ABILITY IS TO REDUCE HIS OR HER: A. Steering ability B. Good judgment C. Muscle control D. Quick reflex movements

B. Good judgment

YOU ARE DRIVING 45 MPH IN A 55 MPH ZONE. YOU CAN BE CITED FOR SPEEDING: A. Under no circumstances because it is always legal B. If road or weather conditions require an even slower speed C. Only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road

B. If road or weather conditions require an even slower speed

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR YOUR SAFETY BELT IN A MOVING VEHICLE: A. Unless you are riding in the back of a pickup/camper B. If your vehicle is equipped with safety belts C. Unless your vehicle was manufactured before 1975

B. If your vehicle is equipped with safety belts

WHERE SHOULD YOU START MAKING A U-TURN WHEN DRIVING ON A DIVIDED STREET WITH MULTIPLE LANES IN YOUR DIRECTION? A. On the shoulder B. In the left lane C. In the median

B. In the left lane

FOLLOWING CLOSELY BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE: A. Helps you avoid other drivers' blind spots B. Is a common cause of rear-end accidents C. Increases fuel efficiency

B. Is a common cause of rear-end accidents

WHILE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE DANGEROUS TO DO WHILE DRIVING, WHICH IS ALSO ILLEGAL? A. Reading a road map B. Listening to music through a set of dual headphones C. Adjusting your outside mirrors

B. Listening to music through a set of dual headphones

WHEN BACKING OUT OF AN ANGLED PARKING SPACE, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS MOVE SLOWLY AND: A. Look at your rearview mirror B. Look over your right shoulder C. Have someone outside of the vehicle direct you

B. Look over your right shoulder

WHEN BACKING UP YOUR CAR, YOU SHOULD: A. Use both rearview mirrors B. Look over your right shoulder through the rear window and back up slowly C. Look over your left shoulder through the rear window and back up slowly

B. Look over your right shoulder through the rear window and back up slowly

YOU SEE A CAR APPROACHING FROM THE REAR, BUT WHEN YOU CHECK YOUR MIRROR AGAIN BEFORE CHANGING LANES, YOU NO LONGER SEE IT. YOU SHOULD: A. Turn your signal on and change lanes slowly B. Look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot C. Signal, honk your horn, and change lanes slowly

B. Look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot

WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE LEFT OF TWO TRAFFIC LANES, AND MANY CARS ARE PASSING ON YOUR RIGHT, YOU SHOULD: A. Pull onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass B. Move over into the right lane when it is safe C. Stay in your lane so you will not impede the traffic flow

B. Move over into the right lane when it is safe

A GOOD SAFETY RULE, WHEN YOU ARE SURE YOU HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT-OF-WAY, IS: A. Always take it B. Never insist on it C. Always let the other driver have it

B. Never insist on it

IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND FINDING IT HARD TO STAY AWAKE, YOU SHOULD: A. Open your windows B. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key and rest C. Drink plenty of black coffee

B. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key and rest

SEAT BELTS PROPERLY WORN WILL: A. Prevent accidents B. Reduce the risk of injury C. Keep you from moving your body

B. Reduce the risk of injury

TWO SETS OF SOLID DOUBLE YELLOW LINES TWO FEET OR MORE APART: A. May only be crossed to enter a private driveway B. Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed C. Denote a lane for beginning or ending left-hand turns

B. Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed

USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS ON RAINY, SNOWY, OR FOGGY DAYS: A. On the high-beam setting B. So other drivers can see you C. To warn others of bad conditions

B. So other drivers can see you

TO TURN RIGHT ONTO A TWO-WAY STREET FROM A TWO-WAY STREET, START IN THE RIGHT LANE AND END IN: A. The left lane B. The lane closest to the curb C. Any lane that is available

B. The lane closest to the curb

YOU SHOULD USE YOUR VEHICLE'S HORN WHEN: A. Approaching bicyclists B. You are involved in an emergency situation C. Traffic ahead of you is traveling below the speed limit D. All of the above

B. You are involved in an emergency situation

IT IS ILLEGAL TO ENTER AN INTERSECTION WHEN: A. The light is yellow B. You can't get all the way across before the light turns red C. The light is flashing yellow and you didn't stop first

B. You can't get all the way across before the light turns red

TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS TOWARD THE CURB WHEN YOU ARE PARKED: A. Facing uphill B. On a level road C. Facing downhill

C. Facing downhill

WHEN YOU COME TO A CORNER WITH A STOP SIGN, YOU SHOULD FIRST STOP: A. Far enough to see cross traffic B. After crossing a crosswalk or limit line C. In back of the crosswalk or limit line

C. In back of the crosswalk or limit line

IF YOU ARE BEING TAILGATED, YOU SHOULD: A. Brake quickly B. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you C. Increase your following distance

C. Increase your following distance

WHAT IS A COMMON FACTOR IN THE TRAFFIC DEATHS OF TEENAGE DRIVERS? A. Slow reflexes B. Fear of taking risks C. Lack of driving skill

C. Lack of driving skill

BEFORE DRIVING INTO AN INTERSECTION AFTER A STOP, YOU SHOULD LOOK: A. Straight ahead and to the left B. Left and right only C. Left, right, and then left again

C. Left, right, and then left again

U-TURNS IN BUSINESS DISTRICTS ARE: A. Always illegal because they are dangerous B. Legal if the businesses are churches, apartments, or clubs C. Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them

C. Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them

BEFORE CHANGING LANES IN TRAFFIC, YOU NEED TO: A. Only check your rearview mirror B. Use arm signals C. Look over your shoulder to be sure the lane you want to use is clear D. Signal so that you have the right-of-way

C. Look over your shoulder to be sure the lane you want to use is clear

AS YOU PREPARE TO TURN RIGHT AT A CORNER WHERE THERE IS A BICYCLE LANE, YOU SHOULD SIGNAL, LOOK CAREFULLY FOR BICYCLISTS, AND THEN: A. Make your turn, being careful to stay out of the bike lane B. Speed up and pass bicyclists before they can get to the corner C. Merge into the bike lane to make a turn

C. Merge into the bike lane to make a turn

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT MOTORCYCLES? A. Motorcycles are small and can easily be seen by drivers B. Motorcycles may not share traffic lanes C. Motorcycles should be followed at a greater distance

C. Motorcycles should be followed at a greater distance

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACES? A. Bridges and overpasses freeze last B. Pavements are not slippery the first few minutes after it starts raining on a hot day C. On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice

C. On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice

WHO HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT AN INERSECTION WITH NO CROSSWALKS? A. Pedestrians, but only with the green walk signal B. Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful C. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way

C. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way

IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND YOU FIND THAT NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP YOU STAY AWAKE, YOU SHOULD: A. Turn on your air-conditioner and drink coffee B. Open your windows and turn up the radio C. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key, and rest

C. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key, and rest

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAFFIC LIGHTS WITH RED ARROWS AND THOSE WITH SOLID RED LIGHTS? A. You cannot turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first B. Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes C. Red arrows are only used to stop traffic that is turning left

C. Red arrows are only used to stop traffic that is turning left

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH A FLASHING YELLOW SIGNAL LIGHT? A. Maintain your speed but watch for other vehicles B. Stop before crossing the intersection C. Slow down and cross carefully

C. Slow down and cross carefully

AN ORANGE AND RED SIGN OF THIS SHAPE MEANS: A. Roadwork ahead B. Vehicle has the right-of-way C. Slow-moving vehicle

C. Slow-moving vehicle

IF THE ROADWAY IS WET AND THE CAR STARTS TO SKID, YOU SHOULD: A. Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly B. Slow down by shifting to a lower gear C. Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal

C. Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal

TO AVOID GETTING REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD: A. Turn your head and look over your shoulder B. Check your rearview mirror often C. Start braking early as a signal to the driver behind you D. Drive with your left foot on the brake pedal at all times

C. Start braking early as a signal to the driver behind you

WHEN A RED LIGHT FLASHES AT A RAILROAD CROSSING, YOU MUST: A. Stop only if you see a train coming B. Stop 10 ft behind the signal C. Stop and then proceed when safe D. Slow down before crossing

C. Stop and then proceed when safe

THIS SIGN MEANS: A. The road ahead has many curves B. There is a sharp curve in the road ahead C. The road ahead may be slippery

C. The road ahead may be slippery

IF YOU WANT TO PARK DOWNHILL AND THERE IS NO CURB, WHICH WAY DO YOU TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS? A. Towards the road B. Parallel to the road C. Towards the side of the road

C. Towards the side of the road

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH FOG OR RAIN, IT IS ADVISABLE TO: A. Turn on your parking lights only B. Turn on your four-way hazard lights C. Turn on your headlights to low-beam

C. Turn on your headlights to low-beam

MOST SERIOUS ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AT WHAT TIME OF DAY? A. Morning B. Afternoon C. Twilight-Darkness D. Serious accidents happen at about the same rate throughout the day

C. Twilight-Darkness

USE YOUR HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT: A. As little as possible B. Only on dark streets C. Whenever it is legal and safe

C. Whenever it is legal and safe

A GREEN ARROW MEANS GO, BUT FIRST YOU MUST: A. Check the vehicle behind you in your rearview mirror B. Wait five seconds before proceeding C. Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection

C. Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection

YOU ARE IN A TRUCK'S BLIND SPOT IF: A. You stay close to the vehicle's left front wheel B. You follow no closer than 12 ft C. You can't see the truck driver in his or her side mirror

C. You can't see the truck driver in his or her side mirror

FLASH FLOODS CAN CAUSE VEHICLES TO FLOAT AND FILL WITH WATER, TRAPPING AND DROWNING PEOPLE. WHILE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT AND IN DEEP WATER, EVEN ____ INCHES OF WATER CAN FLOAT SOME SMALL CARS. A. two B. four C. six D. eight

C. six

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF A TIRE BLOWS OUT WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING? A. Hold your steering wheel tightly B. Slowly release the gas pedal; if you must brake, do so gently C. Bring the vehicle to a stop off the road, and change tire D. All of the above

D. All of the above

WHEN PASSING IN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE OF A TWO LANE ROAD, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER: A. Your speed relative to others, and your ability to accelerate B. How much clear space you need to pass, and how much you have C. The speed and distance of oncoming traffic, and possible hazards D. All of the above

D. All of the above

HOW SHOULD CHILDREN UNDER 13 YEARS OLD BE POSITIONED IN MOTOR VEHICLES? A. In the front seat, within reach of an adult driver B. In the front seat, secured by a seatbelt or child seat C. In the back seat, out of view of the driver D. In the back seat, secured by a seatbelt or child restraint seat

D. In the back seat, secured by a seatbelt or child restraint seat

WHEN YOU FOLLOW VEHICLES TOO CLOSELY AND ANOTHER DRIVER SUDDENLY CUTS IN FRONT OF YOU, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? A. Swerve into the lane next to you B. Slam on your brakes C. Drive onto the shoulder of the road D. Take your foot off the gas pedal

D. Take your foot off the gas pedal