permit test practice exams (ch.4: traffic control)

You come to an intersection which has a flashing red light. You should: A. Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so B. Stop only if cars are approaching the intersection C. Stop only if cars are already in the intersection D. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary

A. Come to a full stop, then go when safe to do so.

A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means: A. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary B. Look both ways as you cross the intersection C. Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching D. Always come to a full stop at the intersection

A. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary

What does a flashing yellow light mean? A. Merging traffic B. Proceed with caution C. Pedestrian crossing D. Come to a full stop

B. Proceed with caution

You may cross a double solid yellow line: A. To pass a slow moving truck B. To turn into a driveway C. To pass a car if traffic permits D. Under no conditions

B. To turn into a driveway

A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that: A. You may only drive straight ahead B. You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow C. You must wait for a green light D. Vehicles moving in any direction must stop

B. You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow

As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action would be to: A. Speed up to beat the red light B. Apply the brakes sharply to stop C. Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection D. Be prepared to stop before the intersection

D. Be prepared to stop before the intersection.

What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway? A. Yellow with black letters B. Black with white letters C. Red with white letters D. Green with white letters

D. Green with white letters

A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in toward your left. This shows that: A. There is an intersection just ahead B. You are approaching a construction area C. You will be required to turn left just ahead D. The road will get narrower

D. The road will get narrower

Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning? A. Flashing red lights B. Flashing yellow lights C. White lines on the side of the road D. White arrows in the middle of the lanes

D. White arrows in the middle of the lanes

Which of the following must you obey over the other three? A. A steady red light B. A police officer C. A stop sign D. A flashing red light

b. police officer