Drivers Permit Study

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.08 percent.

You may not park within ____ of a crosswalk.

20 feet

A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:

A blind person.

Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

A flashing yellow light

The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:

A good driving habit.

This road sign means:(left side T)

A road joins from the right

This sign means:(school ahead)

A school zone is ahead.

Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.

This road sign means:(Bicycle <--)

Bicycle crossing.

What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following?

CD player Radio Cell phone *All of the above*

A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:

Change lanes when possible or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass

Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:

Check your mirrors and blind spots.

When in a travel lane on the roadway:

Don't stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

Drive with the flow of traffic.

What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

Crosswalks are

Either indicated by pavement markings or are not marked at all.

When sharing the road with large commercial vehicles, you should:

Expect the large vehicles to require extra time and space to slow down and stop. Remember that commercial vehicles have substantial blind spots. Properly signal your turns and lane changes well in advance. *All of the above.*

How fast you drive does not affect the distance your vehicle travels after you brake to come to a stop.

FALSE

Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

False

If moving with a stream of vehicles across a railroad track, it is safe to stop on the track for a short period of time.

False

When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.

False

Cars begin to lose traction and hydroplane at a speed of 70 mph.

False (cars may begin to lose traction and hydroplane at speeds as low as 35 mph. When this happens, a driver loses control of their vehicle. Slow down when driving in rain.)

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

Follow the directions given by the flagger.

If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:

Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.

When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, with the broken line next to your lane, you may pass:

If traffic is clear.

Which of the following commonly causes traffic accidents?

Inattentive driving Excessive speed under the driving conditions Following other vehicles too closely *All of the above*

The seat belt should be adjusted so that it:

Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen

This sign means: Keep --->

Keep to the right.

The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

Keep your tires properly maintained. Slow down when roads are wet or slushy. Watch out for standing water or puddles. *All of the above.*

A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

Let it go

What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:

Look left first, then right, then left again.

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Look toward the right side of the road.

What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?

Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.

This sign means:(^,)

Merging traffic from the right.

When approaching a yield sign, you:

Must slow down and prepare to come to a complete stop.

This sign means:(NO U)

No U-turn.

This sign means: <--0/

No left turn.

This sign means: 0/ -->

No right turn

When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

Once you have moved into the exit lane.

When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

Other drivers who are already in the intersection. Oncoming traffic. Pedestrians who are already in the intersection. *All of the above*

At night, it is hardest to see:

Pedestrians

Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

Pulling toward or away from a curb. Turning left or right. Changing lanes. *All of the above.*

When a curb is painted ____, it means no stopping, standing, or parking is permitted at any time.

Red

Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

Reducing your speed.

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.

A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.

On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

When driving on an interstate:

Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.

To enter a freeway:

Signal, yield, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.

This sign means(hydroplane)

Slippery when wet.

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

A yellow light that flashes on and off means:

Slow down and proceed with caution.

When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should

Slow down and proceed with caution.

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

Slow down before you enter the curve.

This road sign means:(yield)

Slow down, be prepared to stop, and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way.

You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

Slow down.

A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.

Steady red

This sign means:(^stop)

Stop ahead.

When you see this sign, you must: (stop)

Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.

You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:

Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely.

If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:

Stop. Call the police. Determine if anyone is injured. All of the above

When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain. That wet roads can cause hydroplaning. To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop. *All of the above.*

What is a "No zone?"

The blind spots on the right, left, front, and behind a truck or large vehicle where drivers can't see you.

Which of the following statements is true?

The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.

What does an orange-colored sign indicate?

The presence of construction work.

You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit. You may not be able to safely pass the truck. You may not be able to legally pass the truck. *All of the above.*

If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

A telltale sign of a drunk driver is:

They are weaving between lanes. They are driving more slowly than the normal traffic flow. They are making quick and sudden stops. *All of the above.*

How should drivers use a shared center lane when traveling on a multilane roadway with traffic moving in opposite directions?

To slow down or stop before turning left

Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills.

True

You are required to signal every time you pull away from a curb.

True

While backing, you should:

Turn your head and look through the rear window

When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:

Turn your wheels to the right.

If you are driving at a speed of 40 mph or slower, you should stay a minimum of ____ behind the vehicle in front of you.

Two seconds

Drivers may text while driving:

Under no circumstances.

At a school crossing sign, you should:

Watch for children and be ready to stop.

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:

Watch for children walking along the side of the road.

When a curb is painted ____, it indicates that only short parking stops are permitted.

White

Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

White arrows in the middle of the lanes

When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle.

When a curb is painted ____, it indicates a loading zone, or another parking restriction.

Yellow

Don't follow other cars too closely because:

You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.

You may drive in a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)(carpool) lane if:

Your vehicle has multiple occupants.

Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

brown

Drowsy drivers:

can drive so poorly they may appear to be drunk

You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

flashing red light

This sign shows one type of:(T)

intersection

Crossbuck signs indicate:

railroad crossings

A speed limit is:

the maximum legal speed you can travel on the road under ideal conditions

A flashing red traffic light:

the same as a stop sign

On slippery roads, you should:

to slow down

When driving in fog:

use low beam headlights

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

white