Driving

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.

10 to 15 seconds

You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.

100

Unless it is posted otherwise, the speed limit in a residential area is

25 miles per hour

You are driving on an Interstate posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:

65 MPH or less

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as which of the following?

A stop sign

When entering an expressway from an entrance ramp, you should:

Adjust the position and speed of your vehicle to the flow of traffic

At a blind intersection

Always stop

When slowing down behind another vehicle, you should

Apply your brakes early as a signal to the other vehicles behind you

You are required to stop your vehicle:

At an intersection with a stop sign. Where there is a red light. When a traffic officer orders you to stop.

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, which of the following is the appropriate place to make the stop?

At the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before actually entering the roadway

When driving behind a slow-moving truck going up a hill you should

Be patient.

Match the emergency response with the event: Pump the brake pedal several times. If this does not work, use the hand/emergency brake, pulling slowly so the wheels do not lock

Brake failure

When changing lanes you should:

Check your mirrors, signal, check your blind spot and then proceed

Child restraints are required for which of the following?

Children ages 4 through 7 who weigh 40 pounds or more and are less than 4'9" in height

Why is driving in the city considered more dangerous than highway driving?

Cross traffic and pedestrians create hazards

If you find that your car is hydroplaning, you should

Decelerate and drive straight ahead without hitting the brakes.

If you must drive through a deep puddle, you should

Drive through it as slowly as possible and apply the brakes after you get through the puddle to dry them out

If you are going into a curve too quickly, you should

Ease off the accelerator, and then speed up slightly as you regain traction.

The Application for an operator's license must be signed by the parent or guardian when the applicant is under what age?

Eighteen

When driving at night, it is a good idea to:

Glance to the right edge of the road to avoid glare from oncoming

If you must stop suddenly in an emergency, you should

Hit the brakes hard, but not hard enough to lock the wheels, and steer in the direction you want to go

Yellow lines are used to separate:

Lanes traffic moving in opposite directions

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

When approaching a railway crossing you should:

Look for advance warning signs such as flashing lights, gates, or a sign alerting you to an upcoming crossing. Watch out for other road users, especially motorcyclists and cyclists who may slip on the tracks. Observe carefully, especially at night, as trains often appear to be moving more slowly than they actually are

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Low beams.

When driving in the fast lane, if you are tailgated, the best thing to do is?

Move to the right and let the tailgater pass.

Why is it necessary to shoulder-check when changing lanes?

No matter how you adjust your mirrors, you will always have blind spots

A curb painted red means

No stopping or parking (except buses)

You should never pass in the oncoming lane in which circumstances?

On a curve. Near or at the crest of a hill. In an intersection

A U-turn is not permitted:

On a curve. Near or at the crest of a hill. Where a sign prohibits a U-turn.

It is important to slow down:

On narrow or winding roads. At intersections or railroad crossings. When the road is wet or slippery.

When traveling on a highway divided into four traffic lanes, which vehicles are required to stop for a school bus that has stopped to unload children?

Only vehicles approaching the rear of the bus traveling in the same direction as the bus

Look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green signal because:

Other vehicles may enter the intersection against a red signal.

In order to keep from getting angry or upset while driving, you should:

Plan your route ahead of time to avoid traffic. Analyze stressful driving situations and plan how you will react next time you encounter them. Allow yourself plenty of time to reach your destination

Which of the following is a basic step to take after an accident?

Protect the area. Notify authorities. Care for the injured.

What is the most important driving technique to avoid crashes when driving in icy or snowy conditions?

Reduce speed and increase following distance

To help prevent collision with an animal you should:

Scan the sides of the roadway ahead for animals. Watch for animal crossing signs. Be extra cautious at dusk and dawn

When you park your car uphill, next to a curb, the right front wheel:

Should be turned so the back of the wheel is against the curb

When pulling away from the curb, you should

Signal, check over shoulder, then pull out when safe

When entering a tunnel on a sunny day, you should

Slow down to let your eyes adjust to the lower light levels

When you come to a corner where there are no traffic lights or stop signs, you should:

Slow down, so you can stop, if necessary.

A school bus ahead of you is in your lane and stopped with red lights flashing. You should:

Stop as long as the red lights are flashing

You are approaching an intersection controlled by a flashing red light. You should:

Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows

If a vehicle in front of you is stopped at a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, you should

Stop before passing this vehicle and make sure there are no pedestrians in the crosswalk.

When approaching a stop sign where there is no stop line, sidewalk or crosswalk you should:

Stop just before you enter the intersection

When stopping on the highway, other than for traffic, you should:

Stop off the pavement, on the shoulder

When two vehicles arrive at an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules

The car approaching from the right has the right of way

What should you see in your rear view mirror before attempting to return to the right lane after passing a vehicle on the left?

The front bumper of the car I am passing

The two-second rule is:

The method to determine safe following distance

If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Time

When driving in the rain, fog, or smoke, and your visibility is reduced, you must?

Turn on your lower beam (dim) headlights.

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be

Turned to the right (toward the street)

You may legally block an intersection:

Under no circumstances

Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars:

Until it is safe to turn

. When should you use your car�s signals?

When changing lanes. When turning a corner. When pulling out from a line of parked vehicles.

When is a driver permitted to turn right on a red traffic signal?

When the driver has stopped and checked to see that the turn will not interfere with crossing traffic.

Before turning left:

Yield to oncoming vehicles

It is important to stay well behind large trucks and buses, and out of their blind spots because:

You may not be visible to the driver if you follow too closely. You will not be able to see very well if you follow too closely. You could be crushed between one of these vehicles and the curb if they are turning at an intersection.

The best reason for not using a cellphone while driving is

Your ability to see and hear hazards may be reduced