driving missed questions

When driving in urban residential areas, vehicles may not exceed:

30 mph, or the posted speed limit

The maximum speed limit in a highway work zone must not exceed:

45 mph in any location

__________are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades.

Escape Ramps. Escape ramps are located on many steep mountain grades. Escape ramps are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers. Escape ramps use a long bed of loose soft material (pea gravel) to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimes in combination with an upgrade.

When passing a truck or a commercial motor vehicle, the passing car driver must watch for: the side, rear and front no-zones

Large commercial vehicles or trucks have big blind spot areas, called No-Zones. No-Zones exist on sides, front and back of the vehicle. It is impossible to completely avoid a truck's blind spots. However, car drivers should not remain in the No-Zone any longer than needed to safely pass a heavy truck.

This fluorescent sign is marked for:

a school zone

A red flashing light at an intersection is equivalent to:

a stop sign

When making a right turn from a four-lane divided highway, enter the right lane well in advance of the turn and make:

a tight turn into the right lane and the cross street

Defensive drivers stay _________ behind the vehicle ahead while driving.

at least 2-3 seconds

If the speed limit is 50 mph or greater, you must give proper turn signal ________ before turning or changing lanes.

at least 300 feet

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must:

begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

If another vehicle is passing you on the left-hand side of the road, allow the other vehicle to pass safely, and:

do not increase your speed

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

four times

When driving on a road with no center line, where vehicles come from each direction, drivers must:

give at least half the road to others going in the opposite direction

When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its:

headlights in your inside rearview mirror. Trucks require a much longer stopping distance. Do not enter a roadway in front of a large vehicle. When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its headlights in your inside rearview mirror. Do not make sudden stops in front of large vehicles.

In a situation with a flat tire or blow-out, you should first:

hold the steering wheel firmly

Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _________ to stop your vehicle safely.

increase the following distance

If there is an emergency vehicle directly behind your vehicle when you are in heavy traffic, you should:

keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way

When you come to an intersection and try to make a move, you must follow the _________ before you pull out.

left, right, and left rule

When you are passing a vehicle on the left on a two-lane road, with traffic moving in both directions, you must activate the following signals:

left-turn signal before passing and right-turn signal after passing

When you are following a vehicle which makes frequent stops, you should allow _________ than usual.

more following distance

Car drivers should never move into the same lane with a motorcycle side by side, even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because:

motorcycles need a full lane width

If a driver behind you is following too closely, you must:

move to the right lane and reduce your speed

When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least

one block ahead

When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least:

one vehicle length

If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, you should:

pull your vehicle forward

If you are preparing for a right turn behind a bicyclist, misjudgment can result in a broadside crash called a:

right hook

If your vehicle's conventional disc or drum brakes suddenly fail, you should immediately:

shift to a low gear, if possible, and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times

With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.

shorter path. With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle is, the greater the difference will be. Truck drivers initially swing out before making a turn.

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must:

signal just after you pass through the intersection

If you are about to overtake a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must:

slow down and let the vehicle pass first

A _________ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

solid white line. In many areas, the right and/or left edges of the highway are marked with a solid white line. This line indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads because:

someone may crowd your lane

If you are approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal, you should:

stop before entering the intersection

When following a large vehicle at night, always:

switch off your high-beam highlights

the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply_________until proper braking action has been restored.

the brakes lightly several times

You may make a left turn at a red light if you are turning from:

the left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street

When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only to:

the left of the vehicle

On a multiple-lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _________ for passing.

the middle and left lanes

A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to:

the sum of the braking distance and reaction distance

A red arrow at an intersection indicates that:

the turning traffic must stop

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

the vehicle traveling uphill

Reference markers are mile markers placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway. They convey information to drivers about:

their location on the interstate for navigation and emergency situations. The reference markers are located every two-tenths of a mile, so motorists will always be in sight of a sign. Reference markers are mile markers placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway and convey information to drivers about their location on the interstate for navigation and emergency situations.

If you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, you must _________ if you have traffic following you.

try not to slow down too early

To control speed on steep downgrades, drivers should:

use a lower gear

A driver may pass on the right of another vehicle in which of these situations?

when the motor vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn

It is dangerous and illegal to try to pass other vehicles when _________ of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel.

you are within 100 feet

A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means:

you may either proceed straight ahead or turn to the left