Permit Test (part 2)

__________ on your side of the road indicates a no-passing zone.

A solid yellow line

__________ show parking spaces for persons with disabilities.

Blue pavement markings

_________ occurs on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of the road.

Hydroplaning

__________ are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black lettering or symbols.

Warning signs

A roundabout is a circular intersection where vehicles travel around a center island in _________ direction.

a counter-clockwise

The primary traveling aids for a blind person include:

a white cane or a trained guide dog

Which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road? a)A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane, unless a special situation requires you to change lanes b)When there is both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may pass if the solid line is on your side c)Two solid lines between opposing lanes of traffic means either side can pass d) A dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may not cross the line

a) A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane, unless a special situation requires you to change lanes

Which of the following statements about right-of-way is incorrect? a)At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the continuing street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street b)Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic c)Vehicles entering or crossing a roadway from a private drive must yield to all oncoming vehicles d)Drivers must yield to pedestrians at unmarked intersections

a) At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the continuing street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street

Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT: a) when driving in a lane set aside for left turns b) when passing a vehicle that is in the left-turn lane c)on one-way streets where all lanes of traffic move in the same direction d) on highways that have at least two lanes traveling in each direction

a) when driving in a lane set aside for left turns

If you find a "speed zone ahead" sign, you are approaching:

an area where a reduced speed limit has been establsihed

Which of the following right-of-way rules is NOT true? a)you must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer, even if the officer's signals contradict the traffic signals b)At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left c)Drivers must yield the right-of-way at all times to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk d)Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have absolute right-of-way

b) At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left

You must not pass on two-lane highways in all of the following situations EXCEPT: a)while crossing or within 100 ft of an intersection b)when there is a dashed yellow line on your side of the center dividing line c)when approaching the top of a hill or on a curve and there is no clear view ahead d)while crossing or within 100 ft of a railroad crossing

b) when there is a dashed yellow line on your side of the center dividing line

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

While driving, you are NOT allowed to use your horn when:

blind pedestrians are around

When changing lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure there are no other vehicles in:

blind spots

If you are changing lanes, preparing to pass another vehicle, or entering traffic, signal and check for passing traffic by first using your mirrors and then:

by checking your vehicle's blind spots

Which of the following cannot be considered a no-parking zone? a)The street side of any parked vehicle b)Within 30 ft of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal c)The curb or edge of the public road d)The edge of any controlled-access highway or freeway

c) The curb or edge of the public road

Which of the following statements about passing a vehicle is NOT true? a)Avoid passing on the right, unless you can do it safely b)Do not follow another vehicle that is passing a car in front of you c)You can exceed the speed limit to make the pass quick d)Do not pass more than one vehicle at a time

c) You can exceed the speed limit to make the pass quick

It is against the law to make a left turn on red light EXCEPT: a)from a one-way street to a two-way street b)from a two-way street to a two-way street c)from one one-way street to another d)from a two-way street to a one-way street

c) from one one-way street to another

You should not pass another vehicle under the following conditions, except: a)on the right shoulder of the highway b)when there is a school bus on the same roadway with flashing lights c)when your lane is separated by a broken yellow line d)when within 100 feet of a railroad crossing

c)when your lane is separated by a broken yellow line

If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle in the _______ of the lane.

center

The stopping distance of your vehicle depends on which of the following factors? a)reaction distance b)perception distance c)braking distance d)All of the above

d) all of the above

Which of the following statements is NOT correct? a)Never move beside a motorcycle in the same lane b)Motorcycles are entitled to the same full lane width as other vehicles c)When driving around bicycles, increase the following distance d)Bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected

d)Bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected

Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems ahead is part of:

defensive driving

If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should:

ease your foot off the gas pedal

If you are signaled by a flag person at/near a railroad crossing or construction site, you must:

follow signals, no matter which lane you are in

If you are parked parallel on the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.

give a left turn signal and look over your left shoulder

The correct hand signal for indicating a right turn is:

hand and arm extended upward

If your vehicle's directional signals fail, use _________ until you can have them repaired.

hand signals

For interstate driving, slow-moving vehicles must travel _________, except when passing.

in the right-hand lane

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

increase the braking distance

An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps.

interchange

Drivers on an express highway should avoid 'highway hypnosis' by:

keep shifting eyes from one area of the roadway to another

On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can make _____ on the center lane.

left turns

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

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 you wish to enter an express highway or freeway, you must _________ before merging with the traffic.

move to the acceleration lane

Double solid white lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic:

moving in the same direction

If you see double solid center yellow lines on your way, this means:

no passing is permitted

A double solid yellow line on a pavement means that:

passing is not allowed in either direction

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

right hook

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

shorter path

If someone is following you too closely, you must:

slow down and encourage the driver to pass

If you approach an intersection with a yellow light, you must:

slow down and proceed with caution, if a stop cannot be made safely.

The best way to handle a curve is to:

slow down before entering the curve

A yellow-flashing light used mostly on tow trucks and slow-moving vehicles requires other drivers to:

slow down their vehicles

If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must:

stop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the street

When you see an elderly person crossing an intersection, you should:

stop your vehicle and yield the right-of-way

When you are turning from a one-way street onto a two-way or divided street, always turn from:

the lane nearest the curb

A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates to the driver that:

the left turn signal is about to change to red

The traffic striping marks of diagonal yellow lines are on streets and highways. These indicate:

the road is narrowing and/or there is an obstruction on the roadway

The most important vehicle control device to use during a skid is:

the steering wheel

You should never back your vehicle in any travel lane except:

to parallel park

Flag persons are often located in highways and work zones:

to stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through construction areas

A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where:

travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited

Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to:

turn around on a narrow street

Vehicles approaching a roundabout must:

yield to the traffic in the circle

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

When a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier:

you must not drive across the median or barrier, except when an approved cross-over is provided

A steady red arrow means:

you must stop and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow