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You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:
 Definition
You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow
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If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal lights are black, it means:
 Definition
Drivers may proceed with caution
Term
It is against the law to:
 Definition
Operate an open bed truck with a child occurring the bed
Term
While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words "Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:
 Definition
That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign
Term
To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:
 Definition
Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic
Term
When you park uphill on a street with a curb:
 Definition
Turn the front wheels away from the curb
Term
If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:
 Definition
Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach you
Term
Many crashes are caused by:
 Definition
Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.
Term
You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:
 Definition
Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible
Term
If crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:
 Definition
Follow the directions given by the crossing guard
Term
The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:
 Definition
Road conditions, weather conditions and oncoming traffic
Term
A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:
 Definition
A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow
Term
Street racing is legal:
 Definition
Under No Circumstances
Term
If transporting loose materials on a public highway, you should:
 Definition
Ensure that the materials are securely covered
Term
A stop sign is shaped like an:
 Definition
Octagon
Term
When passing other vehicles:
 Definition
Check your mirrors and wind spots
Term
When traveling on a multilane roadway with traffic moving in opposite directions, how should drivers use the shared center lane?
 Definition
To slow down or stop before turning left
Term
Defense driving is:
 Definition
Using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes
Term
When riding in a vehicle, small children:
 Definition
Must never be allowed to ride while standing in the vehicle
Term
Operating a motor vehicle is:
 Definition
A privilege
Term
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
 Definition
Proceed with caution
Term
Alcohol-related crashes represent this total number of persons killed in automotive crashes.
 Definition
29%
Term
While driving your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:
 Definition
Slow down by gently using the breaks. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed
Term
What do speed limit signs indicate?
 Definition
The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven
Term
Where may drivers deposit their litter while on the roadways?
 Definition
In designated litter barrels
Term
What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?
 Definition
Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance
Term
What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
 Definition
Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol
Term
What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?
 Definition
Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so
Term
When driving on roads that may be slippery:
 Definition
Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction
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You may honk your horn when you:
 Definition
Have lost control of your car
Term
When making a turn, you must do this with your speed:
 Definition
Reduce
Term
On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit, you should:
 Definition
Continue driving until you reach the next turn, exit, or go to another location where you can safely turn around
Term
When you see or hear an emergency while coming, you should:
 Definition
Drive as far toward the right side of the road as it is safe and stop
Term
When involved in a collision, you should:
 Definition
Avoid moving the injured by yourself unless absolutely necessary
Term
When using a hand signal to indicate a turn, when should drivers stop holding the signal?
 Definition
Immediately before making the turn
Term
When should you turn off your turn signal?
 Definition
After completing a turn
Term
To avoid road rage, it is a good idea to:
 Definition
Allow extra time for your trip
Term
Guide signs are this color which provides directional and mileage information to drivers:
 Definition
Green
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When stopped behind a motorcycle, drivers should allow the rider a distance of at least:
 Definition
One full vehicle length
Term
"Highway Hypnosis" is a driving condition that can result from:
 Definition
Staring at the roadway for long periods of time
Term
If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:
 Definition
Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle
Term
The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp it so:
 Definition
Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp
Term
What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?
 Definition
Slow down and be prepared to stop
Term
When making a right turn, you should not:
 Definition
Swing too wide for your lane
Term
A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:
 Definition
Stop before entering the intersection
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You may drive in the HOV lane if:
 Definition
Your vehicle has two or more occupants
Term
While backing, you should:
 Definition
Turn your head and look through the rear window
Term
You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:
 Definition
Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely
Term
Motorcycles on the road:
 Definition
Are vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as larger motor vehicles
Term
You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:
 Definition
Wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn
Term
What is a "No Zone?"
 Definition
The blind spot of a large vehicle
Term
A speed restriction sign:
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Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn
Term
When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:
 Definition
Treat the light like a stop sign
Term
You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
 Definition
Under No Circumstances
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You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:
 Definition
Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street
Term
If is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
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0.08 percent
Term
What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?
 Definition
The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be increased
Term
If you're going to turn left onto a one way street, you should complete the turn into:
 Definition
The lane closest to your previous lane
Term
Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should:
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Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop
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Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
 Definition
On an incline
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A yellow light that flashes on and off means:
 Definition
Slow down and proceed with caution
Term
If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:
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Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed
Term
On slippery roads, you should:
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Slow down
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Drivers may not park within this many feet of a fire hydrant:
 Definition
15 feet
Term
If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:
 Definition
In the direction you want the vehicle to go
Term
As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:
 Definition
Be prepared to stop before the intersection
Term
If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:
 Definition
Take your foot off the gas pedal
Term
When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:
 Definition
Turn your wheels to the right
Term
A steady yellow light at an intersection means:
 Definition
Slow down and prepare to stop
Term
When you are driving on the freeway and see that a vehicle will be entering your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:
 Definition
Chane lanes or slow down to allow them room
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Drivers may not pass from either side of this centerline:
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Double Solid Yellow
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When turning or changing lanes, you must:
 Definition
Always signal your intentions, even when no visible traffic is present
Term
Diagonal stripes sloping downward right on a barricade or panel mean:
 Definition
The driver should bear to the right
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Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
 Definition
More dangerous
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You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:
 Definition
Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so
Term
If you are stopped by law enforcement, you should:
 Definition
Pull to the right side of the road
Term
When you are driving on the freeway and see that a vehicle will be entering your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:
 Definition
Change lanes or slow down to allow them room
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You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:
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Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main traveled portion of the road
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When may you pass another vehicle on the right shoulder of the road?
 Definition
Never
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If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thig you should do is:
 Definition
Take your foot off the gas pedal
Term
A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that:
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It is a slow-moving vehicle
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When turning onto a one-way street, drivers should:
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Turn into the lane that will interfere the least with traffic
Term
Drivers may not park within this many feet of a railroad crossing:
 Definition
50 ft.
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When turning or changing lanes, you must:
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Always signal your intentions even when no visible traffic is present
Term
If you come to a roadway covered in water, you should:
 Definition
Turn around and find another way to go
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If involved in an accident with an unattended vehicle, drivers:
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Should find the vehicles owner or leave a written note describing the situation
Term
If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:
 Definition
Let it go
Term
A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
 Definition
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are to pass when it is safe to do so
Term
Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic, pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:
 Definition
A flashing red light
Term
A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:
 Definition
If the vehicle is waiting to turn left and there is an available passing lane
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You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:
 Definition
Only if you have an emergency
Term
When may drivers leave their vehicle unattended with the engine running?
 Definition
Never
Term
Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicles owner, you:
 Definition
Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident
Term
Driving while being distracted by any activity:
 Definition
Usually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards
Term
You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is this:
 Definition
A broken white line
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Drivers may not park within this many feet of a crosswalk:
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20 ft.
Term
You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:
 Definition
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes
Term
Smoking and repairing to smoke while driving:
 Definition
Are distracting activities
Term
When may a driver stop on a railroad tracks?
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Never
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All automotive crashes must be reported within this many days:
 Definition
10
Term
On a two-lane street your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:
 Definition
Continue to drive in a normal manner
Term
An officer has signaled for you to pull over and asks to see your driver license. You:
 Definition
Are required by law to show the officer your license
Term
If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:
 Definition
Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then
Term
When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:
 Definition
Close to the right side of the street
Term
You must yield for emergency vehicles:
 Definition
When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren
Term
A leaking exhaust system can:
 Definition
Make you drowsy while driving
Term
To properly use a roundabout, drivers should:
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Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
Term
When parking, be sure that your vehicle can be seen for at least this many feet in each direction:
 Definition
200 ft.
Term
What does a lane control signal with a steady yellow X above a reversible lane indicate?
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The signal is about to change to a red X
Term
A diamond-shaped sign:
 Definition
Warns of existing or possible hazards
Term
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
 Definition
Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration
Term
A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:
 Definition
A triangular orange sign
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Leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death will result in:
 Definition
Imprisonment and a fine
Term
Your blind spot is the area of the road:
 Definition
You cannot see without moving your head
Term
If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is a steady red, it means:
 Definition
Drivers should come to a complete stop
Term
Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?
 Definition
Human Error
Term
A bicyclist who doesn't obey traffic laws:
 Definition
Can be ticketed
Term
Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:
 Definition
Warning signs
Term
You should signal to turn this many feet before beginning the turn:
 Definition
100ft.
Term
If you are stopped by law enforcement while driving at night, you should:
 Definition
Turn on your dome light
Term
Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by these:
 Definition
Yellow
Term
If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:
 Definition
Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane
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You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
 Definition
Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear
Term
You must yield for emergency vehicles:
 Definition
When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren
Term
When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:
 Definition
Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach
Term
Your blind spot is the area of the road:
 Definition
You cannot see without moving your head
Term
Drivers who eat and drink while driving:
 Definition
Have trouble controlling their vehicles
Term
To properly use a roundabout, drivers should:
 Definition
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
Term
When driving at 60 mph, a driver's field of vision is:
 Definition
One-fifth of what it is when the vehicle is stationary
Term
When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:
 Definition
Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby
Term
You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:
 Definition
Work hard, to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop
Term
This can limit your concentration, perception, judgement, and memory:
 Definition
The smallest amount of alcohol
Term
Who is required to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle?
 Definition
All of the vehicle's occupants
Term
When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:
 Definition
Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection
Term
Diagonal stripes sloping downward left on a barricade or panel mean?
 Definition
The driver should bear to the left
Term
How often are motor vehicles required to be inspected?
 Definition
Once every year
Term
Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following except:
 Definition
How physically fit you are
Term
At night, it is hardest to see:
 Definition
Pedestrians
Term
Who is required to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle?
 Definition
All of the vehicle's occupants
Term
When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should:
 Definition
Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down.
Term
When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?
 Definition
The vehicle on the left
Term
When approaching a T intersection, drivers:
 Definition
Should yield the right-of-way to cross traffic
Term
This will limit your concentration, perception, judgement, and memeory:
 Definition
Even the smallest amount of alcohol can
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Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:
 Definition
Passing is not permitted from either direction
Term
When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:
 Definition
Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection
Term
You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:
 Definition
Slow down
Term
If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
 Definition
Use your Four-Way flashers to warn other drivers
Term
The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:
 Definition
Both a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag
Term
What does a lane control signal with a green arrow above a reversible lane indicate?
 Definition
Drivers may drive normally in this lane
Term
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important that you:
 Definition
Turn off the engine when in an enclosed space
Term
You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:
 Definition
Drive carefully though the intersection
Term
Bicycles on the road:
 Definition
Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles
Term
When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:
 Definition
Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway
Term
It is against the law to:
 Definition
Operate an open bed truck with a child occupying the bed
Term
You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:
 Definition
When doing so would interfere with traffic
Term
Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:
 Definition
Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly
Term
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an urban district is:
 Definition
30 mph
Term
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an alley is:
 Definition
15 mph
Term
You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white care because:
 Definition
He or she is blind
Term
At a four-way stop:
 Definition
The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way
Term
When driving in traffic, it is safest to:
 Definition
Drive with the flow of traffic
Term
You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:
 Definition
Regardless of your direction
Term
When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:
 Definition
Should plan your trip in advance
Term
Road sins indicate:
 Definition
Upcoming railroad crossings
Term
When is it acceptable to park in a striped area next to a disabled parking spot:
 Definition
Never
Term
As your speed increases, your field of vision:
 Definition
Decreases
Term
Texting while driving is allowed:
 Definition
Under No Circumstances
Term
Vehicles are required to be covered by liability insurance:
 Definition
At all times
Term
At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:
 Definition
Look left first, then right, then left again
Term
When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:
 Definition
Wind gusts produced by a large vehicle
Term
When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:
 Definition
Be prepared to yield
Term
Good vision, courtesy, and fitness to drive are:
 Definition
Keys to safe driving
Term
Traffic signs and pavement markings:
 Definition
Must always be obeyed
Term
An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?
 Definition
Toward the right side of the road
Term
A work zone:
 Definition
May be moving or stationary
Term
A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:
 Definition
Should yield to drivers already or the interstate
Term
It is illegal to follow within this many feet of a fire truck that is sounding its siren:
 Definition
500 ft.
Term
When approaching a roundabout you should always:
 Definition
Decrease your speed
Term
Motor vehicles are required to have:
 Definition
License plates on both the front and back of the vehicle
Term
What might a flag on the back of a bicycle indicate?
 Definition
The operator is hearing impaired
Term
What to large flashing arrow panels indicate?
 Definition
Drivers should merge into the lane indicated by the arrow
Term
When should you drive in a reversible lane with a lane control signal showing a red X?
 Definition
Never
Term
You may park directly across the street from the entrance of a fire station:
 Definition
Under No Circumstances
Term
A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to this much feet to come to a complete stop:
 Definition
400 ft.
Term
Larger vehicles have:
 Definition
Large blind spots
Term
When driving at speeds faster than 30 mph, keep a minimum following distance of:
 Definition
Four Seconds
Term
Drinking alcohol and driving is:
 Definition
A serious traffic safety problem
Term
When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:
 Definition
Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic
Term
You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:
 Definition
In the left lane of the street
Term
When approaching a stop line, where should drivers stop their car?
 Definition
Before the stop line
Term
You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
 Definition
Signal and keep your wheels straight
Term
You should not park within this much feet of a traffic control signal:
 Definition
30 feet
Term
What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights:
 Definition
Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop
Term
On a road with three or more lanes, a vehicle entering a lane from the right:
 Definition
Must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle entering the same lane from the left
Term
When passing a large truck, you should:
 Definition
Give the truck plenty of space before re-entering your previous lane
Term
To help relive fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:
 Definition
Stop and rest every two hours
Term
What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?
 Definition
It harms both driving skills and judgement
Term
When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing states, you should:
 Definition
Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing
Term
To safely pass a bicycle, you should:
 Definition
Slow down and give them as much space as possible
Term
When driving in fog, you should use your:
 Definition
Low beam headlights
Term
If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?
 Definition
Only time
Term
Pentagonal signs indicate
 Definition
School Zones
Term
Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:
 Definition
Visibility is reduced in the dark
Term
Good vision, courtesy, and fitness to drive are:
 Definition
Keys to safe driving
Term
Your ability to stop is affected by:
 Definition
The condition of the road
Term
Refusing to take an alcohol level test when under suspicion of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence:
 Definition
Will result in license suspension
Term
If you are being passed by a large truck, you should:
 Definition
Slightly reduce your speed
Term
To help prevent crashes you should:
 Definition
Communicate with other road users
Term
Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:
 Definition
Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light
Term
What should you do if your vehicle's right wheels leave the pavement:
 Definition
Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so
Term
When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you m ust:
 Definition
Pull over to the side of the road and stop
Term
Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:
 Definition
Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light
Term
The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
 Definition
Slow down before you enter the curve
Term
If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:
 Definition
Follow the directions given by the officer
Term
In Texas, drivers must use their headlights:
 Definition
30 minuets after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise
Term
Which statement about speed is true?
 Definition
Both driving too slowly on certain highways can be "dangerous" and "speeding can kill"
Term
A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:
 Definition
Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Term
Work Zone signs mean:
 Definition
Less than ideal conditions are present for driving
Term
How is it recommended that drivers operation vehicles use their cell phones?
 Definition
By pulling off the road before using their cell phones
Term
An officer has signaled for you to pull over and asks to see your driver license. You:
 Definition
Are required by law to show the officer your license
Term
When should you return to your previous lane while completing a pass?
 Definition
When you can see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
Term
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a highway is:
 Definition
70 mph
Term
When two vehicles arrive to an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules:
 Definition
The car approaching from the right has the right-of-way
Term
A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:
 Definition
A stop sign
Term
Defensive driving is:
 Definition
Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents
Term
When driving on slick roads, you should:
 Definition
Take turns more slowly than usual
Term
When driving at speeds under 30 mph, keep a minimum following distance of:
 Definition
Two seconds
Term
When approached by an emergence vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:
 Definition
Pull to the right and stop
Term
Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?
 Definition
As you drive faster, your tires become less effective
Term
When existing a highway, you should slow down:
 Definition
Once you have moved into the exit lane
Term
Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
 Definition
Early enough for others to know your plans
Term
A good rule to remember for passing is:
 Definition
Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed
Term
When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:
 Definition
Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed
Term
A great belt should be adjusted so that it:
 Definition
Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen
Term
When involved in an accident, you should provide:
 Definition
Your insurance and registration information
Term
Your fall name and address:
 Definition
Reasonable assistance to anyone who has been injured
Term
If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is flashing yellow, it means:
 Definition
Drivers should slow down and be prepared to stop
Term
If transporting loose materials on a public highway, you should:
 Definition
Ensure the materials are securely covered
Term
A good rule to remember for passing is:
 Definition
Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed
Term
What medications could have negative side effects that affect driving ability?
 Definition
Any medication
Term
Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?
 Definition
As you drive faster, your tires become less effective
Term
Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
 Definition
Early enough for others to know your plans
Term
When passing another vehicle on a rad with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:
 Definition
Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed
Term
Shared lanes may be used by
 Definition
Bicyclists
Term
When driving on slick roads, you should:
 Definition
Take turns more slowly than usual
Term
A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that:
 Definition
It is a slow-moving vehicle
Term
You are stopped in a line of vehicles waiting at a stop sign. If there is no cross traffic after the vehicles ahead have passed through the intersection, you:
 Definition
Must stop again at the stop sign or stop line before proceeding
Term
You may drive in the HOV lane if:
 Definition
Your vehicle has two or more occupants
Term
A "No Standing" sign at a certain location means:
 Definition
You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers
Term
If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the rad, you should:
 Definition
Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement
Term
Good vision, courtesy, and fitness to drive are:
 Definition
Keys to safe driving
Term
If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:
 Definition
The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
Term
When in a travel lane on the roadway:
 Definition
Don't stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road
Term
When may a driver stop on a railroad track?
 Definition
Never
Term
If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:
 Definition
Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way
Term
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
 Definition
May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic
Term
An "End School Zone" sign indicates:
 Definition
The end of a reduced speed zone
Term
Good vision, courtesy, and fitness to drive are:
 Definition
Keys to safe driving
Term
Roads freeze quickly where they are:
 Definition
Shaded
Term
How often are motor vehicles required to be inspected:
 Definition
Once every year
Term
When stopped behind a motorcycle, drivers should allow the rider a distance of at least:
 Definition
One full vehicle length
Term
To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:
 Definition
To the right edge of the road
Term
The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgement:
 Definition
Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream
Term
When should your turn off your turn signal?
 Definition
After completing a turn
Term
What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?
 Definition
Green with white letters
Term
What does an orange-colored sign indicate?
 Definition
The presence of construction work
Term
What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?
 Definition
Black letters or symbols on a yellow background
Term
To avoid being in a truck or bus driver's blind spot, you should:
 Definition
Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating
Term
If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:
 Definition
Yield
Term
You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:
 Definition
Take a few minuets before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle's equipment
Term
Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:
 Definition
On a wet or icy road
Term
Vehicles are required to be covered by liability insurance:
 Definition
At all times
Term
If your turn signals fail, you should use these to indicate that you are turning:
 Definition
Hand Signals
Term
You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:
 Definition
Pull over to the right and stop
Term
In Texas, drivers must use their headlights:
 Definition
30 minuets after sunset until 30 minuets before sunrise
Term
A driver who is taking a now-prescription drug should:
 Definition
Read the labels on the drug before driving
Term
If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:
 Definition
Try to get out of the aggressive driver's way
Term
As your speed increases, your field of vision:
 Definition
Decreases
Term
When making a right turn you should not:
 Definition
Swing too wide for your lane
Term
An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:
 Definition
Slow down and yield to the vehicle on tour right
Term
On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the:
 Definition
Side of the road facing oncoming traffic
Term
Which of the following statements is true?
 Definition
The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle
Term
You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?
 Definition
A green arrow pointing left
Term
To change lanes you should:
 Definition
Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes
Term
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
 Definition
Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go
Term
Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:
 Definition
Do not have sufficient control over their bodies and minds or the vehicles being driven
Term
When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?
 Definition
After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed
Term
If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be danger, you must:
 Definition
Not cross the tacks until the train has completely passed
Term
The speed limit is:
 Definition
The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a rad under ideal conditions
Term
When approaching railroad tracks, you should:
 Definition
Look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop
Term
If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:
 Definition
Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass
Term
When of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?
 Definition
Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles
Term
To enter a freeway:
 Definition
Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving
Term
When driving at speeds faster than 30 mph, keep a minimum following distance of:
 Definition
4 seconds
Term
A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:
 Definition
Stop and let the pedestrian cross
Term
When you are driving on the freeway and see that a vehicle will be entering your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:
 Definition
Change lanes or slow down to allow them room
Term
When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:
 Definition
Avoid eye contact, slow down and let them pass
Term
Your first response to reduced visibility should be:
 Definition
Reducing your speed
Term
It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:
 Definition
They are more difficult to see than cars
Term
Leaving the scene of the accident involving injury or death will result in:
 Definition
Imprisonment and a fine
Term
Texting while driving is allowed:
 Definition
Under no circumstances
Term
When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb:
 Definition
Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb
Term
Fines for moving traffic violations in construction and maintenance zones are:
 Definition
Doubled
Term
Defense driving is:
 Definition
Using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes
Term
When traveling on a multilane roadway with traffic moving in opposite directions, how should drivers use the shared center lane?
 Definition
To slow down or stop before turning left
Term
On a road with three or more lanes, a vehicle entering a lane from the right:
 Definition
Must yield the right of way to a vehicle entering the same lane from the left
Term
If you want to get off the freeway, but you have missed your exit, you should:
 Definition
Go to the next exit
Term
How is it recommended that drivers operating vehicles use their cell phones?
 Definition
By pulling off the road before using their cell phones
Term
You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:
 Definition
Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows
Term
When approaching a traffic, signal displaying a steady, green arrow, drivers:
 Definition
May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection
Term
When approaching a T Intersection, drivers:
 Definition
Should yield the right-of-way to cross traffic
Term
You are approaching an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to solid yellow. You should:
 Definition
Stop before entering the intersection, unless you are too close to stop safely
Term
If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:
 Definition
Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal
Term
When may you pass another vehicle on the the right shoulder of the road?
 Definition
Never
Term
A good defensive driver:
 Definition
Looks out for the actions of other drivers
Term
When using a hand signal to indicate a turn when should drivers stop holding the signal?
 Definition
Immediately before making the turn
Term
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:
 Definition
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line
Term
You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:
 Definition
Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway
Term
The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:
 Definition
The effect that alcohol has
Term
A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:
 Definition
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow
Term
Who is required to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle
 Definition
All of the vehicle's occupants
Term
When may drivers leave their vehicle unattended with the engine running?
 Definition
Never
Term
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a highway is:
 Definition
20 mph
Term
Before turning left, it is important to:
 Definition
Yield to oncoming vehicles
Term
What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?
 Definition
The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine
Term
At dusk or on overcast days, you should:
 Definition
Turn on your headlights
Term
When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:
 Definition
Accelerate to the speed of traffic
Term
If transporting loose materials on a public highway, you should:
 Definition
Ensure the materials are securely covered
Term
When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:
 Definition
Look toward the right side of the road
Term
If you are diving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
 Definition
Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you
Term
A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:
 Definition
Should yield to drivers already on the public road
Term
When approaching a roundabout, you should always:
 Definition
Decrease your speed
Term
When should you drive in a reversible lane with a lane control signal showing a red X?
 Definition
Never
Term
What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?
 Definition
The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine
Term
At dusk or on overcast days, you should:
 Definition
Turn on your headlights
Term
When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:
 Definition
Accelerate to the speed of traffic
Term
If transporting loose materials on a public highway, you should:
 Definition
Ensure the materials are securely covered
Term
When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:
 Definition
Look toward the right side of the road
Term
If you are diving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
 Definition
Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you
Term
A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:
 Definition
Should yield to drivers already on the public road
Term
If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is flashed yellow, it means:
 Definition
Drivers should slow down and be prepared to stop
Term
When approaching a roundabout, you should always:
 Definition
Decrease your speed
Term
When should you drive in a reversible lane with a lane control signal showing a Red X?
 Definition
Never
Term
If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:
 Definition
Make every effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path of travel.
Term
When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:
 Definition
Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.
Term
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
 Definition
Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.
Term
Hydroplaning is usually caused by:
 Definition
Excessive speed
Term
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an alley is:
 Definition
15 mph
Term
Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:
 Definition
Brown
Term
You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:
 Definition
Under No Circumstances
Term
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important that you:
 Definition
Turn off the engine when in an enclosed space.
Term
After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:
 Definition
Watch for children walking along the side of the road
Term
When may drivers deposit their litter while on the roadways?
 Definition
In designated litter barrels
Term
Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?
 Definition
White arrows in the middle of the lanes
Term
If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is flashing red, it means:
 Definition
Drivers should come to a complete stop and proceed if the crosswalk is clear
Term
Drivers should allow a following distance of at least this many seconds when driving behind a motorcycle:
 Definition
Four to six
Term
You should not park within this many feet of an intersection
 Definition
20 feet
Term
When driving on an interstate:
 Definition
Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes
Term
A steady yellow traffic signal means that this light will son appear:
 Definition
Steady Red
Term
Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?
 Definition
Steering ability
Term
If you are stopped by law enforcement, you should:
 Definition
Pull to the rights side of the road
Term
What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?
 Definition
Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake
Term
When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:
 Definition
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder
Term
If you are being passed by a large truck, you should:
 Definition
Slightly reduce your speed
Term
When making a left turn, you should not:
 Definition
Cut The Corner
Term
Refusing to take an alcohol level test when under suspicion of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence:
 Definition
Will result in license suspension
Term
Motorcycles on the road:
 Definition
Are vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as larger motor vehicles
Term
Alcohol:
 Definition
Slows reflexes and reaction time
Term
You may not pass other vehicles within this many feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel:
 Definition
100 feet
Term
You may not park:
 Definition
On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle
Term
What does a single dashed white line of separations traffic mean?
 Definition
Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so
Term
It is best to keep a space cushion:
 Definition
On all sides of the vehicle
Term
What are the consequences of a driver or passenger not wearing a safety belt?
 Definition
A fine for each individual who is not fastened into their seat
Term
If worried nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:
 Definition
Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine
Term
You must top for a school bus:
 Definition
If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing
Term
Refusing to take an alcohol level test when under suspicion of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence:
 Definition
Will result in license suspension
Term
Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:
 Definition
Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing
Term
Refusing to take an alcohol level test when under suspicion of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence:
 Definition
Will result in license suspension
Term
You must stop for a school bus:
 Definition
If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing
Term
If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:
 Definition
Stop driving
Term
When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:
 Definition
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb
Term
When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
 Definition
Increase their following distance
Term
When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:
 Definition
Slow down and be prepared to stop
Term
Don't follow other cars too closely because:
 Definition
You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you shows or stops suddenly
Term
When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
 Definition
Let the car pass and then pass the bike
Term
A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:
 Definition
They're difficult to see in traffic
Term
When should you return to your previous lane while completing a pass?
 Definition
When you can see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
Term
Taking drugs along with alcohol:
 Definition
Increases the risk of causing a crash
Term
If you are riving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:
 Definition
Continue driving and use the next exit
Term
If you come to a roadway covered in water, you should:
 Definition
Turn around and find another way to go
Term
Roads become very slippery:
 Definition
For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rainstorm
Term
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an urban district is:
 Definition
30 mph
Term
A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:
 Definition
The same thing as a stop sign
Term
Lanes of traffic moving in the same directions are divided by these lines:
 Definition
White
Term
When should you return to your previous lane while completing a pass?
 Definition
When you cans see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
Term
When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:
 Definition
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb
Term
When is is acceptable to park in a stiped area next to a disabled parking spot?
 Definition
Never
Term
If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:
 Definition
Stop driving
Term
When changing lanes you should not:
 Definition
Use your cellphone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.
Term
When is it legal to have an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle passenger area?
 Definition
Never
Term
When driving at 60 mph, a driver's field of vision is:
 Definition
One-fifth of what it is when the vehicle is stationary
Term
When involved in a collision, you should:
 Definition
Avoid moving the injured by yourself unless absolutely necessary
Term
When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:
 Definition
Pull up even with he car in front of your desired parking space
Term
If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:
 Definition
When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding
Term
Motor vehicles are required to have:
 Definition
License plates on both the front and back of the vehicle
Term
If pedestrian hybrid beacon signal lights are black, it means:
 Definition
Drivers may proceed with caution
Term
What might a flag on the back of a bicycle indicate?
 Definition
The operator is hearing impaired
Term
When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock braking system starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:
 Definition
Press and hold the brake pedal
Term
You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:
 Definition
You are on a two-way road
Term
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?
 Definition
Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.
Term
Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
 Definition
A police officer
Term
Railroad crossings should always be considered:
 Definition
Dangerous
Term
A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:
 Definition
That an action is forbidden
Term
A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:
 Definition
Slow down and proceed with care
Term
When entering a street from a driveway you:
 Definition
Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching
Term
To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:
 Definition
Listen, look both ways, and then proceed if it is safe to do so
Term
What do large flashing arrow panels indicate?
 Definition
Drivers should merge into the lane indicated by the arrow
Term
To properly use a roundabout, drivers should:
 Definition
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
Term
Diagonal stripes sloping downward left on a barricade or panel mean:
 Definition
The driver should bear to the left
Term
If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:
 Definition
Sound your horn
Term
An officer has signaled for you to pull over and asks to see your driver license. Your:
 Definition
Are required by law to show the officer your license
Term
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:
 Definition
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
Term
To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:
 Definition
The left lane
Term
What does a lane control signal with a green arrow above a reversible lane indicate?
 Definition
Drivers may drive normally in this lane
Term
When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?
 Definition
Reduce their speed and increase their following distance
Term
When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:
 Definition
You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping
Term
If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:
 Definition
Firmly pump your brakes
Term
The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:
 Definition
Wear your seat belt
Term
A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
 Definition
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so
Term
Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:
 Definition
Has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow
Term
Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:
 Definition
Check your mirrors and blind spots
Term
You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:
 Definition
Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear
Term
What does a lane control signal with a steady yellow X above a reversible lane indicate?
 Definition
The signal is about to change to a red X
Term
Crossbuck signs indicate:
 Definition
Railroad crossings
Term
Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:
 Definition
All occupants of a car every time the car is driven
Term
You may cross yellow lines:
 Definition
When making turns
Term
Diagonal stripes sloping downward right on a barricade or panel mean:
 Definition
The driver should bear to the right
Term
If you need to drive in the foggy weather:
 Definition
Turn on your low beam headlights
Term
If two drivers arrive art the same time to an open intersection:
 Definition
The driver on the right has the right-of-way
Term
When passing on a multilane highway:
 Definition
Be sure the passing lane is clear
Term
A "No stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:
 Definition
To avoid conflict with other traffic
Term
When passing a large truck, you should:
 Definition
Give the truck plenty of space before re-entering your previous lane
Term
An arrow painted on the pavement means:
 Definition
Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals
Term
When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:
 Definition
The increases stopping distance required by large vehicles
Term
All automotive crashes must be reported within this many days:
 Definition
10
Term
As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:
 Definition
Slows down your reactions
Term
When approaching a stop line, where should drivers stop their car?
 Definition
Before the stop line
Term
When driving on slippery roads, you should:
 Definition
Increase your following distance
Term
You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:
 Definition
Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle, and stop
Term
When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:
 Definition
Slow down and proceed with caution
Term
You may drive across a dashed white line:
 Definition
When it is safe to change lanes
Term
You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:
 Definition
Correct the defect as soon as possible
Term
If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outrage:
 Definition
Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Term
When transporting loose materials on a public highway, you should:
 Definition
Ensure that the materials are securely covered
Term
A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
 Definition
Lanes are more moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass
Term
If your stopped by law enforcement while driving at night, you should:
 Definition
Turn on your dome light
Term
If you have the right-of-way at an intersection, you should:
 Definition
Check for traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists before moving forward
Term
It is against the law to:
 Definition
Operate an open-bed truck with a child occupying the bed
Term
A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:
 Definition
A blind person
Term
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:
 Definition
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so
Term
When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:
 Definition
Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection
Term
If involved in an accident with an unattended vehicle, drivers:
 Definition
Should find the vehicle's owner or leave a written note describing the situation
Term
Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:
 Definition
The time of day
Term
If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:
 Definition
Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane
Term
You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:
 Definition
Should be on their low beam setting
Term
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important that you:
 Definition
Turn off the engine and while in an enclosed space
Term
When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to rememeber that trucks generally:
 Definition
Require longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do
Term
When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:
 Definition
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
Term
When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road; drivers should:
 Definition
Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down
Term
To avoid road rage, it is a good idea to:
 Definition
Allow extra time for your trip
Term
Before switching on the ignition, you should:
 Definition
Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts
Term
Your body gets rid of approximately:
 Definition
One alcoholic drink per hour
Term
When parallel parking, you should park within this many inches of the curb:
 Definition
18
Term
Don't follow other cars too closely because:
 Definition
You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you shows or stops suddenly
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