Changing Lanes (3.3)

Question 1

When you plan to change lanes, you should first give the proper turn signal.

True/False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Before beginning to pass, you should:

A. Drive up close behind the vehicle in front.
B. Check traffic ahead, behind, and in your blind spot and then signal.
C. Slow down so you will have more room to pass.
D. Sound the horn and put on your bright lights.

Answer 2

B. Check traffic ahead, behind, and in your blind spot and then signal.

Question 3

Most over-correction crashes involve multiple vehicles.

True/False

Answer 3

False

Question 4

When making a left turn, you must yield to any vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians approaching from the opposite direction.

True/False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The hand signal shown with a left hand and arm pointing straight out signals your intent to stop.

True/False

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Passing is unlawful and unsafe when a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers on a public road (unless a physical barrier or unpaved median separates traffic going in either direction).

True/False

Answer 6

True

Question 7

When passing, you should return to the right lane as soon as you can see the front of the passed vehicle in your left side mirror.

True/False

Answer 7

False

Question 8

The correct hand signal for a right turn is:

A. Right hand and arm pointing downward.
B. Right hand and arm pointing straight out.
C. Left hand and arm pointing downward.
D. Left hand and arm pointing upward.

Answer 8

D. Left hand and arm pointing upward.

Question 9

Before you change lanes, you should:

A. Give the proper turn signal.
B. Check your side and rearview mirrors and quickly glance over your shoulder.
C. Check for any vehicles that may be in your blind spot.
D. All of the above.

Answer 9

D. All of the above.

Question 10

Before you make a U-turn, you should check for No U-Turn or No Left Turn signs.

True/False

Answer 10

True

Question 11

When two vehicles are approaching each other and signaling to turn left, both vehicles should turn in front of the other so that the passenger sides of the vehicles are beside each other.

True/False

Answer 11

True

Question 12

When approaching or passing a person riding a bicycle, you should reduce speed and pass at least three feet to the left.

True/False

Answer 12

True

Question 13

When passing a vehicle you should return to the right lane of the road when:

A. You have sounded your horn.
B. The vehicle you have passed flashes its lights.
C. You can see the front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
D. Another vehicle is also passing.

Answer 13

C. You can see the front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Question 14

Turn your front wheels left while stopped and waiting to make a left turn.

True/False

Answer 14

False

Question 15

It is unlawful and unsafe to pass:

A. Off the pavement or shoulder of the road.
B. When a solid line marks the left side of your lane.
C. When a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers on a public road (unless a physical barrier or median separates traffic).
D. All of the above.

Answer 15

D. All of the above.

Question 16

When a vehicle is about to pass your vehicle, you must:

A. Maintain a steady speed or slow down.
B. Move to the left to prevent the car from passing.
C. Increase your speed.
D. Pull over to the right.

Answer 16

A. Maintain a steady speed or slow down.

Question 17

When making a right turn, you should turn from the lane closest to the curb into the lane farthest from the curb.

True/False

Answer 17

False

Question 17

You may never pass a vehicle on the right.

True/False

Answer 17

False

Question 18

When being passed, you should speed up.

True/False

Answer 18

False

Question 19

To make a left turn, you should be in the furthest left lane possible.

True/False

Answer 19

True

Question 20

When you plan to turn, you should signal 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your turn.

True/False

Answer 20

False

Question 21

U-turns are legal everywhere.

True/False

Answer 21

False

Question 22

When driving on a multi-lane highway, you should stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than the traffic around you.

True/False

Answer 22

True

Question 23

It is against the law to exceed the speed limit as you pass another vehicle.

True/False

Answer 23

True

Question 24

Over-correcting occurs when:

A. the driver turns the steering wheel more sharply than expected, causing the rear wheels of the vehicle to slide toward the outside of the turn.
B. other vehicles on the road swerve in and out of your blind spots.
C. traffic is congested.
D. the driver slows down abruptly causing the driver behind to rear-end the vehicle.

Answer 24

A. the driver turns the steering wheel more sharply than expected, causing the rear wheels of the vehicle to slide toward the outside of the turn.

Question 25

When passing another vehicle, if you are still in the left lane when you reach the No Passing Zone, you are not breaking the law.

True/False

Answer 25

False

Question 26

In business districts, cities and towns, U-turns are not allowed at intersections.

True/False

Answer 26

False

Question 27

U-turns are permitted on highways.

True/False

Answer 27

False

Question 28

Passing is unlawful and unsafe on hills, curves, at intersections or railroad crossings, except on roads with two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

True/False

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Most over-correction crashes:

A. Happen at night when the weather is hazardous.
B. Involve multiple cars.
C. Are single-vehicle crashes and are often preventable.
D. Involve hitting a tree or animal.

Answer 29

C. Are single-vehicle crashes and are often preventable.

Question 30

To make a U-turn at an intersection:

A. Turn on your left-turn signal.
B. Stop and yield for approaching traffic.
C. When the way is clear, proceed into the outside or right hand lane traveling in the opposite direction.
D. All of the above.

Answer 30

D. All of the above.

Question 31

To make a right turn you:

A. Should be in the farthest lane from the curb and signal your intent to turn by using the proper turn signal.
B. Should signal your intent 500 feet ahead of the turn.
C. Should be in the center lane and signal your intent to turn by using the proper turn signal.
D. Should be in the lane closest to the curb and signal your intent to turn by using the proper turn signal.

Answer 31

D. Should be in the lane closest to the curb and signal your intent to turn by using the proper turn signal.

Question 32

To make a left turn, you must:

A. Change lanes.
B. Come to a complete stop.
C. Be in the farthest left lane possible and use the proper turn signal.
D. Sound the horn.

Answer 32

C. Be in the farthest left lane possible and use the proper turn signal.

Question 33

You may pass a vehicle on the right if:

A. You use the shoulder of the road.
B. The vehicle you are passing has signaled and is making a left turn.
C. The driver indicates that it is all right to pass.
D. You blow your horn and flash your headlights.

Answer 33

B. The vehicle you are passing has signaled and is making a left turn.

Question 34

Using your turn signal is not required by law.

True/False

Answer 34

False

Question 35

To prevent over-correcting, the driver should:

A. Remain alert.
B. Reduce speed and use extra caution while driving on curved roads.
C. Not panic if you veer off the road.
D. All of the above.

Answer 35

D. All of the above.

Question 36

Passing is allowed on the shoulder of the road.

True/False

Answer 36

False

Question 37

The correct hand signal for stopping is:

A. Right hand and arm pointing downward.
B. Left hand and arm pointing straight out.
C. Left hand and arm pointing downward.
D. Left hand and arm pointing upward.

Answer 37

C. Left hand and arm pointing downward.