Changing Lanes (3.3) Flashcards
When you plan to change lanes, you should first give the proper turn signal.
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True
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.
B. Check traffic ahead, behind, and in your blind spot and then signal.
Most over-correction crashes involve multiple vehicles.
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False
When making a left turn, you must yield to any vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians approaching from the opposite direction.
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True
The hand signal shown with a left hand and arm pointing straight out signals your intent to stop.
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False
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).
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True
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.
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False
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.
D. Left hand and arm pointing upward.
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.
D. All of the above.
Before you make a U-turn, you should check for No U-Turn or No Left Turn signs.
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True
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.
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True
When approaching or passing a person riding a bicycle, you should reduce speed and pass at least three feet to the left.
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True
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.
C. You can see the front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
Turn your front wheels left while stopped and waiting to make a left turn.
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False
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.
D. All of the above.
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.
A. Maintain a steady speed or slow down.
When making a right turn, you should turn from the lane closest to the curb into the lane farthest from the curb.
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False
You may never pass a vehicle on the right.
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False
When being passed, you should speed up.
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False
To make a left turn, you should be in the furthest left lane possible.
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True
When you plan to turn, you should signal 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your turn.
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False
U-turns are legal everywhere.
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False
When driving on a multi-lane highway, you should stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than the traffic around you.
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True
It is against the law to exceed the speed limit as you pass another vehicle.
True/False
True
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.
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.
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.
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False
In business districts, cities and towns, U-turns are not allowed at intersections.
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False
U-turns are permitted on highways.
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False
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
True
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.
C. Are single-vehicle crashes and are often preventable.
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.
D. All of the above.
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.
D. Should be in the lane closest to the curb and signal your intent to turn by using the proper turn signal.
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.
C. Be in the farthest left lane possible and use the proper turn signal.
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.
B. The vehicle you are passing has signaled and is making a left turn.
Using your turn signal is not required by law.
True/False
False
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.
D. All of the above.
Passing is allowed on the shoulder of the road.
True/False
False
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.
C. Left hand and arm pointing downward.
