Chapter 3 – Basic Skills, Laws and Safety

Question 1

What must you do before operating a vehicle?

Answer 1

• Check for clean headlights, taillights and brake lights. Make
sure all lights and turn signals work properly.
• Clean the windshield and windows.
• Make sure your tires are properly inflated and check them
for any damage or wear.
• Check in front and behind the vehicle for objects, animals
or people in your path.

Question 2

Before starting the engine you must:

Answer 2

• Make sure you are seated comfortably in the driver’s seat.
• Make sure you and all passengers (including children) are properly buckled up.
• Check mirrors and look again for anything in your path. Most cars have at least two blind spots or areas around them that you cannot see in your mirror – to the left rear and right rear of the vehicle. Adjust the inside rearview mirror so you can see the center of the road and any trafic behind the vehicle.

Question 3

What is the speed limit for mobile home parks and some municipal parks?

Answer 3

15 mph

Question 5

What is the speed limit for work zones?

Answer 5

45 mph

Question 7

When following cars, how much distance must you have separated between cars?

Answer 7

About 3-4 seconds behind them, and 6 or more if necessary at increased speeds.

Question 8

Wet pavement requires more stopping time and space. To make a smooth stop:

Answer 8

Increase pressure on the brake pedal gradually and just before you stop, reduce the pressure.

Question 9

Before stopping, turning or changing lanes, you must:

Answer 9

Look to see if it’s safe, and communicate to other drivers by using signals, either using your left arm or your vehicle’s turn signals.

Left arm and hand bent up for a right turn.
Left arm and hand straight out for a left turn.
Left arm and hand bent down for slow or stop.

Question 10

You and another driver reach the intersection at the same time, who has the right-of-way?

Answer 10

If the opposite driver is to your right, he/she does, or you do if you are to his/her right

Question 11

Two cars arrive at a intersection at different times, who has right-of-way?

Answer 11

The driver who arrives at the intersection first.

Question 12

Unless otherwise posted, what is the standard speed limit on all streets that are not designated freeways and on all highways?

Answer 12

55 Miles per Hour

Question 13

What is the maximum and minimum speed on all freeways unless posted otherwise?

Answer 13

70 mph maximum, and 55 mph minimum.