Chapter 3 - Traffic Laws and Vehicle Operation

Question 1

Speed limit for alleys unless otherwise posted:

Answer 1

10 mph

Question 2

Speed limit for urban/town roads unless otherwise posted:

Answer 2

30 mph

Question 3

Speed limit unspecified roads unless otherwise posted:

Answer 3

55 mph

Question 4

Speed Limit Fines

Answer 4

You can be fined for driving a vehicle faster than the posted speed limit.

Additional fines will be charged if you are caught driving 20 mph or more over the posted limit.

If you are caught driving in excess of 100 mph your driving privileges will be revoked for a minimum of six months.

Question 5

How far in advance should you use your blinker before turning/changing lanes?

Answer 5

100 ft

Question 6

Reduced Conflict Intersections are:

Answer 6

Intersections that decrease fatalities and injuries caused by broadside crashes on four-lane divided highways.

Drivers always make a right turn followed by a U-Turn.

Question 7

When are U-turns illegal?

Answer 7

When a No U-turn sign is posted

Interstates/freeways

Near the tops of hills and on curves where other drivers can’t see you from 1,000 ft away.

Question 8

When should one not pass another driver?

Answer 8

• On a curve or hill where you cannot clearly see the road ahead for at least 700 feet.
• Within 100 feet of an intersection, underpass, tunnel, or railroad crossing.
• When you are about to meet a vehicle coming toward you from the opposite direction.

Question 9

When parallel parking the car should be within ___ in of the curb.

Answer 9

12 in

Question 10

Parking is not allowed: within ___ ft of a crosswalk.

Answer 10

20 ft

Question 11

Parking is not allowed: within ___ ft of any flashing light, stop sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a public road.

Answer 11

30 ft.

Question 12

Parking is not allowed: within ___ ft of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

Answer 12

50 ft.

Question 13

Parking is not allowed: within ___ ft of a fire hydrant.

Answer 13

10 ft.

Question 14

Which piece of safety equipment in a car is most likely to save your life?

Answer 14

Seatbelt

Question 15

To prevent injuries from airbags during deployment, hands should be placed at what position on the steering wheel?

Answer 15

8 and 4 o’clock or 9 and 3 o’clock positions

Question 16

Penalty for fleeing a police officer:

Answer 16

Anyone who violates this law is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 3 years and 1 day, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.

Question 17

Penalty for fleeing an officer when someone is killed:

Answer 17

The driver may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 10 years, fined not more than $20,000, or both.

Question 18

Penalty for fleeing an officer when great bodily harm occurs:

Answer 18

The driver may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 7 years, fined not more than $14,000, or both.

Question 19

Penalty for fleeing an officer when substantial bodily harm occurs:

Answer 19

The driver may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 5 years, fined not more than $10,000, or both.

Question 20

Every driver who is involved in a crash that results in injury, death, or property damage of $1,000 or more must file a traffic crash report within
___ days of the incident.

Answer 20

10 days

Question 21

Owners of motor vehicles driven on public roads must carry ___ & ___ insurance on their vehicles.

Answer 21

No fault & liability

Question 22

What must a driver do to regain their license if revoked for lack of insurance?

Answer 22

Pay a $30 reinstatement fee in addition to fines levied by a court or citation

Apply for a new driver’s license

Submit an insurance certificate issued by the home office of the insurance company.

Question 23

Operation of an uninsured vehicle can result in a revocation of what?

Answer 23

License plates and registration for the vehicle

The operator’s driving privileges may be revoked for up to 1 year.

Question 24

Anyone who is convicted of operating an uninsured vehicle may be fined up to $____ and sentences to ____ days in jail.

Answer 24

$1,000 and 90 days in jail

Question 25

A person who commits two or more violations of using a wireless communications device to compose, read, or send an electronic message when a vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic will be required to pay a $___ fine in addition to the fine specified by the court.

Answer 25

$225