Chapter 4 Flashcards
True of False
When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car the driver just passed is visible in the rearview mirror before turning back into the right-hand lane.
True
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True of False
After making a proper stop and yielding to traffic or pedestrians within the intersection, it is permissible for drivers on a one-way street to turn left at a red light onto another one-way street that moves traffic to the left.
True
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Multiple Choice
How should a driver proceed if within an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the traffic signal light turns red?
a. Wait in the intersection until the light turns green.
b. Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.
c. Make sure it is clear, then back up from the intersection.
b
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True or False
When on a two-lane roadway, drivers must stop their vehicles when approaching a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and its stop signal arm extended.
True
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True or False
When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency
vehicle to pass.
True
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Multiple Choice
What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus?
a. A suspension of driving privileges.
b. A suspension of the vehicle registration.
c. A $30 fine.
a
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True or False
A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.
False
Page 28
True or False
It is permissible to make a right turn against a red-signal light after stopping and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.
True
Page 26
True or False
A driver must give the right- or left-turn signal when changing lanes.
True
Page 31
True or False
In urban areas, drivers moving out of an alley, building, private road or driveway need not come to a complete stop before entering the roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic.
False
Page 34
Multiple Choice
For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or rightturn in a business or residential district?
a. Not less than 50 feet before turning.
b. Not less than 75 feet before turning.
c. Not less than 100 feet before turning.
c
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True or False
A driver may proceed immediately when waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal light turns green.
False
Page 26
Multiple Choice
What should drivers do when approaching a construction area?
a. Increase their speed to get out of the way quickly.
b. Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right of way.
c. Honk their horn several times to alert individuals working in the area of their presence.
b
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True or False
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk.
True
Page 27
True or False
It is legal for anyone to talk on the phone if using a hands-free device while driving, unless under age 19.
True
Page 22
Multiple Choice
Speed should be reduced below the posted speed limit for which of the following reasons?
a. Driver is driving in unfavorable weather conditions.
b. Driver is approaching and crossing an intersection.
c. Both of the above.
c
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True or False
Slow vehicles should use the left-hand lane except when passing or making a left turn.
False
Page 29
Multiple Choice
When must a driver slow down for a school zone?
a. On school days between 6:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs
are posted.
b. On weekends.
c. Only during recess.
a
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True or False
Drivers may open car doors on the side on which traffic is moving only when it can be done safely and without interfering with traffic.
True
Page 30
True or False
It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.
False
Page 29
True or False
Only vehicles displaying special plates or parking placards for persons with disabilities
may park in spaces reserved for them by an official PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
sign.
True
Page 35
True or False
Unless authorized to do so, drivers may not break into the line of a funeral procession.
True
Pages 25-26
True or False
After being pulled over by law enforcement, a driver should immediately exit the vehicle
and quickly approach the officer’s squad car.
False
Page 21
True or False
If drivers need to obtain insurance or vehicle registration information from the glove box, they should inform the police officer before doing so.
True
Page 21
Multiple Choice
All vehicles are required to stop within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing when a train is approaching?
a. between 15 and 50 feet.
b. between 5 and 10 feet.
c. 10 feet.
a
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True or False
When approaching a railroad crossing that has no warning signals (such as electric flashing lights or gates), a driver should look, listen and slow down.
True
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True or False
If moving with a stream of vehicles across a railroad track, it is safe to stop on the track for a short period of time.
False
Page 33
True or False
After a train clears a crossing that has flashing signals, drivers may proceed after checking for a second train on another track and the lights have stopped flashing.
True
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