Chapter 4: Traffic Laws

Question 1

1. 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/ False

Answer 1

True

Question 2

2. 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 / False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

3. 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.

Answer 3

b. Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.

Question 4

4. 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 / False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

5. 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 / False

Answer 5

True

Question 6

6. 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.

Answer 6

a. A suspension of driving privileges.

Question 7

7. A driver may pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder of the road.

True / False

Answer 7

False

Question 8

8. It is permissible to make a right turn against a red-signal light after stopping and yielding
   to other vehicles and pedestrians.

True / False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

9. A driver must give the right- or left-turn signal when changing lanes.

True / False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

10. 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.

True / False

Answer 10

False

Question 11

11. For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or right
    turn 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.

Answer 11

c. Not less than 100 feet before turning.

Question 12

12. A driver may proceed immediately when waiting at an intersection and the traffic signal
    light turns green.

True / False

Answer 12

False

Question 13

13. 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 pres-
ence.

Answer 13

b. Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications and yield the right of way.

Question 14

14. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk.

True / False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

15. It is legal for anyone to talk on the phone if using a hands-free device while driving,
    unless under age 19.

True / False

Answer 15

True

Question 16

16. Speed should be reduced below the posted speed limit for which of the following rea-
    sons?

a. Driver is driving in unfavorable weather conditions.
b. Driver is approaching and crossing an intersection.
c. Both of the above.

Answer 16

c. Both of the above.

Question 17

17. Slow vehicles should use the left-hand lane except when passing or making a left turn.

True / False

Answer 17

False

Question 18

18. 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.

Answer 18

a. On school days between 6:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted.

Question 19

19. 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 / False

Answer 19

True

Question 20

20. It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an inter-
    section or railroad crossing.

True / False

Answer 20

False

Question 21

21. 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 DIS-
    ABILITIES sign.

True / False

Answer 21

True

Question 22

22. Unless authorized to do so, drivers may not break into the line of a funeral procession.

True / False

Answer 22

True

Question 23

23. After being pulled over by law enforcement, a driver should immediately exit the vehicle
    and quickly approach the officer’s squad car.

True / False

Answer 23

False

Question 24

24. If drivers need to obtain insurance or vehicle registration information from the glove
    box, they should inform the police officer before doing so.

True / False

Answer 24

True

Question 25

25. 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.

Answer 25

a. between 15 and 50 feet.

Question 26

26. 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 / False

Answer 26

True

Question 27

27. 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.

True / False

Answer 27

False

Question 28

28. After a train clears a crossing that has flashing signals, drivers may proceed after check-
    ing for a second train on another track and the lights have stopped flashing.

True / False

Answer 28

True