Chapter 5

Question 1

At dusk or on overcast days, you should:
A. Drive with your four-way flashers on.
B. Drive with your parking lights on.
C. Not turn any vehicle lights on.
D. Turn on your vehicle lights.

Answer 1

D. Turn on your vehicle lights.

Question 2

You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:
A. You are going faster than the bicycle.
B. The bicycle always has the right-of-way.
C. Oncoming traffic may not see you pull out to pass.
D. The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.

Answer 2

D. The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.

Question 3

In order to avoid last-minute braking, or the need to turn, you should look down the road at least:
A. 2 seconds ahead of your vehicle. B. 4 seconds ahead of your vehicle. C. 10 seconds ahead of your vehicle. D. 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle.

Answer 3

C. 10 seconds ahead of your vehicle.

Question 4

Driving at night requires increased caution because:
A. Traffic is faster at night.
B. There is a larger volume of traffic at night.
C. A driver cannot see as well at night.
D. Accidents occur more frequently at night.

Answer 4

C. A driver cannot see as well at night.

Question 5

Other than by your turn signals, other motorists can sometimes determine your intention to turn by:
A. Your vehicle positions and eye contact.
B. The turning of your wheels.
C. You slowing up at the corner.
D. The actions of the car behind you.

Answer 5

A. Your vehicle positions and eye contact.

Question 6

A good rule to remember for passing is:
A. Pass on the right whenever possible.
B. Drive with the flow of traffic, passing only as needed.
C. Try to get to the front of any line of slow moving traffic so that you can see better.
D. Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert the other driver.

Answer 6

B. Drive with the flow of traffic, passing only as needed.

Question 7

“Hydroplaning” is best described as:
A. Your tires pushing water out of their paths.
B. Your tires actually floating on a film of water.
C. Your tires causing sheets of water to splash on passing vehicles.
D. Your tires throwing water to the rear, causing problems for following vehicles

Answer 7

B. Your tires actually floating on a film of water.

Question 8

If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is:
A. Get out of the car and go for help.
B. Lay down in the car and go to sleep.
C. Keep the windows rolled up tight, keeping the engine running at all times. D. Stay in the car, as you are more likely to be found.

Answer 8

D. Stay in the car, as you are more likely to be found.