Common Wrong Answer Review (FIRST TWELVE TESTS)

Question 1

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers s

Answer 1

Treat the light like a stop sign.

A flashing red traffic light should be treated in the same way as a stop sign. An approaching driver must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Question 2

To avoid the need for last-minute braking or turning, consistently look down the road ____ ahead of your vehicle.

Answer 2

15 Seconds.

To avoid the need for last-minute braking or turning, look down the road at least 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle. This will allow you to see upcoming hazards on the roadway and will give you enough time to make safe decisions. Avoiding last-minute decisions will give drivers behind you more time to react to your movements.

Question 3

To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be:

Answer 3

Next to each other on top of the wheel.

Both hands should be placed on opposite sides of the steering wheel. This position is comfortable and promotes safe turning on high-speed roadways.

Question 4

When parallel parking, you should park within ____ inches of the curb.

Answer 4

18.

When parallel parking, your vehicle should be no more than 18 inches from the curb. Always park in a place that is visible to drivers coming from both directions.

Question 5

When changing lanes:

Answer 5

Check your side mirror and look over your shoulder to make sure the lane is clear.

Before changing lanes, you should check your side mirrors and look over your shoulder to make sure it is safe to proceed.

Question 6

Alcohol is:

Answer 6

A depressant.

Alcohol is a depressant that dulls your judgment and makes your reflexes unreliable.

Question 7

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

Answer 7

Right, towards the side of the road.

When parking either uphill or downhill on a road that has no curb, you should turn your wheels so that the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.

Question 8

Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of:

Answer 8

Any amount.

There is zero tolerance for alcohol use by drivers under age 21. If you are under 21, the detection of any trace of alcohol in your system will result in stiff penalties, including the suspension of your license for two years.

Question 9

To operate a vehicle, you must have a minimum of ____ vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses.

Answer 9

20/70

It is essential that drivers meet legal vision standards. Any driver must have a minimum of 20/70 vision in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses, before they can obtain a license.

Question 10

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

Answer 10

There isn’t room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.

Expect a train on any track, at any time, traveling in either direction. If you need to stop after crossing the tracks, wait until you can completely cross the tracks before proceeding. Make sure your vehicle clears the tracks before you stop.

Question 11

If a traffic signal light is green and a police officer signals for you to stop, you should:

Answer 11

Obey the officer.

Drivers must obey any instructions given by a police officer, even if the instructions contradict laws, signs, signals, or markings that would otherwise apply.

Question 12

When driving on an interstate, to avoid traffic merging from on-ramps to your right, the best thing to do is to:

Answer 12

Change lanes to the left.

When driving on an interstate highway, be aware of upcoming on-ramps. When traffic permits, move out of the right-hand lane to allow vehicles to enter from the on-ramps to your right.

Question 13

Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle:

Answer 13

To better see around the sides of the vehicle.

Drivers of trucks, buses, vans, and any vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you if you are driving directly behind them. Increase your following distance when driving behind one of these vehicles. Additionally, large vehicles can block your view of the road, so increase your following distance to look around the sides of the vehicle and see the road ahead.

Question 14

You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:

Answer 14

Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.

When entering any roadway, you must be aware of traffic conditions. Use your side mirror and look over your shoulder to help you see and anticipate traffic when entering a freeway.

Question 15

If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should:

Answer 15

Turn your steering wheel to the left to correct the skid.

If you begin to skid on a wet or icy road, take your foot off the accelerator, stay off the brakes, and turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. However, if you have anti-lock brakes, you should apply your brakes firmly and steer straight ahead.

Question 16

The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:

Answer 16

Know what is happening around your vehicle.

Always be aware of what is happening around your vehicle. Constantly observing your surroundings to the front, sides, and rear of your vehicle will help you see problems that may require you to change speed or roadway position.

Question 17

It is very foggy. You should slow down and:

Answer 17

Turn your lights to their low beam setting.

Use your low beams when driving in fog, snow, rain, or mist. Light from high beams will reflect off of precipitation, causing a glare and making it even more difficult to see. Some vehicles are equipped with fog lights that should be used in addition to low beam headlights.

Question 18

Turn off your high beams when driving behind a vehicle at a distance closer than:

Answer 18

200 feet.

When driving in the dark, high beam headlights should be used any time there are no other nearby vehicles, weather permitting. Switch to your low beam headlights when following another vehicle at a distance closer than 200 feet.

Question 19

A broken yellow centerline indicates that:

Answer 19

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

broken yellow centerline next to your side of the road indicates that traffic may cross the centerline to pass from your side of the road.

Question 20

If you are driving at a speed of 45 mph, your total stopping distance will likely be about:

Answer 20

124 feet.

When driving at 45 mph, your total stopping distance will likely be about 124 feet. Consider slowing down if you would not be able to safely stop your vehicle in that distance.

Question 21

Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?

Answer 21

The lane nearest the left curb.

When making any turn, turn from the lane closest to the direction you wish to travel into the first available legal lane. If you are making a left turn from a one-way street, this means that you would make the turn from the lane nearest to the left curb.

Question 22

A sign with this shape means:

A yellow diamond shape with a black boarder surrounding it.

Answer 22

Warning.

A diamond-shaped yellow sign warns of possible danger ahead. Orange signs, which are mostly diamond-shaped, are used to warn of possible dangers in or near work areas.

Question 23

The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

Answer 23

Under Ideal Conditions.

The posted maximum speed limit is the fastest legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions. It is safest to drive at the same speed as surrounding traffic, up to the maximum speed limit. Maintaining a safe speed at all times is a responsibility shared by all motorists.

Question 24

When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

Answer 24

Low beam headlights.

Use your low beam headlights when driving in fog, rain, or snow. High beam lights can reflect off the weather conditions, lowering visibility even more.

Question 25

Generally, a driver who is operating a vehicle with an Intermediate License may not drive between the hours of:

Answer 25

11:00 pm and 4:00 am.

A new driver operating a vehicle while holding an Intermediate License may not drive between the hours of 11:00 pm and 4:00 am, unless they are driving to or from a school or church activity, driving to or from a job, driving in the event of an emergency, or are accompanied by a licensed driver who is age 21 or older.

Question 26

If a tire blows out, you should:

Answer 26

Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly.

If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight.You should slow down gradually, taking your foot off the gas pedal and using the brakes lightly. Do not stop on the road if at all possible. Pull off the road in a safe place.

Question 27

When driving in work zones, you should:

Answer 27

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly.

When entering and driving through a work zone, slow down and be prepared to stop. Obey posted speed limits and be alert to conditions around you. Workers could be present.

Question 28

In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

Answer 28

When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb.

While waiting to turn left, keep your wheels pointed straight ahead until it is safe to start your turn. If a vehicle hits you from behind, this will prevent you from veering into oncoming traffic. When parked facing either uphill or downhill, turn the wheels so the vehicle will not roll into traffic if the brakes fail.

Question 29

If driving conditions are less than perfect, you should increase your following distance to at least:

Answer 29

Four Seconds.

When driving under perfect conditions, you should never be closer than two seconds away from the vehicle in front of you. If conditions are less than perfect, you should extend your following distance to four seconds.

Question 30

Streets and highways are most slippery:

Answer 30

Just after it starts to rain.

Driving during the first half hour of rainfall is dangerous because roadways become extremely slippery when the water mixes with oil and other chemicals on the road surfaces that have not yet washed away. Use extra caution when driving on slippery roads.

Question 31

If you are facing a green traffic light but the intersection ahead is blocked by traffic, you should:

Answer 31

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

Even if you are facing a green traffic light, do not start across the intersection if there are other vehicles blocking your way. If you are caught in the intersection when the light changes to red, your vehicle will block cross traffic. You can get a ticket for blocking an intersection.

Question 32

When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

Answer 32

When you can see the front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror.

When passing another vehicle on its left, you may move back into the right lane when the headlights of the passed vehicle can be seen in your rearview mirror. Always signal before changing lanes.

Question 33

When entering an interstate highway, you should:

Answer 33

Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic, and merge when the way is clear.

Rather than stopping (as you would when entering other roads), you must use the merging or acceleration lane to speed up and smoothly merge with fast-moving traffic already on the interstate.

Question 34

When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

Answer 34

Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

Even if your vehicle is properly equipped with mirrors, there are blind spots that cannot be seen by using the mirrors. Before changing lanes, look over your shoulder to check these areas.

Question 35

When approaching an intersection with a flashing red light, you must:

Answer 35

Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then proceed.

A flashing red traffic light means the same thing as a stop sign. When arriving at an intersection with a flashing red light, you must come to a full stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Question 36

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

Answer 36

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

Any time you come to a place where people may cross or enter your path, or where one line of traffic meets another, you should look to the left and right sides of your vehicle to make sure no one is coming.

Question 37

There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Answer 37

Move into the right lane when it is safe.

To drive quickly, pass, or turn left, use the left lane. Use the right lane when driving more slowly than surrounding traffic, entering the road, or turning right.

Question 38

A dashed white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates that:

Answer 38

Lanes travel in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass.

When a line separating lanes of traffic is dashed, drivers may cross the line to pass or change lanes. White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Question 39

If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive more slowly and turn on your:

Answer 39

Headlights.

You must turn on your headlights any time conditions prevent you from seeing other vehicles. Other drivers may have trouble seeing you, too.

Question 40

To avoid injury from an airbag, a driver should sit ____ inches away from the steering wheel.

Answer 40

10.

Being too close to an airbag as it inflates can be dangerous. Placing yourself 10 inches from your airbag provides you with a cushion of safety, should there be a collision. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone.

Question 41

If your car begins to skid out of control, you should:

Answer 41

Stay off the brakes.

If your vehicle begins to skid, stay off the brakes. Continue to correct your steering until the vehicle is back under your control and moving safely down the road.

Question 42

Trucks’ blind spots are:

Answer 42

Both on the immediate left of the cab and directly behind the body.

A truck’s blind spots are much larger than a smaller car’s blind spots. The driver cannot see your car behind their vehicle and you can’t see what’s happening in traffic ahead if you’re driving too closely behind the truck. Whether you are driving behind or to the side of the truck, if you can’t see the driver’s face in their side view mirror, then they can’t see you.