dmv Flashcards
When a railroad crossing is not controlled, what is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet and cannot see for 400 feet in both directions?
15 mph
How many feet away should you switch from high beam to low beam headlights when approaching a vehicle coming towards you?
500 ft
What should you do when reaching a intersection where a person operating a motorizes wheelchair has entered the crosswalk?
Remain stopped behind the crosswalk line until the motorized wheelchair has safely finished crossing.
What should a driver do who is stopped at an intersection and wants to make a left turn
Give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.
You are under 18 years of age and have had your license for eight months. You may drive:
Between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.
At what point during a rainfall are roads slippery on a hot day
For the first several minutes
What should you do to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection?
Merge into the bicycle lane before making the turn.
Which lights should be used if a driver is having trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway?
Headlights
- When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
low beams
A broken yellow centerline means that
Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:
An exit lane
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
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
headlights
On a two-lane undivided highway, the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is ______ unless otherwise posted.
55 mph
A driver in front of you is signaling with his or her hand and arm pointing upward. This driver wants to
turn right
your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should
slow down (do not press brakes)
To avoid tailgating, one should follow the
three second rule
At 55 mph, under good conditions, a passenger vehicle can stop within
300 ft
A driver who is involved in a significant collision must report it to the DMV within
10 days
A(n) __________ sign on a truck means that the truck’s load is potentially dangerous.
Dimond shaped
Special “turnout” areas marked on a two-lane road
allow vehicles to pass
at an uncontrolled intersection where you can’t see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is
15 mph
if you are convicted of driving with excessive bac you may be sentenced to serve
up to 6 months in jail