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Who has the right-of-way in the following scenario: A car is going straight ahead or is about to turn right, while the other wants to make a left turn?
The car turning left must yield the right-of-way too the other car.
What should you do when coming onto a street from a private alley or driveway?
You must yield right-of-way to all approaching vehicles and pedestrians.
When does a pedestrian have the right-of-way?
A person walking across the street within a crosswalk, whether or not the crosswalk is marked, always has the right-of-way.
What should you do at a railroad crossing that is marked only with a crossbuck sign?
Reduce speed, look both ways, and listen for audible signal whistl. If a train is approaching -STOP; if not proceed with caution
What does it mean if you see flashing red lights at a railroad crossing?
You are required to STOP and remain stopped until the train passes by and the lights stop.
What should you do if you are approached by an emergency vehicle (from the front or rear) with its red or blue lights flashing and sirens going?
Every vehicle must yield the right-of-way. You must stop and remain stopped until emergency vehicle or vehicles have passed. If at all possible, pull your vehicle over to the extreme right hand side of the road until the emergency vehicle has passsed.
If you approach a school bus from either direction and the bus is displaying flashing red lights, what should you do?
You must stop and not pass until all children have safely crossed the street and the red lights are no longer flashing. This rule applies to all roads, including four lane highways.
When should you use your headlights?
You are required by law to use your low beams when you approach within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or when you are following within 500 of another vehicle (except when you are attempting to pass the vehicle). You should use your lights at sunset and sunrise or at any other time when you cannot see clearly ahead for a distance of 500 feet. When driving in fog, always remember to use your low beams.
Which of the following must you obey over the other three: steady red light, flashing red light, STOP sign, or police officer
You must obey the instructions of a police officer even though they may be contrary to laws, signs, signals and markings.
What does a green arrow displayed mean?
Proceed carefully in the direction of he arrow after yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians
What does a flashing red light mean?
The same thing as a stop sign; STOP.
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
Slow down and proceed with caution.
What does a red triangle with a yellow center posted on the back of the vehicle mean?
It identifies slow-moving vehicles and can save your life. Watch for it day or night
What does blue traffic sign mean?
Motorist services guidance. The US is gradually changing to an international sign system in which each color and shape will convey the meaning therefore you must aquaint yourself with this new system.
What does a broken yellow line mean?
You MAY cross the lane to pass if it is safe to do so
What do two solid yellow lines indicate?
You may NOT cross the lines from either direction. You can only cross to turn into a driveway or side road if it is safe.
There is a solid yellow line AND a broken yellow line: If the solid yellow line is on your side of the lane, are yo allowed to pass?
No
If you refuse to take a blood alcohol test when a police officer pulls you over, what happens?
You must surrender your driver’s license to the officer on the spot. The officer will then give you a receipt for your license and will then forward a sworn report to the Commissioner of Public Safety, who will review your case. The receipt will serve as your temporary license for 45 days.
In what situations should you always use your turn signal?
Mechanical or electrical road signals should not be used unless you are actually going to turn.
What is the hand signal for a left turn?
Put left hand and arm straight out, keeping hand and arm still.
