DMV IDAHO WRITTEN TEST 8 Flashcards
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?
Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking
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When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:
Allowing extra travel time.
Obeying posted speed limits.
Using proper turn signals.
All of the above.
When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
Once you have moved into the exit lane.
Emergency vehicles:
Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.
May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.
May follow each other.
All of the above.
You may drive across a dashed white line:
When it is safe to change lanes.
When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:
Cross the
Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.
This sign means:
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Stop ahead.
When driving on roads that may be slippery:
Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.
When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:
Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.
This road sign means:
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The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.
This road sign means:
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The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
To enter a freeway:
Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.
You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:
Wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn.
This road sign means:
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Crossroad ahead.
If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:
Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.
If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:
Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.
What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?
Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.
This sign means:
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Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
Pull to the right curb and stop.
This sign means:
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T intersection.
When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:
Pull over to the side of the road and stop.
When passing other vehicles:
Check your mirrors and blind spots.
Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:
Brown.
If you see this sign, you:
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Must not pass another vehicle.
You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:
Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:
Listen, look both ways, and then proceed if it is safe to do so.
If you see this sign, you:
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The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.
If you see this sign, you:
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Crossroad ahead. Watch for traffic.
When changing lanes, you should:
Always check your blind spot.
Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following?
CD player
Radio
Cell phone
All of the above
On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:
Continue to drive in a normal manner.
This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:
You may use this lane.
If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:
Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver’s way.
This sign means:
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No U-turn.
This sign means:
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Yield.
When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:
Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle.
When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger:
Don’t make eye contact.
Don’t react with hand gestures.
Distance yourself from the situation.
All of these.
A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:
Warns you about conditions on or near the road.
This sign means:
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Winding road.
