drivers ed 5 Flashcards
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should __________.
a. drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights
b. drive quickly to a better illuminated area
c. turn the interior dome lights on in the vehicle to get more light
d. turn off your headlights
a. drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should ________________.
a. assume the other will make space for you to return to your lane
b. not assume the other will make space for you to return to your lane
c. honk your horn so they know you are there
d. non of the above
b. not assume the other will make space for you to return to your lane
Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when ______________.
a. ever you approach them
b. you can not see a train
c. you can not hear a train
d. there isn’t room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks
d. there isn’t room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
a. straight and put the vehicle in neutral
b. straight closer to the center
c. right, toward the side of the road
d. left, toward the side of the road
c. right, toward the side of the road
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
a. stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed
b. yield to pedestrians
c. slow down
d. none of the above
a. stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may ___________.
a. not turn in that directions until the light turns off
b. not turn in that directions until the light turns yellow
c. not turn in that direction until the light turns green
d. none of the above
c. not turn in that direction until the light turns green
On a freeway you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street ________.
a. Because there are more signs to read
b. In order to see potential hazards early
c. Because you have to change lanes so often
d. Because it is a bigger road
b. In order to see potential hazards early
A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?
a. Take your foot off the gas pedal
b. Put your foot on the gas pedal
c. Turn your vehicle on to the shoulder
d. none of the above
a. Take your foot off the gas pedal
While driving at night, a vehicle coming towards you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should _____________.
a. turn your high beams on
b. turn you head lights off
c. Look ahead towards the right edge of your lane
d. Look ahead towards the left side of your lane
c. Look ahead towards the right edge of your lane
There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should _______________.
a. Move into the right lane when it is safe
b. Stay in the left lane
c. slow down
d. speed up
a. Move into the right lane when it is safe
When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?
a. when you can’t see a train coming
b. when you can’t hear a train coming
c. if you are in a hurry
d. never
d. never
You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should _____________.
a. stop your vehicle so they can pass
b. continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop
c. continue through the intersection, pull to the left, and slow down
d. none of the above
b. continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop
If your turn signals fail, you should use _______ to indicate that you are turning.
a. tap your breaks 3 times
b. flash your head lights 3 times
c. use hand signals
d. none of the above
c. use hand signals
If your car breaks down on a highway you should __________.
a. leave your headlights on and turn on the overhead dome light
b. use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers
c. call 911
d. flag down another driver
b. use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers
When making a turn you must _____ your speed
a. reduce
b. increase
c. stop
d. none of the above
a. reduce
