Drivers test 3 Flashcards
This orange-colored sign represents:
a slow-moving vehicle
When making a left turn at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to:
all traffic coming from the opposite direction
When approaching an intersection where there are no signs or traffic lights, you must:
yield to vehicles on the right
You should not make a U-turn on:
any curve or near the crest of a hill
When entering and exiting a roundabout, you must always:
keep right
Things that can distract your attention away from the road include:
text messaging and talking on the phone
When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must:
not change your lane
When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must
come to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering
Work zone or construction zone signs are usually displayed in:
orange with black letters
A double solid yellow line on a pavement means that:
passing is not allowed in either direction
The most important vehicle control device to use during a skid is:
the steering wheel
When you are following a vehicle which makes frequent stops, you should allow _________ than usual.
more following distance
Traffic warning signs in work zones are usually:
Orange
To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind, you must use __________ and adjust it before you drive.
a day-night mirror
Drivers must be cautious if it starts to rain on a hot day, because pavement can be very slippery for the first few minutes due to:
oil in the asphalt
If a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk with a white cane or a guide dog, you must:
not use your horn or rev your engine
_________ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstates.
Rear-end collisions
The primary traveling aids for a blind person include:
a white cane or a trained guided dog
If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, you should:
pull your vehicle forward
What does this sign indicate?
A hospital ahead
When passing a motorcyclist, drivers must:
pass in an adjacent lane
You must use high-beam lighting in all of following situations, except:
in fog, snow, or heavy rain
To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn:
from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb
When you see this road sign, you should:
exit the highway with the posted speed
You must not use _________ to exit the freeway, even in a traffic jam.
an entrance ramp
The stopping distance of your vehicle depends on which of the following factors?
Perception distance, Braking distance, Reaction distance
The hand and arm extended downward indicates the driver’s intention to:
slow down or stop
Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _________ to stop your vehicle safely.
increase the braking distance
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
The vehicle traveling uphill
When slowing down or stopping, you must:
Use an arm signal to alert the driver behind you or Use the brake-operated signal lights to alert the driver behind you
If your vehicle’s directional signals fail, use _________ until you can have them repaired.
hand signals
When you reach a marked or unmarked crossing, you must yield and watch for:
pedestrians
Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:
braking too hard at a high speed
At rail crossings which have the standard, octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when:
they determine no train is approaching
This warning sign represents that
a downhill is ahead
This arrow-marked sign warns that:
a divided highway begins at the sign
_________ lane is intended to be used for passing slower vehicles, on multi-lane roads.
The leftmost
When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, a motorist must yield to:
oncoming traffic
If you are driving on a highway in heavy rain, you must slow down your vehicle to avoid:
Hydroplaning: Hydroplaning may occur during rainstorms. This is a condition where the tires ride on a thin film of water instead of the road. To prevent hydroplaning, drivers must slow down in heavy rains.
Which of the following signs inform you of possible hazards ahead?
Warning signs
