Driving Quiz Flashcards
How many traffic violations does it take to get a 30 day suspension?
4 in 24 months.
What does a bike box look like?
A painted box with a white bike symbol, connected to a bike lane.
What is the speed limit on an interstate?
65.
If you’re at an intersection without a light and a pedestrian is crossing the lane you’re turning into, when can you begin to turn?
When they’re clear of the lane you’re turning into and the lane next to it.
How can you tell when a motorcycle is going to turn?
Watch what they’re doing - not their turn signals.
When in a curve, where in the lane do you position yourself?
The middle of the lane.
What does a bike box change about the intersection?
You can’t turn right on a red light.
When turning left from a left-turn lane, which lane do you turn in to?
The lane immediately to the right of the median.
What do you do if you start to enter the freeway the wrong way?
Pull off to the side of the ramp and stop. Turn on your hazard lights and very cautiously turn around or back off.
What is the speed limit in an alley?
15.
What do you do if you’re in a roundabout and an emergency vehicle is approaching?
Do not stop: exit, pull over to the right, and allow vehicles inside to exit.
How many traffic violations does it take to lose your license?
20 in five years.
What is an unmarked crossing area?
Where pedestrians can cross even when there’s no crosswalk.
When can you pass a vehicle with a large load?
It’s allowed like normal - just be very careful.
What happens if you commit a hit and run?
You can have up to 10 years of prison.
What do you do if your brakes get wet?
As soon as you can after getting out of water, gently apply your brakes while driving until they respond.
What is the speed limit in a public park?
25.
How do you use your pedals on snow and ice?
Gently.
What do dotted lines indicate?
Dotted lines: approach an exit ramp or intersection (to tell you the lane you’re in will not continue on the same route), on a freeway entrance ramp (to tell you you’re entering the freeway), and at the intersection (to guide you into the correct lane).
On a divided highway with an unpaved median, which lanes of traffic must stop for a bus?
Lanes on the same side of the unpaved median as the bus.
What is the speed limit on all other roads?
55.
When do you need to dim your high beams?
If an oncoming vehicle is <500 feet ahead, or when following <350 feet behind a vehicle.
Is it okay to drive when sick?
Sometimes. Judge your own abilities on a case-by-case basis.
What happens if you submit to a breath test, but fail?
You lose your license for 90 days the first time.
What should you do if you see a pilot vehicle?
Slow down, and get to the right side of your lane.
What is the speed limit in a school zone?
20.
Who do you yield to at an intersection with no signs or signals?
Traffic already in the intersection, and vehicles on your right.
What should you be thinking about when approaching an emergency scene?
Slow down, and be prepared to stop.
What should you do with the steering wheel when you skid?
Turn the wheel the direction you want to go, then the other way once it starts to straighten out.
What do you do with your brakes when you drive off the road?
Don’t brake hard, just gently slow down.
Where can you stop your car when you’re pulled over by a police officer?
On the right side of the road, never in an intersection or a highway median.
When can you keep going after stopping for a bus with its amber lights flashing?
When the lights stop.
What do you do if the vehicle beside you is getting too close to your lane?
Drop back or move ahead to get out of their way.
What is the speed limit on other highways?
55.
How do large vehicles normally go down hills?
Very slowly.
What can you do to minimize headlight glare?
Look slightly to the right of oncoming headlights, and watch the road edge line on the ground.
When should you stop when approaching a bus?
Stop before you reach the bus.
What do you do if someone is injured in an accident?
Give reasonable assistance.
When can you change lanes in a roundabout?
You can’t.
Why should you be watching out for firehoses at an emergency scene?
You should never drive over one unless instructed to at the scene.
When do you need to use your turn signal?
When turning, changing lanes, exiting a roundabout, or re-entering traffic from a curb.
What should you be aware of when you drive through water?
Water can make your brakes wet.
What happens if you refuse to submit to a breath test?
Your license is suspended for 1 year.
Who do you yield to when turning right?
Oncoming traffic, as well as bikes and pedestrians.
What do you do if you’re approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights on?
Move to a non-adjacent lane if possible. If not, slow down to 5 below.
What do you do when you see traffic ahead is slowed?
Tap your brakes several times to alert drivers behind you.
Why do you respond to skids the way you do?
It gets the car back under your control without turning too far and creating a new skid.
Why should you be cautious around light rail trains and streetcars?
They can’t stop quickly.
What is the speed limit on a narrow residential street?
15.
When do you need to remain on the scene until police arrive?
If anyone is unconscious or dead.
What other responsibilities do you have after an accident?
You must file an accident report at the DMV.
When can you turn on a red light?
When it doesn’t take you across traffic.
What’s the first thing you should do after a crash?
Stop. Determine whether there are injuries anywhere.
What does a flashing yellow signal mean?
Slow down and proceed with caution.
When can you turn on a flashing yellow arrow?
After yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
What do you do if your accelerator sticks?
Identify the path you’re going to take off the road. Shift the vehicle to neutral and steer smoothly while braking. When it’s safe to, pull off the road.
How much coverage does your car insurance need for property damage in an accident?
$20,000.
What do you do before you turn into a left-turn lane?
Check that it’s clear, from both directions.
What do you do before exiting a left-turn lane?
Stop and yield to all oncoming traffic.
Do you need to yield when entering a roundabout? To whom?
Both drivers entering and exiting.
What does a painted median with double solid yellow lines on both sides indicate?
It’s an area between two directions of travel.
How can you tell that the driver of a large vehicle can see you?
If you can see them in their side mirrors.
When can you turn across a painted median with double solid yellow lines on both sides?
You can turn left across it - but not use it as a turn lane.
When can you travel in a painted median with double solid yellow lines on both sides?
You cannot.
What do white markings indicate?
White markings separate traffic going in the same direction.
What do you do when approaching cars parked on the side of the road?
Move over - but not out of your lane.
What are you keeping an eye out for when you’re in the curve?
Things coming up ahead and behind, that are obscured by the curve.
When should you move into another lane to avoid a driver drifting into your lane?
Never.
What do you do if you injure a domestic animal?
Stop. Make an effort to check for injuries and tell the owner. If you can’t locate them, report it to local police.
Where in a vehicle can you have an open container of alcohol?
In the trunk.
What is the speed limit in a residential district?
25.
When can you turn across a bike lane?
After yielding to all bikers and pedestrians, making sure to check your blind spot.
What information do you provide to other people involved in a crash?
Your name, address, license number, plate number, and insurance information.
In what ways do funeral processions not have to follow the law?
They can enter intersections without stopping, and don’t obey traffic control devices.
What do you do if your brakes stop working while driving?
Pump them to try and get them working, and slowly apply your parking brake if they don’t. Use your horn and lights to warn others if necessary. Once you’ve slowed down, ease into the shoulder.
How should you behave when pulled over?
Limit your movements, hands on the steering wheel, with passengers’ hands in plain view.
What do you do if it’s dark when you’re pulled over?
Turn on the light after you stop, but before the officer approaches the car.
What are some things you can do that might be able to avoid or minimize a crash?
You can slow down, speed up, or turn.
When should you slow down/speed up/turn to try to avoid or minimize a crash?
Slow down if there is danger ahead of you, and you have time to slow down or stop. Speed up if there is danger behind you, and turn if it’s in front of you but there is no time to slow down or stop.
What do you do when approaching a vehicle that’s stopped with their lights flashing?
Change lanes if you can. If not, slow to five miles under the speed limit. Give them as much room as safely possible.
How should you turn when you go off the road?
Very slowly. Grip the wheel firmly, and only turn it as much as necessary.
How should you turn when trying to turn back into the road?
Turn just enough to get back into the road at a shallow angle. Don’t turn too sharply.
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle is drifting to your lane?
Pull over to the other side of your lane, slow down, and honk.
What do you do if you see a horseback rider raising their hand?
Stop, if possible. Avoid using your horn or making any loud sounds.
What are the times you always need your headlights on?
Sunset to sunrise, and when it’s difficult to see 1,000 feet ahead.
How can you use a cell phone while driving?
With a hands-free device, in a way that requires minimal use of a finger.
How do you brake when roads are wet?
Sooner, and more gently, than usual.
What should you be ready for when passing an animal?
Be prepared to brake or slow down.
When is a wet, cold road at its most slippery?
Close to freezing temperature.
What do you do if you hit an unoccupied vehicle?
Try to find the owner. If you can’t, leave a name with your name, address, and what happened.
What causes you to skid?
Driving too fast.
What are the rules for using a radio?
The radio can’t be heard from 50 feet away from the car.
What kind of people are considered involved in a crash?
Other drivers and passengers, and any injured pedestrians.
What are the indicators of an aggressive driver?
Driving in an illegal, unsafe, or threatening manner, as well as shouting and doing rude gestures.
What is a hit and run?
Leaving the scene of an accident before it’s dealt with.
What should you do if your tire blows while driving?
Grip the steering wheel firmly. Slow down gradually and pull off the road.
What do you do if your headlights stop working?
Turn them off and on, and try using high beams and hazard lights to get off the road. Slow down and ease onto the shoulder of the road.
How should you drive around an aggressive driver?
Stay out of their way. Do not increase your speed, or try to outmaneuver them.
What should you do with the steering wheel when you’re skidding?
Turn it the direction you want it to go, then the other way once it starts to straighten out. Repeat until the car is under your control.
Your headlights should be on if what else is on?
Your windshield wipers.
What is a pilot vehicle?
A marked vehicle, either leading for following a vehicle that has a large load.
At an intersection with stop signs across from each other, who does traffic turning left yield to?
Traffic going straight.
What does a sharrow look like?
A white bike with two chevrons on it.
What do you do before you exit a roundabout?
Use your turn signal?
What do you do if you’re approaching a roundabout at the same time as an emergency vehicle?
Do not enter. Pull over, and allow vehicles inside to exit.
At an intersection with stop signs across from each other, who does traffic going straight yield to?
Nobody.
Do you have to stop at an intersection with no signs or signals?
Not necessarily - but check all sides, and be prepared to.
Where do you stop your car at a cross walk?
Before reaching the line.
When should you start to slow down when you’re leaving the freeway?
When you get on the ramp.
When can you pass a vehicle on the right?
If they’re making or preparing to make a left turn, or if they are in the far left lane of multiple lanes going in the same direction.
Should you go the speed limit or the speed of traffic?
The speed limit.
How much coverage does your car insurance need for personal injury protection?
$15,000 per person.
Should you drive any differently when roads are wet?
Slow down.
What is the speed limit in a business district?
20.
What do yellow markings indicate?
They separate traffic moving in opposite directions.
Do you need to be stopped when a pedestrian is in the lane next to yours?
Yes.
What do you do when approaching a public transit bus that’s stopped at a curb?
Yield if the bus is signaling to re-enter or if it has a flashing yield sign on the back.
What is the speed limit in a school speed zone?
20.
How far back should you follow a pilot vehicle?
Very far back.
After an accident, are you responsible for moving vehicles out of travel lanes?
Yes, as soon as possible.
How is driving on snow and ice like driving on a wet road?
Treat snow and ice like driving on a wet road.
What is the speed limit on an ocean shore?
25.
