Final Exam Flashcards
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means
passing is permitted on the broken line side
A cross buck sign means
Railroad crossing
A diamond-shaped sign
Warns of existing or possible hazards.
A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass
A down pointed triangle means
Yield
A driver should be extra alert for motorcyclists, bicycles, and pedestrians because:
They’re hard to see in traffic
A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:
Read the labels on the drug before driving
A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as which of the following?
A stop sign
A green arrow on a traffic light means
Go if it’s safe
A hand held portable device is ok to use for
Never. New Hampshire law prohibits the use of hand held portable devices while driving
A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause
Carbon monoxide poisoning.
A “No Zone” is:
A trucks blind spot
A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:
A blind person
A police office overrules all traffics signs lights etc.
True
A police officer directing traffic directs you to go through a red light. What should you do?
Go on as directed.
A police officer stops you, charges you with driving under the influence of alcohol and tells you that you must take a test to determine the amount of alcohol in your blood. You as the driver:
Must take the test or risk losing your driver’s license.
A red sign means
Stop or do something.
A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so
A steady circular yellow light on a traffic signal means:
Both B and C above.
A steady green light at an intersection means that you:
May drive through the intersection if the road is clear
A steady yellow light at an intersection means:
Slow down and prepare to stop
A white sign indicates a
Law or rule
A yellow light that flashes on and off means:
Slow down and proceed with caution
A “B” restriction on a drivers license means
The driver must wear corrective lenses
After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:
watch for children walking along the side of the road
Always signal when:
changing lanes pulling in or out of a parking space pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley
An ‘End School Zone’ sign indicates
The end of a reduced speed zone
An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as another vehicle. You should:
Slow down and yield to the vehicle on the right
Another car is trying to pass your car. You should
Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.
As a driver. you must yield to:
-Funeral processions. -Fire trucks on a way to a fire. -Police cars with lights and sirens activated.
At a railroad crossing with stop signs, lights or other stop devices. a driver must stop no closer than __ feet, or more than __ feet from the nearest rail.
15 and 50
At night, slow down and always:
Use high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles
Before backing up, you should
Turn your head and look through the rear window
Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
Early enough so others know your plans
Before switching on the ignition, you should
-Buckle your seat belt. -Be sure adult passengers have buckled their seat belts. -Be sure child passengers have buckled their seat belts.
Bicyclists are required to:
Obey traffic signs, signals and other traffic laws except those which by their nature cannot apply.
Bicyclists must ride on the _____ side is the road
Right
Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding when clear corresponds with
A flashing red light
Demerit points for carrying passengers in a truck not so designed
3
Demerit points for driving after a license suspension would be
6 points.
Demerit points for driving after license suspension or revocation
6
Demerit points for driving while in possession of a controlled substance
6
Demerit points for driving without a license
4 points
Demerit points for failing to abide by license restrictions
2 points
Demerit points for for following fire trucks too closely
3
Demerit points for improper passing
4
Demerit points for improper use of a license
6 points
Demerit points for racing or reckless driving
6
Demerit points for speeding 25 mph or more over the speed limit would be
4 points
Demerit points for yellow line violation
4
Distracted driving may be caused by:
Eating, drinking beverages, or smoking Using cellular phones and/or texting Changing the radio, CD, or tape
Do not pass
-On hills or curves. -When school bus lights are flashing. -When approaching an intersection
Drinking alcohol and driving is:
A serious traffic safety problem
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
Has no effect on blood alcohol content
Drivers entering an intersection to turn left
Must not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without having to stop
Drivers may not make a right turn on red when
-A pedestrian or vehicle is in the intersection. -A walk signal is being displayed for an intersecting crosswalk. -A sign prohibits turning right on red
Drivers under 18 years of age are subject to 3 months suspension after _____ demerit points
6
Driving at night requires increased caution because
A driver cannot see as well at night
Driving significantly under the speed limit is
Illegal.
Fire apparatus responding to an alarm should not be followed closer than
500 feet
How do you check your blind spots?
By turning your head and looking over your shoulders
How often are motor vehicles required to be inspected?
Once every year.
Hydroplaning occurs when the vehicle’s tires ride up on water in the roadway during heavy rains. To prevent hydroplaning you should:
-Insure that the ti res on the vehicle have good tread depth. -Insure that the tires on the vehicle are inflated to the proper pressure. -Reduce vehicle speed when driving in the rain.
If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must
Follow the directions indicated by the crossing guard
If a green arrow turns into a green light, you:
May still turn but you must yield to oncoming traffic
If a person using a white cane and or guide dog is attempting to cross the street without using a crosswalk, you should:
Stop and let them cross.
If a transit vehicle (bus) has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway, you must:
Yield
If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look towards _____ of the road.
The right side
If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should
Sound your horn
If there are three or more lanes going in one direction the far right lane will have the smoothest flow of traffic.
False
If two drivers arrive at the same time at a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs,
The driver on the right has the right-of-way
If you are driving behind a motorcycle, you must
Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane
If you are following a school bus or tank truck, you should
Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings
If you are over 21 years old a blood alcohol level of _____% is legal evidence of intoxication in New Hampshire
.08
If you are required to submit an official crash report to the DMV in Concord, it must be received within ____ of the crash
15 days
If you are under 21 years old a blood alcohol level of _____ % is legal evidence of intoxication.
.02
If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is:
Stop driving
If you hold an out of state license you must turn in any and all out of state drivers licenses before being issued one from the state of New Hampshire
True
If you refuse a breath test your license will be suspended for
180 days
If you want to get off of a freeway, but you missed your exit, you should:
Go to the next exit, and get off of the freeway there
If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:
Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers
If your vehicle is stuck in a snowstorm on an interstate highway, you should:
Put a white flag on radio antenna, leave the car running, and keep the windows shut.
If your wheels drop off the pavement onto the shoulder of the road you should
slow down and turn back onto the pavement very carefully
In school zones, the speed limit is ________ the posted speed limit
10 mph below
In the case of all private passenger vehicles registered by an individual the registration expires
The last day of the owners birth month
In which of the following ways can drinking alcoholic beverages affect you?
Slows your reaction time Gives you a feeling of false confidence Impairs your thinking ability
It is best to keep a space cushion:
On all sides of the vehicle
It is important to be on the alert for motorcycles because:
They are harder to see than cars