General Knowledge 2

Question 1

Under what circumstance could you drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle?

Answer 1

Under no circumstance.

Question 2

What should you do if you plan to pass another vehicle?

Answer 2

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to pass.

Explanation: You should not assume other vehicles will make space for you to pas. Never overtake and pass another vehicle unless you are sure you can do so without danger to yourself or others.

Question 3

When are you allowed to cross a double , yellow line to pass another vehicle?

Answer 3

When you have a broken line on your side of the road.

Question 4

You can always cross a single broken white or yellow line except:

Answer 4

When you are interfering with traffic by duing so.

Explanation: A broken line means you may pass if the way is clear. However, due to safety reasons, you should not cross a single broken line (white or yellow) if you are interfering with traffic by doing so.

Question 5

A flashing red light at an intersection means:

Answer 5

Stop fully, then proceed when it is safe to do so.

Explanation: A flashing red signal light means exactly the same as a stop sign: STOP! After stopping, proceed when safe and observe the right-of-way rules.

Question 6

A flashing yellow light means:

Answer 6

Slow down, and proceed with catution.

Question 7

A green arrow showing a red light means:

Answer 7

Yield to vehicles and pedestrians, the proceed carefully.

Explanation: A green arrow means GO, but first you must yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian still in the intersection.

Question 8

Amber lights flashing near the top of a school bus means:

Answer 8

The bus is stopping to load or unload children. Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Explanation: Newer buses have flashing amber as well as flashing red lights. Bus drivers are required to trigger the yellow lights 200 feet before their stop as a warning to motorists, similar to a yellow light on a traffic signal.

Question 9

What does flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection mean?

Answer 9

Slow down and cross the intersection cautiously.

Question 10

What does atraffic light with a red light and a green arrow mean?

Answer 10

You may only turn in the direction of the green arrow.

Explanation: A green arrow means GO in the direction of where the arrow is pointing at, but first you must yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian still in the intersection.

Question 11

What does a traffic light with flashing red signal mean?

Answer 11

Stop

Explanation: A flashing red signal light means exactly the same as a stop sign: After stopping, proceed when safe and observe the right-of-way rules.

Question 12

What should you do if the traffic light changes from green to yellow as you are approaching an intersection?

Answer 12

Slow down and be prepared to stop before the intersection if it is safe to do so.

Explanation: According to the law, every driver has to stop at a yellow light unless he or she is too close to the intersection to stop safely.

Question 13

A bicylist is not required to:

Answer 13

Insure the bicycle.

Explanation: Bicycle riders are entitled to share the road with you and they follow the ame traffic rules as you. However, they dont need insuruance to ride on the road.

Question 14

A blind pedestrian can be identified by his or her:

Answer 14

White cane.

Question 15

How can you prevent drowsiness on long trips?

Answer 15

Stop for rest periodically

Question 16

If there are np sidewalks, pedestrians should walk on the road:

Answer 16

Facing oncoming traffic.

Question 17

What is it called when your tires ride on water lying on top of the road?

Answer 17

Hydroplaning

Explanation:vHydroplaning by the tires of a road vehicle occurs when a layer of water builds between the wheels of the vehicle and the road surface, leading to a loss of traction that prevents the vehicle from responding to control inputs.

Question 18

What should you do if you have to use cellular phones while driving?

Answer 18

Use hands-free devvices and keep both hands on the steering wheel

Question 19

When are roadways the most slippery?

Answer 19

The first rain after a period of dryness.

Explanation: It is the most slippery when it first starts to rain after a dry spell because this is when the water starts to evaporate and the oil in the road is brought up.

Question 20

Which of the following is considered as defensive driving?

Answer 20

Constantly be aware of possible road hazards.

Question 21

Before pulling out from a parking space which is parallel to the curb, you should?

Answer 21

Check traffic and blind spot by looking over your shoulder and signal.

Question 22

On a leveled street, what should you do after you finished parallel parking between two cars?

Answer 22

Straighten your front wheels and leave room between the two cars.

Question 23

On a two-way street with no curb, when parking uphill your front wheels should be:

Answer 23

Turned away from the street (right)

Question 24

What does a no parking sign mean?

Answer 24

You may not park your vehicle there.

Question 25

What does a no standing sign mean?

Answer 25

You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers only.

Question 26

What is the first step of parallel parking between two cars?

Answer 26

Pull up even with the front of the first car.

Question 27

Which of the following is illegal to park your vehicle?

Answer 27

In front of a private driveway.

Question 28

According to the law, when do you need to wear seat belt?

Answer 28

When the vehicle is equipped with seat belts.

Question 29

According to the Maryland law, who is required to wear a seat belt?

Answer 29

Front seat driver and passenger.

Question 30

Maryland motor vehicle law requires that all children under the age of __ weighing less than 65lbs and no taller than 4.9” be secured in a child safety seat.

Answer 30

8 years old.