general rules

Question 1

you can practice driving with a valid special learner’s permit between:

Answer 1

between 5:01 am and 11 pm

Question 2

as you drive, you must turn your headlights on:

Answer 2

when you turn your wipers on, one half-hour after sunset, one half-hour before sunrise

Question 3

it is important to slow down:

Answer 3

on narrow or winding roads, at intersections or railroad crossings, when the road is wet or slippery

Question 4

when driving on major highways:

Answer 4

stay alert, keep your eyes moving, be ready to react to road hazards

Question 5

what three items must you have with you when driving?

Answer 5

license or permit, registration, and insurance card

Question 6

the best way to talk to other drivers is to:

Answer 6

use your horn or lights

Question 7

your hands should be placed on the steering wheel at what position on the clock?

Answer 7

9 and 3

Question 8

for sharper turns what steering technique should you use while turning your car?

Answer 8

hand over hand

Question 9

in order to steer the car while moving backward, you should turn:

Answer 9

the steering wheel in the direction you want the rear of the car to go

Question 10

what should a driver do if they are being tailgated?

Answer 10

slow down and encourage the following car to pass

Question 11

what is the best way to approach a curve in the road?

Answer 11

slow down before entering the curve

Question 12

which lane should you be in when making a left turn from a two-way road onto a two-way road?

Answer 12

the lane just to the right of the center line

Question 13

what should you do if an emergency vehicle is approaching your vehicle from the front or back with emergency lights flashing?

Answer 13

maneuver to the extreme right of the road, stop and wait for the vehicle to pass

Question 14

headlights must be used during what times (choose the best answer)?

Answer 14

one half-hour after sunset to one half-hour before sunrise

Question 15

when should a driver use the high beam headlights?

Answer 15

open country driving on dimly lit highways

Question 16

when can you use a cellular telephone when driving?

Answer 16

emergencies such as accident, fire, road hazards

Question 17

how does a driver communicate with other drivers?

Answer 17

signals, lights, and horn

Question 18

the best method of determining following distance is?

Answer 18

the 3 second rule

Question 19

If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder, you should:

Answer 19

Slow down, and then turn your wheels to climb the pavement edge

Question 20

What indicates under inflated tires?

Answer 20

Excessive wear on the edges of the tires

Question 21

What should you do when a car is approaching with high beams?

Answer 21

Look to the right of the road

Question 22

Yellow lines down the center of the road:

Answer 22

Separate traffic flow in opposite directions

Question 23

Passing is prohibited on:

Answer 23

The shoulder of the road

Question 24

The deceleration lane is used for:

Answer 24

Getting off the road

Question 25

What road marking indicates that it is illegal to pass in either direction?

Answer 25

Double solid line

Question 26

A flashing yellow or amber traffic light means?

Answer 26

Slow down, proceed with caution

Question 27

Double solid lines would be found on what type of road?

Answer 27

On a winding two-way road

Question 28

The three-second rule refers to:

Answer 28

Following distance in ideal road condition

Question 29

You are driving directly behind a large truck, how do you know if your vehicle is in the trucker's blind spot?

Answer 29

You can not see the truck's mirrors

Question 30

What is a blind spots?

Answer 30

Areas around your car that do not appear in the mirrors

Question 31

In city driving a good habit is to:

Answer 31

look at least 12 to 15 seconds down the road to see what is developing ahead

Question 32

A railroad crossing sign is:

Answer 32

Yellow and black

Question 33

high beams are used for?

Answer 33

an open country road

Question 34

is it illegal to pass another vehicle:

Answer 34

on a hill or curve, at a railroad crossing, in a tunnel

Question 35

information signs are what color?

Answer 35

blue or green

Question 36

all drivers must slow down when approaching:

Answer 36

curves, intersections, downhill grades

Question 37

when making a right turn from a one-way street onto a two-way street, what position should you be in?

Answer 37

as close to the right as possible

Question 38

driving at the proper speed means driving:

Answer 38

within the driver's abilities and/or the vehicle's capabilities, according to the weather conditions, within the speed limits of the roadway

Question 39

what color line markings are found on a one-way street?

Answer 39

a solid or broken white line

Question 40

what is the distance your high beam headlights will allow you to see ahead?

Answer 40

500 feet

Question 41

a warning sign is what shape?

Answer 41

diamond

Question 42

what is the distance your low beam headlights will allow you to see ahead?

Answer 42

350 feet

Question 43

what color are the WRONG WAY or DO NOT ENTER signs?

Answer 43

red and white

Question 44

it is illegal to pass if you are closer to an intersection or railroad crossing then

Answer 44

100 feet

Question 45

the 'three-second-rule' can be used at any speed to help you:

Answer 45

keep a safe following distance

Question 46

only use your high-beam highlights

Answer 46

when vehicles are one-half mile in front of you

Question 47

when it is legal to turn right on red, before turning, you must:

Answer 47

make a full stop, check traffic

Question 48

at the speed of 50 mph, how many car lengths should you stay behind the vehicle in front of you?

Answer 48

5 car lengths

Question 49

what is a good rule for adjusting speed in traffic?

Answer 49

try to adjust to the flow of traffic

Question 50

to avoid highway hypnosis when driving on an expressway it is good practice to:

Answer 50

avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds

Question 51

after you drive through a deep puddle of water:

Answer 51

pump your brakes to test them

Question 52

you can pass a school bus at 10 mph when its red lights are flashing only if:

Answer 52

the school bus has pulled in front of a school to pick-up or drop-off students

Question 52

the color of a bicycle warning sign could be:

Answer 52

yellow-green

Question 53

what lights should you use when driving in the fog?

Answer 53

low beams

Question 54

when driving in reverse, you should?

Answer 54

turn around and look through the back window

Question 55

warning signs are what color?

Answer 55

yellow

Question 56

rearview mirror blind spots are found:

Answer 56

behind rear window post, on the right side, on the left side

Question 57

in ideal driving conditions, what is the rule of thumb regarding following distance?

Answer 57

one car length for every 10 mph

Question 58

where should you position the car to make a left turn from a two-way street?

Answer 58

the lane nearest the center of the road