Learner’s Written Test

Question 1

The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

Answer 1

Under ideal conditions.

Maintaining a safe speed at all times is a responsibility shared by all motorists.

Question 2

“BAC” means:

Answer 2

Blood alcohol concentration.
Must be under 0.08%

Persons aged 21 or older are considered under the influence of alcohol when their blood alcohol concentration is 0.08 percent or higher.

Question 3

It is unsafe for a child under the age of _ to ride in the front seat of a passenger vehicle.

Answer 3

13

Children under the age of 13 should ride buckled up in a rear seat, in an appropriate child safety seat, or a seat belt.

Question 4

What can you do to reduce road rage?

Answer 4

Always signal your intention when changing lanes.

To prevent road rage, follow laws, signs, signals, and pavement markings.

Question 5

In inclement weather, you should:

Answer 5

Steer and brake smoothly.

Avoid slamming on the brakes and making sharp, quick turns during unfavorable weather conditions.

Question 6

When being passed by another vehicle:

Answer 6

Maintain a constant speed.

When being passed, you must yield to the passing vehicle and not increase your speed.
Allow the vehicle to safely merge back into your lane

Question 7

If you are approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped while it uses its visual signals, you should:

Answer 7

Move into the lane farthest from the vehicle or decrease your speed.

If you are approaching an emergency vehicle that is using its visual signals and is stopped on a roadway, you must pull into an available lane not immediately adjacent to the vehicle. If it is not possible to move over, you must slow down to a safe speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Question 8

MVA will suspend the license of any driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test result of:

Answer 8

0.08 percent or higher.

Any person who drives or attempts to drive a motor vehicle on a roadway in Maryland consents to take a test determining the concentration of alcohol, or any other controlled dangerous substance, in their blood. The MVA will suspend the license of any driver who submits to the test and is determined to have at least a 0.08 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

Question 9

If you come up behind a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk, you:

Answer 9

May not pass that vehicle.

A driver may not pass any vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk. Drivers must yield to pedestrians any time they enter the roadway.

Question 10

All drivers under the age of 21 have a restriction prohibiting them from:

Answer 10

Driving or attempting to drive after consuming any alcohol.

If you are not yet 21 years of age, it is not legal for you to be drinking at all.
If you are pulled over and you have been drinking, your license will be suspended or revoked.
In addition, you could be charged for violating the alcohol restriction on your license.

Question 11

If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:

Answer 11

Expect the unexpected.

Children on bicycles are sometimes unpredictable. Young bicyclists are especially likely to make surprising changes in direction. Remember that children and bicycles are both small in stature and may become difficult to see.

Question 12

Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

Answer 12

It occupies the driver’s hands, eyes, and mind.

Using a cell phone while driving is dangerous because it occupies the user’s eyes, hands, and mind. Even the most skilled drivers increase their risk of being involved in a crash by using a cell phone on the road.

Question 13

If a vehicle is equipped with airbags:

Answer 13

Seat belts should still be worn.

Airbags are important safety devices that provide protection in crashes.

For best protection, a vehicle’s lap and shoulder belts should be used in combination with airbags

Question 14

“Implied consent” means

Answer 14

You must submit to a requested chemical test to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

Any person who drives or attempts to drive a motor vehicle on a roadway in Maryland consents to take a test determining the concentration of alcohol, or any other controlled dangerous substance, in their blood. The MVA will suspend the license of any driver who submits to the test and is determined to have at least a 0.08 percent BAC.

Question 15

What is a crosswalk?

Answer 15

** The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway**

Pedestrian crosswalks are often shown by white, solid lines to emphasize pedestrian crossing points. Crosswalks may have additional lines between the white, solid lines or in place of the parallel lines. However, crosswalks may also be unmarked.

Question 16

Hydroplaning is when the:

Answer 16

** Tires lose contact with the road surface.**

As vehicle speed increases and the amount of water on the roadway increases, vehicles tend to ride on a cushion of water and the tires lose contact with the road.

Hydroplaning can cause partial or complete loss of control of the vehicle

Question 17

At a crosswalk:

Answer 17

** You must yield to pedestrians**

Pedestrians have the right-of-way at street crossings but must obey traffic control signals. Where a traffic signal is not present, vehicles must stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk, whether it is marked or unmarked.

Question 18

Having a driver license is a:

Answer 18

Privilege

It is important to remember that driving is a privilege and that all drivers play a role in ensuring that everyone remains safe on the roadways.

If you prove to be abusive of that privilege, the privilege may be revoked.

Question 19

When in a vehicle, wear a seat belt:

Answer 19

All the time

Maryland Motor Vehicle Law requires that the driver and the front seat passenger must always wear a seat belt.

In addition, any individual under the age of 16 must wear a seat belt or be restrained in a child safety seat, regardless of seating position.

Question 20

If you are driving at night, when should you use your high beam headlights?

Answer 20

When there are no oncoming vehicles approaching

You must change to low beams at least 500 feet before meeting oncoming vehicles.

You must also change to low beam lights when following a vehicle at a distance of 300 feet or less.

Question 21

You may be able to identify an aggressive driver by:

Answer 21

Their erratic and improper lane changes.

While driving, you should remain aware of the actions of surrounding drivers. If you notice an aggressive driver nearby making erratic or improper lane changes, you should not challenge them. The safest way to handle an aggressive driver is to get out of their way.

Question 22

When following another vehicle at night, you should use your:

Answer 22

Low beams

Use your low beam headlights when following a vehicle at a distance of 300 feet or closer.

High beams can reduce visibility when shining directly into a driver’s face or mirrors.

Question 23

Texting while driving a motor vehicle is:

Answer 23

Not legal

Maryland Vehicle Law prohibits any use of handheld cell phones while operating a motor vehicle.

Any use of a cell phone while driving is considered distracted driving and increases the risk of an accident.

Question 24

If a service vehicle, such as a tow truck or recycling truck, is stopped on the side of the road ahead, while its signal lights are flashing, you should:

Answer 24

Move into a lane that is not adjacent to the stopped vehicle.

If a service vehicle is stopped on the side of the road, you must pull into an available lane not immediately adjacent to the vehicle.

If it is not possible to move over, you should slow to a safe speed and be prepared to stop if necessary

Question 25

Who is required by law to wear a seat belt while in a moving vehicle?

Answer 25

All occupants

In Maryland, all occupants of a moving vehicle are required to use properly fastened seat belts.

If a passenger is under the age of 16 and is not wearing a seat belt, the driver will be fined.

Question 26

A driver is responsible for ensuring that any child under the age of eight and shorter than ____ be seated in a federally-approved child passenger safety device system while in a moving vehicle

Answer 26

4 feet, 9 inches

Maryland law requires children who are under the age of eight and less than 4 feet, 9 inches in height to be seated in federally-approved child safety seats while in moving vehicles.

Question 27

Under ideal driving conditions, you should maintain a following distance of at least:

Answer 27

Three to four seconds

Under ideal driving conditions, a driver should maintain a minimum following distance of three or four seconds.

When driving in conditions that are less than ideal, or when following a vehicle that will be making regular stops, the driver should increase their following distance.

Question 28

A license will be revoked if a driver:

Answer 28

Refuses to submit to a chemical test

By operating a vehicle on Maryland roadways, a driver automatically consents to taking a test determining their blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

If a driver refuses the test, their license will be suspended or revoked for a period of time.

Question 29

A driver with a learner’s permit or provisional license may use a cell phone while driving:

Answer 29

If they are making an emergency call

It is against the law for a driver, holding a learner’s permit or provisional license, to make a phone call while operating a vehicle, except in the event of an emergency.

It is against the law for drivers of any age to read or send text messages while driving.

Question 30

A driver who is age 18 or older:

Answer 30

May talk on a hands-free cell phone while driving

A driver who is age 18 or older may use a hands-free cell phone to have a conversation while driving.

No driver of any age is permitted to use a handheld cell phone while driving unless it is to report an emergency

Question 31

A driver may text while driving:

Answer 31

Under no circumstances

In the state of Maryland, it is against the law for any driver to use a cell phone to send or read text messages while driving.

Any use of handheld cell phones while driving is prohibited, unless it is to report an emergency

Question 32

Defensive driving is:

Answer 32

Controlling a vehicle to avoid a crash

Defensive driving is controlling a vehicle as necessary to avoid any crashes.

Driving defensively requires a driver to constantly manage risks while observing their surroundings.

Question 33

To drive defensively, you should:

Answer 33

Constantly observe your surroundings to all sides

To drive defensively, a driver should be constantly aware of their surroundings and be prepared to change speed or road position at any time.

To do this, a driver must observe the surroundings on every side of their vehicle.

Question 34

To drive defensively, you should:

Answer 34

Consider risk management at all times

Driving a motor vehicle presents dangerous risks. To minimize the risks, you should constantly use risk management techniques, such as communicating with other drivers by using your turn signals, responding to road conditions in real time, and otherwise generally driving with caution.

Question 35

Assuming that other drivers will always behave in the ways they are supposed to:

Answer 35

Is unwise

Driving defensively means that a driver avoids crashes by anticipating problems before they happen. A good defensive driver will never assume that other drivers are going to do what they should to drive safely. A driver should be prepared to respond to unsafe situations at any time.

Question 36

A double solid white line between two lanes means:

Answer 36

Lanes are moving in the same direction and passing is not permitted.

White lines between lanes of traffic indicate that traffic is moving in the same direction, and solid lines between lanes of traffic means passing is not permitted. Double solid white lines are often found separating HOV lanes from other lanes of traffic and should never be crossed by drivers.

Question 37

Double broken yellow lines indicate:

Answer 37

A reversible lane.

Double broken yellow lines indicate the edge of a reversible lane. When driving next to double broken yellow lines, look for signs that direct the flow of traffic and make sure you are traveling in the correct direction.

Question 38

Dotted yellow or white lines:

Answer 38

Extend lanes through intersections.

Dotted yellow or white lines are used to extend lanes through intersections. A dotted line will be the same color as the line that is being extended.

Question 39

Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to maneuver their vehicle around obstacles, corners, and curves.

Answer 39

Reduces a driver’s ability to maneuver their vehicle around obstacles, corners, and curves.

Driving at a speed faster than the posted maximum speed limit is dangerous and is not worth the risk. Speeding can greatly reduce a driver’s ability to maneuver their vehicle around obstacles, corners, and curves.

Question 40

The impact of a crash at 60 mph is equal to that of a fall off a

Answer 40

10-story building

Excessive speeding greatly increases the impact of a crash. If your car hit a solid, stationary object while traveling at 60 mph, it would have the same impact as an object hitting the ground after falling from a 10-story building.

Question 41

Maryland drivers are required to drive at a speed that is:

Answer 41

Reasonable and prudent

According to the Maryland Vehicle Law, drivers must only operate their vehicles at a speed that is reasonable and prudent. This means that although a driver should never drive faster than the maximum posted speed limit, they should drive more slowly than the posted speed limit any time conditions require it.

Question 42

When driving near a shopping center, in a parking lot, or in a downtown area, a driver should:

Answer 42

Decrease their speed

Drivers should exercise extra caution in some driving scenarios. They should decrease their speed when driving near a shopping center, in a parking lot, or in a downtown area.

Question 43

If you see a playground near the road, you should:

Answer 43

Drive more slowly

A driver should consistently adjust their driving in order to operate at a speed that is reasonable and prudent at all times. If the driver is near a school, playground, or residential area, it is safest to decrease their speed and watch for children and other pedestrians near the road.

Question 44

Excessive speed contributes to high numbers of:

Answer 44

Vehicle crashes

Excessive speed contributes to high numbers of vehicle crashes. Drivers should only ever travel at speeds that are reasonable and prudent.

Question 45

If you need to pass a bicycle being ridden on the road, on the shoulder, or in a bike lane, you should:

Answer 45

Slow down and pass with at least three feet of clearance.

If you need to pass a bicycle being ridden on the road, on the shoulder, or in a bike lane, you should slow down and pass while putting at least three feet between your vehicle and the bicycle. Be especially cautious when passing a bicycle because a bicycle crash comes with an increased risk of injury or death.

Question 46

If you are following a vehicle that may make frequent stops, such as a bus or delivery truck, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:

Answer 46

Four or five seconds.

Under ideal driving conditions, a driver should maintain a minimum following distance of three or four seconds. However, when following a vehicle that will be making regular stops, the driver should increase their following distance to at least four or five seconds.

Question 47

While driving a motor vehicle, it is:

Answer 47

Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol.

Open containers of alcohol are not permitted to be in the passenger area of any moving vehicle. This includes space in the vehicle that can be occupied by the driver or any passenger.

Question 48

A passenger in a moving motor vehicle may consume alcohol:

Answer 48

Under no circumstances.

Open containers of alcohol are not permitted to be in the passenger area of any moving vehicle. This includes space in the vehicle that can be occupied by the driver or any passenger.

Question 49

If convicted of driving while impaired by alcohol, what consequences may a driver face if children were present in the car at the time of the traffic stop?

Answer 49

Jail time and fines may be doubled if children were present in the car at the time of the traffic stop.

Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol is both illegal and dangerous. If a driver is stopped for impaired driving and children are present in the vehicle, the driver may face jail time and/or fines that are double the usual penalty.

Question 50

How can alcohol negatively affect someone’s ability to drive?

Answer 50

Alcohol can negatively affect someone’s ability to drive even if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is lower than 0.08 percent.

Alcohol can negatively affect someone’s ability to drive after just one drink. A person can face criminal penalties for driving while impaired by alcohol even if their BAC is still below the legal limit at the time of a traffic stop.

Question 51

What should you do if you are traveling in dangerously thick fog?

Answer 51

It may be a good idea to pull off the road and turn on your emergency four-way flashers.

When driving in fog, you should decrease your speed and use your low beam headlights. If you are caught in thick fog that lowers visibility and creates conditions that are too dangerous for driving, you should safely pull off the road and park while using your four-way emergency flashers.

Question 52

What should you do when driving in fog?

Answer 52

Decrease your speed.

Any time you experience lowered visibility while driving, such as in foggy or rainy conditions, you should decrease your speed and increase your following distance. Use your low beam headlights in fog and rain.

Question 53

When driving in snowy or icy conditions, you should:

Answer 53

Decrease your speed.

Reduce your speed when roads are snow-covered or icy. Doing this and increasing your following distance when traveling on slippery roads are the best things a driver can do to avoid crashes and collisions.

Question 54

You are especially likely to encounter aggressive drivers if:

Answer 54

You are driving in an area with road construction.

You are especially likely to encounter aggressive drivers on crowded roadways, in areas with road construction, and in locations with unexpected traffic delays. Drivers who are experiencing stress while driving are more likely to resort to aggressive driving behaviors.

Question 55

If another driver is tailgating, they are exhibiting a potential sign of road rage.

Answer 55

Some signs that a driver near you is driving aggressively are that they are tailgating, speeding, changing lanes erratically, and/or failing to follow signs and signals. If you encounter an aggressive driver, the best thing to do is to get out of their path.

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Question 56

You can help prevent road rage by:

Answer 56

Starting your trip early.

Road rage can be caused by stress, rushing, and unexpected delays. To help prevent stress and the need to rush while driving, begin your trip earlier than you think is needed in order to allow yourself time for unexpected delays.

Question 57

Do not use your high beam headlights when driving within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

Answer 57

High beam headlights should be used at night to help a driver see their surroundings more clearly. Drivers should switch to their low beams when they are within 500 feet of another vehicle.

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Question 58

Turn off your high beams when driving behind a vehicle at a distance closer than:

Answer 58

300 feet

Example sentence: When following another vehicle at a distance closer than 300 feet, switch to your low beam headlights.

Question 59

If conditions require you to use your windshield wipers, you should:

Answer 59

Turn on your headlights

Additional information: Maryland law requires you to turn on your headlights when using windshield wipers in certain conditions.

Question 60

Turn on your headlights any time visibility is lower than:

Answer 60

1,000 feet

Safety tip: If visibility is less than 1,000 feet, be sure to follow regulations for using headlights.

Question 61

Before passing, you should:

Answer 61

Turn on your turn signal

Importance of communication: Use your turn signal to indicate your intention before passing.

Question 62

Do not begin a pass within

Answer 62

100 feet

Prohibited areas: Avoid starting a pass within 100 feet of a railroad grade crossing or intersection.

Question 63

Stopping distance depends on:

Answer 63

Stopping distance depends on several different factors. It depends on the conditions of the road, the vehicle’s brakes, and the tires, as well as the amount of time it takes for a driver to recognize the need to stop.

Example sentence: The stopping distance can be longer in wet or icy conditions.

Question 64

At an intersection with no stop signs or working traffic signals, drivers should stop:

Answer 64

When approaching an intersection with no stop signs or working traffic signals, drivers should stop before reaching the stop line or crosswalk. If no stop lines or crosswalks are present, drivers should stop before entering the intersection.

Additional information: It is important to yield the right of way to other vehicles.

Question 65

At a stop sign, you:

Answer 65

When approaching a stop sign, a driver must come to a complete stop before proceeding. After stopping, when it is safe to do so, the driver may then continue through the intersection.

Example sentence: Always check for pedestrians before proceeding through the intersection.

Question 66

Before starting a turn, you should:

Answer 66

Before turning, it is important to communicate your intention by activating the appropriate turn signal. Communicating with other drivers is essential to safety on the roadways.

Example sentence: Make sure to check your blind spots before changing lanes.

Question 67

When you need to make a turn, you should:

Answer 67

It is safest to plan a turn before reaching the turning point. Activate your turn signal with plenty of time for other drivers to safely respond to your intentions. Check your surroundings to ensure that it is safe before making the turn.

Additional information: Always be aware of cyclists and pedestrians when making a turn.

Question 68

Before making a U-turn, you should:

Answer 68

Turn on your left turn signal.

If you need to make a U-turn, you should first make sure you are in a location where it is safe and legal to do so. Before beginning the turn, activate your left turn signal to communicate your intentions to other drivers.

Question 69

You may turn right on a solid red light:

Answer 69

After coming to a complete stop.

In general, drivers may turn right after coming to a complete stop at a solid red light. Before making the turn, they should activate their right turn signal and yield to any oncoming traffic or pedestrians.

Question 70

You may turn right on a solid red light:

Answer 70

Unless a sign prohibits the turn.

After yielding to any oncoming traffic or crossing pedestrians, a driver may turn right on a solid red light, as long as there are no signs present to prohibit the turn.

Question 71

A red sign is:

Answer 71

Prohibitive.

Red road signs are prohibitive. Red signs may tell drivers to stop, to yield, not to enter, or that they are traveling in the wrong direction.

Question 72

A fluorescent pink sign:

Answer 72

Warns of an emergency traffic incident.

Fluorescent pink signs warn of emergency traffic incidents. Use caution when driving near a fluorescent pink sign.

Question 73

A fluorescent yellow-green sign may indicate:

Answer 73

A school zone

Fluorescent yellow-green is used for school, pedestrian, and bicycle signs. Be especially alert for cyclists, children, and other pedestrians when near a fluorescent yellow-green sign.

Question 74

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Answer 74

Next to the broken line may pass

Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. A broken yellow line next to your driving lane means that you may pass.

Question 75

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

Answer 75

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle

It is necessary to follow farther behind a large truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle because trucks have larger blind spots.

Question 76

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

Answer 76

At all times

Pedestrians who use guide dogs or white canes (with or without a red tip) must be given the right-of-way at all times.

Question 77

Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

Answer 77

The truck driver to stop the vehicle

Because they are larger, trucks take longer to stop than cars traveling at the same speed. Other drivers should not pull in front of a truck and then slow down or stop.

Question 78

When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

Answer 78

See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.

Before returning to your original lane after passing, you must make sure you are not dangerously close to the vehicle you have just passed. When you can see both of the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to the lane.

Question 79

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

Answer 79

Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

As you enter a work zone, signs and message boards will warn you of workers, slow-moving equipment, and/or closed lanes ahead. You should reduce your speed and be prepared to slow down or stop.

Question 80

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

Answer 80

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.

When merging onto a freeway, you should enter at or near the speed of traffic.

Question 81

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

Answer 81

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

When a vehicle makes a turn, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle, the bigger the difference between the paths of the front and rear wheels. Therefore, long trucks often have to swing wide to complete a right turn.

Question 82

You drive defensively when you:

Answer 82

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

You are driving defensively when you are looking down the road for potential hazards. Constantly staring at the road directly in front of your vehicle is dangerous. As you scan ahead, be alert to vehicles around you.

Question 83

What should you allow extra space for when following a vehicle?

Answer 83

Motorcycle.

Motorcycles can stop more quickly than other vehicles can and you must have adequate room to stop if the motorcyclist brakes or falls off. Also, remember that motorcycles are difficult to see at night because they only have one tail light.

Question 84

Who should you yield the right-of-way to when turning left at an upcoming corner?

Answer 84

All approaching vehicles.

When making a left turn, you must yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vehicles moving on their green light.

Question 85

What should you do if a pedestrian starts to cross the street after the ‘Don’t Walk’ signal begins to flash?

Answer 85

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

At a green light, you must give the right-of-way to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian in the intersection. If a pedestrian begins crossing the street after the traffic signal light starts flashing, wait until they have crossed the street before proceeding.

Question 86

What does a red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light mean?

Answer 86

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

A red arrow means ‘stop.’ You must remain stopped until a green light or green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow.

Question 87

What does an orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always mean?

Answer 87

Slow-moving vehicle.

Slow-moving vehicles, such as farm tractors, road maintenance vehicles, and animal-drawn carts, display an orange and red triangle on the back.

Question 88

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Answer 88

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

You must yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights. Do this by driving to the right edge of the road and stopping, taking care not to stop in an intersection. You may move again after the emergency vehicle has passed.

Question 89

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Answer 89

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead with its lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must come to a complete stop and wait to proceed until the lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn. Even after the bus begins to move again, do not proceed until you are sure there are no children crossing the road ahead of you.

Question 90

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

Answer 90

Under no circumstances.

You may never drive off the paved or main-traveled portion of the road and onto the shoulder to pass another vehicle.

Question 91

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

Answer 91

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

If an oncoming driver fails to dim their high beams, you should avoid looking directly at the headlights. Instead, look toward the right edge of your lane and watch the oncoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye.

Question 92

You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:

Answer 92

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.

If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights and/or siren, continue through the intersection and then drive to the right and stop. You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights.

Question 93

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

Answer 93

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you may still turn in the direction that the arrow was pointing but you must first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

Question 94

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

Answer 94

Yield to pedestrians.

Unless a posted sign prohibits it, you may turn right or left at a steady green light. When turning, you must yield to other vehicles and pedestrians within the intersection.

Question 95

You may cross solid yellow lines:

Answer 95

When making turns.

As a general rule, broken traffic lines may be crossed but solid lines may not. Solid yellow lines may be crossed only when the driver is making a turn.

Question 96

Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

Answer 96

Have trouble controlling their vehicles.

Choosing to eat, drink, or smoke while driving is dangerous because these actions require a driver to remove their hands from the wheel and their eyes from the road. Drivers who engage in distracting activities while driving have trouble staying in their lanes and controlling their vehicles.

Question 97

If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

Answer 97

Try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.

If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should make every attempt to get out of their way. You should avoid making eye contact with a hostile driver. Challenging a hostile driver by speeding up may only make them angrier, thereby increasing their danger.

Question 98

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Answer 98

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

If your vehicle breaks down on the highway, you should signal before carefully exiting the roadway and turning on your hazard flashers. Get as far off the road as possible and park in a location where other drivers can easily see you. Lift your hood to let other drivers know your vehicle is disabled.

Question 99

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

Answer 99

Slow down before you enter the curve.

The most important thing to remember about driving in curves is that your vehicle’s inertia may make it difficult to turn. To maintain control, it is essential that you slow down before entering the curve.

Question 100

When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

Answer 100

Once you have moved into the exit lane.

When exiting a highway, you should get into the exit lane well in advance. Do not begin to slow down until after you have moved into the exit lane.

Question 101

When making a turn, you must _ your speed.

Answer 101

Reduce

When turning, you should reduce to a speed that allows you to maintain control of your vehicle, stay in your lane, and react to unexpected situations.

Question 102

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

Answer 102

Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

When the road is wet or slippery, when you cannot see well, or when anything else makes conditions less than perfect, drive below the posted speed limit. Even if you are driving within the posted speed limit, you can still be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions.

Question 103

Your ability to stop is affected by:

Answer 103

The condition of the road.

Your ability to stop is greatly affected by the condition of the road. You need to reduce your speed when road conditions are poor in order to maintain control of your vehicle. You will be at risk if you are driving too quickly on roads that are slippery and you need to stop.

Question 104

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

Answer 104

Increase your following distance.

On slippery roads, you should increase your following distance. It may take more time to stop your vehicle than it would under normal conditions.

Question 105

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

Answer 105

It harms both driving skills and judgement.

Alcohol negatively affects many skills needed for safe driving, including your reaction time and ability to see clearly. It can also harm your judgment of speed and distance, lower your inhibitions, and make you more prone to taking chances.

Question 106

What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Answer 106

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

The only method that effectively reduces your BAC is to not drink alcohol for a period of time. Coffee, exercise, and cold showers cannot reduce your BAC or change the effects of alcohol. They can help you remain awake, but they cannot change your BAC or make you sober.

Question 107

What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

Answer 107

The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.

Consuming alcohol and other drugs together can increase the impairing effects of both. For example, having one drink while you are also using a cold remedy could affect you as much as several drinks would when being consumed separately from any medications.

Question 108

A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

Answer 108

They’re difficult to see in traffic.

In many collisions with motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, drivers reported that they were looking but still did not see the smaller vehicle or pedestrian. These can be more difficult to spot in traffic than passenger vehicles because they are smaller, may move faster, and have less noticeable lighting. To prevent collisions with these smaller and less protected road users, drivers should always be alert to the presence of motorcycles, bikes, and pedestrians.

Question 109

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

Answer 109

Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

A yield sign means that you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection or roadway you are entering.

Question 110

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

Answer 110

Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.

If there is no stop line or crosswalk, you should stop at the point nearest to the intersecting roadway where you can get a view of approaching traffic. You should not enter the intersecting roadway to gain a better view.

Question 111

When should you start reducing your speed when preparing to exit the interstate?

Answer 111

Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

When leaving an interstate, you should maintain your speed until you enter the deceleration lane, at which point you should reduce your speed to the exit ramp’s posted advisory speed.

Question 112

What type of headlights should you use when driving in fog, rain, or snow?

Answer 112

Low beams.

Low beam headlights should be used in fog, rain, and snow. The light from high beams will reflect back to the driver under these weather conditions, causing a glare that will make it difficult to see ahead.

Question 113

What should you do when driving at night?

Answer 113

Increase your following distance.

Increase your following distance when it is difficult to see due to darkness. Use headlights to increase visibility, following the rules for proper use of high beams and low beams. Avoid looking directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle to avoid being blinded by the glare.

Question 114

What should you do if you find yourself in a skid?

Answer 114

Stay off the brakes.

If your vehicle begins to skid, do not use the brakes. Braking could make the skid worse.

Question 115

When should you be most careful when turning or stopping in rainy weather?

Answer 115

During the first half hour of rain.

You should be extra careful when turning and stopping during the first half hour of rain. At this point, the oil from cars has not yet washed off the pavement and could be forming a slippery mixture with the rain.

Question 116

It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping only if:

Answer 116

You are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street.

After coming to a complete stop, you may turn left at a red light only if you are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street. Only make the turn if there are no posted signs prohibiting such a turn.

Question 117

If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

Answer 117

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

Yield the right-of-way to the driver on your right at a four-way intersection if you both arrive to the intersection at the same time. You may then proceed when it is safe to do so.

Question 118

Before switching on the ignition, you should:

Answer 118

Be sure all of the vehicle’s occupants have buckled their seat belts.

Develop a routine for entering and leaving your car. Before switching on the ignition, buckle your safety belt and see that all passengers do likewise.

Question 119

Distracted driving is:

Answer 119

Extremely risky behavior.

Distracted driving is extremely risky behavior that puts not only you and your passengers in danger, but also endangers pedestrians, bicyclists, and other motorists sharing the road. Focused attention on driving helps to prevent crashes.

Question 120

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Answer 120

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Yellow lines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Dashed lines indicate that drivers directly next to the line are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Question 121

A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Answer 121

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Dashed lines indicate that drivers directly next to the line are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Question 122

A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Answer 122

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass.

Question 123

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Answer 123

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Yellow lines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass.

Question 124

Signs that are colored orange are:

Answer 124

Work zone signs.

Highway work zones are established according to the type of work underway along the roadway. Signs in work areas are typically diamond-shaped, orange, have black letters or symbols, and serve as a warning that people are working on or near the highway.

Question 125

Guide signs are

Answer 125

Green signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

Guide signs, sometimes known as destination signs, have a green background and provide directional and mileage information to specific destinations. They can be a helpful resource when driving in unfamiliar locations.

Question 126

Regulatory signs are usually

Answer 126

White and should always be obeyed.

Regulatory signs regulate the movement of traffic. They are usually white with black markings and must always be obeyed by motorists.

Question 127

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

Answer 127

No passing zones.

Pennant-shaped signs usually indicate no passing zones. Text will also be on the sign to confirm that it is a no passing zone.

Question 128

Pentagonal signs indicate:

Answer 128

School zones.

Pentagonal signs indicate that you are in a school zone. Be extra alert to children and pedestrians when driving near a school.

Question 129

An octagonal sign is always a:

Answer 129

Stop sign.

Octagonal signs are always stop signs. Come to a complete stop when approaching a red, eight-sided sign.

Question 130

A diamond-shaped sign:

Answer 130

Warns of existing or possible hazards.

Diamond-shaped signs warn drivers of existing or potential driving hazards. You will usually see these signs in yellow or orange.

Question 131

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

Answer 131

Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.

A steady yellow traffic light indicates that a red light is about to appear. Stop unless you are already within the intersection.

Question 132

When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

Answer 132

Come to a complete stop.

A steady red traffic light indicates that drivers must come to a complete stop. Driving through a red light is against the law and is extremely dangerous. Drivers may turn right on a steady red light if there is no sign prohibiting a turn on red.

Question 133

When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

Answer 133

Slow down and proceed with caution.

A flashing yellow light warns of a hazard. Slow down and proceed with caution.

Question 134

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Answer 134

Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.

Railroad crossing warning signs are used to warn drivers of the possibility of a train. Drivers should obey all railroad crossing warning signs and never go around barriers or disregard the warning sign.

Question 135

What do speed limit signs indicate?

Answer 135

The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven

Speed limit signs indicate the maximum or minimum safe speed that is allowed to be driven on a roadway. The maximum limits are for ideal conditions and you must reduce your speed when conditions require it.

Question 136

What greatly increases stopping distances and severity of crashes?

Answer 136

High speeds

High speeds greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes. The faster you drive, the greater the impact or striking power of your vehicle, should you be involved in a collision.

Question 137

What do larger vehicles have?

Answer 137

Larger blind spots

The larger the vehicle, the larger the blind spots. Large trucks and SUVs have spots close to their rears that cannot be seen in their side or rearview mirrors.

Question 138

What should a driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp do?

Answer 138

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate

If you are on an entrance or acceleration ramp and are entering interstate traffic, you should yield to drivers already on the interstate highway. Merge safely into traffic when you are able to do so.

Question 139

What should you do if you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit?

Answer 139

Continue driving and use the next exit

Don’t make a last-minute turn into an exit. If you pass your exit, you must go to the next one.

Question 140

What are motorcycles entitled to?

Answer 140

The same full lane width as other motor vehicles

Lane usage for the motorcyclist is critical. Motorcycles are entitled to the same full lane width as all other vehicles.

Question 141

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Answer 141

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.

If your vehicle begins to skid, remain calm. Steer in the direction that you want to go and try not to overcorrect.

Question 142

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

Answer 142

Treat the light like a stop sign.

Flashing red lights are used at dangerous intersections. Treat them like stop signs.

Question 143

When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

Answer 143

Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.

When approaching an intersection with a steady green traffic light, yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and vehicles still in the intersection. You may continue driving, but should approach the intersection at a speed that will allow you to slow down and stop if the light changes before you get there.

Question 144

An ‘End school zone’ sign indicates:

Answer 144

The end of a reduced speed zone.

Do not exceed the school zone speed limit during indicated times. The end of a reduced speed school zone will be indicated by an ‘End school zone’ regulatory sign.

Question 145

Downward-facing triangular signs:

Answer 145

Tell drivers to yield.

Downward-facing triangular signs usually indicate that drivers should yield. Once the road is clear of traffic or pedestrians and it is safe to do so, drivers may proceed.

Question 146

Round signs indicate:

Answer 146

Upcoming railroad crossings.

Round signs warn drivers of an upcoming railroad crossing area. Drivers should use extra caution when approaching a railroad crossing.

Question 147

Crossbuck signs indicate:

Answer 147

Railroad crossings.

Crossbuck signs tell drivers to yield to trains at a railroad crossing. Drivers should not try to outdrive a train.

Question 148

At a four-way stop:

Answer 148

The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.

At four-way stops, traffic from all four directions must stop. The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

Question 149

Remove all snow, frost, and ice from:

Answer 149

All windows.

It is important that you are able to see clearly through all of your vehicle’s windows, including the windshield. Remove all snow, ice, and frost from your vehicle’s windows and mirrors before you start to drive.

Question 150

A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

Answer 150

That an action is forbidden.

Some regulatory signs prohibit certain actions. These signs are rectangular and white with red and black markings. A red circle and slash on top of a black symbol indicates that the specified action is forbidden.