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OH Drivers Permit Test Flashcards

1
Q

A driver license applicant under the age of ____ must have permission from their parent or
legal guardian to apply for a driver license

A

18 years old

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2
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Unless it is posted otherwise, the speed limit in a residential area is:

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25 mph

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3
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Child restraints are required for:

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Car Seats: Infants and children who are under 4 years old AND under 40 pounds

Booster Seats: 4 to 8 years old AND under 4’9” tall

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If you are approaching a school bus that has stopped to drop off children on a four-lane highway, you must come to a complete stop only if:

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You are traveling in the same direction as the bus

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

A

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

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6
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A motorist must maintain a “safety zone” of at least ____ between their car and a motorcyclist

A

3 seconds

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7
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When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should

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Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down

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8
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You may turn right on red

A

After coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles in the
intersection

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9
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You should signal to turn ____ before beginning your turn

A

at least 100 feet

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10
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During normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of

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3 seconds

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11
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In bad weather, increase your following distance to

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4 or 5 seconds

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12
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The speed limit in school zones is

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20 mph

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13
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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on freeways with paved shoulders is

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65 mph

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14
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When parallel parking, you should park within ____ inches of the curb

A

12 inches

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15
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Texting while driving is

A

Illegal

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16
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Driving while keeping your pet on your lap is

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Illegal

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17
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When driving in snowy or icy conditions, you should

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decrease your speed

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18
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In general, when driving, you should drive

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On the right half of the road

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19
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You may not pass other vehicles within ____ of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel

A

100 feet

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20
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A license will be suspended if a driver

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Refuses to submit to a chemical test

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21
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A driver under the age of 21 can be charged with Operating a Vehicle After Underage
Consumption if they drive with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of

A

0.02 percent

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22
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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) of

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0.08 percent

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23
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Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted

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Never

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24
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles

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Next to the broken line may pass

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25
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You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn
your front wheels?

A

Right, toward the side of the road

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26
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You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is
very little vehicle damage. You should

A

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible

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27
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If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should

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Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing

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28
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You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive

A

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

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29
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You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog

A

At all times

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30
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To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check

A

Over your shoulders
(By definition, blind spots cannot be seen using your side mirrors)

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31
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You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane, you should

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Make room for the merging traffic, if possible

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32
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Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for

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The truck driver to stop the vehicle

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33
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When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you

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See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror

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34
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If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must

A

Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead

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35
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When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving

A

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway

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36
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If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should

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Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

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37
Q

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

A

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

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38
Q

You drive defensively when you:

A

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

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39
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Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when

A

There isn’t room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks

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40
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You should use your horn ONLY when

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It may help prevent a collision

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41
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If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely

A

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket

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42
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You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to

A

All approaching vehicles

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43
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Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and

A

Glance over your shoulder
- check your blind spot
- make sure no other driver is trying to change into your desired lane

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44
Q

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn
your front wheels?

A

Right, toward the side of the road

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45
Q

You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when
the light turns red:

A

Under any circumstances
- even if the traffic light is green

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46
Q

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you cannot

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Turn in that direction until the light turns green.

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47
Q

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means

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Slow-moving vehicle

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48
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You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing
lights by:

A

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

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49
Q

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

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

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50
Q

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle

A

NEVER

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51
Q

On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street

A

In order to see potential hazards early

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52
Q

There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You
should steer:

A

A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles

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53
Q

Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary

A

Causes traffic congestion
- Avoid “rubbernecking,” or slowing down to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary. This helps to relieve traffic congestion.

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54
Q

When should you yield your legal right-of-way

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Whenever it helps prevent collisions

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55
Q

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

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Never

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56
Q

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:

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Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane

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57
Q

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you

A

Are being tailgated by another driver

58
Q

Check your rearview mirrors

A

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

59
Q

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should

A

Slow down gradually and NOT apply the brakes
- Your tires may lose all contact
with the road and instead ride up on a layer of water above the surface of the road. This is called “hydroplaning” and can happen even at speeds as low as 30mph

60
Q

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

A

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

61
Q

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

A

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic

62
Q

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

A

Yield to pedestrians and other vehicles within the intersection

63
Q

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them

A

To run out in front of you without looking

64
Q

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track

A

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks

65
Q

While backing, you should

A

Turn your head and look through the rear window
- Always check behind your vehicle before getting in the car
- Children and small objects are difficult to see from the driver’s seat.
- Do not depend only on your mirrors or sensors.

66
Q

To help prevent crashes, you should

A

Communicate with other road users
- for example, signaling when slowing down, stopping, or changing direction
- Use your emergency signals or horn when appropriate

67
Q

If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

A

If your vehicle’s turn signals do not work, you should use hand signals to indicate when
you intend to change direction

68
Q

Your brake lights tell other drivers that you

A

Are slowing down or stopping
- Your brake lights should always be in working order when you are driving on any roadway

69
Q

If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to

A

Stop driving

70
Q

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should

A

Let it go
- avoid road rage

71
Q

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should

A

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.

72
Q

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you can

A

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic

73
Q

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

A

Slow down before you enter the curve

74
Q

When exiting a highway, you should slow down

A

Once you have moved into the exit lane

75
Q

It is best to keep a space cushion

A

On all sides of the vehicle
- Do not crowd vehicles to your left and right sides

76
Q

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it

A

Allows you time to react to unexpected situations

77
Q

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping

A

On an incline
- The vehicle in front of you could roll backward towards you when
traffic begins to move again

78
Q

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed

A

Reduce

79
Q

Drive below the posted speed limit when

A

Anything makes conditions less than perfect

80
Q

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the

A

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic

81
Q

Your ability to stop is affected by

A

The condition of the road

82
Q

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should

A

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides

83
Q

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should

A

Let the car pass and then pass the bike
- When there is more than one potential hazard on the road, you should ensure that you
only have to deal with one of them at a time.

84
Q

When driving on slick roads, you should

A

Take turns more slowly than usual

85
Q

Roads freeze quickly when they are

A

Shaded

86
Q

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should

A

Signal and keep your wheels straight
- If another vehicle hits you from behind, this ensures that you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

87
Q

The driver’s left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the
driver plans to

A

Stop

88
Q

The driver’s left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver
plans to

A

Turn right

89
Q

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

A

It harms both driving skills and judgement

90
Q

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

A

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol

91
Q

You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should

A

Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear

92
Q

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

A

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.

93
Q

At a school crossing sign, you should

A

Watch for children and be ready to stop

94
Q

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should

A

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

95
Q

If a transit vehicle (carrying passengers) is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must

A

Yield

96
Q

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and

A

Turn your steering wheel away from the curb

97
Q

If a vehicle is equipped with airbags

A

Seat belts should still be worn
- you need both airbags AND seat belts

98
Q

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use

A

Low beams
- light from high beams will reflect back to the driver, causing a glare

99
Q

When driving at night, you should

A

Increase your following distance

100
Q

If you experience a tire blowout

A

Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly

101
Q

If you find yourself in a skid

A

Stay off the brakes
- Braking could make the skid worse

102
Q

In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping

A

During the first half hour of rain
- The oil from cars has not yet washed off the pavement and could be forming a slippery mixture with the rain

103
Q

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

A

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

104
Q

Before switching on the ignition, you should

A

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

105
Q

When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road,
drivers should:

A

Press and hold the brake pedal.

106
Q

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, the driver

A

Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine

107
Q

When encountering an aggressive driver, you should

A

Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass

108
Q

Distracted driving is

A

Extremely risky behavior

109
Q

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

A

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

110
Q

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

A

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

111
Q

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

A

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

112
Q

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

A

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

113
Q

Signs that are colored orange are

A

Work zone signs

114
Q

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

A

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

115
Q

When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should

A

Come to a complete stop

116
Q

When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should

A

Slow down and proceed with caution

117
Q

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers

A

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

118
Q

If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

A

Follow the directions given by the officer

119
Q

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign

A

Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby

120
Q

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must

A

Follow the directions given by the flagger

121
Q

What do speed limit signs indicate?

A

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

122
Q

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes

A

High speeds
- The faster you drive, the greater the impact or striking power of your vehicle, should you be involved in a collision.

123
Q

If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you
should:

A

Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then

124
Q

A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road

A

Should yield to drivers already on the public road

125
Q

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection

A

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

126
Q

Larger vehicles have

A

Larger blind spots

127
Q

A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp

A

Should yield to drivers already on the interstate

128
Q

If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should

A

Continue driving and use the next exit

129
Q

Motorcycles are entitled to

A

The same full lane width as other motor vehicles

130
Q

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should

A

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to

131
Q

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should

A

Treat the light like a stop sign

132
Q

When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should

A

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

133
Q

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers

A

Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so

134
Q

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers

A

May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection

135
Q

If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must

A

Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.

136
Q

An “End school zone” sign indicates

A

The end of a reduced speed zone

137
Q

At a four-way stop

A

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

138
Q

Remove all snow, frost, and ice from

A

All windows
- make sure you can see clearly from all windows and mirrors

139
Q

When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

A

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane

140
Q

If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

A

Firmly pump your brakes

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