prac 1 Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Follow the directions given by the officer

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2
Q

A person who drives much slower than the speed limit;

A

May create a dangerous driving environment

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3
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

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4
Q

Highway markings:

A

Provide information for drivers

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5
Q

You must yield for emergency vehicles:

A

When you see a flaring red or blue light or hear a siren.

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6
Q

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

A

The effect that alcohol has.

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7
Q

To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance

A

Over your left shoulder

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8
Q

Which of the following is true about driving on a wet road way?

  • as you drive faster, your tiers become less effective.
  • water does not affect cars with good tiers.
  • deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.
  • as you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.
A

as you drive faster your tiers become less effective.

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9
Q

The consumption of alcohol while taking drugs can:

A

Increase the effects of both drugs and alcohol

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10
Q

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

A

anything makes the conditions less than perfect.

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11
Q

On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

A

Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.

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12
Q

A red traffic light means that you must:

  • stop at the stop line
  • stop before entering crosswalk
  • stop before entering the intersection
A

all of the abouve

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13
Q

“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

A

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time

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14
Q

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:

A

Slow down and proceed with care.

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15
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.

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16
Q

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

A

Road hazard sign

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17
Q

What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

A

The effects of the alcohol and the drug may be both increased.

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18
Q

(A arrow with two turns in a yellow diamond shaped sign. ) what is this sign

A

Winding road

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19
Q

A speed limit is:

A

The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel in a road under ideal conditions.

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20
Q

(sign that is yellow and diamond shaped with a tru k going down on a hill) means what??

A

There is a hill ahead.

21
Q

You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

A

Slow down. If possible change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.

22
Q

What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

A

yells the right of way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

23
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.

24
Q

What does an orange colored- sign indicate?

A

The presence of construction work.

25
Q

A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:

A

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

26
Q

Don’t follow others cars too closely because…

A

You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.

27
Q

An inattentive driver is a driver who:

  • stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving.
  • maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving.
  • only watchers the vehicle ahead of their vehicle.
  • all of the abouve
A

All of the above.

28
Q

The sign with a triangle shape and is yellow with nothing on it is….

A

No passing zone

29
Q

When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

A

Come to a complete stop

30
Q

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is ___ on the streets and highways.

A

55 mph

31
Q

From the center lane, which maneuvers can you perform?

A

You may make left turns

32
Q

When sharing the road with a truck, it’s is important to remember that trucks generally;

A

Require longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do.

33
Q

If you pass a school bus that is stopped to drop off or pick up children you will;

A

Be fined at least $165

34
Q

The sign with ( an arrow being combined with another from the right) means;

A

merging traffic/ merge

35
Q

You may legally drive 10mph over the speed limit:

A

Under no circumstances

36
Q

It is best to keep as space cushion:

A

On all sides of the vehicle

37
Q

If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

A

The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.

38
Q

Fines for moving traffic violations in construction zones are:

A

Doubled

39
Q

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

A

Turn right

40
Q

The yellow sign that is diamond shaped with one straight line and the other long on the right is wide and then narrows this sign is….

A

Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.

41
Q

When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

A

Should plan your trip in advance.

42
Q

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

A

Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

43
Q

When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right of the way.

A

The vehicle on the left.

44
Q

When turning left, drivers must yield the right of the way:

  • other drivers who are already in the intersection.
  • oncoming traffic
  • pedestrians who are already in the intersection.
  • all of the above
A

All of the above

45
Q

You may cross solid yellow lines:

A

When making turns

46
Q

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

A

Slow down before you enter the curve

47
Q

The road signs that is yellow and has a arrow turning right with a speed limit under is…

A

The road curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

48
Q

What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

  • allergy medicine
  • marijuana
  • cold remedies
  • all of these choices
A

All of those choices.