Pre Test Flashcards

1
Q

While driving you come upon a sign that say reduce speed 35 mph you as a driver should know

That the sign is put there to harass “good” drivers.

That you have plenty of time to slow down before the speed zone.

That the new 35 MPH speed zone begins at the next “speed limit” sign

That the new 35 MPH speed zone begins at this sign

A

That the new 35 mph speed zone begins at this sign

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2
Q

What it is the first thing you should Adjust if needed when you get in a car to drive

your seat

your rear view mirror

your seat belt

the steering wheel

A

Your seat

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3
Q

Drivers must yield to pedestrians

only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk

if the pedestrian uses a hand signal to the driver asking him to stop

only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver

even when the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly

A

Even when the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly

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4
Q

It is important to realize that your vehicle braking distance will be longe

on interstate highways

when driving at night

all of the above

on wet, icy or gravel roads

A

On wet icy or gravel road

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5
Q

At night slow down and always

Use high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles.

Use your high beams until other drivers dim their lights.

Use sunglasses to reduce glare from headlights.

Use your dome light to help you see your speedometer.

A

Use high beams when ever there are no oncoming vehicles

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6
Q

If an aggressive Driver cuts you off or does something else

use a driving action of your own to punish the aggressive driver

stay calm and get out of the aggressive driver’s way

call the police immediately

flash your vehicle’s lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong

A

Stay calm and get out of the aggressive drivers way

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7
Q

Driving at night requires increased caution because

There is a larger volume of traffic at night.

A driver cannot see as well at night.

Traffic is faster at night.

Accidents occur more frequently at night.

A

Because a driver cannot see as well at night

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8
Q

Which of the following does not happen after drinking

You are less alert.

Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.

You calm down so you can concentrate.

Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.

A

You calm down so you can concentrate

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9
Q

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

As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery

Water does not affect cars with good tires

As you drive faster, your tires become less effective

Deeper water is less dangerous

A

As you drive faster your tires become less effective

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10
Q

To avoid being in a truck or bus drivers blind spot and help them see you should

Avoid driving on either side and don’t tailgate.

Sound your horn.

Flash your lights.

Never pass them.

A

Avoid driving on either side and don’t tailgate

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11
Q

Highway hypnosis is a driver condition that can result from

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time

Frequent rest stops

Short trips on expressways

Too much sleep the night before your trip

A

Starting at the roadway for long periods of time

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12
Q

Allow a larger space cushion when stopping

On an up-hill

At a stop sign

At a toll plaza

At an intersection

A

On an up-hill

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13
Q

You may pass another driver when

On a curve or a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming

On the shoulder of the highway.

None of the above.

When there is a solid yellow line in your lane if it’s clear ahead.

A

None of the above

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14
Q

Before you make a left hand turn you must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn

0

50

25

100

A

100

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15
Q

With a Class C drivers license a person may drive:

Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of the weight.

A vehicle pulling two trailers.

A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.

A

A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.

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16
Q

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you.

Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.

Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights.

A

Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights.

17
Q

What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency (or panic) stops while driving in traffic?

Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance

Drive in the right lane only

Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence

Drive slower than the flow of traffic

A

Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance

18
Q

A fully loaded tractor trailer may take _____________ to stop on dry pavement.

No trucks warning sign.

Warning sign for hill ahead.

Warning sign for truck ramp.

Warning sign for draw bridge ahead.

A

Warning sign for hill ahead.

19
Q

Which of these is one of the top teen driving errors?

No parking anytime.

No stopping or standing.

No parking here to the corner.

Disabled parking spot.

A

Disabled parking spot.

20
Q

What lane should trucks drive in on a multi-lane highway?

Look over your shoulder for traffic in your blind spot

Use your emergency brake

Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times

Get ready to blow your horn

A

Quickly tap your brake pedal a few times

21
Q

How can you obtain a duplicate license?

No turn on red.

No right turn.

No u-turn.

No left turn.

A

No left turn.

22
Q

When you are being you DONT “tailgated”

never slow down quickly

if there is an open lane to your right, move over to the right

if there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead, and reduce speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you

all of the above

A

All of the above

23
Q

You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by

deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive

simply saying “ No thanks, I’m driving” if someone offers you a drink

calling a taxi

doing any of the above

A

Doing anything of above