Section Two

Question 1

What does “right of way” mean?

Answer 1

Definition: The legal right of a pedestrian, cyclist, or motorist to proceed with precedence over others in a particular situation or place.

Question 2

What are some examples of “right of way”?

Answer 2

• A vehicle that arrives at a four-way stop first has the “right of way”, which means that this motorist can drive their vehicle first.
• A pedestrian or bicyclist crossing the street has the “right of way”, which means that you must yield first before driving your vehicle.

Question 3

When can you pass a vehicle on your right?

Answer 3

 When a vehicle is making a left turn.
 Two or more lanes in the same direction.
 An expressway or interstate highway.

Question 4

When can you pass a vehicle on your left?

Answer 4

Only when it’s needed to pass a vehicle on your left. The road marks must have a white or yellow dotted line.

Question 5

When should you NOT pass a vehicle on your left?

Answer 5

 When there’s a solid yellow line.
 When the view is obstructed when approaching the crest of a grade or curve.
 When approaching 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, or railroad.

Question 6

What “right of way” rules apply at intersections?

Answer 6

 Must yield to pedestrians who are legally crossing the street.
 Must yield to pedestrians when crossing a sidewalk, entering/exiting a driveway, an alley, or a parking lot.
 Must yield to oncoming vehicles from the opposite direction when making a left turn.
 Must yield to the motorist who fully stopped first at a four-way intersection.

Question 7

What are some examples of emergency vehicles?

Answer 7

 Ambulance
 Fire Truck
 Police Car
 Chief Battalion SUV
 Tow Truck

Question 8

If you see an emergency vehicle with flashing red or blue lights and blasting sirens, what should you do?

Answer 8

Slow down and pull over to the curb or shoulder of the road.

Question 9

What should you do if you approach a stationary emergency vehicle displaying red or blue lights?

Answer 9

Proceed with caution by driving at a low speed. Be prepared to make a lane change at the scene.

Question 10

How many feet will the bus driver turn on its amber lights before making a stop?

Answer 10

500 feet

Question 11

True or False: All motorists must stop if a school bus has its amber lights flashing on a two-lane road.

Answer 11

True.

Question 12

True or False: Motorists in the opposite lanes of a four-lane roadway can proceed driving even when the school bus has its amber lights flashing.

Answer 12

True. Only motorists behind the school bus on a four-lane roadway must stop.

Question 13

If you’re signal lights are not working properly, which hand signal means left? Right? Stop?

Answer 13

• Left hand sticking straight out the window means a left hand turn.
• Left hand sticking upward towards the sky means a right hand turn.
• Left hand sticking downward towards to the asphalt means stopping.

Question 14

What is it called when you make a 180-degree turn at a signal light?

Answer 14

A U-turn. Look out for any prohibited U-turn signs at the roadside or on the signal light.

Question 15

When making a right or left turn, you need to turn on the turn signal at least how many feet before making the turn?

Answer 15

100 feet

Question 16

When making a right turn, what four steps should you follow?

Answer 16

1. Slow down.
2. Signal at least 100 feet prior to the turn.
3. Yield to bicyclists and pedestrians before making the turn sharply.
4. Turn sharply to avoid hitting other motorists in the opposite lane.

Question 17

When making a left turn, three steps should you follow?

Answer 17

1. Slow down.
2. Signal at least 100 feet prior to the turn.
3. Yield to motorists in the opposite lane, bicyclists, and pedestrians before making the turn sharply.

Question 18

What does a one-way street sign mean?

Answer 18

Traffic can only travel in one direction.

Question 19

What do “Do Not Enter” and “Wrong Way” signs mean?

Answer 19

You cannot enter these roadways.

Question 20

What does a two-way street sign mean?

Answer 20

Motorists can travel in both directions on the roadway.

Question 21

When approaching a roundabout, what three steps should you follow?

Answer 21

1. Slow down
2. Yield or stop, if necessary.
3. Turn to the right of the island.

Question 22

Roundabouts and J-turn intersections are called what type of devices?

Answer 22

Alternative. They are designed to slow down traffic to avoid accidents at intersections.