teorico 1 Flashcards
Which of the following statements regarding the use of your headlights is NOT correct?
a. During times of poor visibility, you can increase the visibility of your vehicle by turning on the parking lights.
b. You are required to use your headlights beginning a half hour after sunset and continuing until the beginning of the first half hour of sunrise.
c. When the weather conditions call for constant use of the windshield wipers, you are required to turn on your headlights.
d. When the visibility is poor, you are required to use your vehicle’s headlights.
a. During times of poor visibility, you can increase the visibility of your vehicle by turning on the parking lights.
There is currently a car parked close to a fire hydrant. Is it legal to park the car there?
a. No, you cannot park within 30 feet of a fire hydrant.
b. No, you cannot park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
c. Yes it is.
d. It is legally parked if it is moved within 10 minutes.
b. No, you cannot park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Operating a motor vehicle that does not belong to you without first obtaining permission from the owner could result in a _______.
a. a fine of 300.00.
b. revocation of an Alabama driver’s license.
c. jail time.
d. none of the above.
b. revocation of an Alabama driver’s license.
The curved arrow serves as an indication that
a. the right lane is closed ahead.
b. a divided highway begins ahead.
c. a divided highway ends ahead.
d. traffic must turn left
b. a divided highway begins ahead.
If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:
Follow the directions indicated by the traffic light.
Follow the directions given by the officer.
Honk at the officer.
Check to see what the cars next to them are doing
Follow the directions given by the officer.
Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?
As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.
Water does not affect cars with good tires.
Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.
As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.
As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.
To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:
Over your right shoulder.
At your side mirror.
Over your left shoulder.
At your rearview mirror.
Over your left shoulder.
A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted t
On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:
Turning on your car radio.
Slowing down.
Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.
Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.
Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.
Drive below the posted speed limit when:
Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
You see a police car.
Entering a highway where there are other cars.
You are on a four-lane road.
Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
Drive below the posted speed limit when:
Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
You see a police car.
Entering a highway where there are other cars.
You are on a four-lane road.
“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:
Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
Frequent rest stops.
Too much sleep the night before your trip.
Short trips on expressways.
“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:
Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
Frequent rest stops.
Too much sleep the night before your trip.
Short trips on expressways.
Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:
Slow down and proceed with care.
Continue normally through the intersection.
Stop and proceed when a green light appears.
Stop and proceed when the way is clear.
Slow down and proceed with care.
If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:
Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
Turn on your blinker and make the turn from your current lane.
Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.
Safely change lanes then put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the intersection.
Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.
A diamond-shaped sign is a:
Road hazard sign.
Interstate route sign.
School crossing sign.
Speed limit sign.
Road hazard sign.
A speed limit is:
The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions.
The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.
The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.
None of the above.
The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.
You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:
Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.
Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.
Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.
What does an orange-colored sign indicate?
The start of a no passing zone.
A railroad crossing is ahead.
A school zone is ahead.
The presence of construction work.
The presence of construction work.
What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?
Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.
Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.
Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:
Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:
You may only drive straight ahead.
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.
Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
If you pass a school bus that is stopped to drop off or pick up children, you will:
Be fined at least $165.
Be fined less than $100.
Not be fined, but your license will be suspended.
Face no legal consequences.
Be fined at least $165.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is ____ on streets and highways.
70 mph
55 mph
45 mph
30 mph
55 mph
