test 2 Flashcards
Two motorcyclists are allowed to:
a. race on empty roads.
b. share the lane with another vehicle.
c. ride side-by-side in a single lane.
ride side-by-side in a single lane
If your car goes into water, you should:
a. wait for water to rush in and let it out in small breaths through your nose.
b. remove yourself before it starts to sink.
c. call the fire department immediately.
remove yourself before it starts to sink
To reduce glare from the lights of following vehicles, you should:
a. increase your speed to increase the distance between your vehicle and following vehicles.
b. switch your interior rear view mirror to the “night” position.
c. slow down and let the following vehicle pass.
switch your interior rear view mirror to the ‘‘night’’ position
What does BAC stand for?
a. Blood Alcohol Concentration
b. Blood Alcohol Commission
c. Blood Alcohol Content
blood alcohol concentration
This road sign means:
school sign
a. Playground ahead
b. School crossing
c. Pedestrian crossing
school crossing
The ‘One Way’ sign means that:
one way sign
a. there is only one road that turns left at the intersection.
b. only vehicles turning left may travel in the direction of the arrow.
c. drivers must travel only in the direction of the arrow.
drivers must travel only in the direction of the arrow
Drivers may legally block an intersection:
a. under no circumstances.
b. only during rush hour traffic.
c. only after entering the intersection on a green light.
under no circumstances
Warning signs are:
a. rectangular.
b. triangular.
c. diamond-shaped.
diamond - shaped
When they see a crossbuck sign, drivers:
a. must slow down and wait for the red lights to flash.
b. must always come to a complete stop.
c. are legally required to yield the right of way to trains.
are legally required to yield the right of way to trains
Before crossing any railroad tracks, you must:
a. look and listen for trains.
b. make sure there is room for your vehicle on the other side.
c. All of the above.
all of the above
To prevent a fatigue-related crash while driving:
a. find a safe parking area to take a 15 to 20 minute nap.
b. drive at night when there are not as many vehicles on the roadway.
c. continue driving so you will reach your destination sooner.
find a safe parking area to take to 15 to 20 minute nap
The octagonal shape is used:
octagon
a. for stop signs and railroad advance warning signs.
b. to warn drivers of existing or possible hazards on roadways.
c. exclusively for stop signs.
exclusively for stop signs
This is the shape and color of a ________ sign.
yield sign
a. do not enter
b. stop
c. yield
yield
What should drivers do when they see this sign?
one lane bridge
a. Allow others to merge smoothly.
b. Make sure the bridge is clear of oncoming traffic before they cross.
c. Look to the left and right for other traffic.
look to the left and right for other traffic
A flashing yellow light means:
a. Drive with caution.
b. Yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection.
c. The light will soon change from green to red.
drive with caution
These are:
route signs
a. speed limit signs.
b. miles-left signs.
c. route signs.
route signs
This sign indicates:
slow moving vehicle sign
a. A no-passing zone
b. Yield
c. A slow-moving vehicle
a slow-moving vehicle
You ________ traffic headed toward you when you turn left.
a. must yield to
b. must not yield to
c. must interrupt
must yield to
Drivers should check their rearview mirrors:
a. to see if a truck is in their blind spot.
b. only when slowing down.
c. often to see how traffic is moving behind them.
often to see how traffic is moving behind them
What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?
a. Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.
b. Brake lightly.
c. Shift to a lower gear.
shift to a lower gear
Parking is not allowed:
a. in a tunnel.
b. on the road side of a parked vehicle.
c. All of the above.
all of the above
A driver who’s being passed on the right and the left by many vehicles while driving in the center lane of an highway should:
a. move to the lane on their left.
b. move to the lane on their right.
c. take the next exit.
move to the lane on their right
_________________ your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes.
a. Never depend on
b. Always rely on
c. Never use
never depend on
A flashing red light means:
a. Drive with caution.
b. The same as a STOP sign.
c. The light will soon change to steady red.
the same as a stop sign