test 3 Flashcards
This sign means:
merging traffic sign
a. The divided highway on which drivers are traveling ends ahead.
b. A road crosses the main highway ahead.
c. Drivers are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one they are on.
drivers are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one they are on
When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:
a. approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane.
b. approach the turn in the right lane or from the right side of a single lane.
c. enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.
approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane
As you enter a roundabout you should slow down and:
a. yield to any vehicle coming from your left in the roundabout.
b. yield to pedestrians and bicyclist crossing before entering the roundabout.
c. All of the above.
all of the above
When approaching any intersection or driveway, drivers should:
a. look both ways and be ready to stop.
b. pass other vehicles and then stop.
c. drive at the fastest speed just before entering the intersection.
look both ways and be ready to stop
This road sign means:
no right turn sign
a. One-way street ahead
b. Turn left or go through
c. No right turn
no right turn
This sign warns drivers that:
double curve sign
a. there is a double curve ahead.
b. the highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Drivers should keep to the right.
c. there is a winding road ahead.
there is a double curve ahead
When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, if the road you enter has two lanes, you:
a. must turn into its left lane.
b. must turn into its right lane.
c. cannot turn left.
must turn into its left lane
This road sign means:
hill sign
a. Do not pass trucks
b. Trucks must back up
c. Steep downgrade ahead
steep downgrade ahead
What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency?
a. Run away.
b. Call the police.
c. Do not panic.
do not panic
This sign warns drivers of:
sharp right turn
a. a sharp turn.
b. a side road.
c. a cross road.
a sharp turn
Alcohol:
a. makes drivers more prone to take chances.
b. increases reaction time.
c. All of the above.
all of the above
A flashing red light:
flashing red light
a. means the same thing as a stop sign.
b. s used at dangerous intersections.
c. All of the above.
all of the above
This road sign means:
winding road sign
a. Pedestrian Crossing
b. Multiple Turns
c. Winding road
winding road
Vertical rectangles tell drivers:
vertical rectangle
a. the direction they should travel.
b. what is not allowed.
c. the law.
the law
When entering an interstate highway, drivers should:
a. adjust speed to meet a traffic gap, then merge at a safe speed.
b. wait for an opening in traffic on the entrance ramp.
c. check for cars and slow down to 25 MPH before merging with the flow of traffic.
adjust speed to meet a traffic gap, then merge at a safe speed
A curb painted red means:
a. Parking is for disabled persons with a special placard or plate.
b. No parking or stopping
c. Reserved for passengers pick up or drop off
no parking or stopping
The road is the most slippery:
a. after it rains.
b. when it first starts to rain.
c. All of the above.
when it first starts to rain
Examples of proper glass maintenance include:
a. Replacing worn wiper blades.
b. Keeping your windows clean and clear.
c. All of the above.
all of the above
This road sign means:
pedestrian crossing
a. Pedestrian crossing
b. School zone
c. School crossing
pedstrian crossing
The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
a. flash your brake lights.
b. let them pass if it’s safe to do so.
c. always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.
let them pass if its safe to do so
When taking medication while driving, you should:
a. consult your physicians and/or pharmacist regarding any b.prescription medication and its possible effects on driving.
follow other vehicles closely.
c. drive 20 MPH below the posted speed limit.
consult your physicians and/or pharmacist regarding any prescription medication and it’s possible effects on driving
The sign in the picture:
maximum recommended speed sign
a. Shows the recommended speed for the exit of an intersection.
b. Is used to advise motorists of the maximum safe speed for an exit ramp on a highway.
c. indicates the minimum ramp speed at the highway exit point.
is used to advise motorists of the maximum safe speed for an exit ramp on a highway
If you remain in the back blind spot of a large vehicle:
a. the large vehicle will take much longer to stop.
b. you can reduce fuel consumption.
c. you increase the chance of a crash.
you increase the chance of a crash
Where must you position your vehicle when you prepare to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?
a. As close as possible to the center line.
b. On the right curb.
c. As far to the right as possible.
as close as possible to the center line
A thumping sound can be a warning:
a. of a brake failure.
b. that a tire blowout is about to occur.
c. of a steering failure.
that a tire blowout is about to occur
You are entering a roadway from a private road, and you need to turn left. You have to yield to:
a. vehicles from both directions.
b. vehicles from the right.
c. vehicles from the left.
vehicles from both directions
To avoid panic stops, you should:
a. drive with your window down.
b. pump your brakes to make sure they work.
c. scan the road ahead for hazards.
scan the road ahead for hazards
Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:
a. signal your intention before changing lanes.
b. check your blind spots and, mirrors.
c. All of the above.
all of the above
When driving on the freeway behind large trucks, you should:
a. move to the right of the truck and pass it quickly.
b. increase your following distance.
c. drive closer behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle.
increase your following distance
you reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?
a. The other driver.
b. No one.
c. You.
the other driver
When you see this sign, you should:
school sign
a. slow down, proceed with caution and watch for blind people.
b. always stop at the crosswalk.
c. be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.
be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk
The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
a. the truck driver to stop the vehicle.
b. other drivers when merging onto a freeway.
c. other drivers when they want to pass the truck.
the truck driver to stop the vehicle
When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, you must:
a. move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane.
b. move into the right lane, or to the left side of a single lane.
c. move into the right lane, or to the right side of a single lane.
move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means:
a. Pass with caution
b. Do not pass
c. Stop
do not pass
You can pass on the right:
a. when a vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction is prepared to turn left.
b. when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.
c. when a vehicle ahead makes a right turn.
when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn
Which of the following drugs could affect your ability to drive?
a. Marijuana.
b. A cold remedy.
c. All of the above.
all of the above
This road sign means:
divided highway ends sign
a. Divided highway ends
b. Divided highway ahead
c. Curves ahead
divided highway ends
What is the meaning of orange traffic signs?
a. Construction and maintenance warning.
b. Warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.
c. Yield.
construction and maintenance warning
What do flashing red lights on a school bus indicate?
a. The bus is stopped to load or discharge passengers.
b. The bus is about to stop.
c. Traffic that approaches from either direction may proceed.
the bus is stopped to load or discharge passengers
To drive defensively, you must:
a. keep your eyes moving.
b. keep one hand on the steering wheel.
c. avoid scanning the road ahead
keep your eyes moving
