Test 5 Flashcards
Always enter the roundabout to the left and proceed on the left side of the central island. T or f?
False
When making a u turn you must NOT
Make it in a curve in the road or near a hill
When you are turning from a one-way street into a two-way or divided street, always turn from
The lane nearest to the curb
When you are following a vehicle which makes frequent stops, you should allow ___ than usual
More following distance
If you are making a left turn you must begin
In the leftmost lane
___ on your side of the road indicates a no-passing zone
A solid yellow line
On a multiple lane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use ___ for passing
The middle and left lanes
At the end of most entry ramps on a freeway, you will find ___ that allows you to increase your speed
An acceleration lane
When driving on a road with no center line, where vehicles come from each direction, drivers must
Give at least half the road to other going in the opposite direction
When a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier
You must not drive across the median or barrier, except when an approved cross-over is provided
While driving you are not allowed to use your horn when:
Blind pedestrians are around
Do not make a U-turn on w curve or near the top of a hill if you cannot be seen by
Drivers approaching from either direction
You should never back your vehicle in any travel lane except
To parallel park
Drivers must maintain a constant speed when passing and renew teeing the lane in front of trucks or buses, since trucks/buses require
Longer distances to slow down than cars
When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane raise, you should pass only to
The left of the vehicle
When you turn your head to check the blind spots, turn the steering wheel t or f
False
If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle
As far away from traffic as possible
When you reach a marked or unmarked crossing, you must yield and watch for
Pedestrians
When entering an interstates highway from the acceleration lane, you must
Keep pace with other traffic or obey posted speed limits
When there are no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane farthest from the one you came from t or f
False
Passing on the right is not permitted in
When driving in a lane set aside for left turns
At an unmarked crosswalk, drivers are required to
Yield the right of way to the pedestrians
When you see an elderly person crossing an intersection, you should
Stop your vehicle and yield the right of way
A highway work zone can be easily identified by ___ immediately preceding the work zone.
A black on orange sign
If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe then
You may cross the line to pass other vehicles
Start from the lane closest to where you want to go when turning. T or f
True
Whenever you want to change lanes, you must check for traffic
Behind and to the side of your vehicle
You may make a left turn at a red light if you are turning from
The left lane of a one way street into another one way street
If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by
Four times
If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle you should
Continue through the intersection, then drive to the right and stop
When another driver passes you in the left, you must ___ till the vehicle passed
Slow down slightly and keep to the right
By law you must stop at a railroad crossing when
Gates are lowered
There are flashing lights
There is a flagger warning of a train
A two way left turn lane is used for
Left turning vehicles from either direction
How can you prevent driving in the blind spot of a truck
By making sure you can see face of the truck driver in his side mirror
Off your rear wheels start to skid you must
Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid
Bicycles are permitted to share the road with vehicles t or f
True
When should you yield on a green light?
When turning left
When a school bus has red lights flashing you must
Stop if you are driving either direction
When confronted by an aggressive driver while driving, avoid conflict by
Avoiding eye contact
You cannot park within ___ feet of a crosswalk
20
You should adjust your seat and mirrors
Before you start driving
You must not pass a vehicle on the left when
Your lane has a solid yellow center line
When you find double solid lines in your lane you are
Not allowed to pass or change lanes
You must not pass a vehicle on the right when
The vehicle ahead is making a right turn
An intersection where the traffic control lights are not working is treated
Like a four way stop
When a driver tailgates you you must
Slow down and pull off the road if necessary
If drivers approaching from opposite directions reach a stop sign at about the same time
The driver turning left must yield to the driver going straight or turning right
For better visibility during rain, fog, and snow, you must keep your vehicles ___ on
Low beam headlights
At an uncontrolled t intersection right of way is yielded to
Traffic in the through road
To maintain a good space cushion between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead you should use the
Three second rule
If you are turning into a street with kore than one lane in your direction which lane should you turn into
The nearest lane
After you stop at a solid red light and yield to pedestrians you may turn __\ while the light is still red
Right
Flashing red lights and lowered crossing gates mean that
You must stop at least 15 feet from the railroad crossing
When you see a triangle shaped road sign while driving you must
Reduce your speed and yield
The road is most slippery
The first rain after a dry period
___ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways
Exit ramps
Your headlights must be in low-beam at night when you are within ___ of an oncoming vehicle
500 feet
When the vehicle ahead onto unposed an object you should reach the object at least ___ later to ensure you’re keeping a safe distance
3-6 seconds
When you have completed a left turn you vehicle should be positioned to the ___ of the center line
Right
When merging into freeway traffic, who has the right of way
The freeway traffic
___ are yellow and diamond shaped with black lettering or symbols
Warning signs
During an enforcement stop
Place your hands in clear view top on the right shoulder of the road
Remain in the vehicle unless told otherwise
When required to stop at a railroad crossing you must stop no less than ___ feet from the nearest a rail
15
Traffic moves around a roundabout in
A counter clockwise direction
When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights stopped on the side of the road you must
Move over and slow down
