Top 150 (46-70)

Question 1

46. A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Answer 1

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
A red arrow means “stop.” You must remain stopped until a green light or green
arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow.

Question 2

47. An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

Answer 2

Slow-moving vehicle.
Slow-moving vehicles, such as farm tractors, road maintenance vehicles, and
animal-drawn carts, display an orange and red triangle on the back.

Question 3

48. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Answer 3

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
You must yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights. Do this by driving to the right edge of the road and stopping, taking care not to stop in an intersection. You may move again after the emergency vehicle has passed.

Question 4

49. When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Answer 4

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is
withdrawn.
When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead with its lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must come to a complete stop and wait to proceed until the lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn. Even after the bus begins to move again, do not proceed until you are sure there are no children
crossing the road ahead of you.

Question 5

50. You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

Answer 5

Under no circumstances.
You may never drive off the paved or main-traveled portion of the road and onto the shoulder to pass another vehicle.

Question 6

51. On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:

Answer 6

In order to see potential hazards early.
On the freeway, be ready for changes in traffic conditions. Watch for signals from
other drivers. Expect merging vehicles at on-ramps and interchanges and be prepared for rapid changes in road conditions and traffic flow.

Question 7

52. Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:

Answer 7

Causes traffic congestion.

Avoid “rubbernecking,” or slowing down to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary. This helps to relieve traffic congestion.

Question 8

53. When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Answer 8

Whenever it helps prevent collisions.
Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Yield your right-of-way
whenever it helps prevent collisions.

Question 9

54. There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and
    many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster,
    you should:

Answer 9

Move into the right lane when it is safe.
To drive quickly, pass, or turn left, use the left lane. Use the right lane when driving more slowly than surrounding traffic, entering the road, or turning right.

Question 10

55. While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

Answer 10

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.
If an oncoming driver fails to dim their high beams, you should avoid looking directly
at the headlights. Instead, look toward the right edge of your lane and watch the
oncoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye.

Question 11

56. You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when
    you:

Answer 11

Are being tailgated by another driver.
When being tailgated, create extra space in front of your vehicle and do not brake
suddenly. Slow down gradually or merge into another lane to prevent a collision with
the tailgater.

Question 12

57. Check your rearview mirrors:

Answer 12

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
When driving, do not develop a fixed stare. Frequently check your rearview mirrors
so you know the positions of vehicles near you.

Question 13

58. If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

Answer 13

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.
When driving in heavy rain at speeds as low as 30 mph, your tires may lose all
contact with the road and instead ride up on a layer of water above the surface of
the road. This is called “hydroplaning.” If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, slow down gradually and do not apply the brakes.

Question 14

59. You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using
    its siren and flashing lights. You should:

Answer 14

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.
If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle approaching while
using its flashing lights and/or siren, continue through the intersection and then drive to the right and stop. You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights.

Question 15

60. You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

Answer 15

Under no circumstances.

You are required to stop at all railroad crossings when signals warn of an
approaching train. These signals may include flashing red lights, a lowered crossing gate, a flagger signaling, or a train’s audible signal of warning. Do not attempt to go around a lowered gate.

Question 16

61. If a green arrow turns into a blinking yellow light, you:

Answer 16

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you may still turn in the direction that
the arrow was pointing but you must first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

Question 17

62. When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

Answer 17

Yield to pedestrians.
Unless a posted sign prohibits it, you may turn right or left at a steady green light. When turning, you must yield to other vehicles and pedestrians within the intersection.

Question 18

63. You may cross solid yellow lines:

Answer 18

When making turns.
As a general rule, broken traffic lines may be crossed but solid lines may not. Solid
yellow lines may be crossed only when the driver is making a turn.

Question 19

64. When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

Answer 19

To run out in front of you without looking.
You should always reduce your speed and use extra caution when children are in the vicinity. They may fail to understand the danger and may run out in front of you
without looking.

Question 20

65. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Answer 20

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.
If you are stopped at a railroad crossing with more than one track, do not start
moving as soon as a train passes. Wait until you have a clear view down all tracks
before you start across. Even where there is only one track, do not start across
immediately after a train passes; check again for another train that may be
approaching.

Question 21

66. While backing, you should:

Answer 21

Turn your head and look through the rear window.
When intending to back up, always check behind your vehicle before getting in.
Children and small objects are difficult to see from the driver’s seat. While backing,
turn your head so you can see through the rear window. Do not depend only on your mirrors or sensors.

Question 22

67. To help prevent crashes, you should:

Answer 22

Communicate with other road users.

Crashes often happen because one driver does something that other road users are not expecting. You should communicate with other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians by doing things like signaling when slowing down, stopping, or changing direction. Use your emergency signals or horn when appropriate.

Question 23

68. If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

Answer 23

Hand signals
If your vehicle’s turn signals do not work, you should use hand signals to indicate
when you intend to change direction.

Question 24

69. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

Answer 24

Are slowing down or stopping.
Your vehicle’s brake lights indicate to other drivers that you are slowing down or
stopping. Your brake lights should always be in working order when you are driving
on any roadway.

Question 25

70. If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

Answer 25

Stop driving.
Being fatigued while driving is similar in danger to driving under the influence of alcohol. If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to stop driving.