Permit Test

Most rear end collisions are caused by

• the vehicle in front stopping too quickly
• the vehicle in back following too closely
• Dangerous road conditions

When a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow in the direction you wish to turn, you

• must stop and remain stopped until the red light has changed
• have the right-of-way over pedestrians in turning in the direction of the arrow
• may proceed in the direction of the arrow with caution

Which of the following is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents?

• alcohol
• bad road conditions
• bad weather conditions
• mechanical problems

When you are driving and one of your tires has a blowout, you should

• apply the brakes quickly to reduce speed
• grip the steering wheel firmly, take your foot off the gas pedal, and let the cehicle slow down before you drive onto the shoulder
• quickly steer onto the right shoulder

If you are convicted of passing a school bus that is receiving or discharging passengers, you may lose your driver's license for at least 3 months

• true
• false

You are required by law to yield the right of way to any authorized vehicle engaged in highway construction or maintenance that is displaying yellow rotating or flashing lights

• true
• false

The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because

• there may be ice on bridges even when other pavements are clear
• the bridge surface is warmer
• none of the above

When making a left or right turn in a business or residential district, a continuous signal to turn myst be given:

• not less than 100 feet before turning
• at least 50 feet from the intersection
• only when vehicles are coming towards you

Motorcycles, though smaller and lighter in weight, have the same right of way privileges as other vehicles.  Special Observance should be given to motorcyclists when they approach an intersection, a railroad crossing, bridge or bad weather occurs

• true
• false

Motorcycles are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane, the same as a vehicle.  Therefore, when you are driving a vehicle and want to pass a motorcycle, you should

• cautiously pass the motorcycle, sharing the same lane that it is using
• follow the motorcycle without passing it
• do not pass the motorcycle in the same lane that it is using, but change lanes and pass the way you would pass another vehicle.