Beginners Permit

When driving on an interstate, you should: ✓

• Maintain the posted speed limit under all conditions.

• Always drive in the left lane.

• Drive with the flow of traffic at all times, but do not exceed the speed limit.

When driving at night, it is a good idea to: ✗

• Avoid busy streets.

• Glance to the right edge of the roadway to avoid glare from oncoming headlights.

• Use your high beam headlights in heavy traffic. Your

• All of the above.

When driving on the interstate, which of the following statement is true: ✓

• The extreme right lane is usually for slower traffic."

• Posted speed limits on the interstate are good for all weather and traffic conditions.

• On the interstate, your following distance can be decreased due to the continuous traffic flow.

Which statement about when roadways are the most slippery is true: ✗

• A light rain can make driving more dangerous than a downpour.

• In rainy weather there is a risk of skidding.

• Both of the above

If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should: ✓

• Turn your headlights on low beam.

• Turn on your wipers

• Slow down to avoid skidding.

• All of the above

You are about to turn left, you should signal continuously during the last _____ feet before the turn: ✗

• 50

• 75

• 100

Which statement about following distance is true: ✓

• At faster speeds, it takes longer to stop when you must react to other driver's unexpected moves.

• With high-speed traffic, following distance on the interstate can be decreased.

• Following large vehicles more closely saves time by reducing wind drag on your vehicle.

When following other cars, you should:✓

• Use the three to four second rule to judge following distance.

• Drive more slowly when following other vehicles.

• Allow more following distance when pavement is wet or icy and when driving in fog.

• All of the above.

When you perform lane changes, you should:✓

• Signal, check traffic, including your blind spot in the direction of the lane change.

• Ensure spacing is adequate to the front/rear, make a smooth lane change and cancel signal.

• Both of the above.

When emergencies occur on the interstate or other roadways and you must stop, you should:✗

• Drive completely off the road.

• Get out of your vehicle on the right side if at all possible.

• Raise the hood and tie a white rag on the driver side door handle.

• All of the above.