How to Drive Chapter 6

Each state has its own laws regarding use and ownership of motor vehicles.

• True

• False, the Federal government passes these laws for all states

• True, but they are all exactly the same for every state

• False, there are no such laws

Administrative laws enable:

• The governor of the state to control the positioning of traffic lights

• State officials to control their highway transportation system

• State officials to use traffic fines to fund public education

• The legislative branch to set speed limits

Driver licenses are issued by:

• County or parish officials

• The state government

• The federal government

• The city officials

A driver license is issued to a person that:

• Has demonstrated knowledge of traffic laws

• Has demonstrated the ability of properly operate a vehicle

• Both A and B are correct

• Neither A not B is correct.

Which principle, with respect to right-of-way, is not correct?

• The purpose of right-of-way laws is to prevent conflicts resulting from one driver failing to yield to another

• The right-of-way is taken, not given

• A driver has not yielded the right-of-way when other drivers are forced to slow or wait

• Whoever has the last clear chance to avoid a collision has an obligation to do so.

The primary reason for the use of traffic laws is:

• To generate revenue for road maintenance

• Assign fault when crashes occur

• Regulate the use of fossil fuels and protect the environment

• Prevent traffic crashes and promote the orderly flow of traffic

Drivers involved in a collision must show proof of their ability to pay for any damages.

• True

• False

Drivers may show proof of financial responsibility by:

• Possessing automobile liability insurance

• Depositing bonds or other securities with the state

• Depositing cash in a required amount with the state

• All of the above are correct

Under which conditions(s) can a driver be charged with reckless driving?

• The driver intentionally drives in a dangerous manner

• The driver knows he/she is placing others at risk

• The conditions make the increase in risk obvious

• All of the above are correct

If you drive through a posted school zone 20 to 25 miles over the posted speed you may be charged with:

• Careless driving

• Speeding

• Reckless driving

• None of the above is correct