Driving Practice Quiz (Pt 1)

1 . You may cross solid yellow lines:

• To pass traffic moving in the same direction.

• During daylight hours only.

• At any time.

• When making turns.

Answer explanation

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.When making turns.

2 . You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

• Correct the defect as soon as possible.

• Correct the defect when you can afford it.

• Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.

• Drive normally.

Answer explanation

Any defect that may affect the safe operation of a vehicle should be corrected as soon as possible. Defects should be corrected before the vehicle is driven.Drive normally.

3 . Emergency vehicles:

• Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.

• May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.

• May follow each other.

• All of the above.

Answer explanation

You must yield the right-of-way to police cars, fire engines, ambulances, or any other emergency vehicles using a siren or air horn and a red or blue flashing light. Follow any instructions given over the emergency vehicles' loudspeakers. Emergency vehicles often follow each other so you should proceed only when you are certain the way is clear. All of the above.

4 . When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:

• Slow down until it passes you.

• Drive with your flashers on.

• Pull over to the side of the road and stop.

• Speed up and take the nearest exit.

Answer explanation

When you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you must pull over to the curb or side of the road and stop. Speed up and take the nearest exit.

5 . Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

• Make no driving errors.

• Have trouble driving slowly.

• Are better drivers because they are not hungry.

• Have trouble controlling their vehicles.

Answer explanation

Choosing to eat, drink, or smoke while driving is dangerous because these actions require a driver to remove their hands from the wheel and their eyes from the road. Drivers who engage in distracting activities while driving have trouble staying in their lanes and controlling their vehicles.

6 . Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

• A steady red light.

• A police officer.

• A stop sign.

• A flashing red light

Answer explanation

Directions given by traffic officers take precedence over signs, signals, and pavement markings. People authorized to direct traffic include police officers, fire police, highway work area flag persons, and school crossing persons.

7 . Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

• New drivers

• Human error

• Bad weather

• Bad roads

Answer explanation

Crashes often occur when one driver does not see another vehicle or when a driver does something unexpected. Communicate with other drivers on the road to help prevent traffic crashes.

8 . This sign means:

• One-way traffic

• Two-way left turn

• Two-way traffic

• Minimum speed limit

Answer explanation

Regulation signs regulate traffic speed and movement, displaying rules which drivers must obey. This sign tells drivers the direction in which they must drive when turning onto a one-way street.

9 . What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

• Allergy medicine

• Marijuana

• Cold remedies

• All of these choices

Answer explanation

Many kinds of drugs can impair your ability to drive. This includes illegal drugs and legal prescription or over-the-counter medications. It can be a criminal offense to drive while impaired by any drug.All of these choices

10 . If you need to drive in foggy weather:

• Turn on your low beam headlights.

• Turn on your hazard lights.

• It is okay to drive at the maximum speed limit.

• Do not drive at a speed above 10 miles per hour.

Answer explanation

You are required to use your headlights during the day when visibility is reduced to 500 feet or less. When you first turn on your headlights, be sure they are adjusted to the low beam setting. Using high beams in fog or rain will cause the light to reflect back into your eyes, lowering visibility even more.