Driving Test: Police, Emergency vehicles, etc Pt 1

You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:

• Regardless of your direction

• Only if it is following you

• Only if it is approaching you from the opposite direction

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Before changing lanes, you should activate your turn signal in the appropriate direction and check your rearview and side mirrors. Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move in order to check your blind spot and check the far lane to be sure no one else is trying to enter the same lane as you. Change lanes when you are sure it is safe to do so

You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

• Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle

• Drive to the right side of the road and stop

• Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed

• Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle

Answer explanation

If you approach an emergency vehicle, tow truck, or roadside assistance vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing, you must change lanes to allow the vehicle extra space. If there is only one lane moving in your direction, or if changing lanes would be unsafe, you must slow down to a speed below the posted speed limit and give the stationary vehicle as much room as possible. Always slow down and be prepared to stop when you approach an emergency scene

Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

• Turning on your headlights

• Reducing your speed

• Turning on your windshield wipers

• Looking for road edge markings to guide you

Answer explanation

Reducing your speed should be your first response to decreased visibility and dangerous road conditions

The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

• Keep your tires properly maintained

• Slow down when roads are wet or slushy

• Watch out for standing water or puddles

• All of the above

Answer explanation

When roads are wet, cars take a longer distance to stop and may skid on quick turns. Do not use cruise control when driving under wet or icy conditions. Reduce your speed and drive with caution

When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

• Should depend on road signs to find your way

• Should plan your trip in advance

• Only have to know generally where your destination is

• Should always choose the most direct route

Answer explanation

When driving to an unfamiliar area, plan your trip in advance. Don’t start with only a hazy idea of where you are going. If your destination is in an unfamiliar area, check the location on a map before you start to drive

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic

• Always bring the car to a complete stop

• Slow down and be prepared to stop

• All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation

• Increase your speed to get across the tracks quickly

Answer explanation

When approaching an unmarked railroad crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop. Before you cross, be sure that no trains are approaching from either direction on any track. If you see or hear a train coming, stop at a safe distance from the nearest track and wait to proceed until after the train passes

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

• The effect that alcohol has

• The effect that amphetamines have

• The effect that anger has

• The effect that driving with teenagers has

Answer explanation

Fatigue and being under the influence of alcohol have similar effects on your ability to drive safely. For example, being awake for 18 hours impairs your driving about as much as a blood alcohol level of 0.05 percent. Being awake for 24 hours in a row has the same effect on your driving as a blood alcohol level of 0.10 percent

When driving in rain, you must:

• Use low beam headlights

• Use high beam headlights

• Use parking lights

• Use no lights

Answer explanation

In rainy conditions, you should use your low beam headlights

A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

• Long enough to unload packages

• To avoid conflict with other traffic

• To discharge passengers

• For less than five minutes

Answer explanation

A "No stopping" sign means you can only stop to obey a traffic signal, to obey a police officer, or to prevent a conflict with another vehicle

Many crashes are caused by:

• Drivers traveling too fast for conditions

• Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots

• Drivers yielding the right-of-way

• Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance

Answer explanation

Many crashes are caused by drivers who are driving too fast for conditions. Always drive within the legal speed limits and decrease your speed any time conditions are less than perfect