Traffic Safety Quiz 161-

A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

• Increase your speed.

• Adjust your mirrors.

• You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

Answer explanation

A steady green traffic light indicates that you may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, provided it is clear. It does not mean to increase speed or stop.

When driving in work zones, you should:

• Follow the driver in front of you closely.

• Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can.

• Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.

Answer explanation

In work zones, it's crucial to avoid tailgating and maintain a safe following distance to ensure safety for yourself and construction workers. This helps prevent accidents and allows for better reaction time.

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If you are driving and a tire suddenly goes flat, you should:

• Rapidly pump the brake pedal several times.

• Slow down gradually and not brake.

• Press down on the brake pedal as hard as you can.

Answer explanation

When a tire goes flat, it's crucial to slow down gradually without braking hard, as sudden braking can cause loss of control. Gradual deceleration helps maintain stability and allows for a safer stop.

It is illegal to make a U-turn near a curve or hill when the driver cannot:

• See at least 500 feet in each direction.

• Make the turn within 30 seconds

• Drive on the shoulder of the road

Answer explanation

It is illegal to make a U-turn near a curve or hill when the driver cannot see at least 500 feet in each direction, as this ensures visibility and safety from oncoming traffic.

If you change your address, Tennessee law requires you to notify the Department of Safety within:

• Six months.

• 10 days.

• 45 days.

Answer explanation

According to Tennessee law, you must notify the Department of Safety of your address change within 10 days. This is the legal requirement to ensure your records are up to date.

If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

• Stop until the light turns green.

• Go through the intersection without stopping.

• Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Answer explanation

When a police officer directs you to proceed through a red light, their authority overrides the traffic signal. Therefore, you should go through the intersection without stopping, as instructed by the officer.

When entering traffic after being parked at a curb, you:

• Should drive more slowly than other traffic for 200 feet.

• Should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.

• Should wait for the first two vehicles to pass, then drive into the lane.

Answer explanation

You should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic to ensure a safe merge. This helps prevent accidents and allows for smoother traffic flow.

This white sign means you should not pass other vehicles:

• Until after you pass the sign.

• Unless it seems safe to do so.

• For any reason.

Answer explanation

The white sign indicates that you should not pass other vehicles, which is clearly stated as 'Do not pass.' This means overtaking is prohibited in that area for safety reasons.

Excessive speed:

• Does not increase the chance of a crash.

• Increases your ability to react to a hazard.

• Often leads to high-risk decision-making.

Answer explanation

You should stay out of the intersection until traffic clears, even if the light is green. Entering a blocked intersection can lead to gridlock and unsafe situations for all drivers.

If you are facing a green traffic light but the intersection ahead is blocked by traffic, you

should:

• Turn left and find another route.

• Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

• Follow the other vehicles and enter the intersection.

Answer explanation

Excessive speed often leads to high-risk decision-making as drivers may take unnecessary risks, misjudge distances, and react poorly to hazards, increasing the likelihood of accidents.