Driving Safety Quiz 11-20

What do broken yellow lines indicate on streets and highways?

• They separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

• They indicate no parking zones.

• They separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

• They mark pedestrian crossings.

What should you do if you encounter a pedestrian crossing the street?

• Always yield the right of way to pedestrians.

• Speed up to pass the pedestrian quickly.

• Honk your horn to alert the pedestrian.

• Ignore the pedestrian and continue driving.

When parking uphill on a two-way road without a curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels?

• Left, toward the center of the road.

• Right, away from the center of the road.

• Straight, parallel to the road.

• No specific direction is required.

What is the recommended following distance behind another vehicle?

• At least three seconds under normal conditions.

• At least one second under normal conditions.

• At least five seconds under normal conditions.

• At least two seconds under normal conditions.

What is the correct action when approaching a roundabout?

• Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

• Speed up to enter the roundabout quickly.

• Stop completely before entering the roundabout.

• Ignore any traffic signs around the roundabout.

What does it mean when a traffic signal is yellow?

• It indicates that the light is about to turn red, and drivers should prepare to stop.

• It means that drivers can proceed with caution.

• It signals that the traffic is about to change to green.

• It indicates that drivers should speed up to clear the intersection.

What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

• Steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.

• Accelerate to gain control of the vehicle.

• Brake hard to stop the vehicle immediately.

• Turn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction.

What is the first action to take if a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard?

• Honk and step on the brake firmly.

• Accelerate to pass the vehicle quickly.

• Swerve to the left to avoid the vehicle.

• Ignore the vehicle and continue driving.

What should you do if a truck or bus is making a right turn and you also need to make a right turn?

• Turn immediately to avoid delay.

• Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.

• Speed up to pass the truck or bus.

• Honk your horn to alert the driver.

What is the importance of using turn signals?

• They communicate your intentions to other drivers.

• They make your car look more stylish.

• They increase your fuel efficiency.

• They are only necessary in bad weather.