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Following too closely behind a vehicle is known as
tailgating
coasting
drafting
cruising
If a vehicle behind you is following you too closely (tailgating you), you should
speed up to create distance
slam on your brakes briefly
move into the right lane and reduce your speed
honk and maintain your speed
What should you do if you're driving on a two-way road with one lane going in each direction, and another driver is following you too closely (tailgating you)?
Accelerate to get away
Pull over and let the tailgater pass
Ignore the driver and keep the same speed
Brake hard to warn the driver
When parked facing uphill on the right side of the road with a curb, you should steer
toward the curb
away from the curb
straight ahead
toward the center of the road
Before pulling out from a right-side parallel parking space, you must
check for approaching traffic and give a left-turn signal
check only your mirrors and pull out
honk your horn and pull out quickly
signal right and pull into traffic
If you are parallel parked on the right side of a street, you should ________ before you pull out into traffic.
look over your left shoulder and signal a left turn
look over your right shoulder and signal a right turn
turn on your hazard lights and proceed
sound your horn and move straight out
If traffic from another roadway is merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, you must
speed up to block the merge
move to the left lane and accelerate
adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge
honk and maintain your current speed
At the end of a freeway on-ramp, there is usually ________ that allows you to increase your speed.
a deceleration lane
an acceleration lane
a shoulder
a stop sign
A typical passenger car can start hydroplaning at speeds as low as
20 mph
35 mph
55 mph
65 mph
While getting onto a freeway, you reach the end of the acceleration lane. At this point, you should be traveling
well below the speed of freeway traffic
as close as possible to the speed of freeway traffic
at a set speed of 45 mph
at whatever speed feels comfortable
________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.
Entrance ramps
Acceleration lanes
Exit ramps
Passing lanes
If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance will be ________ as long.
twice
three times
four times
the same
When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid
overheating
skidding due to ice
hydroplaning
excessive tire wear
On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right because
the left lane is reserved for trucks
it is a slow-moving vehicle
the right lane has smoother pavement
the law requires passing on the left
If you are being passed, you should ________ until the pass is complete.
accelerate
not increase your speed
move to the left
flash your headlights
When you exit from a high-speed, two-lane roadway, if traffic is following you, you should
brake hard immediately
not slow down too suddenly
turn off your signals
change lanes without signaling
Construction zones usually have
increased speed limits
no lane closures
reduced speed limits
unrestricted passing
If there are no reduced speed limits posted at work zones, you should
obey the normal posted speed limits
increase your speed to pass through quickly
ignore work zone signs and follow the flow of traffic
stop and wait for a worker to direct you
On the highway, use the left lane for
passing
parking
driving slower than the flow of traffic
emergency stopping
When passing a stopped emergency vehicle, you must
slow down and move into a non-adjacent lane
continue at the posted speed in the same lane
speed up to clear the area quickly
stop behind the vehicle and wait for a signal
Which lane must be used by slower-moving vehicles?
the rightmost lane
the leftmost lane
the center lane only
the HOV lane
To control your speed on steep downgrades, you should
use a lower gear
apply the brakes continuously
shift to neutral
accelerate slightly to maintain momentum
While driving, when you see a triangular red-and-white road sign, you must
reduce your speed and yield
stop completely regardless of traffic
proceed without slowing
speed up to merge ahead of other vehicles
It is foggy and you see a pentagon-shaped sign ahead. You know from its shape that it indicates
a school zone
a railroad crossing
a no-passing zone
a construction zone
A flashing red traffic light should be treated as
a stop sign
a yield sign
a green light
a lane-closure warning
You are approaching an intersection controlled by a stop sign. Where must you stop?
behind the stop line
at the center of the intersection
after passing the stop line
only if cross traffic is present
If you see a steady yellow signal when approaching an intersection, you must
come to an immediate stop if it is safe to do so
accelerate to beat the red light
proceed through without stopping
stop only if you plan to turn left
Mobile devices used to give drivers advance warning of work zones and other unusual conditions are
flashing arrow panels
handheld stop paddles
guideposts
variable speed limit signs
What is the hand signal for a left turn?
hand and arm extended outward
left hand and arm extended upward
left arm pointing down
right arm extended outward
What is the correct hand signal to indicate that you are stopping?
left arm out the window and pointing down
left arm extended straight outward
left arm extended upward
right arm extended upward
Warning signs are placed along the roadways to
indicate potentially hazardous conditions ahead
give directions to nearby rest areas
inform drivers only of traffic laws
mark school zones exclusively
What is the correct hand signal for making a right turn?
left hand and arm extended upward
right arm extended outward
left arm pointing downward
both hands on the steering wheel
At an intersection, a red arrow signal indicates that turning vehicles
must stop
may turn after slowing
must yield and then turn immediately
are allowed to proceed with caution
Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are
regulatory signs
warning signs
guide signs
construction signs
When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should
slow down and proceed through the intersection carefully
stop completely and wait for a green light
speed up to clear the intersection
ignore the signal and follow other traffic
If you approach a vehicle with a triangular reflective orange sign on its rear, you should
slow down and use caution
honk and pass quickly
turn on your high beams and tailgate
speed up to match its pace
If you are moving through an intersection with a green light and a pedestrian starts to cross your path against a red light, you should first
sound your horn to warn the pedestrian
accelerate to clear the intersection
swerve around the pedestrian
ignore the pedestrian and continue
What must you do at a steady yellow traffic signal?
stop if it is safe to do so; the signal will soon turn red
speed up to avoid stopping
proceed quickly without checking for cross traffic
stop immediately even if a vehicle is close behind
On a road with only two lanes of traffic, you may not pass another vehicle except
when there is a broken yellow line next to your lane
on hills and curves only
when the opposite lane is clear and marked with double solid lines
when the shoulder is wide enough to use
If you spot an oncoming vehicle while you are waiting to turn left at an intersection, you must
yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle
turn quickly before the vehicle reaches the intersection
move into the intersection and block traffic
ignore the oncoming vehicle
If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center solid line,
you may cross the line to pass other vehicles
you must stay in your lane at all times
you may turn left only at intersections
you must use the shoulder to pass
A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where
you may pass if it is safe
passing is prohibited at all times
only right turns are allowed
traffic flows in one direction only
You must NOT pass a vehicle on the left when
your lane has a solid yellow line
there is a broken yellow line
the road is straight and clear
you are within a passing zone
When adjusting your seat, you should allow at least ______ between your chest and the steering wheel.
10 inches
4 inches
24 inches
1 foot and a half
To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you, you should use ______ and adjust it before you drive.
a day/night mirror
a convex driver’s side mirror
tinted windshield film
a clip-on sun visor
When you see the letters "RR" painted on the pavement, you are approaching
a railroad crossing
a rest area
a reduced-speed zone
a restricted residential street
______ on your side of the road indicates a no-passing zone.
A solid yellow line
A broken white line
A dashed yellow line
A double dotted white line
Which method is used to turn around on a narrow two-way street?
a three-point turn
a U-turn from the left lane
a turnabout using the shoulder only
a mid-block pivot
If the traffic signals at an intersection are not operating properly, treat the intersection as a(n)
all-way stop
free-flow intersection
yield-to-right intersection
flashing-green intersection
You should signal ______ braking to make a turn.
before
while
after
only if traffic is heavy
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must
begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line
keep your right wheels close to the curb
swing wide into the far right lane of the one-way street
start from the center of the intersection
If a tire blows out, you should NOT
brake immediately
hold the steering wheel tightly
steer straight ahead and ease off the accelerator
pull completely off the road at the nearest safe location
If you want to change several lanes on a multilane highway,
change them one at a time
change them all at once to minimize travel time
signal only for the first lane change
use the shoulder to bypass traffic
Before changing lanes, you should
check your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear
rely on your rearview mirror only
signal after you begin moving into the next lane
accelerate rapidly to prevent nearby cars from passing
At an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must ______ before entering the intersection and then yield the right-of-way.
come to a complete stop
slow down and proceed without stopping
flash your headlights and proceed
stop only if cross traffic is present
If you accidentally miss your exit on an expressway, you should ______.
continue to the next exit
stop on the shoulder and back up to the exit
make a U-turn across the median
cross the grass to reach the ramp
Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems is part of ______.
defensive driving
aggressive driving
distracted driving
impaired driving
If you have suddenly lost control of your vehicle, you should ______.
ease your foot off the gas pedal
pump the accelerator rapidly
slam on the brakes immediately
turn off the ignition while moving
To turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you must begin the turn ______.
from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb
from the right lane and turn wide
from any lane and cut across to the right curb
from the center lane and turn sharply
All trucks and buses have ______.
front, rear, and side blind spots
only side blind spots
no blind spots if mirrors are adjusted
blind spots only when towing
Lanes marked with a diamond symbol are ______.
high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes
truck-only lanes
bicycle lanes
toll collection lanes
If a tire suddenly goes flat while you are driving, you should ______.
hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight
brake hard immediately
accelerate to regain control
turn quickly toward the shoulder
A solid line on the outer edge of the road ______.
tells you where the edge of the road is
indicates a passing zone
marks the center of a two-way road
warns of a school zone
When you find both a solid and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must NOT pass ______.
if the solid yellow line is on your side
if the broken yellow line is on your side
at any time on a rural highway
only when following a slow vehicle
______ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.
Intersections
freeway on-ramps
residential driveways
rest areas
If your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes, when they engage, you should ______.
keep your foot on the brake
pump the brakes rapidly
take your foot off the brake
turn off the ABS
On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are used as ______.
left-edge lines
centerline markings
right-edge lines
lane divider lines between lanes traveling in the same direction
Before passing another vehicle, you should ______.
look ahead for road conditions and traffic
pass on the right whenever possible
rely on the car ahead to signal hazards
speed up without checking mirrors
If a car approaches you with its bright headlights on, you should ______ to prevent being temporarily blinded.
look toward the right edge of the road
stare directly at the oncoming lights
close your eyes briefly
aim your headlights to the left
For better visibility during rain, fog, or snow, you must keep your vehicle's ______ on.
low-beam headlights
high-beam headlights
hazard lights only
fog lights off
On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can ______ from the center lane.
drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns
only emergency vehicles may use the center lane to pass
use the center lane for making right turns
use the center lane for through travel at any time
When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow more space than usual.
a greater following distance
the same following distance
a shorter following distance
no following distance adjustment
You should never drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane because motorcycles need a full lane width.
motorcycles need a full lane width
it is legal only in residential areas
motorcycles are required to share lanes
motorcycles can stop faster than cars so you should pass them
When there is a solid yellow line on your side of the center line of the road, you must not pass other vehicles on the left.
not pass other vehicles on the left
pass only when traffic is light
pass if your speed is under the limit
use the shoulder to pass
When you are traveling on a two-lane road and a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian, you must not pass the stopped vehicle.
not pass the stopped vehicle
change to the oncoming lane and pass carefully
honk and proceed through the crosswalk
move to the shoulder to get around
When you see an elderly person crossing an intersection, you must stop your vehicle and yield the right-of-way.
stop your vehicle and yield the right-of-way
continue if you have a green light
honk and proceed carefully
pass behind the pedestrian without stopping
If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you should not try to turn back onto the pavement right away.
not try to turn back onto the pavement right away
jerk the wheel sharply back onto the pavement
accelerate and reenter immediately
brake hard and stop on the shoulder
When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, you must yield to oncoming traffic.
oncoming traffic
vehicles behind you
traffic in the right lane only
pedestrians anywhere on the block
When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least one vehicle length.
one vehicle length
half a vehicle length
two feet
no specific distance is needed
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line.
passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line
passing is permitted on both sides
passing is prohibited on both sides
passing is permitted only at night
To avoid collisions, you must try to keep a space cushion.
try to keep a space cushion
drive closely to reduce gaps
maintain a constant speed regardless of traffic
use your horn frequently
If you find yourself feeling sleepy while driving, you should pull over and take a nap.
pull over and take a nap
open the window and keep driving
turn up the radio and continue
drink coffee and push on
If an emergency vehicle is approaching with its siren and flashing lights on, you must pull over to the right edge of the road.
pull over to the right edge of the road
speed up to create distance
stop in your lane immediately
pull to the left side
When passing, you should pass on the left at a safe distance and do not return to the lane until you are well ahead of the passed vehicle.
return to the lane
signal but stay in the left lane
slow down beside the vehicle
change to the right lane
When a vehicle turns, its rear wheels will follow a shorter path than its front wheels.
a shorter path
a longer path
the same path
an unpredictable path
If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left, what should you do? Slow down and let the vehicle pass first to leave extra room for the bicycle.
Slow down and let the vehicle pass first to leave extra room for the bicycle
Speed up and squeeze between the bicycle and the vehicle
Pass the bicycle immediately and then slow down
Move into the oncoming lane to pass both
When several vehicles arrive one after the other at a four-way stop, which one has the right-of-way? The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go.
The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go
The largest vehicle goes first
The vehicle on the right goes first regardless of order
The last vehicle to arrive proceeds first
When initiating a U-turn, you should begin it from the lane closest to the centerline of the roadway.
the lane closest to the centerline of the roadway
any lane as long as traffic is light
the far-right lane
the shoulder of the road
You should make a left turn from the leftmost lane.
the leftmost lane
any lane with a left-turn signal
the rightmost lane
the lane closest to parked cars
On a highway being controlled by lane use control signals, you see that a lane is controlled by a flashing yellow X. What does this mean?
The lane may only be used for left turns.
The lane is closed to all traffic.
The lane may be used for through traffic only.
The lane is reserved for buses.
Yellow pavement markings on the road indicate
the left edge of a roadway.
the right edge of a roadway.
lanes for bicycle use only.
locations of crosswalks.
At an intersection, a steady yellow arrow pointing left indicates
the left-turn signal is about to change to red; stop if approaching.
a protected left turn is permitted; proceed.
the left lane is closed; merge right.
the signal is malfunctioning; proceed quickly.
The distance your vehicle travels between the time you recognize a hazard and the time you apply the brakes is known as
the reaction distance.
the braking distance.
the stopping time.
the following interval.
Passing is not allowed on either side of a two-lane road when
there is a solid yellow line on each side.
there is a broken white line on each side.
there is a center turn lane.
there are rumble strips on the shoulder.
You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection. A truck reaches it on your right at the same time. Who has the right-of-way?
The truck.
You, because you are on the left.
Neither; both should stop and wave.
The vehicle with the higher speed.
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
The vehicle traveling uphill.
The vehicle traveling downhill.
The heavier vehicle.
The vehicle with four-wheel drive.
Vehicles entering a highway from an entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to
traffic already on the highway.
vehicles behind you on the ramp.
vehicles entering from the left only.
emergency vehicles on cross streets.
When several vehicles arrive one after the other at a four-way stop, which one has the right-of-way?
The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go.
The largest vehicle proceeds first.
Vehicles on the left have priority.
The last vehicle to stop should go first.
Which takes precedence: road signs, signals, a stopped school bus, or a police officer?
Police officer's instructions.
Road signs posted along the route.
Traffic signals only.
A stopped school bus's flashing lights.
What can get you sober after drinking so it's safe to drive?
Patience and time.
Strong coffee.
Cold showers.
Exercising and fresh air.
