Drivers License Written Test CNMI Study Packet

Drivers who have vision restrictions noted

on their driver’s license must always wear

glasses or contacts when driving.

True / False

True

A driver may commit one traffic law

violation during the driving portion of

the driver’s license exam and pass.

True / False

False

When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the car the driver just passed is visible in the rearview mirror before turning back into the right-hand lane.

True / False

True

It is permissible to make a right turn against a red signal light after stopping and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.

True / False

True

In the CNMI, when on a two or four lane roadway, drivers must stop their vehicles when approaching a stopped school bus with its red warning lights flashing and its stop signal arm extended.

True / False

True

When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and stop.

True / False

True

A driver may pass another vehicle by

driving on the unpaved shoulder of the

road.

False

Drivers moving out of an alley, parking lot,

private road, or driveway need not come

to a complete stop before entering the

roadway if the roadway is clear of traffic.

False

Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway

marked with a single solid yellow line on

their side of the center line.

False

A driver must give the right or left

turn signal when changing lanes.

True

A driver may proceed immediately when

waiting at an intersection and the traffic

signal light turns green.

False

Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an

unmarked crosswalk.

True

It is permissible for anyone to wear a

headset while driving.

False

Slow vehicles should use the left-hand

lane except when passing or making a

left turn.

False

Drivers may open car doors on the side on which traffic is moving only when it can be done safely and without interfering with traffic.

True

It is permissible to pass on a two-lane,

two-way roadway within 100 ft. of an

intersection or railroad crossing.

False

Drivers may not break into the line of a

funeral procession.

True

A merge sign means drivers should be

prepared to change lanes or allow other

traffic to come into their lane.

True

Only vehicles having special plates or

parking placards and carrying persons with disabilities may park in spaces reserved for them by an official PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES sign.

True

When approaching a stop sign that is not

marked by a crosswalk, drivers should stop their vehicles as close to the sign as possible.

False

An orange sign means drivers should be

alert, adjust their speed and be prepared

to stop if necessary.

True

Alcohol is the single greatest factor in fatal motor vehicle accidents.

True

If arrested with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or more, an individual’s driving privileges will be suspended for at least one month.

True

If a driver is arrested and refuses to

submit to BAC testing, driving privileges

will be suspended.

True

It is illegal for persons under age 21 to drive with any trace of alcohol or drugs in their systems.

True

A driver must slow for a school zone on school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted.

True

When approaching a construction area, drivers should increase their speed to get out of the way quickly.

False

If a traffic light shows both a red light and a green arrow, a driver may not turn in the direction of the arrow until the red light has changed.

False

Driving privileges may be revoked for giving false information to the CNMI Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

True

When a motorist is turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on the right, let the bicyclist go through the intersection first before making a right turn.

True

Strong coffee will lessen the effects of alcohol on the body.

False

After making a proper stop and yielding to traffic or pedestrians within the intersection, it is permissible for drivers on a one-way street to turn left at a red light onto another one-way street that moves traffic to the left.

True

It is unlawful for any person to deface, knock down, or remove any official traffic sign.

True

The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because it may remain icy after the rest of the roadway is clear.

True

A driver does not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as when following a car.

False

Most rear-end collisions are caused by the vehicle in the back traveling too fast.

False

When approaching a railroad crossing that has no warning signals (such as electric flashing lights or gates), a driver should look, listen and slow down.

True

When driving in foggy weather, a driver should turn on the vehicle’s high-beam headlights to increase the field of vision.

False

Motorcyclists are entitled to use the full width of a traffic lane; therefore, a driver should pass a motorcycle the same way a driver would pass another vehicle.

True

The three-second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance.

True

If a vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane) the driver should quickly apply the brakes.

False

In the CNMI, passengers in the back seat of a car are not required to wear seat belts.

False

If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, a driver should ease off the accelerator, brake gently and gently steer back onto the pavement.

True

After a train clears a crossing that has flashing signals, drivers may proceed after checking for a second train on another track.

True

When a vehicle is parked on a hill and the front of the vehicle is headed downhill, the driver must turn the front wheels into the curb or edge of the roadway.

True

In the CNMI, the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Level for drivers under the age of 21 is 0.08 percent.

False

When moving with a stream of vehicles across a railroad track, it is safe to stop on the track for a short period of time.

False

When experiencing a tire blowout, the driver should apply the brakes quickly and pull off the roadway to check the tire.

False

When parallel parked, the vehicle’s right wheels shall be within 18 inches of the curb or the edge of the street.

True

In the CNMI, a passenger may not sit in the back of a pickup truck when there is a seat available in the cab.

True

If you apply for a Driver License

You must take a written exam on the laws and rules of safe driving.

For the road test, the examiner will NOT do which of the following

Ask you to perform any illegal act.

For the driving test, you may be checked on the following maneuver(s)

Operate the horn, lights, windshield wipers, parking brakes, defroster, etc.

Highways are most slippery

When it first starts to rain.

Using the unpaved shoulder of the road to pass the car in front of you is

Never allowed

Accidents occur more frequently to cars

Traveling at speeds much faster or much slower than other cars traveling on the same road.

If your foot brake fails completely, you can stop safely by

Slowly applying the parking brake.

A traffic light is red near the scene of an accident, but a police officer tells you to go ahead, you should

Do as he tells you and go ahead.

To come out of a skid on a slippery surfaces you should

Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid.

If you are involved in an accident, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved, your driver license information and

Proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and telephone number.

If an on-coming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you

Slow or stop your car to prevent an accident.

Driving under the influence of any drug which affects your driving safety

Is considered driving under the influence (DUI) and is illegal.

It is often that the first thing that changes about you when you drink or use drugs

Good Judgement

The Implied Consent Law is

You agree to a breath test when stopped and suspected of drinking and driving.

Most accidents are caused by

Aggressive driving

When you enter a freeway from an on ramp, you should be driving at

At or near the speed of the freeway traffic

You should try to keep a “space cushion” around your vehicle

So that you have time to react if another driver makes a mistake.

You are driving slowly in the fast lane of a freeway and there is traffic behind you in your lane. The driver behind you wishes to drive faster. You should

Change lanes to the right when safe to do so.

You are driving on a highway when a tire blows out on your vehicle. What should you do?

Apply your brakes and slow to a stop off the roadway.

An automobile has both right and left turn signals flashign at the same time. This signal means

There is a hazard or an accident ahead

You should try to follow the three-second rule

To determine a safe following distance.

Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper)

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry

You should turn on your headlights

At night and during the day when you cannot see

Driving with only your parking lights on

Does not help other drivers to see you

If a car with its high beams on comes towards you after dark, you should

Focus your eyes on the right edge of the lane you are in

If you see orange construction signs and cones a freeway you must

Be prepared for construction workers and slow moving equipment

You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because

You need the extra room to see around the truck

A right turn at a red light is permitted

Without a “NO TURN ON RED” sign if you can move safely

The lane in the middle of Beach Road headed to/from Garapan may be used

For beginning left turns

On a shar curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle

Before you enter the curve

Which of these statements is true about road construction zones?

You are responsible for the safety of the road workers

A sign that read “WRONG WAY” means

You are going the wrong way on a one-way street

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always

Look to the sides of your vehicle

Having all occupants wear seatbelts or use child restraints

Has been shown to reduce the frequency and severity of injuries (even death)

To give a hand signal for a right hand turn, you should

Bend your arm and hand straight up

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction

Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn

When coming to a stop at an intersection where there is a stop sign you should first stop

Behind the line of the crosswalk farthest from the intersection

A “NO RIGHT TURN” sign means

That a right turn is prohibited at all times

To legally signal for a turn, you must use

Either electrical or hand signals

To turn right from a highway with two lanes in your direction, turn from

The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway

When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should

Look in all directions, scanning the road

You should usually slow your vehicle down when

You see brake lights coming on several vehicles ahead of you

A speed limit sign indicates

The maximum speed allowed by law

An eight-sided sign always means

Stop

At an intersection, look left and right, even if the cross traffic has a stop sign because

Someone at the cross street could make a mistake and miss a sign or signal

When backing out of a parking place, you should always

Look back over your shoulder and back slowly

If you become sleepy while driving you should

Stop at a safe place and rest until you are no longer impaired