Permit test

Alcohol and other impairing drugs…

reduce your judgment

A yellow dashed line on your side of the roadway only means

passing is permitted on your side

If you arrive at a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs at the same time as another driver, you should

yield the right of way to the driver on your right.

Which sign warns a divided highway begins?

This road sign means

Sharp curve ahead

Regulatory signs are

white

If a pedestrian is crossing in the middle of the street, not at a crosswalk (also known as jaywalking), even if it is illegal, you

must stop for them.

Motorcycle operators have the right to

use a complete traffic lane.

When approaching or passing a bicyclist, you should

slow down and allow as much space as possible

When driving at night use your high beams when

there is no oncoming traffic approaching

If you intend to turn beyond an intersection, you must

Start signaling when you are in the intersection

What should you do when you miss your exit on an express way

Continue driving until the next exit

If you are parking uphill, where should you point your wheels?

away from the curb

What should you do before entering a curve while driving

reduce your speed

When you have already entered an intersection and the traffic light changes from green to yellow, you must

Continue through the clear intersection

When is it legal to turn left at a red light?

Turning onto a one way street onto another one way street

What does a flashing arrow mean

you must give right of way to pedestrians/ bicyclists before proceeding with caution

When approaching an oncoming vehicle, what distance are you required to dim your headlights

500 feet

What device is most important to recovering from a skid

steering wheel

When leaving a parallel parking spot on a 2 way street, how should you leave safely

Turn on your turning signal, look over your left shoulder, and turn left

What is the best way of avoiding highway hypnosis?

moving your eyes to scan the road & checking mirrors

What does a single broken yellow line on a 2 way road indicate

Vehicles may pass if its safe to do so

On a 1 way street, traffic flows…

in only one direction

On a 2 way street, traffic flows…

in both directions

When driving on a private road to a main road, you should

come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and oncoming vehicles

When leaving a parallel parking spot, you should

Indicate intention by signaling and look over your shoulder for oncoming traffic

What should you do if you are driving in a roundabout and an emergency vehicle approaches with a siren

continue to your exit and then pull to the right

There is a single oncoming vehicle to your left and a bicycle to your right rapidly approaching. What should you do?

slow down to let the vehicle pass first (because its bigger and faster) and then pass the bucycle at a safe distance

What does a work zone/ construction zone sign look like?

Orange with black letters

When traveling on rural roads and approaching a sharp curve? top of a hill, you should

Slow down and travel to the right in your lane

On a divided highway, the left edge marker will be…

Solid yellow line

What should you do when passing a stopped emergency vehicle

Slow down and move into a non-adjacent lane

What happens when there is too much precipitation on the road

hydroplaning

A speed zone ahead sign indicates

an area with a reduced speed

A solid yellow line to your left indicates

you cannot pass the vehicle ahead of you

What does a pennant shaped sign indicate

no passing zone

When an oncoming vehicle has its high beams still on and its impairing your vision, you must

Look toward the right side of the road to reduce the glare

What should you do when a vehicle is following you too closely? (tailgating)

slow down or pull over so they can pass

Which of the following should be increased to safely stop when weather impacts visibility

car spacing and following distance

What method should you use to turn around on a narrow 2 way street

a 3 point turn

What should you do at a solid yellow traffic light?

stop before the light turns red unless you are in the intersection

What should you do when entering an intersection with broken traffic lights

Come to a complete stop at the intersection and yield to the right of way (counter- clockwise)

Who has the right of way when a bicycle to your right (from an incoming intersection) reaches the intersection at the same time as you

the bicycle since its to your right

What does this sign mean

travel in this lane is reserved for special vehicles

vehicles displaying this orange color triangular sticker are

Slow moving

Which steering technique shoudl be used when making a turn

hand-over-hand

How far ahead should you look when driving in city traffic

one block ahead

What is recommended when driving in dense fog with near zero visability

pull off the road and come to a stop

When driving on the highway, how are the lanes organized in reference to speed

Left lane (passing lane) is faster while Right lane (turning/exit lane) is slower

What must be avoided when there has been a REALLY bad crash

rubbernecking (turning and looking at it)

When you get to an intersection with no lights, you must yield to…

vehicles on the right

What does a solid yellow line indicate on a 4 way divided roadway or a 1 way road

the left edge of the pavement

A rectangularly verticle sign with black letters on a white background are used as

regulatory signs

Its unsafe to pass other vehicles when

passing though an intersection

when should a driver begin to slow down when they are ready to exit the express way

when on the exiting road/ramp

This driver is going to

turn right

This driver is going to

Turn left

These are

hand signals

What line prohibits you from passing the vehicle ahead of you

a solid yellow line

True or false

When you are in a left turning lane, you cannot pass the vehicle on the right

True

What does a red inverted triangle sign indicate

Slow down and prepare to yield

What kind of turn should you use when there isnt enough space to make a U turn

a 3 point turn

Why is it important to keep the right lane of the freeway open

to allow traffic to enter and exit freely

When the vehicle has lost traction while driving down the road, you must

hold the steering wheel straight and decelerate

What does a double solid yellow line indicate

passing on this road is not allowed in either direction

On a multi-lane highway with +3 lanes, which lane is reserved for passing

the far left lane

slowing down on gravel/ dirt roads is recommended because

This is where tires have less traction

What kind of sign is this

A dynamic sign

Why is it important for drivers to be cautios when it starts to rain on a hot day

the oil from the asphalt causes the road to become slippery

where must you stop when approaching a stop sign

just before the solid white line

When you are talking on the phone and driving, you are how likely to get into a wreck

4 times more likely to get into a wreck on the phone

(4 kind of looks like a phone)

What should you do at a flashing red light

stop

What does a steady red arrow light indicate

You must stop and cannot turn in the direction of the arrow

When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should keep your lights at

low beam

What should you do when experiencing a skid while hydroplaning

release the gas pedal

What should you do if you see an oncoming vehicle in your lane to avoid a collision

steer right into the curb (i’m so serious)

which wheels have the shortest path when making a right turn

the rear wheels

How should you do when exiting an interstate freeway

Use your turn signal

Enter the exit

slow down your vehicle