Driving Test

What does a solid yellow line mean?

Passing not permitted

When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within feet of an approaching vehicle.

500

True or False: Bicyclists should observe the same yielding regulations as vehicles.

True

When driving at night using high beams dim your lights when you get within _ feet of a vehicle you are following.

500

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:

Traffic on the street also moves to the left

You must turn on your headlights ____ minutes after sunset and leave them on until ____ minutes before sunrise.

30 30

True or False: You should never cross a solid yellow double line in the center of the roadway while passing another vehicle.

True

Roadways are the most slippery:

When it first starts raining.

A dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should slow down and turn on your ____.

Headlights

The Law requires that children younger than this age be secured in a child safety seat:

4 years

The Law on safety belts means?

All drivers and front-seat passengers must wear safety belts

When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first?

The driver on the right

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

Who must use a safety belt or size-appropriate child safety system no matter where they are seated in the vehicle?

All children under age 18

You are approaching a school bus that has stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median. You should:

Watch for children and be ready to stop

You drive defensively when you:

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

The school bus stop law applies on any roadways with two or more lanes of traffic, with what exception?

When approaching a bus on a divided highway having tow roads separated by an unpaved median.

True or False: When driving near a construction zone you should pass carefully and keep your attention on the road ahead.

True

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

You may not park within __ feet of a fire hydrant.

15

You may not park within __ feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.

20

You may not park within __ feet of a crosswalk at an intersection

20

Parking is not allowed:

On the street side of an already parked car (double parking)

What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle?

Locate the owner or leave your name and other pertinent information

How far before a turn must you signal?

50 Feet

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ___.

10 to 15 seconds

When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

What is the minimum safe following distance under ideal conditions?

2 seconds

Under what conditions must you always stop?

When a clearly visible railroad signal warns of the approach of a train.

If you have had two glasses of wine in the past hour, about how long will it take for the alcohol to leave your blood stream?

Two Hours

You must report to police an accident resulting in bodily injury or or property damage of ___ or more.

$50

The only way to sober up before you drive is to:

Allow your body enough time to process the alcohol, typically hours.

What happens to your driver license if you refuse to submit to a chemical test for alcohol/drug content when requested by an enforcement officer?

Your license will be suspended for 12 months

If you are under 21, you can be arrested for a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of ___ or higher.

0.2

True or False:A Yeild Right-of-Way sign means to let others go first.

True

It is illegal to drive with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) that is ____ or higher.

0.08

While being passes by another vehicle in a passing zone, you should:

Maintain your speed and position

When do pedestrians have the right-of-way over motor vehicles?

Motor vehicles should always yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.

True or False: When giving the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle you should speed up to prevent the vehicle from getting too close.

False

True or False: A Do Not Pass sign tells you not to pass until it is safe to do so.

False

If your vehicle has a two part safety belt system, you should:

Use both the lap and shoulder belt.

The minimum speed allowed while driving in the right lane on interstates is

45 MPH

When parallel parking between two parked cars, the recommended technique is to first do what?

Pull up even with the front of the car.

When may you legally block an intersection?

Under no circumstances

True or False: It is unlawful to exceed the posted speed limit while passing.

True.

What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?

Proceed carefully after yielding to to vehicles and pedestrians.

True or False: Headlights must be illuminated when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers.

True

You have consented to take a blood alcohol test:

Whenever you drive in the state

True or False: You should never attempt to pass a car on a two-lane road.

False

When a school bus is topped at an intersection to load and unload children, drivers from which directions are required to stop?

All directions

Always stop before you cross a railroad tracks when:

You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

Which is more dangerous, city or expressway driving?

City driving because of the cross traffic and pedestrians

When encountering a funeral procession you should:

Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in the procession.

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

Stop first and then proceed when it is safe

Emergency crossover on interstate highways are legal for

Emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews only.

If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during rain you should:

Ease your foot off of the gas pedal.

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:

Turned to the right (away from the street)

If you drive faster than other vehicles on a two-way road and are frequently passing other vehicles, you will:

Increase your chances of an accident

Continuous hard breaking on ice and snow can:

Lock-up the front wheels, causing loss of steering

True or False" When you see a flashing yellow light you should stop and wait for the green light to appear.

False

When do you have to stop for pedestrians?

In a crosswalk, whether or not the crosswalk is marked by painted lines

When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross:

Only when you can see clearly in both directions

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Low beams.

When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when overtaking a school but that is loading or unloading children?

When alternating flashing red lights are displayed

True or False: You shouldn't rely on another driver's turn signals because they may have been left on from an earlier turn.

True

What is the most common reason for drivers not seeing motorcyclists.

The profile of a motorcycle is smaller that of a larger vehicle.

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

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

If you are turning left ona solid green light with oncoming traffic, you should:

Proceed slightly into the intersection and yield to oncoming traffic before turning.

In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?

Low Gear

When preparing to back up you should move the gear selector to:

Reverse

Alcohol in any concentration is:

A depressant.

What is the best thing to do when you are being tailgated?

Move to the right lane and let the vehicle pass, if possible.

True or False: You must pull off to the right for an emergency vehicle with its lights and siren on if it is behind you.

False

A traffic light with a flashing red signal means:

Stop

In bad weather, you should make your car easier for others to see by

Turning on your headlights.

To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night, you should:

Look to the right side of the road.

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

In front of a private driveway

How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability?

1 Drink

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:

Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

What best describes what you must do at a stop sign?

Come to a complete stop

A pedestrian with a white cane is:

Blind

You are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding tot he left. You should:

Steer to the left

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

Signal before turning

What vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

If another driver moves into your path quickly, it would be best to:

Rake your foot off the gas.

You should stop for a stopped school bus:

When its red lights are flashing

Which of the folllowing substances can affect the ability to drive?

Tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives, alcohol, cough syrups

What is the first thing you should do when involved in an accident that results in the other driver being injured?

Give aid to the injured driver,but do not move them unless necessary.

When may you drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle?

Under no circumstances.

What must you do if you are entering a road forma driveway?

Stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway, and to pedestrians.

You may not pass a vehicle on the left if:

Your lane has a solid yellow center line.

Is it legal to pass a vehicle on the right shoulder in some situations?

No

When parking on a hill and there is no curb, turn your wheels so that if your vehicles does start to roll it will:

Roll away from the street and traffic.

True or False: A vehicle about to enter a roundabout has right-of-way over vehicles already in circle.

False

On what factor does you blood alcohol content (BAC) NOT depend?

Your body's tolerance to alcohol

What are the effects of alcohol on your driving ability?

Impairs judgement, reduces ability to recover from headlight glare, reduces reflexes and reaction time

Which of these drugs could affect your driving ability?

Marijuana, cold remedy, tranquilizer

If you are taking a non-perscription drug, what should you do before driving?

Check the label for warnings about its effects

What can reduced the effects of alcohol?

Only time can reduce alcohol's effect

If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, what should you do first?

Try pumping the break pedal