Drivers Test Prep

What age must wear appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion?

Children under the age of fifteen.

Who must be secured in an approved safety seat?

Children under the age of six, or weighing less than sixty pounds.

What do work area signs typically look like?

Diamond shaped & orange with black letters or symbols.

What are the rules for turning right on a red light?

Come to a full stop, and if there is no opposing traffic, proceed with a right turn.

What does a flashing red light indicate?

The same as a stop sign; come to a complete stop, then proceed when there is no oncoming traffic

What does a continuous yellow light indicate?

The traffic signal is about to change and the driver must stop if it is safe to do so.

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal light indicate?

Proceed with caution

What does a lighted red arrow indicate?

The driver must stop and is prohibited from turning in the same direction as the arrow until the arrow light changes to green

What does a yellow lighted arrow indicate?

The signal is about to change and if the driver is about to turn in the direction of the arrow, preparation should be made to stop

What rules govern turning left from a one-way street into another one-way street?

You can turn even if the traffic signal is red (unless a traffic sign is posted prohibiting it), but only after the driver has come to a complete stop and yields any opposing traffic within the intersection

What do warning signs look like?

Yellow with black letterings or symbols; most are diamond shaped

What does a white X-shape "crossbuck" sign mean?

Yield at the railroad crossing to trains

What do regulation signs look like?

White with black print, sometimes with a red circle and slash. They include lane control signs and passing signs

What do work area signs look like?

Diamond shaped, orange with black letters or symbols

Where may lane control arrows be?

On a regulation sign or painted on the road

What does an orange diamond sign with black arrows pointed in opposite directions (up & down) mean?

Two-way traffic

How should drivers respond to stop signs?

Come to a full stop at the stop line. Wait until crossing vehicles and pedestrians have cleared. Driver may pull forward to the stop sign or the edge of the intersection if necessary to see better.

What does a yield sign look like?

Red and white triangle pointing down with red letters YIELD

How should drivers respond to yield signs?

Slow and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection or roadway

What does a white line on the road indicate?

Traffic is moving in the same direction

What does a yellow line on the road indicate?

Traffic is moving in opposite directions

What does a dashed white line between lanes of traffic indicate?

Driver may cross the line to change lanes if it is safe

What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic indicate?

Driver should stay within the lane

What does a broken yellow line indicate?

Driver may cross to pass if there is no opposing traffic

When may a driver cross a solid yellow line?

To turn into a driveway where there is no opposing traffic approaching the planned turn site

When can a driver back their vehicle in a travel lane?

Never

When may a driver stop in a travel lane?

Never

What lane should drivers drive in?

The far right lane

When should a driver be in the left-most lane?

To pass slower vehicles

Who has right-of-way at intersections?

Vehicles approaching from the right

How should drivers react to vehicles they're passing which are traveling in the same direction?

Yield to them (as appropriate, slow/stop)

How close may a driver park to a crosswalk at an intersection?

20 feet

How close may a driver park to a traffic signal?

30 feet

How close may a driver park to a stop sign?

30 feet

How close may a driver park to a yield sign?

30 feet

How close may a driver park to a pedestrian safety zone?

30 feet

How close may a driver park to a fire hydrant?

15 feet

How close may a driver park to a railroad crossing?

50 feet

How far may a driver park from a curb?

No more than 18 inches

How close may a driver park to a fire station driveway on the same side of the street?

25 feet

How close may a driver park to a fire station driveway on the opposite side of the street?

75 feet

Can a driver park in front of lowered curb access?

No

Can a driver park on a bridge?

No

Can a driver park on an overpass?

No

Can a driver park in a tunnel?

No

Can a driver park in a an underpass?

No

What do red curbs indicate?

Fire zone- no parking

What do yellow curves indicate?

Loading zone, etc.; no parking

How far ahead should you always be able to see?

One city block OR 1/4 mile, which is 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle

Which direction should you look before turning left?

Right-left-right again

Where should you look before changing lanes?

In your rear-view and side mirrors, then over your shoulder (quickly)

When should you dim you high beams when following another vehicle?

When closer that 200 feet

When should you dim your high beams for an oncoming vehicle?

When closer that 500 feet

What weather necessitates low beams?

Fog, snow, rain

What must you turn on with your wipers?

Your headlights

When during the day should you turn on you headlights?

1/2 hour after sunset, 1/2 hour before sunrise, or any time you can't see a person or object clearly within 500 feet

What special rules related to sunlight apply to the use of headlights?

Use headlights when driving away from a rising or setting sun so drivers heading toward the sun can see you

When are turn signals to be used?

Before changing lanes, turning right or left, merging into traffic, or parking

How early should you signal?

At least 100 feet before the change in direction

When do you signal if there are streets, driveways, or entrances between you and where you want to turn?

After you have passed them

When do you signal if another vehicle is about to enter the street between you and where you plan to turn?

After you have passed

When do you need to slow your car?

Before a curve, when the roadway is slippery, and when there is standing water on the road. Also when driving on gravel or dirt

How slow do you need to go on a wet road?

Reduce your speed by 10 mph

How slow do you need to go on packed snow?

Cut speed in half

How slow do you need to go on ice?

At a crawl

How fast do tires still have good traction when it's raining or when the road is wet?

Up to about 35 mph

How long can it take to stop at 50 mph?

A city block (400 feet)

How long can it take to stop at 30 mph?

1/2 city block (200 feet)

How far do your headlights let you see? And what speed should you drive with that distance visible?

About 400 feet. 50 mph.

How do you know if you are driving too fast for conditions?

Four Second Sight Distance Rule:

Pick out a stationary object as far ahead as you can clearly see (e.g. a sign or a telephone pole). Start counting "one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand, three-one-thousand, four-one-thousand." If you reach the object before you finish saying "four-one-thousand," you need to slow down.

How close can you follow?

2 seconds

When do you use the safe four second following distance?

Slippery roads, driver behind you wants to pass, following motorcycles, following drivers who can't see you, towing, poor visibility, being followed too closely, following emergency vehicles, approaching railroad crossings, stopping on an incline

What gap do you need to merge?

Four seconds

What gap do you need to pass (at 55 Mph)?

10 seconds (roughly 800 feet)

How close to a hill or curve may you pass?

More than 1/3 mile

When can you safely return to the driving lane after passing?

When you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rear-view mirror

What % can put you under arrest for Underage Driving Under The Influence?

0.02%

What % can put you under arrest for Driving Under The Influence?

0.04%

Intersection Sign

Traffic Signal Sign

Merging Traffic Sign

Two-Way Traffic Sign

Traffic Lane Ends Sign

School Zone Sign

Pedestrian Crossing Sign

School Crossing Sign

Divided Highway Sign

Slippery When Wet Sign

Bridge Clearance Sign

Incline or Hill Sign

No Left Turn Sign

No Right Turn Sign

No U Turn Sign

Flagger Sign

Detour Sign

Road Work Sign

Usually orange (not yellow)

Mowers Working Sign

Orange with black letters stating "Mowers Working"

Fines Double in Work Zone Sign

Could also be diamond shaped orange sign with black letters stating "Fines Double in Work Zones When Workers are Present"

Lane Closed Sign

May also specify which lane is closed