Permit test

under normal weather conditions, a driver must use headligths between

a half hour after sunset and a half hour before sunrise

the first rule of a safe and legal turn is

to move into the proper lane well before the turn

the distance a vehicle travles between the time the driver reecognizes a problem and the time they apply the brakes is not known as

reaction distance

when entering an interstate highway from the acceleration lane, you must

keep pace with other traffic or speed limits

in standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as

35 mph to 50 mph

when driving in a roundabout and if apporached by an emergency vehicle using a siren or a horn or a red/blue flashing light

continue to your exit and then pull to the right

when driving on a road with no centerline where vehicles come from each direction, drivers must

give at least half the road to others going in the opposite direction

if you are changing lanes, preparing to pass, or entering traffic, signal and check for passing traffic by first using your mirros and then

checking your vehicles blind spot

passing on the right is permitted in all of the folowing situations except

when driving in a lane set aside for left turns

if two vehicles enter an intersection that is not controlled by signs/signals, from different roadways at about the same time, then the vehicle _ has the right of way

on the right

if you skid while hydroplaning, you should

release the accelerator

to turn left from one way street to another one way street a driver must begin the turn

from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

you must use high beam lighting in all of the following situations except

when there may be people along the side of the road,
in construction areas,
unfamiliar roads,
in fog/snow/ or heavy rain

in fog/snow/ or heavy rain

_ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstates

rear end

when is it legal to use the shoulder of a road for passing another vehicle

you are not legally allowed to pass using the shoulder of a road

when stopped for a traffic violation, which of the following documents must be provided by the driver

insurance
license
regristration

when a turning lane is provided for vehicles traveling in both directions, drivers must use

extreme caution to make a left turn

passing is not allowed on either side of a highway when

both sides have solid yellow line markings

if your vehicles directional signals fail, use _ until you can have them repaired

hand signals

you must use _ when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of cars following you could obscure your turn signal light

hand signals

on some roadways, some lanes are reserved as transit are used for

buses only

if a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must

stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed

drivers must be aware that children have a minimal perception of car speeds and distances

true

rines are doubled in all school zones

true

drivers must not yield to pedestrians in school crosswalks with no school crossing gaurd

false

when entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unoaved road, you must

come to a complete stop and then give the right of way to pedestians, bicyclists, or vehicles on the road you are entering

when there is water on the roadway, you must redue your speed to avoid

hydroplaning

a _ offers you the best possible protection in a car crash and, therefore, is your best defense against drunk drivers

safety seat belt

in an emergency, it is legal to park on the shoulder of the road as far from traffic as possible

true

it is legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant

false

when parking on a downhill grade, turn your wheels towards the curb

true

_ are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades

escape ramps

if you want to change several lanes on a multilane highway

change them one at a time

where there are two solid yellow lines in the center, passing is

not permitted in either direction

when you see a pedestrian crossing an unmarked crosswalk where there is no traffic control signal, you should

yield the right of way to the pedestrian

you must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multilane roads because

someone may crowd your lane

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

the danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur are called

no zones

if you approach a roundabout, always enter to the _ of the central island

right

when you turn from a high speed, two lane roadway, _ if you have traffic following you

try not to slow down your vehicle too suddenly

driving on the left side on a multi lane highway is legal when you are

avoiding and obstruction
turning left
passing another vehicle

if you see a yield sign in your driving lane, you must

slow down and stop your vehicle if necessary

when driving a vehicles, unbalanced tires, and low tire pressure can cause

faster tire wear

the most important vehice control device to use during a skid is

the steering wheel

at an uncontrolled T intersection, the vehicle on the through street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street

false

divers must yield to pedestrians at unmarked intersections

true

vehicles entering or crossing a roadway from a private driveway must yield to all oncoming vehicles

true

vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic

true

when making a U turn, you must NOT

make it on a curve in the road or near a hill

who has the right of way when more than one driver arrives at a four way stop

the first driver to stop should be the first to go

double solid white lines on the road separate to lanes in traffic

moving in the same direction

to avoid head on collisions when you see an oncoming vehicle on your lane, you must

steer right toward the shoulder or curbline

it is always important to check for more than one track before crossing

true

never start to cross if there is not room for your vehicle on the far side (railroad crossings)

true

it is wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks

false

drivers must yield to crossing trains (railroad crossings)

true

at an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal, drivers must yield to

vehicles coming from the right

when overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two lane road, you should pass

only on the left of the vehicle

backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways, except

by drivers of emergency vehicles

if you are being tailgated, you must

slow down and encourage the driver behind you to pass

never move beside a motorcycle in the same lane

true

when driving around bicycles, increase your following distance

true

motorcycles are entitled to the same full lane width as other vehicles

true

bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected

false

unless prohibited, drivers must use the three point turn to

turn around on narrow streets

when following a vehicle at night, always

switch off your highbeam headlights

all trucks and buses have

front, rear, and side blind spots

if you find yourself feeling sleepy while driving, it is best to

pull over and take a nap

what is known as "uncontrolled intersection"

intersections not protected by stop signs, yield signs or traffic lights

a highway work zone ca \=n be easily identified by _ immediately preceding the work zone

black on orange sign

drivers must use the left lane on the highway for

passing

if you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance, and do NOT _ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle

return to the lane

in order to avoid last minute braking or the need to turn, you should

look 12 seconds ahead on the road

with any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _ than the front wheels

shorter path

when meeting or following a vehicle at night, you must change to low beams at least how many feet away?

500 before any oncoming; 300 when following

The wide white lines painted across a traffic lane before you enter an intersection are known as

stop lines

the permitted maximum speed on Nevada rural interstate freeways is

70mph

if you see a vehicel in your lane, coming toward you head-on, what should you do ?

veer to the right
slow down and sound your horn
flash headlights

when passing a stopped emergency vehicle. you must

slow down and move into a nonadjacent lane

a driver must use headlights because of insufficient light and anytime persons vehicles cannot be clearly seen at a distance of

1,000

when traffic control light are NOT working you must do what before proceeding through the intersection

come to a full stop

if you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

4 times

if the headlights of an oncoming vehicle do not allow you to see ahead, you must

look down and to the right of your lane

when yo drive in bad weather conditions, you must do what to drive safely behind a vehicle

increase your following distance

what lanes should you use, when entering and exiting a freeway

acceleration lane when entering;deceleration lane when exiting

who must wear seat belts at all times the vehicle is in motion

driver and all passengers above 6 years old

when driving on a highway, you must look ahead at least how long to watch traffic patterns

20-30 seconds

in school zones, the speed limit is

15 or 25 mph

when entering a roundabout, you must yield the right of way to the traffic already in the circle and move in

a counter clockwise direction

if a freeway entrance is equipped with ramp meters and they are switched on, you must

pull u to the stop line and stop on red

when passing on a two lane road, engage your left signal light at least how many feet ahead in business or residential areas before making a turn

100 feet away

in heavy rainfall, most cars will begin to lose traction and hydroplane between speeds of

35-55 mph

to make safe and legal turns on city streets and on open highways, you must signal your turn at least

100 feet ahead on city streets; 300 feet ahead on open highways

on two lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when

a broken yellow line is in your lane

if there is a stop sign at the railroad crossing, you must stop within how many feet from the nearest rail of the railroad

15-50 feet

you must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer even if the officers signals contradict the traffic signals

true

at an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming to the left

false

the best way to handle a curve is to

slow down before entering the curve

what shouldnt you do when brakes fail while driving

stop the vehicle by colliding head on into a solid object

flag persons are often located on highways and in work zones to do what

stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through construction areas