| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| A FLASHING RED LIGHT AT A RAILROAD CROSSING MEANS: | STOP, DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL SIGNALS ARE COMPLETED. |
| A flashing yellow light means that you should: | SLOW DOWN AND PROCEED WITH CARE. |
| A STEADY DOWNWARD GREEN ARROW OVER A TRAFFIC LANE MEANS YOU | MAY USE THE LANE. |
| A STEADY GREEN LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION MEANS THAT YOU: | MAY DRIVE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION IF THE ROAD IS CLEAR |
| A STEADY YELLOW LIGHT MEANS THAT A _____ LIGHT WILL SOON APPEAR. | STEADY RED |
| A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign: | Warns you about conditions on or near the road. |
| A yellow light at an intersection means: | SLOW DOWN AND PREPARE TO STOP. |
| Adjust the rear view and side mirrors | to remove blind spots around your vehicle. |
| As you pull away from the curb, you should... | Signal, check over shoulder, then pull out when safe |
| AT A STOP SIGN, IF YOU CANNOT GET A GOOD VIEW OF CROSS- STREET TRAFFIC WHEN YOU STOP BEHIND THE WHITE STOP BAR PAINTED ON THE PAVEMENT, YOU SHOULD: | PULL FORWARD SLOWLY, CHECK FOR TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIANS, AND PROCEED WHEN CLEAR. |
| At an intersection controlled by a stop sign, if you can't get a good view of cross-street traffic when you stop behind the white top bar painted on the pavement, you should... | Pull forward slowly, check for traffic & pedestrians, and proceed when clear. |
| At night it is hardest to see... | Pedestrians. |
| Before passing another vehicle you should: | Give the proper turn signal to show you are changing lanes. |
| Crashes in work zones are most commonly the result of... | carelessness & speeding. |
| Do you have to yield at a green arrow? | No, not until it turns into a steady green light |
| Does a traffic signal light on a emerging land protect your merge onto a busy highway? | No, driver must still look for an open spot on the high way |
| Eating and driving allows you to: | Lose focus while driving. |
| FROM THE CENTER LANE, WHAT MANEUVERS CAN YOU PERFORM | MAKE LEFT TURNS. |
| From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights: | Red, yellow, green |
| Green | Keep going on your way with caution |
| How do you treat a non-functioning traffic light? | treated as a four-way stop sign |
| How must pedestrians conduct themselves in the absence of designated pedestrian signals? | must obey the red, yellow, and green traffic lights |
| If a green arrow turns into a green light, you...: | May still turn but must yield to oncoming traffic. |
| IF A TRAFFIC LIGHT IS BROKEN OR NOT FUNCTIONING YOU SHOULD | CONTINUE AS IF IT WERE A FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN |
| If there are no signals at a railroad crossing, you should... | Slow down and prepare to stop if you see or hear a train approaching. |
| If your car begins to skid, you should.. | take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the direction of the skid |
| If your car breaks down on a highway, you should... | Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers. |
| Is a person on a bike a pedestrian? | No! |
| It is illegal in Pennsylvania to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of______ or higher. | 0.08 |
| LANE USE CONTROL SIGNALS _______. | SHOW THE SPECIFIC LANES OF A STREET OR HIGHWAY THAT SHOULD BE USED |
| MAY YOU DRIVE AROUND THE GATES AT A RAILROAD CROSSING? | NEVER. |
| Red light means... | Stop completely |
| Roads and highways are always most slippery when.. | the first rain after several dry weeks |
| Safety belts should be worn.. | at all times\'as a driver and as a passenger |
| Scanning the road ahead for hazards helps drivers: | see road signs or driving information |
| Should you begin to cross if the DON'T WALK or HAND SIGNAL are flashing? | No, but do proceed to cross street if pedestrian has already begun crossing |
| Should you worry about all traffic conditions at one time? | No, handle only ONE traffic condition at a time. |
| Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when they are driving with... | Teenage passengers. |
| THE "DO NOT ENTER" SIGN IS USUALLY USED WITH A _________ SIGN. | WRONG WAY |
| The center lane is used for: | Left turns only. |
| The measure to be used by the driver who is following a vehicle under good road conditions is.. | 3-second following distance |
| THE ONLY 8-SIDED SIGN YOU WILL SEE ON A HIGHWAY IS A ___________ SIGN | STOP |
| The posted speed limits show: | The maximum safe speed under ideal road and weather conditions. |
| The road edge on the right side is marked by a _____ line. | Solid white |
| This signal means: | SLOW DOWN AND PREPARE TO STOP. |
| To safely navigate through a curve, you should... | slow down before entering a curve and avoid braking while in the curve |
| To stop in an emergency situation when your car does not have ABS brakes, you should: | apply hard steady pressure without locking up your wheels |
| Wearing your seat belt... | Is the single most effective thing you can do to reduce the risk of death or injury. |
| What are the three tests needed to obtain a license? | vision, knowledge, and road |
| What are the three types of vehicles recognized by PA law? | bicycles, horse-drawn vehicles, and motor vehicles |
| What do you do in the presence of a blind pedestrian? | slow down, always yield the right-of-way and then proceed with caution |
| What does a flashing red light mean? | Same meaning as a stop sign |
| What does a flashing yellow light mean? | Means caution |
| What does a red x over a lane signify? | means that the traffic lane is not open for use |
| What does a steady downward green arrow mean? | means that the lane is open for use |
| What does a steady red light mean when its over a traffic lane? | you are not permitted to use that lane |
| What does a white one-way left-turn arrow over a lane signify? | means driver may only turn left |
| What does a white two-way left-turn arrow over a lane mean? | means driver many only turn left, but that the lane is shared by left-turning drivers approaching from the opposite direction. |
| What does a yellow arrow signal? | the movement permitted by the green arrow is about to end; slow down before turning |
| What does a yellow x over a lane signify? | means driver must change lanes because the direction of travel is about to change |
| What does the red arrow mean? | no turn in the direction the arrow points (not commonly used in PA) |
| What is a true statement about drinking and driving? | Drinking and driving is a serious problem that everyone needs to be aware of |
| What is a true statement regarding driving in Pennsylvania? | It is a privilege |
| What is the proper order for traffic lights from top to bottom? | Red, yellow, green. |
| What is the speed limit in a school zone when the yellow signals are flashing during the time periods indicated on the sign? | 15 mph |
| What is true about blind spots? | large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles |
| What should you do at a yellow light if there is not enough time/space to safely slow down before the intersection? | continue through intersection with precaution |
| What type of turn can you make at a red light if onto a one-way street? | a left turn (must be in left-hand lane) |
| What type of turn can you make at a red light? | a right turn (must first stop, check for and yield to pedestrians and other traffic) |
| When a car with bright headlights comes toward you at night, you should.. | Look toward the right edge of your lane |
| WHEN AN ARROW PANEL IN A WORK ZONE SHOWS EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING PATTERNS, IT MEANS: | DRIVE WITH CAUTION. |
| When driving in foggy conditions...you should? | use your low beams |
| When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane and/or using a guide dog, you should... | Slow down and be prepared to stop. |
| When driving through a work zone, it is good safety practice to: | Lengthen your usual following distance -- by double. |
| When is it illigeal to pass over a double solid yellow line? | Only when you are making a left turn into a business or home driveway |
| WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN ON A GREEN LIGHT, YOU MUST: | YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS |
| When passing another vehicle, you can exceed the posted speed limit... | Never!! |
| When planning to make a left turn across an intersection and you are waiting in the middle of the intersection for the traffic to clear, your front tires should be turned: | straight ahead |
| When taking medication while driving, the most important thing for you to do is... | understand the effects of the medication and adjust your driving accordingly |
| When traffic lights are arranged horizontally, on what side is the red light? | left |
| When traveling behind a motorcycle... | Allow at least four seconds of following distance. |
| WHEN YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AND A YELLOW LIGHT APPEARS, YOU SHOULD: | SLOW DOWN AND PREPARE TO STOP. |
| When you are driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a large truck, you should drive: | farther behind than you would for a passenger vehicle |
| When you see a "Roadwork Ahead" sign you should: | look for the roadwork |
| When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection you should: | slow down and cross the intersection carefully |
| When you see the sign read: "DIVIDED HIGHWAY", it means... | The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway. |
| When you want to change lanes, you can see if another vehicle is in your blind spot.. | only if you turn and glance over your shoulder |
| Where are lane-use control signals most common? | toll booths, bridges, tunnels, and multi-lane roads in cities |
| WHICH SIGNAL MEANS YOU MAY USE THE LANE? | A STEADY GREEN DOWNWARD ARROW |
| WHICH SIGNS ARE SHAPED LIKE TRIANGLES? | YIELD |
| WORK AREA AND CONSTRUCTION ZONE SIGNS ARE | ORANGE AND BLACK. |
| Yellow light means.. | Yeild or slow down |
| You may continue carefully through a yellow light if... | You are within the intersection. |
| YOU MAY CONTINUE CAREFULLY THROUGH A YELLOW LIGHT IF: | YOU ARE WITHIN THE INTERSECTION |
| You may honk your horn when you: | Have lost control of your car. |
| YOU MAY PASS IF THE LINE DIVIDING TWO LANES IS A _________ LINE. | BROKEN WHITE |
| YOU MUST STOP WHEN YOU SEE A: | FLASHING RED LIGHT. |
| You must use your headlights when other vehicles are not visible from ___ feet away. | 1800 |
| You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because... | He or she is blind. |
| You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car only: | under no circumstance |
| Your blind spot is the area of the road: | You cannot see without moving your head. |
| ________________ markings are white markings painted in the traffic lane before railroad crossings. The pavement is marked with either a large X or two Rs. | Railroad Crossing |
| ________________ lines are normally two solid white lines painted across the traffic lanes. Oftentimes, diagnol lines are added for extra visibility. | Crosswalk |
| T or F: You must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. | 1 |
| When backing up, you should not only look in your mirrors but ______________________ as well. | turn your head and look back |
| If you encounter an aggressive motorist, first and foremost, try to _______________. | calmly avoid them |
| Instead of looking directly in front of you, you should "____________" about 10-15 seconds. It allows you to prepare yourself for traffic conditions and keep your car on a steady path. | look ahead |
| When driving, you have ______ blind spots located to the left and right back sides of your car. They only way to see cars in these spots is to _______________. | 2, turn your head |
| No matter what kind of car or how well adjusted your mirrors are, you always have ______________. | blind spots |
| Normally, the larger the car, the larger the _________________ | blind spot |
| When parking on a hill, always set the __________________. | emergency break |
| Facing downhill, turn your wheels (toward, away from) the curb and shift into reverse or park. | toward |
| Facing uphill, turn your wheels (toward, away from) the curb and shift into low gear or park. | away from |
| If there are no curbs on a hill, turns your wheels (toward, away from) the edge of the road, whether it be up or downhill. | toward |
| ___________ parking is often used in parking lots, shopping centers, and sometimes at curbs. | angle |
| Pedestrians should walk (facing, opposite of) traffic. | facing |
| When you see pedestrians or children playing, _____________ | slow down |
| Bigger trucks have bigger ______________ | blind spots |
| If you can't see the truck driver in the truck's mirror, ______________________________ | the truck driver can't see you |
| When a traffic control sign is not functioning at an intersection, the intersection shall revert to a _________________ | four way stop |
| You must stop at least ____ ft from a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children | 30 |
| Law requires that you must signal and get into your proper lane ____ ft before making a turn when trying to turn. | 100 |
| Don't try and turn around while on a hill or in a curve where your car cannot be seen by people within ___ ft of you | 500 |
| sking can happen on | ice, or packed snow , wet pavement or graveled roads |
| when taking a drivers test intructors check for | headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals |
| passing an approved motorcycle safety course may be substituted for the | motorcycle test |
| when car is parked DOWNHILL | turn wheels to the CURB |
| when parked UPHILL WITH CURB | turn wheels FROM CURB |
| WHEN PARKED UPHILL WITHOUT CURB | turn wheels to the RIGHT |
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