| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Penalties for driving without insurance | Suspension of license, fines |
| Penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license | No less than 200 fine and up to 6 moths imprisonment |
| Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense | Student and licensed driver |
| What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or amber signal? | Slow down and stop before entering if possible |
| What is a good practice while driving | Keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds |
| Proper lane to turn into when making a left turn | The lane nearest the center in direction you are heading |
| When driving at night you should be able to stop? | Within the distance you can see ahead |
| Where should you position your car to make a left turn, from a 2 way street | The lane nearest the center of the road, then turn right before reaching the middle of the road |
| What is good practice when nearing an intersection | Slow down and prepare to stop |
| What is the purpose of traffic laws | To protect you and other drivers |
| What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light | Yield to oncoming traffic |
| What do two parallel white lines across the road mean | Pedestrian cross walk |
| What papers must you have when operating a car | License registration insurance |
| When should you use your horn | Coming out of a dark alley |
| What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simulaneosly | Left must yield to the right driver |
| Yellow center lines are usually found where | On 2-way road |
| When may you pass on the right | If car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right |
| What does a flashing red light mean | Stop, proceed with caution |
| What does a greed light mean | Proceed in a safe manner |
| What does a solid white line across an intersection mean | Stop behind line for traffic sign |
| What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean | Warning |
| When should you use your parking lights | Only when parking |
| Which way should you turn if you are going | In the direction the back of your car |
| How far should you stay behind the car that you are following | At least two seconds |
| What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection | The left |
| What should you do to go into a skid | Take your foot off the gas |
| What is the common mistake a new driver makes with brakes | Pushing the brake too hard |
| What is the best way to talk to other drivers | Horn and lights |
| What does a red and white 8 sided sign mean | Stop |
| What does a red and white triangular sign mean | Yield |
| If you drive through a deep puddle, what should you do | Test brakes |
| When is the road most slippery | During the 1st few minutes of rain |
| When should you use your high beams | Open country driving |
| If the lights of oncoming cars are in you eyes what should you do | Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane |
| Driver's left hand straight out | Left turn |
| Hand is upward | Right turn |
| If lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes what should you do? | Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane |
| Safest way to exit an expressway | Slow your car to speed limit |
| What do you do if your brakes fail | Shift to lower gear and pump brakes |
| What do you do if your turn signal fails | Use hand signals |
| What should you do if you have a blowout? | Slow down gradually |
| One method of using the 2 second rule is by using a: | Fixed object on the side of road |
| What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway | Never back up go to next exit |
| When you are driving on a curve, your vehicle will tend to go in what direction | Straight |
| What is a good practice at an intersection that has no signs or signal | Be ready to stop |
| It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to | Give you time to react |
| Best defense against drunk driving | Wear a seat belt |
| May pass bus at a speed of no more than | 10 mph |
| When parking down hill make sure wheels are | Toward curb |
| When approaching a railroad with flashing lights | Stop no closer than 15 ft of nearest rail |
| Studies show the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving have been drinking; | Beer |
| Speed limit in school zone | 25 mph |
| Always yield to; | Pedestrians and emergency vehicle |
| If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder you should | Slow down, turn wheels to climb the pavement edge |
| An agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle; | Farm use only |
| To make a right turn you should | Get in the right lane |
| Your ba content raises above the legal limit depending on | How fast you drank, weight, how much you drank |
| Best way to reduce having an alcohol related accident is | Don't drink and drive |
| Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are | Cold medicines, tranquilizers, and some prescription meds |
| What is a habitual offender | License has been suspended 3 times within 3 years |
| You must always keep to which side of the road except when passing | Right |
| What does tailgating mean | Driving too close to vehicle in front |
| What does hydroplaning mean | Losing the tire grip on wet roads and riding on a film of water |
| What is an uncontrolled intersection | No traffic signals for signs |
| When should you dim your headlights | In city driving and when meeting another vehicle within 500 ft |
| What is an acceleration lane | Extra lane at entrance of expressway |
| You must stop at least how may feet from a school bus with its red lights on | 25 ft |
| What is the name of the distance that the car travels while the brakes are being applied | Braking distance |
| Information signs are in color; | Blue or green |
| What should you do when a traffic light is not working | Slow down, yield to traffic, and proceed when safe |
| Depth perception means the same as | Distance judgment |
| It is important to slow down when | On narrow roads, at intersections, or when the road is wet or slippery |
| Vehicle stopping distances never depend on | Time of day |
| The best way to take a turn is to | Slow down before entering turn |
| You may drive on a public of private property to avoid a traffic sign only if | Directed of told so by a police officer |
| When is it legal to make a right turn onred | Make a full stop and treat it like a stop sign |
| What is a good form of primary id to bring to the permit test | US passport of birth certificate |
| Blindspots are | Area which cannot be seen in the mirrors |
| Penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker | Fine, arrest, and registration revocation |
| On a three lane road, the center lane is usually for | Left turns |
| If you are involved in a personal injury accident that requires you to report it to the dmv you should | Report accident to your insurance company |
| When should headlights be used | Half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise in poor weather or visiblity condition |
| If your car breaks down on an expressway, the first thing you should do is | Try to pull off the road safely |
| A check point for parallel parking is | Rear bumper opposite rear bumper of car parked in front of desired space |
| If you run off the pavement, the first thing you should do is | Slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowly |
| Implied consent law means | Driver agrees to take a breath test by inserting key in ignition |
| Most fatal accidents are due to | Innattentiveness |
| If a person becomes drunk in your home and has a car accident after leaving your home you could | Involved in a lawsuit |
| The term one car length for each 10 mph is use to describe | Following distance |
| If the driver recieves a proposed license suspension they must | Attend a driver improvement program, hearing with dmv |
| What indicates under-inflated tires | Excessive wear on the edges of the tires |
| If the collision is impossible to avoid, you can lessen the impact by | Steering away from objects that do not give way |
| Hand signals | Same for all states |
| When purchasing a used vehicle you should get the car inspected | When it expires |
| If a traffic light is horizontal the red is on the | Left |
| To avoid highway hypnosis | Avoid looking at one point or object for more than a few seconds at atime |
| For any emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must | Pull over to the right |
| One of the main concerns a driver must have when dealing with a truck is the truck driver's | Blind spot |
| A car seat should be placed in the | Rear |
| The standard accident prevention formula is | Be alert, be prepared, act in time |
| Is driving a right or a privilege? | Privilege |
| Considering that emotions play such an active role in driving when you are angry, excited or upset you should | Take some time to cool off before driving |
| What kind of signs alert you to a possible dangerous condition ahead? (color and shape) | Yellow, diamond |
| ___________ warning signs tell you that workers, machinery, and barricades are ahead. You may need to slow down and change lanes. | Orange |
| _____________ lines are used to separate traffic in opposite directions. | Yellow center |
| What kind of center line is used to mark the centerline where there are only two lanes of traffic? (When it is safe, you may cross this line to turn or pass another vehicle.) | Single broken yellow line |
| You must drive to the (left, right) of the centerline. | Right |
| What king of yellow lines are used to mark the center of a roadway with four or more lanes of traffic? (You may not cross these lines to pass, but may cross them to make a turn) | Double solid yellow lines |
| A __________ line is a single solid yellow line used on two lane roads to indicate zones where passing is prohibited. You may cross this line to make a turn | No passing |
| _________ lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. (color) | White |
| ____________ white lines indicate that movement from lane to lane is hazardous. The wider the line, the _________________. You may cross only with great care. | Single solid, greater the hazard |
| ___________ white lines may be crossed when you can do so safely. | Single dashed |
| _____________ white lines separate two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing this line is prohibited. (this is commonly used on Interstates) | Double solid |
| Red pavement marking or reflectors indicate a roadway that ___________________. | Must not be entered |
| ________________ 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. | TRUE |
| 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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