When entering an interstate highway from an acceleration lane, you must

keep up with highway traffic or obey posted speed limits.

If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left, what should you do?

Slow down and let the vehicle pass first.

What does this sign indicate?

You may either go straight or turn left.

On a highway with three lanes in each direction, a vehicle towing a trailer keeps right because

it moves slower than other vehicles.

What does this sign indicate?

You are approaching a railroad crossing.

When passing a large vehicle, do not merge back in front of the vehicle until you can see its

headlights in your rear-view mirror.

In which of the following situations are you NOT allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?

When you're in a left-turn lane

Where there are two or more lanes of traffic in each direction, broken white lines are used

to divide each side of the roadway into separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.

You are at a stop sign, waiting to turn right. A vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on. What should you do?

Wait until the other vehicle actually starts to turn and then start your turn.

Which of the following statements about highway interchanges is FALSE?

If you miss your exit, use a median crossover to turn around.

What does this sign mean?

You are not allowed to turn left.

You can avoid panic stops by

spotting hazards well in advance.

You are driving through an intersection with a green signal. A pedestrian starts to cross your path against a red signal. What should you do FIRST?

Sound a warning with your horn.

If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks when a train is approaching, what should you do?

Get everyone away from your vehicle.

At night, drivers should use high-beam headlights

in open country without other vehicles nearby.

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, what should you do?

Keep right and don't increase your speed.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected.

Which of the following statements about using a cell phone while driving is FALSE?

It's better to send a text message rather than place a phone call.

If your brakes fail while you are driving, you should NOT

stop by colliding head-on with a solid object.

If you refuse to submit to chemical testing for drugs or alcohol upon the request of a police officer, the DMV will

revoke your license for at least one year.

What is the correct hand signal for indicating a right turn?

Hand and arm extended upward, palm facing forward

Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to

guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

If you are under emotional or physical stress while driving a vehicle, you should

stop driving or have someone else drive.

What does this figure indicate?

A no-passing zone for all vehicles

What does this diamond-shaped sign indicate?

A side road near tracks is ahead.

an intersection of U.S. Route 22 is ahead.

Which of the following is true about signaling?

Hand signals are more effective than turn signals when the sun is low in the sky.

This driver is using a hand signal. Which of the following statements is true?

This driver intends to slow down or stop.

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