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1
Q

Two motorcyclists are allowed to:

a. race on empty roads.
b. share the lane with another vehicle.
c. ride side-by-side in a single lane.

A

ride side-by-side in a single lane

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2
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If your car goes into water, you should:

a. wait for water to rush in and let it out in small breaths through your nose.
b. remove yourself before it starts to sink.
c. call the fire department immediately.

A

remove yourself before it starts to sink

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3
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To reduce glare from the lights of following vehicles, you should:

a. increase your speed to increase the distance between your vehicle and following vehicles.
b. switch your interior rear view mirror to the “night” position.
c. slow down and let the following vehicle pass.

A

switch your interior rear view mirror to the ‘‘night’’ position

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4
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What does BAC stand for?

a. Blood Alcohol Concentration
b. Blood Alcohol Commission
c. Blood Alcohol Content

A

blood alcohol concentration

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5
Q

This road sign means:
school sign

a. Playground ahead
b. School crossing
c. Pedestrian crossing

A

school crossing

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6
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The ‘One Way’ sign means that:
one way sign

a. there is only one road that turns left at the intersection.
b. only vehicles turning left may travel in the direction of the arrow.
c. drivers must travel only in the direction of the arrow.

A

drivers must travel only in the direction of the arrow

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7
Q

Drivers may legally block an intersection:

a. under no circumstances.
b. only during rush hour traffic.
c. only after entering the intersection on a green light.

A

under no circumstances

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8
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Warning signs are:

a. rectangular.
b. triangular.
c. diamond-shaped.

A

diamond - shaped

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9
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When they see a crossbuck sign, drivers:

a. must slow down and wait for the red lights to flash.
b. must always come to a complete stop.
c. are legally required to yield the right of way to trains.

A

are legally required to yield the right of way to trains

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10
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Before crossing any railroad tracks, you must:

a. look and listen for trains.
b. make sure there is room for your vehicle on the other side.
c. All of the above.

A

all of the above

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11
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To prevent a fatigue-related crash while driving:

a. find a safe parking area to take a 15 to 20 minute nap.
b. drive at night when there are not as many vehicles on the roadway.
c. continue driving so you will reach your destination sooner.

A

find a safe parking area to take to 15 to 20 minute nap

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12
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The octagonal shape is used:
octagon

a. for stop signs and railroad advance warning signs.
b. to warn drivers of existing or possible hazards on roadways.
c. exclusively for stop signs.

A

exclusively for stop signs

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13
Q

This is the shape and color of a ________ sign.
yield sign

a. do not enter
b. stop
c. yield

A

yield

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14
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What should drivers do when they see this sign?
one lane bridge

a. Allow others to merge smoothly.
b. Make sure the bridge is clear of oncoming traffic before they cross.
c. Look to the left and right for other traffic.

A

look to the left and right for other traffic

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15
Q

A flashing yellow light means:

a. Drive with caution.
b. Yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection.
c. The light will soon change from green to red.

A

drive with caution

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16
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These are:
route signs

a. speed limit signs.
b. miles-left signs.
c. route signs.

A

route signs

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17
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This sign indicates:
slow moving vehicle sign

a. A no-passing zone
b. Yield
c. A slow-moving vehicle

A

a slow-moving vehicle

18
Q

You ________ traffic headed toward you when you turn left.

a. must yield to
b. must not yield to
c. must interrupt

A

must yield to

19
Q

Drivers should check their rearview mirrors:

a. to see if a truck is in their blind spot.
b. only when slowing down.
c. often to see how traffic is moving behind them.

A

often to see how traffic is moving behind them

20
Q

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?

a. Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.
b. Brake lightly.
c. Shift to a lower gear.

A

shift to a lower gear

21
Q

Parking is not allowed:

a. in a tunnel.
b. on the road side of a parked vehicle.
c. All of the above.

A

all of the above

22
Q

A driver who’s being passed on the right and the left by many vehicles while driving in the center lane of an highway should:

a. move to the lane on their left.
b. move to the lane on their right.
c. take the next exit.

A

move to the lane on their right

23
Q

_________________ your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes.

a. Never depend on
b. Always rely on
c. Never use

A

never depend on

24
Q

A flashing red light means:

a. Drive with caution.
b. The same as a STOP sign.
c. The light will soon change to steady red.

A

the same as a stop sign

25
Q

To maintain an adequate “space cushion” to the front, drivers need to:

a. keep a safe distance between their car and the vehicle in front.
b. The other answers are both correct.
c. control their speed to suit the road and traffic conditions.

A

the other answers are both correct

26
Q

What shape is a speed limit sign?

a. Round
b. Vertical rectangle
c. Pentagon

A

vertical rectangle

27
Q

ABS is the acronym for:

a. Anti-Locking Brake System
b. Average-Beam System
c. Anti-Braking System

A

anti-locking brake system

28
Q

This road sign means:
reduction of lanes sign

a. Lane reduction - the left lane ends soon
b. Highway entrance ramp ahead
c. Lane reduction - the right lane ends soon

A

lane reduction - the right land ends soon

29
Q

You must come to a full stop at a yield sign:

a. Never.
b. Always.
c. If traffic conditions require it.

A

if traffic conditions require it

30
Q

When you see this sign you should:
double curve sign

a. slow your speed and be prepared to stop.
b. slow down and do not pass other vehicles.
c. increase your speed and try to pass other vehicles.

A

slow down and do not pass other vehicles

31
Q

What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving?

a. Driving within the range.
b. Reduced visibility.
c. The use of headlight is required by law.

A

reduced visibility

32
Q

This road sign means:
stop

a. You must come to a complete stop
b. Slow down or stop
c. Drive with caution and be ready to stop

A

you must come to a complete stop

33
Q

This sign means:
low clearance sign

a. Narrow bridge ahead. Slow down and drive with caution.
b. No passing zone ahead.
c. Do not enter if your vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign.

A

do not enter if your vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign

34
Q

Before stopping your vehicle on the roadway, drivers should:

a. place their foot on the accelerator.
b. pump the brakes to check if they work properly.
c. check their mirrors for traffic.

A

check their mirrors for traffic

35
Q

This road sign means:
no u turn sign

a. Do not pass on the left.
b. Do not enter
c. No U-turn

A

no u - turn

36
Q

This road sign means:
reduction of lanes sign

a. Right lane ends
b. Highway entrance ramp ahead
c. Left lane widens

A

right lane ends

37
Q

This sign indicates:
slippery road sign

a. Warning: drunk drivers.
b. Winding road. Drive with caution.
c. The road may be slippery when wet. Drive slowly.

A

the road may be slippery when wet. drive slowly

38
Q

If your front wheels start to skid, the first thing you should do is:

a. Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral.
b. Immediately turn in the direction you want to go.
c. Speed up, pump your brakes and steer in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.

A

take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral

39
Q

This road sign means:
advance warning sign

a. Railroad Crossing
b. One Way
c. Limited parking

A

railroad crossing

40
Q

Which statement about blind spots is true?

a. Large trucks have smaller blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
b. If traffic conditions permit you should cruise in blind spot of the vehicle ahead.
c. Before changing lanes, you should check mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear.

A

before changing lanes, you should check mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear

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