2025 Handbook

Question 2

What is the proper hand position for hand-to-hand steering?

Answer 2

Start with your hands at 9 and 3 o’clock or 8 and 4 o’clock.

Question 3

When should you use one-hand steering?

Answer 3

When turning while backing up or when operating vehicle controls that require one hand.

Question 4

When should you signal before a turn?

Answer 4

At least 100 feet before you turn.

Question 5

When is it illegal to drive only using parking lights?

Answer 5

It is illegal at any time.

Question 6

When should you use your headlights?

Answer 6

When it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away, beginning 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise, in adverse weather, and when a road sign states that headlights must be on.

Question 7

What should you do if you see a collision or hazard ahead?

Answer 7

Turn on your emergency flashers, lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times, and use a hand signal when slowing and stopping.

Question 8

What is a traffic lane?

Answer 8

A section of road for a single line of traffic.

Question 9

What does a single solid yellow line indicate?

Answer 9

Marks the center of a road with two-way traffic and indicates not to pass if you are on the side with the yellow line.

Question 10

What does a broken yellow line indicate?

Answer 10

You may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

Question 11

What are bicycle lanes marked by?

Answer 11

Typically marked by a single solid white line and sometimes painted bright green.

Question 12

What is a center left turn lane?

Answer 12

Located in the middle of a two-way street, marked on both sides by two painted lines.

Question 13

What are turnout areas or lanes used for?

Answer 13

To allow cars behind you to pass when you are driving slowly on a two-lane road.

Question 14

When can you drive in a bike lane?

Answer 14

When parking where permitted, entering or leaving the road, or turning within 200 feet of an intersection.

Question 15

What should you do before making a right turn?

Answer 15

Drive close to the right edge of the road, check for pedestrians and bicyclists, signal 100 feet before the turn, and stop behind the limit line.

Question 16

What do you do if you want to turn right against a red light?

Answer 16

You may turn right after a complete stop unless there is a No Turn on Red sign.

Question 17

Can you turn right against a red arrow?

Answer 17

No.

Question 18

What is illegal regarding driving in public transit bus lanes?

Answer 18

It is illegal to drive, stop, park, or leave a vehicle in an area designated for public transit buses.

Question 19

How can you legally interact with a public transit bus lane if making a right turn?

Answer 19

You may cross a bus lane to make a right turn.

Question 20

What characterizes a dedicated right turn lane?

Answer 20

Does not merge into another lane and allows you to make a right turn without stopping.

Question 21

Can you make a right turn at a red light?

Answer 21

Yes.

Question 22

What must you do if there is a traffic light or sign in the right turn lane?

Answer 22

You must obey that light or sign.

Question 23

What should you always do when turning?

Answer 23

Always yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

Question 24

How do you properly execute a left turn?

Answer 24

Drive close to the center divider or into the left turn lane and enter a designated left turn lane at the opening.

Question 25

What should you not cross when entering a left turn lane?

Answer 25

Do not cross any solid line.

Question 26

What is the rule about entering a two-way center left turn lane?

Answer 26

You can enter within 200 feet of the turn.

Question 27

What must you respect while turning left?

Answer 27

Respect the right-of-way of any vehicle, bicyclist, or motorcyclist already in the lane.

Question 28

When should you start signaling before making a left turn?

Answer 28

100 feet before the turn.

Question 29

What is the procedure for stopping at a left turn?

Answer 29

Stop behind the limit line; if no limit line, stop before entering the crosswalk; if no crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection.

Question 30

What should you do before proceeding with a left turn?

Answer 30

Look both ways left-right-left and begin your turn when it is safe.

Question 31

What direction should your wheels be pointed while preparing for a left turn?

Answer 31

Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead until it is safe to start your turn.

Question 32

What is a danger of having your wheels pointed to the left during a left turn?

Answer 32

If your wheels are pointed to the left and a vehicle hits you from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming traffic.

Question 33

What is the proper way to accelerate after completing a left turn?

Answer 33

Accelerate smoothly during and after the turn.

Question 34

Under what condition can you turn left against a red light?

Answer 34

When turning from a one-way street onto a one-way street.

Question 35

What should you do before making a U-turn?

Answer 35

Signal and use the left turn lane or far-left lane.

Question 36

When are you allowed to make a U-turn across a double yellow line?

Answer 36

In a residential district if no vehicles are approaching you within 200 feet.

Question 37

What is a restriction for making U-turns?

Answer 37

Never make a U-turn where a No U-turn sign is posted.

Question 38

What should be avoided when making a U-turn?

Answer 38

Do not make a U-turn at or on a railroad crossing.

Question 39

What is important to consider when merging onto the highway?

Answer 39

Be in the proper lane on the on-ramp and be at or near the speed of traffic.

Question 40

What should you do when exiting a highway?

Answer 40

Know your exit and be aware of when it is approaching, and signal about 400 feet before you exit.

Question 41

When merging, what should you check for?

Answer 41

Check your blind spots for vehicles, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians each time.

Question 42

How can you pass other vehicles safely?

Answer 42

You must judge whether you have enough space to pass whenever you approach an oncoming vehicle or bicyclist.

Question 43

What should you not do while passing a vehicle?

Answer 43

Do not pass if you are approaching a hill or curve and cannot see if other traffic is approaching.

Question 44

Under what circumstances is passing prohibited?

Answer 44

Do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous area.

Question 45

What must you leave between you and the vehicle in front of you when merging?

Answer 45

Leave three seconds of space.

Question 46

What is a crucial point to check when changing lanes or merging?

Answer 46

Turn your head quickly to look over your shoulder.

Question 47

What is the distance needed to safely merge or enter traffic on city streets?

Answer 47

Half a block, which is about 150 feet.

Question 48

What is the distance needed to safely merge or enter traffic on a highway?

Answer 48

A full block, which is about 300 feet.