Chapter 3: Traffic Laws & Vehicle Operation

Question 1

How fast should you drive in an alley?

Answer 1

10mph

Question 2

How fast should you drive in an urban area or town?

Answer 2

30mph

Question 3

In any other area that isn’t an urban area, town, or alley way, how fast should you drive?

Answer 3

55mph or more

Question 4

What are basic speed limit laws?

Answer 4

Do not drive faster or slower than is allowed.

Question 5

How many mph can you increase if you want to pass another vehicle?

Answer 5

10mph

Question 6

What happens if you drive 20mph OVER the speed limit?

Answer 6

Additional fines will be added to you.

Question 7

What is the consequence for driving 100mph OVER the speed limit?

Answer 7

Driving license is provoked for 6 month

Question 8

What flashing lights should you slow down for? And what happens if you break this law?

Answer 8

You should slow down for flashing emergency lights, there is a 25$ surcharge for breaking this law.

Question 9

What kind of roads should you slow down on?

Answer 9

Narrow, winding, curves, hilltops or railroads.

Question 10

What sign should you watch for on bridges?

Answer 10

The “No passing” sign

Question 11

WHEN should you turn your blinkers on?

Answer 11

When you’re changing lanes, turning, or merging with traffic. Turn them on at 100ft and keep signaling until the change is made.

Question 12

WHO should you slow down for?

Answer 12

Pedestrians, school zones, flag people, barricades, construction, flares.

Question 13

What is the “Move Over” law?

Answer 13

Move over for police or other emergency vehicles when needed.

Question 14

You should always drive on the right side of the road except when…

Answer 14

passing another vehicle going in the same direction, when you have to “Move Over” by law, on three marked lanes, and when its closed.

Question 15

What “Bad Weather” and earth elements should you always slow down for?

Answer 15

Winter related weather, rain, hail, sand, gravel, and dirt

Question 16

Why should you slow down for bad weather?

Answer 16

Because it’s harder to stop.

Question 17

What should you look for before changing lanes?

Answer 17

Check your blind spots by turning your head. Check in front, to the side, and behind you to see if you have enough space.

Question 18

Should you ever ONLY rely on your mirrors to check the blind spots of your vehicle? Why or why not?

Answer 18

no, because the mirrors do not actively capture ALL blind spots.

Question 19

How much of a distance do you need when behind a trailer or camper?

Answer 19

500ft

Question 20

What is the punishment for fleeing a police officer?

Answer 20

Three years and 1 day, 5,000$ fine or both.

Question 21

What steps do you make before turning?

Answer 21

Slow down, have your foot on the break so you won’t be pushed into oncoming traffic, continue signaling until you turn

Question 22

Where are U-Turns not allowed?

Answer 22

Interstate freeways, hills, where you can’t be seen within 1,000FT.

Question 23

What does a solid yellow line indicate?

Answer 23

No passing or changing lane.

Question 24

What do double solid yellow lines indicate?

Answer 24

No passing or changing lanes on both sides of traffic.

Question 25

What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

Answer 25

Slow down, yield to other traffic already in the roundabout, and watch for signs.

Question 26

What shouldn't you do inside of a roundabout?

Answer 26

Pass, change lanes, or stop.

Question 27

What do you do if an emergency vehicle comes into a roundabout?

Answer 27

Exit the roundabout quickly and then stop.

Question 28

When should you be cautious when passing?

Answer 28

When its dark or slippery.

Question 29

Where is backing up not allowed?

Answer 29

On freeways or expressways

Question 30

What can you be charged with for backing up in public roads?

Answer 30

Reckless driving.

Question 31

When parallel parking, how many inches should your wheels be to the curb?

Answer 31

No more than 12 inches, facing the curb

Question 32

What should you do after successfully parallel parking?

Answer 32

Place your vehicle in park and engage parking break.

Question 33

When Shouldn't you pass?

Answer 33

On a curve or a hill, when you can't see 700ft, within 100ft of an intersection, when there's oncoming traffic.

Question 34

Where do you go after passing?

Answer 34

Return to the right side of the road.

Question 35

What should you do when a car is turning left?

Answer 35

Slow down

Question 36

On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks

Answer 36

The left edge of the pavement

Question 37

Tailgating is the practice of

Answer 37

Following too closely

Question 38

If your engine dies as you pull around a corner, you should

Answer 38

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop.

Question 39

At an intersection where there are no stop signs or traffic signals, you must yield to

Answer 39

Vehicles coming from the right

Question 40

A wide white line painted across a traffic lane before an intersection is known as a

Answer 40

Stop line

Question 41

In a roundabout, you must drive in

Answer 41

Counterclockwise direction

Question 42

A steady red arrow means

Answer 42

You must stop, and you can't go in the direction of the arrow

Question 43

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

Answer 43

The vehicle going uphill

Question 44

If you lost your driver's license for an offense other than DWI or criminal vehicular operation, the reinstatement fee will be

Answer 44

30$

Question 45

On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks

Answer 45

The left end of the pavement

Question 46

A fourth DWI offense in ten years may result in loss of driving privileges for up to ____ years.

Answer 46

4 Years

Question 47

How do you make a left turn onto a divided highway at a reduced conflict intersection?

Answer 47

Turn right and then make a U-Turn

Question 48

Your headlights must be turned on whenever you cannot see clearly at least ______ feet ahead.

Answer 48

500ft

Question 49

If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle _______ of your lane.

Answer 49

In the center

Question 50

On a level highway, it takes _________ longer to pass a commercial vehicle than to pass a passenger car.

Answer 50

3-5 seconds longer

Question 51

Anyone who flees a police officer using a motor vehicle may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than

Answer 51

3 Years and 1 day

Question 52

If you are driving slower than other traffic on a highway or freeway, stay in the lane

Answer 52

Nearest to the right side of the road

Question 53

If you are towing a camper or trailer, you must maintain a following distance of at least _________ from other vehicles.

Answer 53

500ft

Question 54

If you see a steady yellow light as you approach an intersection, you must

Answer 54

Stop if possible

Question 55

A center lane between opposing lanes of traffic may be designated for

Answer 55

Left turns only

Question 56

An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway through a series of ramps.

Answer 56

Interchange

Question 57

You are in an intersection. An emergency vehicle displaying flashing red lights and sounding a siren or bell is approaching. What should you do?

Answer 57

Proceed, then pull over

Question 58

You may make a left turn at a red light if you are turning from

Answer 58

The left lane of a one way street into a one way street.