DMV Flashcards
(162 cards)
When turning left at an intersection:
a.) you should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
b.) oncoming traffic and pedestrians yield to you
c.) you should never yield to traffic and pedestrians
a.) you should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
A “merging lanes” sign means drivers should be prepared to change lanes or allow other traffic to come into their lane.
True or False
True
The “yield” sign means:
a ) cars on the right move first
b.) you have the right-of-way
c.) let cross traffic pass before proceeding
c.) let cross traffic pass before proceeding
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
a.) never look over your right shoulder
b.) always slow down in your traffic lane
c.) glance over your shoulder
c.) glance over your shoulder
When driving in work zones, you should:
a.) increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible
b.) reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly
c ) maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone
b.) reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:
a.) in order to see potential hazards early
b.) because it takes a quarter of a mile to stop your vehicle completely
c.) because it helps you keep up with traffic
a.) in order to see potential hazards early
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
a.) may complete its turn in either of the two lanes
b ) may have to swing wide to complete the right turn
c ) must stay in the right lane at all times while turning
b ) may have to swing wide to complete the right turn
When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, drivers should stop their vehicles before entering the intersection.
True or False
True
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
a.) at or near the speed of traffic on the freeway
b.) 5 - 10 mph slower than the speed of traffic on the freeway
c ) the posted speed limit for freeway traffic
a.) at or near the speed of traffic on the freeway
How should a driver proceed if, while within an intersection waiting to make a left turn, the traffic signal light turns red?
a.) wait in the intersection until the light turns green
b.) yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn
c.) make sure it’s clear, then back up from the intersection
b.) yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn
What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation:
a.) come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection
b.) if the intersection is clear, the driver doesn’t need to stop
c.) drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles
a.) come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk.
True or False
True
When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:
a.) expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way
b.) merge carefully into the gap
c.) wait for the lane to clear before merging
b.) merge carefully into the gap
When a pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing the street:
a.) you must always yield the right-of-way
b.) you must tell them where to cross the street
c ) you only have to yield the right-of-way if you are at a corner
a.) you must always yield the right-of-way
Which of these statements are true about large trucks?
a.) they take longer to stop than passenger vehicles
b.) they all have air brakes that allow them to stop quickly
c.) they are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles
a.) they take longer to stop than passenger vehicles
To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should:
a.) drive at a speed appropriate for ideal conditions
b ) apply your brakes as soon as your car starts to skid
c.) slow down
c.) slow down
There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:
a.) closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles
b.) closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles
c.) a middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles
c.) a middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles
If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:
a.) beep your horn
b.) expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle
c.) expect the unexpected
c.) expect the unexpected
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
a.) 0.05 percent
b.) 0.08 percent
c ) 0.02 percent
b.) 0.08 percent
When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:
a.) you are one vehicle length ahead of the passed vehicle
b.) you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
c.) you are 50 feet ahead of the passed vehicle.
b.) you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or right turn in a business or residential district?
a.) not less than 50 feet before turning
b.) not less than 75 feet before turning
c ) not less than 100 feet before turning
c ) not less than 100 feet before turning
When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.
True or False
True
Taillights are not required to be illuminated after dark.
True or False
False
If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:
a.) stop until the light turns green
b.) go through the intersection without stopping
c ) come to a complete stop before proceeding
b.) go through the intersection without stopping