DMV IDAHO WRITTEN TEST 5

Question 1

This sign means:

YELLOW HIGHWAY DIVIDED SIGN WITH YELLOW RECTANGLE SIGN BELOW “DIVIDED HIGHWAY AHEAD”

Answer 1

Divided highway ahead.

Question 2

This road sign means:

WHITE RECTANGLE WITH GREEN CIRCLE AT BOTTOM WITH BLACK FONT READING “LEFT TURN YIELD ON GREEN”

Answer 2

Traffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.

Question 3

Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

Answer 3

Are slowing down or stopping.

Question 4

Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

Answer 4

Reducing your speed.

Question 5

This road sign means:

YELLOW DIAMOND WITH AN ARROW AT THE TOP POINTING UP AND ONE AT THE BOTTOM AIMING DOWN IN THE CENTER IS 13’-6”

Answer 5

Low clearance

Question 6

This road sign means:

YELLOW DIAMOND WITH BLACK |-

Answer 6

A road joins from the right

Question 7

Increase your following distance when:

Answer 7

Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.

Exiting an expressway.

Following a motorcycle.

All of the above.

Question 8

Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline

Answer 8

Double solid yellow

Question 9

The consumption of alcohol while taking drugs can:

Answer 9

Increase the effects of both the drugs and alcohol

Question 10

Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

Answer 10

More dangerous.

Question 11

When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

Answer 11

Signal a lane change.

Check your rearview and outside mirrors.

Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.

All of the above.

Question 12

You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

Answer 12

Deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.

Simply saying, “No thanks, I’m driving,” if someone offers you a drink.

Calling a taxi.

Doing any of the above.

Question 13

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

Answer 13

Yield to pedestrians.

Question 14

At a school crossing sign, you should:

Answer 14

Watch for children and be ready to stop.

Question 15

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

Answer 15

The effect that alcohol has.

Question 16

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Answer 16

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

Question 17

Alcohol:

Answer 17

Slows reflexes and reaction time

Question 18

It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:

Answer 18

They are more difficult to see than cars.

Question 19

When approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the right side of the road with its lights flashing, you should:

Answer 19

Yield.

Question 20

If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

Answer 20

Yield.

Question 21

You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:

Answer 21

Should be on their low beam setting.

Question 22

When you park parallel to a curb or edge of roadway, you must:

Answer 22

Park within 18 inches of the curb or edge of the roadway.

Question 23

While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?

Answer 23

Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.

Question 24

You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:

Answer 24

Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home

Question 25

This sign means: | YELLOW DIAM WITH BLACK OUTLINE OF BICYLE

Answer 25

Bicycle crossing.

Question 26

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

Answer 26

Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.

Question 27

A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

Answer 27

You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.

Question 28

You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:

Answer 28

Under no circumstances.

Question 29

This sign means: | ORANGE DIAMOND READING IN BLACK FONT "ROAD WORK AHEAD"

Answer 29

The highway ahead is undergoing maintenance.

Question 30

If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:

Answer 30

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right *In general, vehicles at a four-way stop should proceed in the order that they arrive. However, if two vehicles arrive to the intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

Question 31

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

Answer 31

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic *If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you may still turn in the direction that the arrow was pointing but you must first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

Question 32

To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:

Answer 32

The left lane.

Question 33

A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:

Answer 33

Can be ticketed.

Question 34

As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:

Answer 34

At an intersection with a stop sign. Where there is a red light. When a traffic officer orders you to stop. All of the above.

Question 35

When making a left turn:

Answer 35

Yield to oncoming traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.

Question 36

You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?

Answer 36

Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots. Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to match the speed of freeway traffic. Yield to traffic already on the freeway. All of the above.

Question 37

Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

Answer 37

Is a good driving habit and is required by law.

Question 38

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

Answer 38

Do not pass.

Question 39

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Answer 39

Look toward the right side of the road.

Question 40

Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

Answer 40

You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags. An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision. You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint. All of the above.