DMV IDAHO WRITTEN TEST 6 Flashcards

(40 cards)

1
Q

What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

A

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol

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Which is the correct response to seeing emergency vehicles approaching from behind with their lights flashing?

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Immediately pull to the curb or edge of the roadway and stop.

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You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:

A

Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.

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You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:

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Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.

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5
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When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

A

The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles

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A speed limit is:

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The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.

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If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

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The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

*If you arrive to an open intersection at the same time as a vehicle to your right, you should yield the right-of-way to that vehicle. You may then proceed when it is safe to do so.

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Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

A

Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.

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If you are driving a car and are 21 years of age or older, you are considered to be driving under the influence if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is:

A

0.08 percent or higher.

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To change lanes you should:

A

Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.

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11
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Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

A

No passing zones.

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12
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If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:

A

Stop.

Call the police.

Determine if anyone is injured.

All of the above.

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13
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If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:

A

Make every effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path of travel.

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14
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When passing on a multilane highway:

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Be sure the passing lane is clear.

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15
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If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:

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The lane closest to your previous lane.

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What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

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Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

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17
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A steady green light at an intersection means that you:

A

May drive through the intersection if the road is clear.

18
Q

What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?
YELLOW DIAMOND WITH A LINE AT THE BOTTOM WITH A RAISED PART ON THE LEFT AND A CAR AT AN ANGLE DUE TO THE PATH BEING UNLEVEL

A

Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.

19
Q

Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

A

A flashing yellow light

20
Q

This sign means:

WHITE CIRCLE WITH A BLACK ARROW GOING LEFT AND A RED \ OVER IT

A

No left turn.

21
Q

Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.

22
Q

This road sign means:

SEE DRAWN GUIDE

A

Keep right.

*This sign indicates that a divided highway begins ahead. The road will split into two one-way roadways separated by a median or divider. You must keep to the right.

23
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“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

A

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.

24
Q

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

A

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.

25
Signs that are colored orange are:
Work zone signs.
26
A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:
Stop before entering the intersection
27
To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:
Over your left shoulder.
28
If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:
Turn off the engine. Lock the ignition and remove the key. Set the parking brake. All of the above.
29
If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:
Stop driving.
30
What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?
It harms both driving skills and judgement.
31
A work zone:
May be moving or stationary.
32
This sign means:
Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.
33
Driving at night requires increased caution because:
Drivers cannot see as well at night.
34
Drowsy drivers:
Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.
35
Braking distance is affected by:
The speed your vehicle is traveling. The condition of your brakes and tires. The condition of the pavement. All of the above.
36
This sign means: | SEE DRAWN GUIDE
School crossing ahead.
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You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:
Correct the defect as soon as possible.
38
This road sign means: | SEE DRAWN GUIDE
The overpass ahead has a low clearance.
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This road sign means: | SEE DRAWN GUIDE
No right turn.
40
Hydroplaning is usually caused by:
Excessive speed.