permit Flashcards
(145 cards)
1
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A U-turn is not permitted:
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> On or near any curve or hill.
2
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After you have passed a vehicle moving in the same direction, it is safe to move back into the right lane:
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> When you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror.
3
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As you are driving on a four-lane highway, you approach a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of the road with its red lights flashing. You:
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> May pass because you are not required to stop.
4
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As you are driving on a two-lane highway, you approach a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing. You:
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May not pass until the school bus driver turns off the flashing lights and continues
5
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When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:
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Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.
6
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. At an intersection with a yield sign, you:
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> Must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.
7
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Drivers who refuse to submit to a chemical test upon request by a law enforcement official will lose their license for:
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> Six months.
8
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Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is
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> Often a hazard because other drivers may become frustrated and try to pass you.
9
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. Headlights must be used:
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> From sunset to sunrise.
10
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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:
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> Go through the intersection without stopping.
11
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If you are involved in an accident, you should:
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> Remain near the scene of the accident and move your vehicle to the shoulder of the road, if possible.
12
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If you find that the roadway ahead of you is flooded, you should:
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> Not drive through the flooded area. Turn around and find another route.
13
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If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:
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> Turn the wheels away from the curb.
14
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. If you park facing uphill where there is no curb, set the parking brake and:
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> Turn your wheels toward the edge of the road.
15
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- The maximum speed limit when driving in a rural area is allowed by federal law.
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> 55 mph
16
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- To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:
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> Low beam headlights
17
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To let others know that you intend to turn, signal at least ___ feet from where you plan to turn
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> 100ft
18
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To see objects in their blind spot when changing lanes, drivers should check:
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> Over their left or right shoulder.
19
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When a stop line is present at a stop sign, drivers must stop:
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> At the line.
20
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When it starts raining or snowing enough for you to turn on your windshield wipers, you must also:
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> Turn on your headlights.
21
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- If you want to make a three-point turnabout and there is traffic approaching, you should:
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› Yield to oncoming traffic coming from all directions before performing the maneuver.
22
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When you are backing up, it is usually best to:
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> Steer with one hand while looking over your shoulder through the rear window.
23
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23 When your wheels run off the pavement, you should:
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Grip the steering wheel firmly, begin to slow down, then move slowly back onto the road surface.
If one or more of your wheels run off of the pavement, grip the steering wheel firmly and slow down by taking your foot off the accelerator. Do not attempt to cut back sharply onto the pavement. Instead, look to see that the road is clear, then move slowly back onto the highway.
24
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24 Who must wear seat belts in a moving vehicle?
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> All of the vehicle’s occupants, including the driver
25
You are driving on a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction. You should:
> Drive in the right lane, except to pass.
26
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
> 0.08 percent.
27
Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):
> Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
28
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
> Under no circumstances.
29
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
> Next to the broken line may pass.
30
You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?
> You have the right-of-way.
31
If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:
> Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.
32
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:
> Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.
33
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
> At all times.
34
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
> Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.
35
Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
> The truck driver to stop the vehicle.
36
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:
> Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.
37
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
>Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
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When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
> At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
When merging onto a freeway, you should enter at or near the speed of traffic.
39
To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:
> The lane closest to the left curb.
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If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
> Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
41
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction
>May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
42
You drive defensively when you:
> Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
43
Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when
> There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
44
You should use your horn when:
> It may help prevent a collision.
45
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
> Motorcycle.
46
You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
> If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.
47
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
> Right, toward the side of the road
48
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
› Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.
49
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
>Under any circumstances
50
A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:
› Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.
51
A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?
Take your foot off the gas pedal.
52
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:
> Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
A red arrow means "stop." You must remain stopped until a green light or green arrow. appears. Do not turn against a red arrow
53
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
> Slow-moving vehicle.
54
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:
under no circumstances
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You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:
> Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
55
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:
> In order to see potential hazards early.
56
There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer
> A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.
57
58. Yellow lines separate:
> Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.
57
Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:
> Causes traffic congestion.
58
When should you yield your legal right-of-way?
> Whenever it helps prevent collisions.
59
When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?
> Never.
Do not go around or under any lowered gate at a railroad crossing. Once the gate is raised, do not proceed across the tracks until you can see clearly in both directions and are sure there are no trains coming.
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Check your rearview mirrors:
> Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
61
,,When being tailgated, create extra space in front of your vehicle and do not brake suddenly. Slow down gradually or merge into another lane to prevent a collision with the tailgater.
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,,If you are in an intersection when you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights and/or siren, continue through the intersection and then drive to the right and stop. You must yield the right-of-way to any police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights.
63
. You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:
> Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.
64
. If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
> May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
65
You may cross solid yellow lines:
> When making turns.
66
Drivers who eat and drink while driving:
> Have trouble controlling their vehicles.
67
When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:
> To run out in front of you without looking
68
. If your car breaks down on a highway, you should?
> Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.
69
To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:
> Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.
70
The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:
> Slow down before you enter the curve.
70
It is best to keep a space cushion:
> On all sides of the vehicle.
71
At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:
> Look left first, then right, then left again.
71
"Highway hypnosis" is a driving condition that can result from:
> Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
72
Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its
> Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
72
Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:
> On an incline.
73
When making a turn, you must
> Reduce your flow of speed
73
When driving with traffic it’s safest to
> Drive with the flow of traffic.
74
Drive below the posted speed limit when:
> Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
75
To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
> Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.
76
When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:
> Let the car pass and then pass the bike.
77
When driving on slippery roads, you should:
Increase following distance
78
What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?
> Slow down and be prepared to stop.
79
You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
> Signal and keep your wheels straight.
80
The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:
Stop
81
The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:
Turn right
82
What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
> Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.
83
If you're going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:
> The lane closest to your previous lane.
84
A bicyclist who doesn't obey traffic laws:
>can be ticketed
85
. If you stop along the road at night:
> Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.
85
Alcohol:
> Slows reflexes and reaction time.
86
. On slippery roads, you should:
> Slow down.
87
To avoid being in a truck or bus driver's blind spot, you should:
> Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.
88
When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:
>Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.
89
You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:
> Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass.
90
Highway pavement will be particularly treacherous and most slippery:
> If it has just begun to rain.
91
You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?
› Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.
92
Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:
> It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.
92
If a vehicle is equipped with airbags:
> Seat belts should still be worn.
93
If you are getting tired while driving, you should:
> Stop and either get rest or change drivers.
94
When driving at night, you should:
> Increase your following distance.
95
If you find yourself in a skid:
> Stay off the brakes.
96
The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:
> Know what is happening around your vehicle.
97
Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:
> Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.
98
When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:
> Press and hold the brake pedal.
99
If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:
> Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.
100
When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:
> Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.
101
Distracted driving is:
> Extremely risky behavior.
102
A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
› Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
103
A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
> Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
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A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
> Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass. 118. A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
> Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
105
Signs that are colored orange are:
> Work zone signs.
106
Guide signs are
> Green
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. Regulatory signs are usually.
>White and should always be obeyed
107
Pennant-shaped signs indicate:
> No passing zones.
108
Pentagonal signs indicate:
> School zones.
109
. An octagonal sign is always a:
> Stop sign.
110
A diamond-shaped sign:
> Warns of existing or possible hazards
111
When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:
> Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.
111
When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:
> Come to a complete stop.
112
. When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:
> Slow down and proceed with caution.
113
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:
> May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
114
If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:.
> Follow the directions given by the flagger.
114
What do speed limit signs indicate?
> The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven
115
116
greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
> High speeds
117
. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:
> Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.
118
A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:
> Should yield to drivers already on the public road.
119
If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:
> The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
120
If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
> Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
121
A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:
> Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.
121
Larger vehicles have:
> Larger blind spots.
121
If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:
> Continue driving and use the next exit.
122
Motorcycles are entitied to:
> The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.
122
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
> Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.
123
When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:
* Treat the light like a stop sign.
124
. When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:
› Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.
125
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:
> Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
126
. If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:
> Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.
127
. An "End school zone" sign indicates:
> The end of a reduced speed zone.
128
Downward-facing triangular signs:
> Tell drivers to yield.
129
Round signs indicate:
> Upcoming railroad crossings.
130
Cross buck signs indicate:
> Railroad crossings.
131
At a four-way stop:
> The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way
