Practice Qs Flashcards

1
Q

When changing lanes on a highway:

A

Check mirrors, check blind spots, signal lane change

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2
Q

If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should

A

Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions

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3
Q

To avoid the glare from oncoming headlights:

A

Glance back and forth between the side of the road and straight ahead

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4
Q

How close can you park to the entrance of an alley or private driveway?

A

5 feet

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5
Q

The following sign indicates:
[SIGN: orange diamond with man holding flag out]

A

Construction or maintenance areas ahead

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6
Q

The following sign indicates:
[yellow circle with black lines crossing between two capital R’s]

A

Railroad crossing

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7
Q

This hand signal means:
[left hand straight out to the side]

A

Left turn

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8
Q

Why is double parking prohibited?

A

Because it blocks traffic and causes accidents

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9
Q

When making right turns, you must:

A

Yield to bicyclists, be alert to vehicles also turning across from you, yield to pedestrians

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10
Q

While obtaining your DC driver license, you may:

A

Choose to become an organ and tissue donor, register to vote, register for Selective Service

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11
Q

True or false: If you maintain a valid DC driver license for a full calendar year without obtaining pointable moving violations, you may be eligible to receive a Good Point on your driving record.

A

True

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12
Q

True or false: If stopped by law enforcement while driving a motor vehicle in the District of Columbia, you will be responsible for providing your valid driver license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance.

A

True. Duh

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13
Q

The best way to tell if you are permitted to pass other vehicles is to see if:

A

There are solid or broken lane markings

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14
Q

When on a short entrance to an interstate where there is no merge area or lane:

A

Speed up on the entrance only after you have found a gap in traffic

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15
Q

If you become drowsy while driving, you should:

A

Take a break (run away with us for the summer lets go upstate)

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16
Q

True or false: In the District of Columbia, when traveling on a one way street and you want to make a left turn onto another one way street, it is illegal to make a left turn on a red traffic signal.

A

True

17
Q

True or false: Highways and roads freeze before ramps and bridges:

A

False

18
Q

When driving on wet roadways, you should remember:

A

Hydroplaning may occur, pavement is slick immediately after rainfall, you should give yourself additional time to stop

19
Q

You should signal your intention to turn at least:

A

100 feet from turn

20
Q

To get your vehicle out of a skid, you should first:

A

Steer in the direction of the skid

21
Q

Bicyclists should:

A

Follow the same laws as drivers

22
Q

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in the District of Columbia is:

A

20 mph

23
Q

You are approaching an intersection where the traffic light has changed to yellow

A

You should come to a safe stop and wait for the light to turn green

24
Q

In the District of Columbia, points may be assigned to your driver record for

A

Moving traffic violations

25
Q

Points for moving traffic violations will stay on your driver record for

A

2 years

26
Q

A roundabout is: (i can hear you saying roan duh boat in my head)

A

A circular intersection in which all traffic travels clockwise, always to the right, around a central island

27
Q

How many feet should you allow from the side of your vehicle when driving around bicyclists?

A

3 ft

28
Q

When parking on a hill, you must:

A

Turn your front wheels away from the curb and bring the near side front wheel into contact with the curb

29
Q

How far away from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked?

A

10ft

30
Q

True or false: U-turns are allowed at intersections controlled by a traffic light unless there is a sign prohibiting the U-turn

A

False (I guess?!!?)

31
Q

True or false: In the District of Columbia, a motor vehicle may not transport any child less than 3 years old unless the child is properly restrained in a child seat in the front seat of the vehicle

A

False

32
Q

In general, red signs mean:

A

Stop, yield, do not enter or wrong way

33
Q

In general, yellow signs mean:

A

General warning of what to expect ahead

34
Q

In general, orange signs mean:

A

Construction and maintenance work area warning

35
Q

In general, triangular signs mean:

A

Yield

36
Q

In general, diamond signs mean:

A

Warning

37
Q

In general, rectangular signs mean:

A

Regulatory or guide

38
Q

When a school bus is stopping or has stopped and is operating the alternating flasing red lights:

A

All vehicles must stop from the front or the rear of the school bus