Practice Test Questions 3 Flashcards
(30 cards)
When you see a reflective triangular sign on the rear of a vehicle, you should
adjust your speed and prepare to change lanes
Partial hydroplaning of a typical passenger car can start at speeds as low as
35 mph
If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must
stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed
When making a right turn, look right and left, yield the right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel with
the hand-over-hand technique
Never pass on a curve or hill where you cannot clearly see the road ahead for
at least 700 feet
When two vehicles reach an intersection at the same time and there is no traffic light or signal there,
the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
When passing another vehicle, you must
return to the right side of the road before coming within 100 feet of an oncoming vehicle
You are in an intersection. An emergency vehicle displaying flashing red lights and sounding a siren or bell is approaching. What should you do?
proceed through the intersection and pull over
If a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk with a white cane or a guide dog,
do not use your horns or rev your engines
When you wish to change lanes or make a turn, you must _________ to inform other motorists of your intentions.
signal at 100 feet in advance
On urban or town roads, the legal speed limit under ideal driving conditions is _______ unless traffic signs indicate otherwise.
30 mph
A dashed (broken) white line next to your lane means that you can
change lanes
What must you do when you approach or pass a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights flashing on a road with two lanes in your direction?
slow down and move into the lane farthest from the emergency vehicle
If you see a steady yellow light as you approach an intersection, you must
stop if possible
At the end of most entrance ramps on a freeway, you will find _________ that allows you to increase your speed.
an acceleration lane
When another driver is trying to pass you, you should
stay in your own lane and don’t increase your speed
You are more likely to survive a car crash if you use _________ together.
the lap belt and shoulder belt
While driving a car equipped with airbags, do not place your hands on the steering wheel at __________ positions.
the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock positions
On a level highway, it takes _________ longer to pass a commercial vehicle than to pass a passenger car.
3 to 5 seconds longer
Anyone who flees a police officer using a motor vehicle may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than
three years and one day
If you are towing a camper or trailer, you must maintain a following distance of at least _________ from other vehicles.
500 feet
You must maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you by using
the three-second rule
When a vehicle is properly parallel parked, its wheels on the curb side must be positioned
no more than 12 inches from the curb
A center lane between opposing lanes of traffic may be designated for
left turns only
