Road rules

Question 1

What does a solid yellow line mean?

Answer 1

Passing not permitted

Question 2

When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ______ feet of an approaching vehicle.

Answer 2

500

Question 3

When driving at night using high beams dim your lights when you get within _____ feet of a vehicle you are following.

Answer 3

500

Question 4

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:

Answer 4

Traffic on the street also moves to the left

Question 5

You must turn on your headlights ____ minutes after sunset and leave them on until ____ minutes before sunrise.

Answer 5

30 30

Question 6

True or False: You should never cross a solid yellow double line in the center of the roadway while passing another vehicle.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Roadways are the most slippery:

Answer 7

When it first starts raining.

Question 8

A dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should slow down and turn on your ____.

Answer 8

Headlights

Question 9

The Law requires that children younger than this age be secured in a child safety seat:

Answer 9

4 years

Question 10

The Law on safety belts means?

Answer 10

All drivers and front-seat passengers must wear safety belts

Question 11

When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first?

Answer 11

The driver on the right

Question 12

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Answer 12

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

Question 13

Who must use a safety belt or size-appropriate child safety system no matter where they are seated in the vehicle?

Answer 13

All children under age 18

Question 14

You are approaching a school bus that has stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median. You should:

Answer 14

Watch for children and be ready to stop

Question 15

You drive defensively when you:

Answer 15

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

Question 16

The school bus stop law applies on any roadways with two or more lanes of traffic, with what exception?

Answer 16

When approaching a bus on a divided highway having tow roads separated by an unpaved median.

Question 17

True or False: When driving near a construction zone you should pass carefully and keep your attention on the road ahead.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Answer 18

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Question 19

You may not park

Answer 19

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection

Question 20

Parking is not allowed:

Answer 20

On the street side of an already parked car (double parking)

Question 21

What should you do if you damage an unattended vehicle?

Answer 21

Locate the owner or leave your name and other pertinent information

Question 22

How far before a turn must you signal?

Answer 22

50 feet

Question 23

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ___.

Answer 23

10 to 15 seconds

Question 24

When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

Answer 24

At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

Question 25

What is the minimum safe following distance under ideal conditions?

Answer 25

2 seconds

Question 26

Under what conditions must you always stop?

Answer 26

When a clearly visible railroad signal warns of the approach of a train

Question 27

When a clearly visible railroad signal warns of the approach of a train

Answer 27

$50

Question 28

True or False: A Yeild Right-of-Way sign means to let others go first.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

While being passes by another vehicle in a passing zone, you should:

Answer 29

Maintain your speed and position

Question 30

When do pedestrians have the right-of-way over motor vehicles?

Answer 30

Motor vehicles should always yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.

Question 31

True or False: When giving the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle you should speed up to prevent the vehicle from getting too close.

Answer 31

False

Question 32

True or False: A Do Not Pass sign tells you not to pass until it is safe to do so.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

If your vehicle has a two part safety belt system, you should:

Answer 33

Use both the lap and shoulder belt.

Question 34

The minimum speed allowed while driving in the right lane on interstates is

Answer 34

45 MPH

Question 35

When parallel parking between two parked cars, the recommended technique is to first do what?

Answer 35

Pull up even with the front of the car.

Question 36

When may you legally block an intersection?

Answer 36

Under no circumstances

Question 37

True or False: It is unlawful to exceed the posted speed limit while passing.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?

Answer 38

What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean?

Question 39

True or False: Headlights must be illuminated when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

True or False: You should never attempt to pass a car on a two-lane road.

Answer 40

False

Question 41

When a school bus is topped at an intersection to load and unload children, drivers from which directions are required to stop?

Answer 41

All directions

Question 42

Always stop before you cross a railroad tracks when

Answer 42

You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

Question 43

Which is more dangerous, city or expressway driving

Answer 43

City driving because of the cross traffic and pedestrians

Question 44

When encountering a funeral procession you should:

Answer 44

Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in the procession.

Question 45

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

Answer 45

Stop first and then proceed when it is safe

Question 46

Emergency crossover on interstate highways are legal for

Answer 46

Emergency vehicles and highway maintenance crews only.

Question 47

If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during rain you should:

Answer 47

Ease your foot off of the gas pedal

Question 48

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:

Answer 48

Turned to the right (away from the street)

Question 49

If you drive faster than other vehicles on a two-way road and are frequently passing other vehicles, you will:

Answer 49

Increase your chances of an accident

Question 50

Continuous hard breaking on ice and snow can:

Answer 50

Lock-up the front wheels, causing loss of steering

Question 51

True or False: When you see a flashing yellow light you should stop and wait for the green light to appear.

Answer 51

False

Question 52

When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross:

Answer 52

Only when you can see clearly in both directions

Question 53

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Answer 53

Low beams.

Question 54

When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when overtaking a school but that is loading or unloading children?

Answer 54

When alternating flashing red lights are displayed

Question 55

True or False: You shouldn't rely on another driver's turn signals because they may have been left on from an earlier turn.

Answer 55

True

Question 56

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

Answer 56

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

Question 57

If you are turning left on a solid green light with oncoming traffic, you should:

Answer 57

Proceed slightly into the intersection and yield to oncoming traffic before turning.

Question 58

In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?

Answer 58

Low gear

Question 59

When preparing to back up you should move the gear selector to:

Answer 59

Reverse

Question 60

What is the best thing to do when you are being tailgated?

Answer 60

Move to the right lane and let the vehicle pass, if possible.

Question 61

True or False: You must pull off to the right for an emergency vehicle with its lights and siren on if it is behind you.

Answer 61

False

Question 62

A traffic light with a flashing red signal means:

Answer 62

Stop

Question 63

In bad weather, you should make your car easier for others to see by

Answer 63

Turning on your headlights.

Question 64

To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night, you should:

Answer 64

Look to the right side of the road.

Question 65

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

Answer 65

In front of a private driveway

Question 66

What best describes what you must do at a stop sign?

Answer 66

Come to a complete stop

Question 67

You are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding tot he left. You should:

Answer 67

Steer to the left

Question 68

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

Answer 68

Signal before turning

Question 69

What vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Answer 69

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

Question 70

If another driver moves into your path quickly, it would be best to:

Answer 70

Rake your foot off the gas.

Question 71

You should stop for a stopped school bus:

Answer 71

When its red lights are flashing

Question 72

What is the first thing you should do when involved in an accident that results in the other driver being injured?

Answer 72

Give aid to the injured driver, but do not move them unless necessary.

Question 73

When may you drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle?

Answer 73

Under no circumstances.

Question 74

What must you do if you are entering a road form a driveway?

Answer 74

Stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway, and to pedestrians.

Question 75

You may not pass a vehicle on the left if

Answer 75

Your lane has a solid yellow center line.

Question 76

Is it legal to pass a vehicle on the right shoulder in some situations?

Answer 76

No

Question 77

When parking on a hill and there is no curb, turn your wheels so that if your vehicles does start to roll it will:

Answer 77

Roll away from the street and traffic.

Question 78

True or False: A vehicle about to enter a roundabout has right-of-way over vehicles already in circle.

Answer 78

False

Question 79

If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, what should you do first?

Answer 79

Try pumping the break pedal

Question 80

If you miss an expressway exit what should you do?

Answer 80

Get off at the next exit and locate the expressway going the other way.

Question 81

If an approaching driver does not dim their lights, you should:

Answer 81

Flash your lights to high beam for a second, then back to low beam

Question 82

When a vehicle's tires ride on the water lying on top of the road pavement, it is called

Answer 82

Hydroplaning

Question 83

True or False: The technique for recovering from a skid on snow and ice is the same for both front and rear-wheeled drive vehicles.

Answer 83

True

Question 84

What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving?

Answer 84

The distances you can see ahead or to the side is reduced.

Question 85

If your rear wheels are skidding left you should steer ____ to get out of the skid.

Answer 85

Left

Question 86

What should you do if one of your tires blows out?

Answer 86

Ease your foot off the gas pedal.

Question 87

True or False: The single most important rule in any emergency is do not panic.

Answer 87

True

Question 88

What is the best strategy to follow when approaching a large vehicle that is backing up into a loading area?

Answer 88

Wait until the vehicle has completed its backing maneuver before passing.

Question 89

Two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, one going straight, the other turning left. Who must yield the right-of-way?

Answer 89

The driver turning left

Question 90

True or False: You may not enter an intersection if traffic is backed up on the other side and you cannot get through without blocking traffic

Answer 90

True

Question 91

What does it mean when you see amber lights flashing near the top of a school bus?

Answer 91

The bus is stopping to load or unload children. You should get ready to stop.

Question 92

True or False: It is legal to travel in a median with double yellow stripes on a two-way left turn lane.

Answer 92

False

Question 93

Before passing another vehicle you should:

Answer 93

Give the proper turn signal early enough so others know your plans.

Question 94

Which of the following is TRUE about the speed you drive?

Answer 94

The safest speed depends on road conditions such as weather and visibility

Question 95

If your vehicle begins to hydroplane you should:

Answer 95

Slowly take your foot off the gas pedal to allow your vehicle to slow down.

Question 96

True or False: You are required to signal anytime you pull away from the curb.

Answer 96

True

Question 97

The area of blind spots around the front, back, and sides of trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur is called the:

Answer 97

No-Zone

Question 98

A white line on the roadway is used to:

Answer 98

Separate traffic going in the same direction on multi-lane or one-way roadways