Section 3.2

Question 1

Over-correcting occurs when:

Answer 1

Over-correcting occurs when the driver turns the steering wheel more sharply than expected, causing the rear wheels of the vehicle to slide toward the outside of the turn. This may result in the loss of vehicle control.

Question 2

true or false: Before you make a U-turn, you should check for No U-Turn or No Left Turn signs.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

true or false: Using your turn signal is not required by law.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

true or false: U-turns are permitted on highways.

Answer 4

false

Question 5

You may pass a vehicle on the right if:

Answer 5

You may pass on the right if the vehicle you are passing has signaled and is making a left turn.

Question 6

true or false: Passing is unlawful and unsafe on hills, curves, at intersections or railroad crossings, except on roads with two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

true or false: U-turns are legal everywhere.

Answer 7

false

Question 8

true or false: In business districts, cities and towns, U-turns are not allowed at intersections.

Answer 8

false

Question 9

To make a right turn you:

Answer 9

To make a right turn you should be in the lane closest to the curb. Signal your intent to turn by using the proper turn signal.

Question 10

To make a left turn, you must:

Answer 10

To make a left turn you should be in the farthest left lane possible, turning into the leftmost lane on the intersecting road, unless pavement markings lead you otherwise.

Question 11

true or false: When you plan to turn, you should signal 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your turn.

Answer 11

false

Question 12

The correct hand signal for a right turn is:

Answer 12

To signal for a right turn, use your left hand and arm pointing upward.

Question 13

Most over-correction crashes:

Answer 13

Most over-correction crashes are single-vehicle crashes and are often preventable.

Question 14

When a vehicle is about to pass your vehicle, you must:

Answer 14

When being passed, don’t speed up. Maintain a steady speed or slow down.

Question 15

When passing a vehicle you should return to the right lane of the road when:

Answer 15

Return to the right lane as soon as you can see the front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Question 16

true or false Turn your front wheels left while stopped and waiting to make a left turn.

Answer 16

false

Question 17

true or false: It is against the law to exceed the speed limit as you pass another vehicle.

Answer 17

true

Question 18

true or false: The hand signal shown with a left hand and arm pointing straight out signals your intent to stop.

Answer 18

false: To signal for a slow or stop, use your left hand and arm pointing downward.

Question 19

true or false When passing another vehicle, if you are still in the left lane when you reach the No Passing Zone, you are not breaking the law.

Answer 19

false

Question 20

The correct hand signal for stopping is:

Answer 20

To signal for a slow or stop, use your left hand and arm pointing downward.

Question 21

true or false: When making a left turn, you must yield to any vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians approaching from the opposite direction.

Answer 21

true

Question 22

true or false: When driving on a multi-lane highway, you should stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than the traffic around you.

Answer 22

true

Question 23

true or false: When making a right turn, you should turn from the lane closest to the curb into the lane farthest from the curb.

Answer 23

false

Question 24

Before beginning to pass, you should:

Answer 24

Check the traffic ahead of you, behind you and in your blind spot before you attempt to pass.

Question 25

true or false: Most over-correction crashes involve multiple vehicles.

Answer 25

false

Question 26

true or false: When approaching or passing a person riding a bicycle, you should reduce speed and pass at least three feet to the left.

Answer 26

true

Question 27

true or false: You may never pass a vehicle on the right.

Answer 27

false

Question 28

true or false: When being passed, you should speed up.

Answer 28

false

Question 29

true or false: When you plan to change lanes, you should first give the proper turn signal.

Answer 29

true

Question 30

true or false: When two vehicles are approaching each other and signaling to turn left, both vehicles should turn in front of the other so that the passenger sides of the vehicles are beside each other.

Answer 30

true

Question 31

true or false: To make a left turn, you should be in the furthest left lane possible.

Answer 31

true

Question 32

true or false: Passing is allowed on the shoulder of the road.

Answer 32

false

Question 33

true or false: Passing is unlawful and unsafe when a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers on a public road (unless a physical barrier or unpaved median separates traffic going in either direction).

Answer 33

true

Question 34

true or false: When passing, you should return to the right lane as soon as you can see the front of the passed vehicle in your left side mirror.

Answer 34

false