Section 5 And 6

Question 1

What is one of the main things you need good vision for when driving?
a) To judge distances
b) To adjust the car seat
c) To navigate traffic signals
d) To check fuel levels

Answer 1

To judge distance
(You must be able to notice hazards in different types of lighting,
judge distances, adjust to traffic speed, and read road signs.)

Question 2

Which of the following is true about hearing while driving?
a) It’s illegal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving.
b) Hearing only helps you understand traffic signals.
c) You can wear a single earplug for safety.
d) You only need to hear engine noises, not sirens or horns.

Answer 2

It’s illegal to war a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving

Question 3

Fatigue and Drowsiness

How does fatigue affect your driving?
a) It makes it easier to focus on hazards.
b) It reduces your reaction time to hazards.
c) It increases your driving speed.
d) It has no impact on your driving ability.

Answer 3

It reduces your reaction time to hazards

Question 4

Physical and Mental Health

Which of the following is required to make quick decisions while driving?
a) Good vision only
b) Mental alertness and physical health
c) High speed
d) Listening to music

Question 5

Medications

Who is responsible for understanding how medications affect your driving?
a) Your doctor
b) Your driving instructor
c) You, the driver
d) The DMV

Answer 5

You, the driver

Question 6

Health

If a physician believes a medical condition affects your ability to drive, at what age must they report this to the DMV?
a) 21 years old
b) 14 years old
c) 18 years old
d) 25 years old

Answer 6

14 years old

Question 7

Controlling the Vehicle (Hand-to-Hand Steering)

What is the correct hand position for hand-to-hand (push/pull) steering?
a) 10 and 2 o’clock
b) 9 and 3 o’clock or 8 and 4 o’clock
c) 12 and 6 o’clock
d) 7 and 5 o’clock

Answer 7

9 and 3 o’clock or 8 and 4 o’clock

Question 8

Why should you avoid crossing your hands over the middle of the steering wheel while making turns?
a) It reduces your ability to make quick adjustments.
b) It’s a more comfortable position.
c) It helps you steer faster.
d) It’s necessary for parallel parking

Answer 8

It reduces your ability to make quick adjustments

Question 9

True or False: Wearing a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving is legal in most places.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

True or False: Medications can have side effects like drowsiness that affect your ability to drive safely.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

When should you use the hand-over-hand steering method?
a) When driving at high speeds
b) When turning at low speeds, parking, or recovering from a skid
c) When driving in heavy traffic
d) When driving on a straight road

Answer 11

When turning at low speeds, parking, or recovering from a skid

Question 12

What is the first step in using the hand-over-hand steering method?
a) Start with your hands at 10 and 2 o’clock
b) Start with your hands at 9 and 3 o’clock
c) Start with your hands at 8 and 4 o’clock
d) Start with your hands at 12 o’clock

Answer 12

Start with your hands at 8 and 4 o’clock

Question 13

What do you do after reaching across the steering wheel in the hand-over-hand method?
a) Hold the steering wheel with both hands and adjust your grip
b) Let go of the steering wheel with your other hand
c) Release both hands from the steering wheel
d) Steer only with your left hand

Answer 13

Let go of the steering wheel with your other hand

Question 14

In which of the following situations would you need to use one-hand steering?
a) When turning at high speeds
b) When turning while backing up to see where you’re going
c) When driving on a narrow road
d) When turning at intersections with heavy traffic

Answer 14

When turning while backing up to see where you’re going

Question 15

When steering with one hand while backing up, where should your hand be placed on the steering wheel?
a) At the 3 o’clock position
b) At the 12 o’clock position
c) At the 6 o’clock position
d) At the 9 o’clock position

Answer 15

At the 12 o’clock position

Question 16

What should you do whenever you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop?
a) Flash your headlights
b) Honk your horn
c) Always signal
d) Speed up to make your moves quicker

Answer 16

Always signal

Question 17

What should you do if your signal lights are not functioning or are hard to see in bright sunlight?
a) Use your horn to communicate
b) Signal using hand-and-arm signals
c) Rely on your headlights to signal
d) Only signal by stopping the car

Answer 17

Signal using hand-and-arm signals

Question 18

How can a bicyclist signal a left turn?
a) By pointing with their right hand
b) By holding their arm straight out
c) By holding their arm up in the air
d) By flashing their bicycle lights

Answer 18

By holding their arm straight out

Question 19

True or False: You should only use hand signals when you are driving at night.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

True or False: Hand-over-hand steering is best for low-speed maneuvers, parking, or recovering from a skid.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Left turn =left hand extended
Right turn= left hand 90° up
Slow or stop= left hand 90° down

Question 22

When changing lanes on a freeway, how long should you signal?

Answer 22

5 seconds

Question 23

When must you signal before turning?

Answer 23

100 ft before the turn

Question 24

,

Question 25

When should you dim your high-beam headlights to low beams?

Answer 25

Within 500 ft of an oncoming vehicle Within 300ft of a vehicle you are following

Question 26

In which of the following situation must you use your headlights?

Answer 26

When it too see from 1000 ft away 30 min aftersunset until 30 min before sunrise In fog,rain, or snow when using windshield wipers On mountain roads and tunnels Condition prevent you from seeing

Question 27

What should you doff you see a collision or hazard ahead?

Answer 27

Turn on emergency lights/flashers Lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times Use a hand signal if needed(slowing/stopping)

Question 28

It is illegal to drive using only parking lights.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

You should signal even when other vehicles are around.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Bicyclist may signal a turn by pointing in the direction they plan to turn.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

The horn should only be used to avoid collisions or warn others.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Do not stop just over a hill or around a curve as other drivers may not see you in time.

Answer 32

True

Question 33

When is it appropriate to use your horn?

Answer 33

Avoid collisions To alert traffic on narrow mountain roads (you cannot see at least 200 ft ahead).

Question 34

You should honk frequently in traffic to make your presence known.

Answer 34

False

Question 35

Headlight are only necessary at night.

Answer 35

False

Question 36

Where should you not stop if your vehicle break down?

Answer 36

Just over a hill or around a curve

Question 37

If your emergency flashers don't work, you should use your turn signals.

Answer 37

True.

Question 38

You should stayin your vehicle and call for roadside assistance if it breaks down.

Answer 38

True.

Question 39

If you cannot get completely Off the road stop where people can see you and your vehicle from behind.

Answer 39

True.

Question 40

What does a single solid yellow line indicate?

Answer 40

The center of a two- way road where passing is restricted

Question 41

What do two set of double solid yellow lines spaced two or more ft apart represent?

Answer 41

Lane barrier that connot be driven on of over.( make a left turn or U- turn across expect at designated opening.

Question 42

Stay to the right of these lines unless you are:

Answer 42

High occupancy vehicle carpool has a designated entrance on the left construction or signs to drive on the other side of the road because your side is closed or blocked enter or exist a driveway or private road or make u-turn

Question 43

What does a broken yellow line next to your lane mean?

Answer 43

Passing is allowing when safe.

Question 44

What do double solid white lines indicate?

Answer 44

A lane barrier between a regular use anda preferential use lane such as a carpool lane. that should not be crossed (wait until you see a single broken white line)

Question 45

What is a single solid white line

Answer 45

A solid white line marks traffic lanes going in the same direction. ( includes one-way streets)

Question 46

What do broken white lines separate?

Answer 46

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Question 47

End of lane markings

Answer 47

Ending freeway and street lanes are usually marked with broken lines-

Question 48

What do large broken lines on a freeway indicate?

Answer 48

Prepared to exit the freeway or the lane to end.

Question 49

What does a yield line look like?

Answer 49

A row of solid triangles pointing toward vehicles (yield or stop)

Question 50

Choosing a lane:

Answer 50

Left lane or fast = #1 ( to pass or turn left ) Middle lane next to #1 = #2 The right lane next to the #2= #3(enter/exist traffic or when you enter the road from a curb or shoulder. )

Question 51

When changing lanes you should always:

Answer 51

Signal, check mirrors, checking traffic behind and beside you, look over your shoulder , check blind spots from other vehicle, enough space for your vehicle. (Do not let your vehicle drift to another lane )

Question 52

Passing lanes

Answer 52

the passing lane (far left lane) is the lane closest to the center divider and is used to pass other vehicles.

Question 53

What is the purpose of Carpool/High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes?

Answer 53

Special lane reserved for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or low-emission vehicles with decals.

Question 54

Which of the following qualifies a vehicle to use an HOV (carpool) lane?

Answer 54

The vehicle has at least the minimum # of passengers required. Low or zero emission vehicle with a DMV issued decal. Riding a motorcycle

Question 55

How is an HOV lane marked, and what are the rules for entering and exiting it?

Answer 55

It is marked with a diamond symbol and the word "carpool lane". Drivers must use designated entrance and exits to enter or exit. (Do not cross over double solid lines to enter or exit an HOV lane.)

Question 56

Where is a center left turn lanes located?

Answer 56

The middle of a two-way street.

Question 57

What is the purpose of a center left turn lane?

Answer 57

To prepare for and make a left turn or u- turn.

Question 58

How is a center left turn lane marked?

Answer 58

Two painted lines: an inner broken line and outer solid line.

Question 59

What is the maximum distance drive in a center left turn lane?

Answer 59

20Oft

Question 60

To turn left from this lane:

Answer 60

Look for other vehiclesdoming towards you. Signal. Look over your shoulder to check your blind spots. Merge completely(so you do not block traffic). Turn when it is safe.

Question 61

What are turnout areas or lanes?

Answer 61

Two- lane roads have special turnout areas or lanes.

Question 63

What is the purpose of turnout areas or lanes?

Answer 63

To let faster-moving vehicle pass safety

Question 64

When are you required to use a turnout area or lane?

Answer 64

When five or more vehicles are following you on a two-lane road where passing is unsafe.

Question 65

Where are turnout areas or lanes typically found?

Answer 65

On two-lane roads