Traffic Laws And Rules Of The Road

Question 0

Speed limit in WV unless posted is __

Answer 0

55

Question 1

Slow speed when:

Answer 1

Approaching/crossing intersection
Approaching/going around curve
Approaching top of hill
On a narrow road
In traffic, bad weather, or roadway hazards

Question 2

Signal at least ___ feet before you plan to turn

Answer 2

100

Question 3

What positioning of your hands on the steering wheel gives you max control of the car?

Answer 3

Left hand - 8 o clock

Right hand - 4 o clock

Question 4

Before you turn you should:

Answer 4

Signal 100 feet before 
Check mirrors and blind spot
Slow down (no braking while turning)
Check ahead and behind for cars/people 
Finish in proper lane

Question 5

When waiting to turn left, how shouldn’t your wheels be turned?

Answer 5

Left

Question 6

Vehicles must be parked in the ___ direction of traffic

Answer 6

Same

Question 7

Is double parking legal or illegal?

Answer 7

Illegal

Question 8

Is it legal or illegal to park in front of a public or private driveway?

Answer 8

Illegal

Question 9

How many feet is it illegal to park from a hydrant?

Answer 9

Within 15 feet

Question 10

How many feet is it illegal to park within a mailbox services by a carrier?

Answer 10

20 feet

Question 11

How many feet is illegal to park within a crosswalk at an intersection?

Answer 11

20 feet

Question 12

How many feet is it illegal to park from a stop sign or traffic control signal?

Answer 12

Within 30 feet

Question 13

How many feet is it illegal to park from the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?

Answer 13

50 feet

Question 14

Can you park on a bridge or in a tunnel?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

Can you park on a controlled-access highway?

Answer 15

No

Question 16

A yellow painted curb indicates what?

Answer 16

A no parking zone

Question 17

How do you enter an angled parking space on your right?

Answer 17

Remain parallel to the curb and 5+ft from the curb
Steer sharply to the right when front end of your car is even with rear of parking space
Slowly pull into space midway and center
Straighten wheel and pull forward

Question 18

Where should your wheels face when parking downhill?

Answer 18

To the curb

Question 19

Where should your wheels face when parking uphill with a curb?

Answer 19

Away from the curb

Question 20

Where should your wheels face when parking uphill with no curb?

Answer 20

To the right

Question 21

Where should your wheels face when parking on a stop or grade?

Answer 21

To the curb side of the highway

Question 22

How far should your wheels be from the curb when parallel parking?

Answer 22

6-18 inches

Question 23

What are the steps to parallel parking?

Answer 23

Signal
Stop even with front car, about 2 feet out from it
Turn front wheels all the way to the right
Back slowly towards curb (look behind)
When front bumper=rear bumper of front car, quickly turn wheel all the way left
Back slowly
Straighten front wheels and pull in
Center car

Question 24

How many seconds should your following distance be?

Answer 24

3-4 seconds

Question 25

What should your following distance be if it's dark or raining?

Answer 25

At least 4 seconds

Question 26

What should your following distance be if it's snowing?

Answer 26

6 seconds

Question 27

How can you alert the driver ahead that you are passing?

Answer 27

Honk or blink headlights if it's night

Question 28

When can you return to the proper lane after passing?

Answer 28

When you see both headlights of the car

Question 29

Can you pass on the right?

Answer 29

No

Question 30

Where are you prohibited from passing?

Answer 30

On a curve/hill W/in 100 ft of intersections W/in 100 ft of bridges/viaducts/tunnels/underpasses

Question 31

Who has the right of way on public streets, highways, alleys, private roads, driveways?

Answer 31

Traffic already on roadway

Question 32

Who has right of way at uncontrolled intersections and four way stop intersections?

Answer 32

Time of arrival | Position (R > L)

Question 33

Who has right of way in intersections with yield signs?

Answer 33

Vehicles in intersection and approaching vehicles

Question 34

Who has right of way when making left turns?

Answer 34

Oncoming traffic

Question 35

Who has right of way when there's a funeral procession?

Answer 35

It is COURTESY (not law) to yield to processions | May pass processions on an expressway

Question 36

Vehicle-pedestrian collisions account for ___% of traffic fatalities

Answer 36

20

Question 37

Pedestrians must not walk on ___

Answer 37

Interstate highways

Question 38

On undivided highways, do you need to stop for school buses?

Answer 38

Traffic in both directions must stop at least 20 ft from a bus with flashing lights Wait until lights are off or his has moved to pass

Question 39

On divided highways, must cars stop for school buses?

Answer 39

Traffic coming toward a bus on the other side of the median does not have to stop

Question 40

Must you stop for school buses receiving/discharging students on school or private property?

Answer 40

Yes

Question 41

What is the penalty for passing a stopped school bus?

Answer 41

30 day suspension + min $150 fine for first offense | Owner or lessee will be guilty of misdemeanor if driver cannot be IDed

Question 42

What should you do if a car is tailgating?

Answer 42

Tap brakes gently to flash brake lights Slow down and encourage to pass Or pull over and stop to let them pass

Question 43

The fatal accident rate for night driving is ___x greater than for day driving

Answer 43

3x

Question 44

Dim your headlights w/in ___ feet of an approaching vehicle

Answer 44

500

Question 45

Dim your headlights w/in ___ feet of car in front of you

Answer 45

200

Question 46

Use ___ lights in fog

Answer 46

Low beam

Question 47

Make sure you can stop within ____

Answer 47

The area lighted by your headlights

Question 48

Use parking lights ___

Answer 48

Only when parked

Question 49

Turn on your headlights from ___ to ___

Answer 49

Sunrise to sunset

Question 50

T or F : use headlights during smoke or rain

Answer 50

Yes

Question 51

T or F: motorcyclists are entitled to and will need the entire lane

Answer 51

Yes

Question 52

When passing a motorcycle, go ____

Answer 52

All the way into the other lane

Question 53

A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55mph need ___x the distance a car needs to stop

Answer 53

3

Question 54

What is a No Zone?

Answer 54

A truck'a blind spots

Question 55

What is the two second rule regarding trucks?

Answer 55

Wait at least two seconds after passing to merge to the right If it is wet, wait 4-6 seconds

Question 56

What equipment is needed on all bikes?

Answer 56

Red reflector on rear Strong brakes Bell or device capable of giving audible signal for at least 100 feet (no sirens or whistles) White head able making them visible at night for at least 500 feet to the front