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Essential Driving and Road Safety Rules

question one when you see a pedestrian Crossing an unmarked crosswalk you should a yield the right of way to The Pedestrian B honk to alert The Pedestrian to clear the way C proceed as you have the right of way answer a yield the right of way to The Pedestrian in California drivers are required to yield the right of way to pedestrians crossing the roadway within any Mark or unmarked marked crosswalk question two at an intersection with a stop sign you should a stop and proceed when it's safe B slow down and if the way is clear proceed C always yield to the right answer a stop and proceed when it's safe always come to a full stop at a stop sign and proceed only when the way is clear and safe question three if two Vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously a the vehicle on the left should yield to the one on the right B the vehicle on the right should yield to the one on the left C whichever vehicle is going faster has the right of way answer a the vehicle on the left should yield to the one on the right at uncontrolled intersections the vehicle on the left must yield the right of we to the vehicle on the right question four if you are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing visibility you should a turn on your headlights and continue driving B pull off the road and wait for the storm to blow over C drive closely to the car in front of you answer B pull off the road and wait for the storm to blow over in the event of decreased visibility due to dust or other conditions it's safest to pull over and wait it out question five what does a flashing red traffic light mean a the traffic signal is broken B proceed with caution C stop and yield the right of way answer C stop and yield the right of way a flashing red traffic light means stop then proceed when it's safe question six when driving in rainy weather you should a use cruise control B Drive in the middle of the road C turn on your headlights answer C turn on your headlights in po weather conditions always use your headlights to increase visibility question seven to turn left from a one-way Street onto another oneway Street you should begin your turn from a the right lane B the left lane C any Lane as long as it is safe answer B the left lane always start turns from the lane nearest the direction you want to go question 8 when are you allowed to drive in a bicycle lane a at no time B when you are overtaking a bicycle c 200 ft before making a right turn answer c 200 ft before making a right turn you must not drive in a bicycle lane unless you're about to make a right turn or Park question nine when passing another vehicle you should return to your lane when a you can see its front in your rear view mirror B you have cleared the front of the past vehicle C you are 50 ft past the past vehicle answer a you can see its front in your your rear view mirror this ensures you have ample clearance question 10 when two vehicles meet on a steep Mountain Road where neither can pass a the vehicle traveling downhill must yield to the vehicle traveling uphill B the vehicle traveling uphill must yield to the vehicle traveling downhill C the vehicle with the heavier load has the right of way answer B the vehicle traveling uphill must yield to the vehicle traveling downhill it's safer for the vehicle going uphill to maneuver question 11 a pedestrian Crossing at the corner has the a right of way unless the crossing is marked with a no walking sign B right of way only at marked crosswalks C always has the right of way answer C always has the right of way pedestrians have the right of way at all crosswalks marked or unmarked question 12 When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights you must a slow down and proceed with caution B stop and wait until the lights stop flashing C pass if no children are on the road answer B stop and wait until the lights stop flashing it's illegal to pass a stopped school bus with flashing red lights question 13 in roundabout you should a always yield to the traffic coming from the left B always yield to the traffic already in the roundabout C to drive in the opposite direction to the traffic flow answer B always yield to the traffic already in the roundabout Vehicles already in the circle have the right of way question 14 if you are involved in a Collision you must a exchange information and report to the DMV B leave the scene if it's a minor accident C wait for the police before moving your vehicle answer a exchange information and report to the DMV in Most states it's mandatory to report an accident to the DMV if there are injuries or significant property damage question 15 if your vehicle starts to hydroplane you should a turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction B break sharply to slow down C ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go answer C ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go avoid sudden actions and remain calm question 16 at a red light you may make a right turn unless there a is a no turn on red sign B are pedestrians Crossing C is ongoing traffic answer a is a no turn on rent sign always obey traffic signs and signals question 17 when can you use the carpool lane a only during carpool hours B if you have the minimum number of people required for the carpool lane C whenever you want a faster route answer B if you have the minimum number of people required for the carpool lane always follow the specific rules for carpool lanes in your area question 18 a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means a passing is not allowed B passing is allowed only when the solid line is on your side C passing is allowed only when the broken line is on your side answer C passing is allowed only when the broken line is on your side the solid line indicates no passing for vehicles on its side question 19 when should you use your headlights a between Dusk and Dawn B only in total darkness C only in adverse weather conditions answer a between Dusk and Dawn headlights must be used in low light conditions for safety question 20 the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration BAC for drivers above 21 is a 0.08% b 0.05% c 0.1% answer a 0. 8% driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is considered illegal in many states question 21 what is the proper method to use when ba seeking up your car a look through the rear window without relying solely on mirrors B rely on the rear view mirror only C frequently check the side mirrors answer a look through the rear window without relying solely on mirrors it's essential to turn and look directly through the rear window when ba seeking up question 22 if you're driving and a tire suddenly goes flat a rake hard immediately B maintain control slowly reduce speed and pull off the road C speed up to find a service station answer B maintain control control slowly reduce speed and pull off the road panicking and breaking hard can cause loss of control question 23 when two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time a the vehicle on the right goes first B the vehicle on the left goes first C the car that is traveling faster has the right of way answer a the vehicle on the right goes first this is the general rule for determining right of way at stop signs question 24 on a two-lane undivided Highway the maximum speed limit for vehicles Towing trailers is a 45 mph B 55 M hour C 65 mph answer B 55 mph on many two-lane undivided highways Vehicles Towing trailers have a lower speed limit for safety reasons question 25 a white painted curve means a loading zone for Freight or passengers B no parking C parking for a limited time answer a loading zone for Freight or passengers it is typically for immediate loading and unloading of passengers question 26 at an intersection with a yield sign you should a stop until it's safe to proceed B slow down and proceed if the way is clear C proceed without slowing down answer B slow down and proceed if the way is clear yield means you should give the right of way to other drivers but you don't necessarily need to stop if the way is clear question 27 when parking uphill with a curb a turn your wheels towards the curb curb B turn your wheels away from the curb C keep your wheels straight answer B turn your wheels away from the curb this way if the vehicle rolls be asek it will roll off the roadway and not into traffic question 28 hand overhand steering is best suited for a driving straight ahead B turning at intersections C parking maneuver answer B turning at intersections hand overhand steering allows for Rapid wheel movement which is ideal for turns question 29 if you're driving in fog you should use a high beams B low beams C parking lights answer B low beams high beams in fog can reflect off the moisture and decreas increase visibility even more question 30 what does a flashing yellow light signal mean a stop B slow down and proceed with caution C yield answer B slow down and proceed with caution a flashing yellow light warns drivers to be careful at the intersection question 31 which of the following must you obey over the other three a a police officer b a steady red light C a stop sign answer a a police officer you should always follow directions from a police officer even if they conflict with traffic lights or signs question 32 when a pedestrian is crossing the street Guided by a dog or carrying a white cane a you need not stop unless they are on your side of the street B you should tell them where to cross the street C you must always stop answer C you must always stop pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane indicate they are blind or visually impaired and have the right of way question 33 before making a turn you should signal continuously for at least a 50 ft B 75 ft C 100 ft answer C 100 ft proper signaling gives other Road users enough time to react to your intended movement question 34 if your vehicle's turn signals fail you should signal with a your horn B your headlights C your hand answer C your hand using hand signal is the proper way to indicate turns when turn signals are not functioning question 35 when driving in Rain you must a turn on your headlights B use cruise control to maintain a steady speed C drive alongside other vehicles answer a turn on your headlights this increases your visibility and helps other drivers see you question 3 six when you approach a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow light you must a proceed with caution B speed up to avoid a rent signal C stop if it's safe to do so answer C stop if it's safe to do so a steady yellow light indicates the light is about to turn red question 37 if a child is about to run into the street you should a honk your horn B flash your lights C break immediately answer C break immediately the safety of a child is Paramount and stopping immediately can prevent a potential accident question 38 a broken yellow Center Line indicates a passing is prohibited in both directions B passing is allowed when safe to do so C no overtaking under any circumstances answer B passing is allowed when safe to do so broken lines mean you can cross the line when it's safe to pass another vehicle question 39 on a road with three or more Lanes traveling in the same direction the leftmost lane is primarily used for a overtaking and passing B turning left C driving slower than the traffic flow answer a overtaking and passing the leftmost lane is often referred to as the fast lane and is used mainly for overtaking slower Vehicles question 40 you should not start across an intersection if a you can get all the way across before the light turns red B the light is green C you will block the intersection when the light turns red answer C you will block the intersection when the light turns red blocking intersections can lead to gridlock and is not permitted question 41 parking is not allowed a in an intersection B on a sidewalk C both A and B answer C both A and B parking in an intersection or on a sidewalk poses safety hazards and is typically illegal question 42 If a driver extends their left arm horizontally out of the window it indicates they intend to a turn right B turn left C slow down or stop answer B turn left this hand signal indicates a left turn question 43 if there's a no PA passing zone sign it means a you must not pass until signs indicate it's safe B you can pass if there's no oncoming traffic C passing is only allowed during daylight answer a you must not pass until signs indicate it's safe the sign is there because of specific Rob conditions that make passing hazardous question 44 which statement about using seat belts is true a they are optional for those aged over 21 B they reduce the risk of injury in most types of crashes C they can be harmful during a low-speed crash answer B they reduce the risk of injury in most types of crashes seat belts have been proven to save lives and reduce injury question 45 when you see a yield sign in your driving lane you must a yield to all traffic per before proceeding B slow down and let Vehicles behind you go first C stop completely before proceeding answer a yield to all traffic before proceeding the yield sign means other Road users have the right of way question 46 in a roundabout you should a always enter to the left B yield to traffic already in the Circle C speed up to mer merge with traffic answer B yield to traffic already in the circle Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right of way question 47 if your vehicle breaks down on a freeway you should a stop in the middle Lane B pull over to the right must lane or shoulder c stand behind your vehicle to direct traffic answer B pull over to the right must lane or shoulder this keeps you out of the flow of traffic and reduces the risk of a collision question 48 if a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing you a can pass if no children are present D must stop regardless of your direction of travel C can pass if you are on the opposite side of a divided highway answer B must stop regardless of your direction of travel always stop for school buses with flashing red lights unless you're on the opposite side of a divided highway question 49 on a two-lane road where there's a single broken yellow Center Line drivers from either direction May a cross the line to pass B not cross the line C only turn left answer a cross the line to pass a single broken line indicates passing is permitted when safe question 50 to avoid tailgating one should follow the a 2C rule B 10c rule C 4 second rule answer a 2C rule keeping a minimum of a 2cond gap between you and the vehicle in front provides a safety buffer