When should the drivers use their low beam?
When driving in fog, rain or snow
When following within 300 ft of the car you approaching
Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle when driving at night
When driving at speeds faster than 30mph, keep a minimum distance of ____?
Four seconds
When driving at speeds less than 30mph, keep a minimum distance of ____?
Two seconds
T or F: Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping on an incline?
True
At an intersection, a steady yellow arrow signal pointing left means:
The yellow arrow is about to change to red
T or F: On a multilane roadway with several lanes in your direction, you must use the right lane for passing - Explain
F - only the middle or left side for passing
- Right lane is often used to go into the exit so you can’t speed up to pass anybody (or if you do you may collide with the coming merging cars)
In what circumstances, you may park directly across the street from the entrance of fire station
Under no circumstances
T or F: You should dim your lights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle you are approaching from behind
T
T or F: You should not park within 30ft of an intersection
F: it’s 20 ft
Which way should your front wheels be turned when parked uphill/downhill next to a curb?
uphill: away from the curb
downhill: towards the curb
T or F: Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line are reserved for passing and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.
F - it is for waiting to make left turn (to private drive way..) - NOT for passing
List all the colors traffic signs and their purposes:
Red: Stop, yield, or do what is posted on the sign
Green: Indicated movements permitted, direction guidance
Blue: Motorist services guidance;
Yellow: General warning or caution
Black & Whte: Regulation
Orange: Construction and maintenance warning
Brown: Public recreation and scenic guidance.
If you are traveling at 50 mph in a standard four-seat vehicle, you need how many feet to come to a complete stop?
229 ft
If a crash has resulted in more than $1000 worth of damage, you must file a written report to the Department of Transportation within how many days?
no longer than 10 days after the crash.
Drivers may not park within ___ of a railroad crossing
between 15 and 50 ft
It is illegal to follow within ___ of a fire truck that is sounding its siren
500ft
‘NO STOPPING’ sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:
To avoid conflict with other traffic
What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts to skid?
Slowly off the gas pedal and steer your wheel in the skidding direction
What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a car with standard transmission?
Switch to lower gear & use your break sparingly
When parked parallel, your curb side wheels must be no more than how many inches from the curb?
18
If a child runs into the road 45 to 50 feet ahead of your car, what is the highest speed from which you can stop with good brakes without hitting him?
35mph
How close to a fireplug may a vehicle lawfully park?
at least 15ft
When Passing to the Right is NOT Allowed:
Off the Pavement: Never drive onto the shoulder or off the main road to pass.
Two-Lane Roads: Generally forbidden on roads with one lane in each direction, unless the car ahead is making a left turn.
Intersections & Crossings: Near intersections, driveways, or railroad crossings.
No-Passing Zones: Where signs or solid yellow/white lines (indicating no passing) are present.
Obstructed Views: When you can’t see far enough ahead to do so safely.
School Buses: When a school bus is stopped with flashing lights/stop arm extended.
Pedestrians: If it means passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the highway at night?
parking lights (sidelights) and/or hazard (emergency) flashers
