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A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to the driver's written test. It covers a wide range of topics, including traffic signals, road signs, parking regulations, speed limits, safety precautions, and emergency situations. Structured in a clear and organized manner, with each question followed by the correct answer. This resource would be highly valuable for individuals preparing for their driver's license exam, as it offers a thorough review of the essential knowledge required to pass the written test. The level of detail and the breadth of topics covered make this document a valuable study guide for both new and experienced drivers. Whether you are a university student, a high school student, or a lifelong learner, this document can serve as a comprehensive reference to ensure you are well-prepared for the driver's written test.
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a green light means - - correct answer ✅you can go through the intersection a green arrow means - correct answer ✅you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow a flashing yellow arrow means - correct answer ✅left turns are allowed, but you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians a flashing red light means - correct answer ✅same as a stop sign, come to a full stop and proceed when safe to do so warning signs look like - correct answer ✅usually yellow with black lettering and diamond shaped what do warning signs do? - correct answer ✅warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary a round yellow warning sign with an "X" symbol and black "RR" is a kind of - correct answer ✅railroad crossing warning sign a white shaped sign or "crossbuck" with "Railroad Crossing" is a kind of
a white shape sign or "crossbuck" with "Railroad Crossing" has the same meaning as a - correct answer ✅yield sign an orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means it is traveling - correct answer ✅less than 25 mph what kind of sign is this? diamond or rectangle shaped and orange with black letters or symbols - correct answer ✅work area signs what happens to fines for moving violation in constuction areas when workers are present? - correct answer ✅the fines are doubled what kind of signs are these? these sings are square, rectangular, or have a special shape and are usually white, red, or black with black, red, white or green letters or symbols. - correct answer ✅regulatory signs these give you information about rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, and other special situations - correct answer ✅regulatory signs this sign has eight sides and is red with white letters - correct answer ✅stop sign
this sign is a downward pointing triangle. it is red and white with red letters - correct answer ✅yield sign this sisgn is a square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red ball - correct answer ✅do not enter sign there is a ______ fine for parking in stalls without displaying the required placard or plate and for blocking the access aisle next to a space reserved for physically disabled persons - correct answer ✅$ there is a _______ fine for failing to use chains when required - correct answer ✅$ what kind of sign in this? these signs are square or rectangular shaped and are green or brown with white lettering. i.e., cities, airports, museums. - correct answer ✅destination signs what kind of sign is this? these sings are square or rectangular shaped and are blue or brown with white letters or symbols. - correct answer ✅service signs a dashed white line means - correct answer ✅you may cross it to change lanes if it is safe
solid white line means - correct answer ✅you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes dashed yellow line mean - correct answer ✅you may cross it to pass if it is safe to do so true or false? it is illegal to drive within, over, or across the space when a highway is divided into two or more roadways - correct answer ✅true roundabouts are designed for speeds of - correct answer ✅15-20 mph reversible lanes: a green arrow means - correct answer ✅you can use the lane beneath it reversible lanes: a red "X" means - correct answer ✅you cannot use the lane beneath it reversible lanes: a steady yellow "X" means - correct answer ✅that the use of the lane is changing and you should move out of it as soon as it is safe to do so
HOV 3 means - correct answer ✅there must be at least three people in the vehicle what are reserved lanes usually marked with? - correct answer ✅white diamond Two-way left turn lanes: these lanes cannot be used for travel further than _____ - correct answer ✅300 feet on a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction, - correct answer ✅stay in the right lane except to pass on a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction - correct answer ✅use the center traffic lane when should you drive on the shoulder of the road - correct answer ✅never, unless directed to do so my officials what is the speed limit on ocean beaches? - correct answer ✅25 mph vehicles must stop if pedestrian is... - correct answer ✅in their half of roadway or within one lane of the half on the roadway
what should you do if a emergency vehicle is approaching? - correct answer ✅pull over to the right edge of the road. you are not required to stop for a school bus with red flashing lights when the stopped school bus is traveling in the opposite direction and the roadway - correct answer ✅has 3 or more traffic lanes, is separated by a median or physical barrier true or false? you must yield to any transit vehicle that has signaled and is pulling back onto the roadway - correct answer ✅true it is against the law to leave children that are ____ or age alone in a parked car with the engine running - correct answer ✅16 years old when you are parking facing uphill, what should you do? - correct answer ✅set parking brake and turn your steering wheel away from curb when are you parking facing downhill, - correct answer ✅set parking brake, point wheel toward curb when you are parking where there is no curb - correct answer ✅set your parking brake and turn your sterring wheel toward the edge of the road
when you are parallel parking, park within ____ of the curb - correct answer ✅12 inches do not park within ____ of a traffic sign, stop sign, or yield sign - correct answer ✅30 feet do not park within ____ of a pedestrian safety zone - correct answer ✅20 feet do not park within ____ of a fire hyrant - correct answer ✅15 feet do not park within ____ of a railroad crossing - correct answer ✅50 feet do not park more than _____ from the curb - correct answer ✅12 inches do not park within ____ of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street - correct answer ✅20 feet do not park within ____ of the fire station driveway on the other side of the street - correct answer ✅75 feet
do not park within ___ of a driveway, alley, private road, or area of a curb removed or lowered for access to sidewalk - correct answer ✅ 5 feet where should your hands be placed on the steering wheel? - correct answer ✅between 8 and 9 o clock and 3 and 4 o clock speed limit for school zones - correct answer ✅20 mph speed limit for streets of cities and towns - correct answer ✅25 mph speed limit on county roads - correct answer ✅50 mph speed limit on state highways - correct answer ✅60 mph single biggest contributor to collisions is - correct answer ✅failing to see what is happening safer drivers tend to look at least _____ ahead of their vehicle - correct answer ✅10 seconds on a highway, ten seconds is about ______ - correct answer ✅four city blocks or a quarter of a mile
before turning left, turn on your left turn signal at least ______ ahead and look for a safe gap in the traffic - correct answer ✅100 feet before turning right, turn on your right turn signal at least _____ and make sure that there is no traffic appraching from your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path - correct answer ✅100 feet when going down a long or steep hill - correct answer ✅check your mirrors when you are going down hills or mountain roads by law your headlights must be turned on from - correct answer ✅half hour after sunset until half hour before sunrise use your highbeams - correct answer ✅whenever there are no oncoming vehicles dim your high beams when you come within ____ of an oncoming vehicle - correct answer ✅500 feet use your low beams when following _____ or less behind another vehicle - correct answer ✅300 feet
use low beams in ____ or when it is _________ - correct answer ✅fog, snowing or raining hard when driving away from a rising or setting sun, - correct answer ✅turn on your headlights if you stop along the road at night - correct answer ✅turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on if your vehicle breaks down, place emergency flares about _____ behind the vehicle - correct answer ✅200 to 300 feet sticking your arm out the window and bending at the elbow 90 degrees signifies - correct answer ✅a right turn sticking your arm out the window and pointing it straight out signifies - correct answer ✅a left turn sticking your arm out the window and pointing it down signifies - correct answer ✅stop or decrease speed
if you are going to slow down and the driver does not expect it, - correct answer ✅tap your brake three or four times quickly to let those behind you know on a wet road you should reduce your speed - correct answer ✅about 10 mph on packed snow you should reduce your speed - correct answer ✅to half on ice you should reduce your speed to - correct answer ✅a crawl studs may only be engaged between - correct answer ✅november 1 and april 1 what is hydroplaning - correct answer ✅riding up the water like water skis if your tire has lost traction with the surface you should - correct answer ✅ease foot off gas pedal, keep steering wheel straight, and don't stop until tires grip road again at 50 mph it takes about - correct answer ✅400 feet to react to something and stop
at 30 mph it takes about - correct answer ✅200 feet to react to something and stop if you cannot see 400 feet ahead of you, - correct answer ✅you may not be traveling 50 mph safely your headlights will let you see - correct answer ✅400 feet ahead do not follow closer than ____ of a fire truck - correct answer ✅500 feet anytime you want to merge with other traffic, you need a - correct answer ✅gap of about 4 seconds at a speed of 55 mph, you need about _____ to pass another vehicle - correct answer ✅ten seconds at 500 feet you will travel over _____ in ten seconds - correct answer ✅800 feet over _________ bicyclists are killed or injured in the united states every year - correct answer ✅ 39000
true or false? you don't have to yield to bicyclists at intersections? - correct answer ✅false true or false? bicyclists should use hand signals when turning - correct answer ✅true when riding at night, the bicycle musthave a white headlight visible for ______ and a red reflector visible ____ to the rear - correct answer ✅500 feet, 600 feet vision test measures that you have at least ____ vision in at least one eye - correct answer ✅20/ alcohol is involved in about _____ of the traffic collisions in which someone is killed - correct answer ✅40 percent alcohol reaches your brain within - correct answer ✅20-40 minutes alcohol effects those areas of your brain that control ______ and ______ - correct answer ✅judgement and skill it takes about ____ for your body to get rid of each drink - correct answer ✅one hour
a typical drink is - correct answer ✅1 1/2 of 80-proof liquor stright or with mixer, or a 5 oz. glass of wine ______ is the only things that will sober you up - correct answer ✅time you can be arrested for driving with a blood alcohol content of ___ or more - correct answer ✅. if you are under 21, you can be arrested for BAC of ___ or more - correct answer ✅. if it is your first arrest within seven years and the breath or blood test shows a BAC or .08 or .02 or more, - correct answer ✅your license will be suspended for 90 days if you refuse to take a breathalizer - correct answer ✅your license will be revoked for one year for alcohol related offenses, you may be fine up to - correct answer ✅$50000 plus court costs and other penalties
if a tire goes flat - correct answer ✅hold steering wheel tightly, slow down gradually, don't stop on road if at all possible if power failure occurs - correct answer ✅keep strong grip on steering wheel, pull off on roadway if headlight failure occurs - correct answer ✅try headlight switch few times, put on emergency flashes, pull off the road asap if gas pedal sticks - correct answer ✅keep eyes on road, shift to neutral, pull off road, turn off engine if vehicle begins to skid - correct answer ✅stay off the brake, steer, continue to steer if you are going to be hit from the front, you should - correct answer ✅turn the vehicle if you are going to be hit from the side - correct answer ✅get ready to steer or brake to prevent vehicle from hitting something else if you are going to be hit from the rear - correct answer ✅press against back of seat and put head against head restraint