Right lane ends - stay to the left
Yield
Merging Traffic Entering From Right
Stop
Railroad crossing
Traffic Signal Ahead
School Crossing
Keep Right of Divider
Slippery When Wet
No Left Turn
Divided Highway Ends
One Way Traffic - Do Not Enter
Two Way Traffic
Hill Ahead
No U-Turn
Hospital To The Right
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 Questions              Answers
A "no parking" sign at a certain location means        You may stop temporarily
                                                       to load or unload
                                                       passengers.
A "no standing" sign at a certain location means       You may stop temporarily
                                                       to pickup or discharge
                                                       passengers.
A "no stopping" sign means that, unless                To avoid conflict with
directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop         other traffic.
only
A bicyclist differs from a motorist in that he isn't   Insure the bicycle.
required to
A blind person legally has the right-of-way when Led by a guide dog, or
crossing the street when he is                         using a white or metallic
                                                       cane.
A chemical test is used to measure                     BAC
A diamond-shaped sign is a                             Road hazard sign.
A driver may park in a space reserved for          And is carrying the
people with disabilities if the vehicle displays   disabled person named
license plates for the disabled                    on the registration.
A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug     Read the labels on the
should                                             drug before driving.
A motorist approaching a bicyclist should          Exercise extreme caution.
A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating Ride on the right side of
on a roadway must                                  the road.
A rectangular-shaped sign is                       Speed limit sign.
A red and white triangular sign at an              Slow down and be
intersection means                                 prepared to stop if
                                                   necessary.
A solid white line on the right edge of the        The road will get
highway slants in towards your left. That shows    narrower.
that
A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red   You may drive only in the
light means that                                    direction of the green
                                                    arrow.
After you have passed a car you should return       See the front bumper of
to the right lane when you                          the other car in your
                                                    mirror.
An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but     Before the crosswalk.
no stop line. You must stop
As you near an intersection, the traffic light      Be prepared to stop
changes from green to yellow. Your best action      before the intersection.
would be to
Assuming that the street is level, what should      Straighten your front
you do after you have finished parallel parking     wheels and leave room
in a space between two other cars                   between cars.
Before you leave a parking space which is           Look for traffic by turning
parallel to the curb you should                     your head.
Drinking alcohol and driving is                   A serious traffic safety
                                                  problem.
Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol            Has no effect on blood
                                                  alcohol content.
Expressways have "expressway entrance             Reach the proper speed
lanes" (acceleration lanes) so that drivers can   before blending with traffic.
If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is    Hold the steering wheel
                                                  firmly, and ease up on the
                                                  gas.
If an approaching train is near enough or         Not cross the tracks until
going fast enough to be a danger, you must        the train has completely
                                                  passed.
If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way There is room for your
across a set of railroad tracks, you may          vehicle on the other side.
proceed only when
If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may   When you won't interfere
get out of the car on the traffic side            with oncoming vehicles.
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure    Ride home with a friend
safe driving                                        who has not been drinking.
If you drive past your exit on an expressway,       Drive to the next exit and
you should                                          leave the expressway.
If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor,    Try to pump it to build up
you should first                                    the pressure.
In a parking space reserved for people with        May neither park, stop nor
disabilities, a non-disabled driver                stand.
In general, you should pass vehicles going in      On the left.
the same direction as you are going
In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol             0.0008
content) is evidence of intoxication
In which of the following situations is passing    The vehicle ahead is
always forbidden                                   stopped for a pedestrian in
                                                   a crosswalk.
Motorists should be aware that all bicycles        Front headlight and red
used after dark must have                          taillight.
Night driving is dangerous because               The distance we can see
                                                 ahead is reduced.
On a road which has no sidewalks a               Side of the road facing
pedestrian should walk on the                    oncoming traffic.
On average, the human body can dispose of        An hour.
the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about
The car behind you begins to pass you. You       Slow down slightly and stay
should                                           in your lane.
The driver's left arm and hand are extended      Stop.
downward. This hand signal means that the
driver plans to
The driver's left hand and arm are extended       Turn right.
upward. This hand signal means that the driver
plans to
What are the colors of a sign which tells you     Green with white letters.
the distance to the next exit of a highway
What are the colors of the warning signs that     Black letters or symbols on
indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the     a yellow background.
road or narrow bridges
What does a "slow moving vehicle" emblem          A triangular orange sign.
look like
What does a flashing yellow light mean            Proceed with caution.
What does alcohol do to your driving skills and   It harms both driving skills
judgement                                         and judgement.
What does it mean when a school bus is            You may not pass while
stopped and its red lights are flashing           the red lights are flashing.
What does this road sign mean (stop sign)         Come to a full stop, then
                                                  go when it is safe to do so.
What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a    The combination could
prescription drug or over the counter medicine    multiply the effects of the
have                                              alcohol.
What effect might alcohol and another drug        Increase the effects of
have when combined in your blood                  both.
What happens to your driver's license if you        Your driver's license will
refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood)    be taken away.
What is the appropriate action to take when         Slow down and be
approaching a railroad crossing that does not       prepared to stop.
have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)
What is the only effective way to reduce your       Allow your body time to
blood alcohol content (BAC)                         get rid of alcohol.
What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can        an allergy medicine,
affect your driving ability                         weed, cold remedy
What should you do when you are going to enter      Yield the right-of-way to
a roadway from a private road                       pedestrians and
                                                    roadway traffic.
What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings   School buses and
                                                    passenger buses
                                                    carrying passengers.
When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the     Apply the brakes in
best action to take is to                           slow, steady strokes.
When driving at night, it is most important for you    Drive within the range of
to                                                     your headlights.
When the road is marked with a solid yellow line       If traffic is clear.
and a broken yellow line on your side you may
pass
When two vehicles enter an intersection from           Vehicle on the left.
different highways at the same time, which
vehicle must yield the right-of-way
When you drive at night you can reduce the            Looking to the lower right
problem of glare from the headlights of an            side of your lane.
approaching car by
When you drive in heavy fog during daylight           Headlights on low beam.
hours you should drive with your
When you get ready to leave an expressway,            100 feet before the exit
you should begin to use your turn signal              ramp.
When you want to make a right turn, your car          Close to the right side of
must be                                               the street.
When you want to overtake and pass another          Signal and pass when
vehicle you should                                  safe to do so.
When your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder     Ease your foot off the
what is the best way to get back on the highway     gas and brake gently.
Which of the following does not happen after        you calm down so you
drinking                                            can concentrate.
Which of the following is true - People driving     Every driver's problem
under the influence of alcohol are                  whether they drink or not.
Which of the following is used on some              White arrows in the
highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes    middle of the lanes.
for turning
Which of the following must you obey over the       A policeman.
other three
Which of the following statements applies to all Think before you act.
driving emergency situations
Which of the following statements is true about The "breathalyzer" is a test
BAC (blood alcohol content)                        of a person's BAC.
Why is driving on an expressway different from You must think faster and
driving on an ordinary street                     handle your vehicle more
                                                  effectively.
You are driving in the middle lane on a three     OK if no signs forbid
lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on      passing on the right.
the right. The actions of that driver are
You are getting on a highway which has a very     Wait for a large gap in
short entrance lane. The safest way for you to    traffic then speed up
enter the flow of traffic would be to             quickly.
You are making a left turn from a two-way         In the left lane of the
street into a one-way street. When you have       street.
completed the turn your car should be
You are waiting in the intersection to complete   Signal and keep your
a left turn. You should                           wheels straight.
You come to an intersection which has a           Come to a full stop, then
flashing red light. You should                    go when safe to do so.
You come to an intersection which is blocked     Stay out of the intersection
by other traffic. You should                     until you can pass through
You drive along a street and hear a siren. You   Pull to the curb and look to
cannot immediately see the emergency             see if it is on your street.
vehicle. You should
You have just left an expressway and are         Check your speedometer
starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You    to keep at the lower speed
should                                           limit.
You have the right-of-way when you are           Already in a traffic circle.
You may cross a double solid yellow line         To turn into a driveway.
You may cross a single solid white line in the   If traffic conditions require.
highway
You may drive around or under a gate that is     Under no circumstances.
being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing
You may never park                               In a crosswalk.
You may not cross a single broken white (or        When to do so would
yellow) line                                       interfere with traffic.
You may pass another vehicle on the right if it    Turn left.
is waiting to
You must yield the right-of-way to an              Turning left.
approaching vehicle when you are
You want to back out of your driveway. You         Walk to the back of the car
see children playing nearby. Before you start      to be sure the way is clear.
to move your car you should
You want to turn left at an intersection. The      Wait in the center of the
light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy.      intersection for traffic to
You should                                         clear.
You want to turn right at the next intersection.   At least 100 feet before the
You should begin to use your turn signal           turn.
Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You    Steer in the direction you
should                                             want the front wheels to go.