Car Test 9

1.It is important to be alert to motorcycles because

They are more difficult to see than cars

They rarely use their headlights

Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists

All of the above

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2.Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?

The amount of food in the stomach

The body weight of an individual

How much time passes between drinks

All three choices

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3.When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.

Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic

Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway

Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

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4.This road sign means

Divided highway begins

A steep grade is ahead

The overpass ahead has a low clearance

Two lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are about to merge

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5.Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

Keep your windshield clean

Be aware that tinted windows reduce visibility in the dark

Carry a flashlight in your vehicle

Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

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6.The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to

Turn left.

Turn Right

Stop

Start up.

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7.As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

Slows down your reactions.

Makes you feel less confident

Begins to metabolize itself more quickly.

Decreases the number of driving errors

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8.Which of the following statements is true?

It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely

A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider

The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle

Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.

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9.person's ability to drive can be impaired by

Alcohol

Any medication.

A lack of sleep.

All of the above.

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10.Diagonal stripes sloping downward and to the right on a barricade or panel mean

The driver should stop

The driver should bear to the right

The driver should bear to the left.

The driver should drive in a straight line.

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11.This sign means:

Sharp turn ahead, slow down

Work crew ahead

Side road.

Playground ahead

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12.What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

See if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you

Continue driving but try to stay out of its way.

Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.

Stop in the middle of an intersection.

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13.A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means

Slow down.

Pass with caution.

Do not pass.

Keep right on hills.

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14.A leaking exhaust system can:

Cause excessive oil use

Require your vehicle to have a tune-up sooner than normal

Make you drowsy while driving

Set grass fires on country roads.

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15.Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in a business or residential district is

25 mph

75 mph

45 mph

55 mph

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16.When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

Loud noises

Excess air pollution

Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle.

Falling vehicle parts

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17.Vehicle stopping distances never depend on

Your own reaction time

The time of day

The condition of your vehicle's brakes.

The condition and type of your vehicle's tires

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18.A diamond-shaped sign

Warns of existing or possible hazards

Alerts drivers to school zones.

Alerts drivers to public recreation areas

Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations

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19.If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must

Follow the directions given by the flagger.

Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the flagger's instructions

Assume the flagger is not supposed to be directing traffic.

Follow the laws that would be in place if the area was not under construction

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20.Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Yes.

No

If there is no oncoming traffic.

If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

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21.Bicycles on the road:

Must always yield the right-of-way to motor vehicles

Do not follow specific rules of the road.

Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.

Are nothing to worry about.

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22.A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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23.This sign means

Low clearance

Fines double in a work zone.

No left turn

Do not block intersection.

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24.This sign means

One-way traffic.

Intersection ahead.

Merging traffic from the right

Highway curves ahead

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25.Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?

Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.

Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.

Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.

Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you

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26.A good defensive driver:

Drives slowly at all times.

Looks out for the actions of other drivers

Travels at a constant speed.

Only drives in familiar areas.

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27.What is the meaning of this sign?

The traffic signal ahead is displaying a red light.

The traffic signal ahead is broken.

The traffic signal ahead is displaying a green light

There is a traffic signal ahead

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28.Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb

Is necessary only if other traffic is present

Is a good driving habit and is required by law.

Is necessary only during the maneuver, not before.

Is not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.

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29.Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?

Whoever started moving last

The driver

Whoever is slower

The pedestrian

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30.A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only

Long enough to unload packages

To avoid conflict with other traffic

To discharge passengers.

For less than five minutes.

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31.Before turning, you should

Use your signal

Turn the wheel

Increase your speed.

Change lanes.

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32.When driving in traffic, it is safest to

Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.

Drive faster than the flow of traffic

Drive slower than the flow of traffic.

Drive with the flow of traffic.

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33.You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:

Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection

Turn either right or left, since the road is blocked ahead

Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.

Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.

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34.End school zone" sign indicates

That the speed limit is 20 mph

The beginning of a reduced speed zone

The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians

The end of a reduced speed zone.

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35.This sign means:

You must turn left or right.

You are approaching a T intersection

The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.

You are on an overpass above a divided highway.

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36.When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should:

Increase their speed.

Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down

Ask the emergency worker if they need help.

Move to the lane closest to the stationary vehicle.

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37.This sign means:

Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed

Hill ahead.

Truck stop ahead.

No trucks allowed.

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38.your vehicle begins to skid, you should

Overcorrect.

Turn your steering wheel into traffic.

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.

Release the steering wheel.

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39.At night, it is hardest to see

Road signs.

Pedestrians.

Other motorists.

Street lights.

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40.If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

Hold down the brake pedal

Firmly pump your brakes.

Lightly tap the brakes

Release the brake pedal.

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41.When you need to change lanes, it is important to:

Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.

Check your blind spot.

Make sure the lane is clear before entering

All of the above.

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42.You are involved in an accident. You should

Stop immediately

Help the injured.

Call the police.

All of the above.

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43.If involved in an accident, a driver should:

Stop their vehicle at or near the scene.

Not stand or walk in traffic lanes.

Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles.

All of the above.

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44.A stop sign is shaped like a(n):

Rectangle.

Square.

Octagon.

Circle

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45.This sign means

No parking

Divided highway ahead.

Left turn signal.

Yield

Correct! Wrong!

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1.It is important to be alert to motorcycles because

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2.Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?

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3.When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

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4.This road sign means

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5.Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

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6.The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to

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7.As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

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8.Which of the following statements is true?

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9.person's ability to drive can be impaired by

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11.This sign means:

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12.What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

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13.A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means

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14.A leaking exhaust system can:

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15.Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in a business or residential district is

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16.When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

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17.Vehicle stopping distances never depend on

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18.A diamond-shaped sign

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19.If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must

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20.Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

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