Car Test 20

1.Which statement about speed is true?

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

Speeding can kill.

Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.

Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."

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2.What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

Always bring the car to a complete stop.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation.

Increase your speed to get across the tracks quickly

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3.Signs that are colored orange are:

Work zone signs.

Regulatory signs.

School zone signs.

Guide signs.

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4.A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Solid red light.

Stop sign.

Yield sign.

Caution sign.

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5.Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:

Sound your horn.

Turn on your headlights.

Reduce your speed.

Check your mirrors and blind spots.

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6.When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.

Get off the highways as quickly as possible.

Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.

Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

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7.When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

Slow down gradually while checking their rearview mirror.

Move into the left lane.

Watch for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

All of the above.

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8.When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

Enter above the speed of traffic to get ahead.

Enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.

Stop first, then slowly enter traffic.

Accelerate to the speed of traffic.

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9.Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

Are making a turn.

Have your emergency brake on.

Are changing lanes.

Are slowing down or stopping

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10.To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.

Stare straight ahead at all times.

Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.

Maintain focus toward the middle of the road.

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11.You may pass another vehicle:

In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.

By using the shoulder of the highway.

If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.

None of the above.

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12.This road sign means:

Your current roadway ends ahead

You must bear either right or left.

A four-way intersection is ahead.

A road joins from the right.

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13.Stress can affect your driving by:

Lowing your ability to focus on driving.

Decreasing your chances of an accident.

Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.

Making you more aware of others around you.

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14.At a light rail intersection, always

Look both ways before crossing tracks.

Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.

Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.

All of these.

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15.You should turn on your headlights:

One half hour after sunset.

One half hour after sunrise.

When parked at a school.

When stopped at a railroad crossing

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16.On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

Side of the road which has the lightest traffic.

Same side of the road on which traffic is moving.

Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.

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17.It is best to keep a space cushion:

Only in back of your vehicle.

Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.

Only in front of the vehicle.

On all sides of the vehicle.

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18.If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:

Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.

Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.

Turn into the middle lane.

Turn into any lane.

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19.Railroad crossings should always be considered:

Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.

Dangerous.

Safe locations to park a car.

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20.When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

Slow down.

Look for a train.

Be ready to stop.

All of the above.

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21.You may not park:

On a hill.

In a parking lot.

On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.

Within 12 inches of the right side of the road

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22.You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

A solid green light

A flashing yellow light

A green arrow pointing left

A flashing red light

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23.When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

Near the center of the street.

Close to the left side of the street.

Close to the right side of the street.

Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.

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24.A telltale sign of a drunk driver is:

They are weaving between lanes

They are driving more slowly than the normal traffic flow

They are making quick and sudden stops.

All of the above.

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25.Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

Pulling toward or away from a curb.

Turning left or right

Changing lanes.

All of the above.

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26.If you see this sign above your lane, you:

May not exit the freeway.

May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.

May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.

Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane

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27.Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

Decreases blood alcohol concentration.

Cancels the effect of the alcohol.

Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration.

Increases blood alcohol concentration.

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28.Drive below the posted speed limit when:

Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

You see a police car.

Entering a highway where there are other cars.

You are on a four-lane road.

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29.To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:

The middle of the intersection.

The right lane.

The left lane.

Any lane.

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30.A driver is required to practice driving on a probationary license for up to:

One year.

Nine months.

Five months.

Eight weeks.

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31.If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Sit in your car and wait for help

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

Sound your horn at passing motorists.

Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.

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32.A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

Has the right-of-way.

Should yield to drivers already on the public road.

May force their way into traffic

Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room

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33.What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

Reach down and attempt to pull it up.

Shift to park

Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.

Turn the engine off.

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34.If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.

Cross the tracks at your own risk.

Find an alternative route across tracks.

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35.You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should

Correct the defect as soon as possible.

Correct the defect when you can afford it.

Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.

Drive normally.

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36.Alcohol causes:

Loss of concentration.

Poor coordination.

Slower judgment.

All of the above.

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37.You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

He or she is deaf.

He or she is a police officer

He or she is blind.

He or she has poor balance.

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38.Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

New drivers

Human error

Bad weather

Bad roads

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39.What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

Black letters or symbols on a white background

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

White letters or symbols on a blue background

White letters or symbols on a green background

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40.A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:

Flash your lights.

Slow down.

Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.

Stop and let the pedestrian cross

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41.Failing to adhere to restrictions placed on a Graduated Driver License:

Is not a big deal.

Will result only in points against the driver's license.

Will result in no negative consequences

May result in a fine and license suspension

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42.Distracted driving may be caused by:

Eating, drinking, or smoking.

Talking or texting on a cellular phone.

Changing a radio station or CD.

All of the above

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43.This road sign means:

The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Divided highway begins. Slow down to the safe speed indicated

Winding road ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

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44.From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform?

You may make left turns.

You may make U-turns.

You may pass slow-moving traffic.

All of the above.

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45.This sign means:

Slippery when wet.

Watch for drunk drivers.

Dangerous curve ahead.

Bump in the road ahead.

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Car Test 20

1.Which statement about speed is true?

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2.What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

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3.Signs that are colored orange are:

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4.A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

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5.Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:

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6.When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

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7.When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

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8.When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

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9.Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

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10.To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

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11.You may pass another vehicle:

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12.This road sign means:

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13.Stress can affect your driving by:

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14.At a light rail intersection, always

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15.You should turn on your headlights:

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16.On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

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17.It is best to keep a space cushion:

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18.If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:

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19.Railroad crossings should always be considered:

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20.When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

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21.You may not park:

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22.You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

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23.When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

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24.A telltale sign of a drunk driver is:

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25.Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

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26.If you see this sign above your lane, you:

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