Car Test 20

1.A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

A loss of hearing.

Pollution.

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

Poor engine performance.

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2.You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.

Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.

Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.

All of the above.

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3.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

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4.Emergency vehicles:

Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.

May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.

May follow each other.

All of the above.

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5.To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

Honk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.

Drive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.

Slow down and give them as much space as possible.

Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.

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6.An inattentive driver is a driver who:

Stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving.

Maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving.

Only watches the vehicle ahead of their vehicle

All of the above.

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7.You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

Disregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicle.

Stop as quickly as you can.

Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle, and stop.

Increase your speed to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle

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8.What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.

Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.

Drive in the right lane only.

Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.

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9.To ensure that your physical condition does not cause you to drive in an unsafe manner, you should:

Keep physically fit and have regular physical examinations

Know the effect of any medicine on your driving ability

Drive within your physical limitations.

All of the above.

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10.When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

Turn your wheels to the left.

Turn your wheels to the right.

Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space

Back slowly.

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11.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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12.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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13.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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14.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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15.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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16.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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17.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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18.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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19.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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20.Before turning, you should:

Use your signal.

Turn the wheel.

Increase your speed.

Change lanes.

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21.An "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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22.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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23.At night, it is hardest to see:

Road signs.

Pedestrians.

Other motorists.

Street lights.

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24.If 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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25.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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26.If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

Firmly pump your brakes.

Lightly tap the brakes.

Release the brake pedal.

Hold down the brake pedal.

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27.If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:

Stop.

Call the police.

Determine if anyone is injured.

All of the above.

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28.This sign means:

No parking.

Divided highway ahead.

Left turn signal.

Yield.

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29.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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30.When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.

Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.

Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.

Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.

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31.You are involved in an accident. You should:

Stop immediately.

Help the injured.

Call the police.

All of the above.

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

Rectangle.

Square.

Circle.

Octagon.

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33.What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Drink coffee.

Exercise.

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

Take a cold shower.

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34.When approaching railroad tracks, you should:

Look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop.

Speed up to cross the tracks before the gate is lowered.

Try to drive around a lowered gate.

Not pay attention to how many tracks there are to cross

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35.Larger vehicles have:

Larger blind spots.

Smaller blind spots.

No blind spots.

The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.

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36.The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

No passing zone

Wrong way

Railroad crossing

Stop

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37.To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

Stop and rest every two hours.

Do arm exercises every hour.

Drive with one eye open at a time.

Change feet on the gas pedal.

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38.Which of the following does not happen after drinking?

Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.

Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.

You are less alert.

You calm down and can concentrate better.

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39.This road sign means:

No right turn.

Curve.

Turn right or left.

Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.

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40.A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.

Passing is not allowed from either direction.

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41.Anything that requires you to ____ could cause you to crash.

Take your eyes off the road

Take your hands off the wheel

Take your attention away from the task of driving

All of the above

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42.If you are following a school bus or tank truck, you should:

Pass them on the right.

Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings.

Decrease your following distance.

Honk to let them know you are there.

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43.When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

Increase their speed.

Come to a complete stop.

Turn on their headlights.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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44.You check your blind spots:

By looking in your side mirrors.

By turning your head and looking over your shoulders.

By looking in your rearview mirror.

By staring straight ahead.

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45.The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

Slow down before entering the exit ramp.

Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.

Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.

Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.

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Car Test 20

1.A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

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2.You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

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3.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

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4.Emergency vehicles:

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5.To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

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6.An inattentive driver is a driver who:

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7.You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

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8.What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

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9.To ensure that your physical condition does not cause you to drive in an unsafe manner, you should:

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10.When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

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

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

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

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14.A good defensive driver:

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

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16.What is the meaning of this sign?

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17.When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

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

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19.This sign means:

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20.Before turning, you should:

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21.An "End school zone" sign indicates:

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

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23.At night, it is hardest to see:

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24.If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

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

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

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