Car Test 12

1.When changing lanes, you should never:

Cross the centerline in an intersection.

Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.

Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

None of the above.

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2.You are driving too slowly if you:

Are driving at speeds slower than 40 mph on any highway.

Do not pass other cars often.

Block other vehicles moving at normal, safe speeds.

None of the above.

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3.A broken yellow centerline indicates that:

Passing is not permitted.

Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

None of the above.

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4.A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

Honk and step on the brake firmly.

Take your foot off the gas pedal

Swerve into the lane next to you.

None of the above.

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5.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.

Make a U-turn through the median.

Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.

Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

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6.You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:

Stay in the right lane as much as possible because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane.

Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass.

Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass.

None of the above.

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7.When entering a parked vehicle, you should:

Enter only from the passenger side door.

Signal for oncoming vehicles to stop so you may open the driver side door.

Look around for any obstacles that may interfere with safe driving

None of the above

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8.When driving at night, if oncoming headlights are blinding you, you should:

Look toward the right edge of the road.

Switch your lights to their high beam setting.

Flash your lights.

All of the above.

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9.When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should:

Yield to all traffic before crossing the intersection.

Stop, then enter the intersection when it is safe to do so.

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

None of the above.

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10.If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.

You must yield the right-of-way.

Honk your horn to let them know you are there.

All of the above.

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11.When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Be ready to drive faster than the train.

Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.

Look for a way around any lowered gates.

Assume no trains are nearby and continue driving normally

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12.If you plan to turn at an intersection, you should start to signal 50 to 75 feet before your turn.

True

False

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13.If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:

Taking a cold shower.

Waiting several hours.

Drinking several cups of coffee.

None of the above.

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14.Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving will not significantly increase your chances being involved in a crash.

TRUE

FALSE

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15.This sign means:

Crossroad ahead

Merge.

Stop.

None of the above.

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16.A driver need not stop for a stopped school bus when traveling in the opposite direction on a four-lane roadway

True

False

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17.When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.

Expect all other drivers and pedestrians to respect your right-of-way.

Drive closely to the parked vehicles to allow more room for moving traffic.

None of the above.

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18.When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

Maintain their speed and proceed.

Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.

Yield to all other drivers.

Be prepared to yield.

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19.What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

Both lanes travel in the same direction.

Drivers may not pass.

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.

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20.Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the road. To prevent hydroplaning in wet weather, you should:

Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed.

Slow down.

Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.

None of the above.

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21.If you have to back up a vehicle on a two-lane road, you should:

Be sure the way is clear before backing.

Turn your head back before and while backing.

Stop, using the proper hand signal to communicate stopping if you see another vehicle approaching from the rear.

All of the above.

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22.This road sign means:

Hunting area.

State park.

Deer crossing.

Wildlife preserve.

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23.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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24.Which statement is true?

The speed at which you are traveling affects almost everything else that can happen to you in a car.

Heavy traffic situations do not affect speed.

It is always permissible to drive the posted speed limit.

All of the above.

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25.The presence of double solid yellow lines means you may pass another vehicle from either direction.

TRUE

FALSE

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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:

Hold down the brake pedal

Firmly pump your brakes.

Lightly tap the brakes.

Release the brake pedal.

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27.Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Station wagon.

Passenger vehicle.

Motorcycle.

All of the above.

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28.This sign means:

Stop sign ahead.

Railroad crossing ahead.

Construction ahead.

None of the above.

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29.You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car:

If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left.

Under no circumstances.

If the shoulder is wide enough.

None of the above.

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30.When you see this sign, you should stop and:

Check for vehicles only in the direction that you plan on going, then proceed.

Let all vehicles that arrive before or after you go first.

Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.

All of the above.

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31.To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Parking lights.

None of the above.

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32.Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror.

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

All of the above.

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33.To enter a freeway:

Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.

Signal and enter the freeway. Freeway traffic must yield.

Drive slowly so you can check traffic.

Always come to a complete stop first.

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34.Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

Allowing extra travel time.

Obeying posted speed limits.

Using proper turn signals.

All of the above

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35.When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

Is not required to stop.

Is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.

Should stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.

Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.

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36.Which of the following statements about driving speed is true?

As your speed increases, the chance of a fatality increases.

As your speed increases, so should your following distance.

Both of the above.

None of the above.

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37.Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

In a marked crosswalk.

In any crosswalk or intersection.

Crossing any street.

None of the above.

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38.Which drivers are subject to the South Carolina Point System?

Permit holders

All drivers

Intermediate drivers only

Drivers over 65 years of age

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39.Drivers who refuse to submit to a chemical test upon request by a law enforcement official will lose their license for:

One month.

Three months.

Six months.

Two months.

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40.If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:

Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway.

Turn back onto the roadway immediately.

Stop.

All of the above.

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41.Only ____ can reduce blood alcohol content (BAC) and alcohol's effects on the body.

Drinking caffeine

Eating foods high in fat

Time

All of the above.

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42.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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43.This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way.

School crossing ahead.

Do not drive in this lane.

Traffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.

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44.Who must wear seat belts in a moving vehicle?

Only passengers on the driver's side of the car

All passengers and not the driver

All of the vehicle's occupants, including the driver

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

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1.When changing lanes, you should never:

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2.You are driving too slowly if you:

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3.A broken yellow centerline indicates that:

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4.A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

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5.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

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6.You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:

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7.When entering a parked vehicle, you should:

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8.When driving at night, if oncoming headlights are blinding you, you should:

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9.When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should:

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10.If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

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11.When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

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12.If you plan to turn at an intersection, you should start to signal 50 to 75 feet before your turn.

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13.If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:

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14.Talking or texting on a cell phone while driving will not significantly increase your chances being involved in a crash.

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15.This sign means:

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16.A driver need not stop for a stopped school bus when traveling in the opposite direction on a four-lane roadway

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17.When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

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18.When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

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19.What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

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20.Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the road. To prevent hydroplaning in wet weather, you should:

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21.If you have to back up a vehicle on a two-lane road, you should:

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22.This road sign means:

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

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24.Which statement is true?

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25.The presence of double solid yellow lines means you may pass another vehicle from either direction.

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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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