Driving Regulations and Road Signs Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What should you do when driving downhill with or without a curb?

Slow down but maintain direction

Keep the wheels straight

Turn the wheel to the left

Turn the wheel to the right (correct)

What should you do when driving uphill with a curb?

Wheels to the left against curb

Where may you not park or stop?

Within 8 feet of a fire hydrant

At a bus stop

Both A and B (correct)

Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection

What should your wheels do when driving uphill without a curb?

Wheels to the right Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for passing a car?

Use left lane, left turn signal, check rearview mirror, and blink headlights at night. Signup and view all the answers

What do yellow signs indicate?

Caution Signup and view all the answers

What does a white sign indicate?

Stop Signup and view all the answers

What do brown signs indicate?

Recreational areas like parks Signup and view all the answers

What do orange signs typically indicate?

Construction Signup and view all the answers

What does a blue sign indicate?

Service Signup and view all the answers

What do broken white lines signify?

Separate traffic moving in the same direction Signup and view all the answers

What do solid and broken lines represent?

Rules about crossing lines on highways Signup and view all the answers

What do yellow center lines indicate?

Separate traffic moving in opposite directions Signup and view all the answers

What does a yellow double line with one broken line mean?

Passing in one direction Signup and view all the answers

What do two solid yellow lines mean?

Prohibit passing in both directions Signup and view all the answers

What are double white lines used for?

To divide the roadway on highways Signup and view all the answers

When should single white lines be crossed?

Only when necessary to pass another vehicle or object Signup and view all the answers

When should headlights be used?

From sunset to sunrise and during low visibility conditions Signup and view all the answers

When should low beam headlights be used?

In bad weather conditions like snow, rain, and fog Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended distance for dimming your headlights?

At least 500 ft when meeting or following another vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for passing a stopped school bus?

Fined $300 or license taken away for 30 days Signup and view all the answers

What is implied consent in RI?

Consent given for a chemical breathalyzer/blood test if arrested for DWI Signup and view all the answers

What does BAC stand for?

Blood alcohol content Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you refuse to take a breathalyzer test?

License suspended for a minimum of 90 days and penalties may apply Signup and view all the answers

What do school zone signs indicate?

Warning signs and lines for school crossing Signup and view all the answers

What is black ice?

Ice that you can't see while driving but is very dangerous Signup and view all the answers

What are turnabouts?

Maneuvers to turn your car around to go in the opposite direction Signup and view all the answers

What should you do during a blowout?

Grip the steering wheel firmly with two hands Signup and view all the answers

What can cause carbon monoxide poisoning?

Driving with all windows closed in cold weather Signup and view all the answers

How to count following distance?

Count 'one thousand and one, two thousand and two, three thousand and three' Signup and view all the answers

Alcohol first affects the ______ before any other part of the brain.

brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic speed rule?

Requires motorists to drive only as fast as the road conditions indicate Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Parking Regulations

When parked downhill, turn wheels to the right, curb or no curb.
Uphill with a curb: turn wheels to the left against the curb; without a curb: turn wheels to the right.
Prohibited parking within 8 feet of a fire hydrant and within 20 feet of a crosswalk at intersections.

Road Signs and Markings

Yellow signs indicate caution and require driver alertness.
White signs typically represent stop instructions or regulations.
Brown signs point to recreational areas such as parks.
Orange signs are used in construction zones.
Blue signs provide information about services available.

Lane Markings

Broken white lines separate traffic moving in the same direction and allow lane changes if safe.
Solid and broken lines on highways generally prevent crossing of solid lines.
Yellow center lines separate opposing traffic; passing is allowed where lines permit.
Double yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions.
Double white lines on highways should not be crossed except in emergencies.

Headlight Usage

Headlights must be on from sunset to sunrise, in low visibility conditions, or when windshield wipers are in use.
Use low beam headlights in adverse weather (snow, rain, fog) to improve visibility.
Dimming headlights should occur at least 500 feet when meeting other vehicles.

Traffic Enforcement and Safety

Passing a stopped school bus results in a fine of $300 or license suspension for 30 days.
Implied consent law mandates that drivers submit to breath tests for suspected DWI.
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limits: 0.08% for 21 and older, 0.02% for under 21.
Refusal to take a breathalyzer test leads to a minimum 90-day license suspension and potential fines and assessments.

Driving Conditions and Techniques

Black ice is virtually invisible but extremely dangerous; exercise caution.
Turnabouts allow you to reverse direction using U-turns or driving into a side street.
In case of a blowout, grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands to maintain control.
Carbon monoxide poisoning may occur in closed vehicles during cold weather; open windows to ventilate.
Follow the basic speed rule by adjusting speed according to road conditions.

General Knowledge

The brain is significantly affected by alcohol even before other body parts.
Maintain a safe following distance: count seconds for safety adjustments, especially in adverse conditions (add 1 or 2 seconds as needed).

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Test your knowledge on essential driving regulations, including proper parking techniques and understanding various road signs and markings. This quiz covers crucial information that every driver should know to ensure safety on the roads.