Driving Safety and Passing Guidelines

Questions and Answers

You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car:

If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left

If the shoulder is wide enough

Under no circumstances (correct)

When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should:

Change lanes quickly so the other driver will see you

Stay close behind so you need less time to pass

Wait for a signal from the other driver

Signal and pass when safe to do so (correct)

In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden:

The vehicle ahead is making a left turn

You are on a one-way street which has two lanes

The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk (correct)

The vehicle ahead is going to park parallel to the curb

In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going:

On the left Signup and view all the answers

When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror Signup and view all the answers

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Next to the broken line may pass Signup and view all the answers

The car behind you begins to pass you. You should:

Slow down slightly and stay in your lane Signup and view all the answers

You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to:

Turn left Signup and view all the answers

You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:

Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when a school bus is stopped and its red lights are flashing?

You may not pass while the red lights are flashing Signup and view all the answers

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane Signup and view all the answers

You are driving in the middle lane on a three-lane expressway. A car begins to pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are:

OK if no signs forbid passing on the right Signup and view all the answers

A pedestrian is crossing your lane but there is no marked crosswalk. You should:

Stop and let the pedestrian cross the street Signup and view all the answers

A blind person legally has the right-of-way when crossing the street when he is:

Led by a guide dog, or using a white or metallic cane Signup and view all the answers

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

Pull to the curb and stop Signup and view all the answers

When you hear a fire engine siren, you must:

Pull over to the side of the road and stop Signup and view all the answers

A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating on a roadway must:

Ride on the right side of the road Signup and view all the answers

After an emergency vehicle passes you with its siren on, you must:

Avoid driving closer than 500 feet behind the emergency vehicle Signup and view all the answers

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn Signup and view all the answers

When can you drive in a bike lane?

When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right Signup and view all the answers

When driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is behind your car, you:

Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Passing Vehicles

Do not drive on the shoulder to pass a car under any circumstances.
Signal and pass only when safe; do not rely on other drivers to make space.
Passing is always forbidden if the vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

Passing Guidelines

Pass vehicles on the left side, as this is the standard procedure.
Return to your lane safely by ensuring you can see the vehicle's headlights in your mirror after passing.
If a vehicle is waiting to turn left, you are allowed to pass them on the right.

Road Markings and Rules

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that only the side with the broken line may pass.
You may cross double yellow lines to pass if the yellow line on your side is broken.

School Buses and Pedestrians

When a school bus has its red lights flashing, you must not pass it.
Yield to pedestrians, stopping to allow them to cross even without a marked crosswalk.
A blind person has the legal right-of-way when using a guide dog or white cane.

Emergency Vehicles

When approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, pull to the curb and stop.
If you hear a fire engine siren, pull over to the side of the road and stop.
After an emergency vehicle passes, maintain a distance of at least 500 feet.

Bicyclists and Road Considerations

Bicyclists must ride on the right side of the road.
Large trucks may need to swing wide to complete right turns due to their size.

Special Situations

You may drive in a bike lane only when within 200 feet of a cross street where a right turn is planned.
When on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle is behind, move towards the nearest roadside and stop.

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Test your knowledge on the rules for passing vehicles safely on the road. This quiz covers important guidelines, signals, and legal considerations for passing other vehicles, including school buses and pedestrians. Ensure you know when and how to pass correctly to maintain safety on the roads.