Traffic Rules and Safety Quiz
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Traffic Rules and Safety Quiz

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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights?

  • High beams are used for open country driving when there is no traffic in sight.
  • Low beams are used when traveling in fog, rain, or snow.
  • Low beams are used in city driving and driving in traffic on roadways.
  • High beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles. (correct)
  • If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, you must __________ to keep yourself from being temporarily blinded.

    look toward the right edge of the road

    This posted sign is a/an?

  • Speed limit sign on expressways. (correct)
  • Speed limit sign on hills.
  • Interstate route marker.
  • Speed indicator at roundabouts.
  • What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?

    <p>Slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass first to leave extra room for the bicycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for?

    <p>Left turns only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first rule of a safe and legal turn?

    <p>Move into the proper lane well before the turn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When passing other vehicles, you should?

    <p>Do all of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When turning left from a one-way road onto another one-way road, start your turn from?

    <p>The far left lane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Following too closely behind another vehicle is called?

    <p>Tailgating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At an intersection, you should yield to another vehicle?

    <p>In all of the above situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must?

    <p>Signal just after passing through the intersection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does this sign mean?

    <p>Turn left or go straight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle?

    <p>Pull over and allow the tailgater to pass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must?

    <p>Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The speed limit for a blind intersection is?

    <p>15 mph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does this sign indicate?

    <p>You can only go straight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing.

    <p>To the rear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic following you.

    <p>Try not to slow down your vehicle too quickly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you park and leave your vehicle on a highway or street, you should NOT?

    <p>Lower the windows.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does this sign warn you about?

    <p>Hospital ahead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that you must?

    <p>Stop before the line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are reserved for?

    <p>Car pools and vehicles with more than one person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?

    <p>When driving in open country at night or on dark city streets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the _______ of the central island.

    <p>Right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down and be prepared to _________ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction.

    <p>Stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction, vehicles passing others or turning left should use?

    <p>The left lane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All regulatory devices on the road tell you?

    <p>To stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are having vehicle trouble and you need to stop, what is the first thing you should do?

    <p>Pull off the road and away from traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________, and watch for oncoming vehicles.

    <p>Slow down, move to the right side of the road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to?

    <p>The sum of the braking distance and reaction distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The wide white line painted across a traffic lane before an intersection is known as a?

    <p>Limit line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is unsafe for you to pass when?

    <p>You are moving through an intersection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn into?

    <p>Any safely open lane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are approaching a stop sign, you must?

    <p>Stop at the solid white limit line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does this sign mean?

    <p>A disabled parking permit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by?

    <p>Yellow lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use guide dogs.

    <p>White.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You must use your high-beam headlights in all of the following situations, except?

    <p>In fog, snow, or heavy rain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

    <p>Intersections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to?

    <p>Guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Headlights and Visibility

    • Low beams are preferred for fog, rain, or snow, city driving, and in traffic situations.
    • High beams are utilized for open country driving without oncoming traffic.
    • To avoid being blinded by oncoming high beams, look toward the right edge of the road.

    Maneuvering and Interactions

    • When overtaking a bicycle and facing oncoming traffic, slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass first.
    • A center lane can be designated for left turns only.
    • The first rule of making a safe and legal turn is to move into the proper lane well before the turn.

    Passing and Lane Usage

    • Do not attempt to pass another vehicle unless there's enough space to pull back into your lane; always signal before passing.
    • When turning left from a one-way street to another one-way street, start from the far left lane.
    • Tailgating describes the action of following another vehicle too closely.

    Intersections and Traffic Signs

    • Yield to vehicles that arrive at an intersection before you and to vehicles on your right if you meet at the same time.
    • Signal after passing through an intersection if you plan to turn beyond it.
    • A single solid white line at an intersection requires you to stop before crossing it.

    Emergency and Safety Protocols

    • If a tire goes flat, grip the steering wheel tightly and maintain control; do not speed up or swerve.
    • Always pull over and allow a tailgating driver to pass rather than increasing your speed.
    • If experiencing vehicle trouble, immediately pull off the road and away from traffic.

    Special Situations and Restrictions

    • High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are designated for carpools and vehicles with multiple occupants.
    • A yield sign indicates a need to slow down and be prepared to stop for pedestrians or vehicles with the right-of-way.
    • Passing is illegal when moving through an intersection.

    Traffic Regulations and Behavior

    • Use the left lane for passing or turning left on a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction.
    • Keep a safe distance behind vehicles, as a vehicle's stopping distance equals the sum of braking distance and reaction distance.
    • Large electronic arrow panels are common in work zones to direct traffic safely through altered road conditions.

    Blind Pedestrians and Road Markings

    • Blind pedestrians commonly use white canes or guide dogs for navigation.
    • Yellow lines differentiate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions, while white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction.

    Overall Highway Safety

    • Always approach intersections with caution, as they are prime locations for vehicle collisions.
    • Adjust driving habits according to road conditions, such as avoiding high beams in fog or heavy rain.

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    Test your knowledge on the essential traffic rules and safe driving practices. This quiz covers topics such as headlight usage, maneuvering around other vehicles, passing strategies, and interactions at intersections. Ensure you're well-informed to promote safety on the roads.

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