Driving Knowledge Exam Questions & Answers

Driving Knowledge Exam Questions & Answers "intoxicants" include - ANSWER-inhalants and drugs, both legal and illegal alcohol .15 miles per hour - ANSWER-when driving in alleys narrow residential areas .20 miles per hour - ANSWER-any business district within school speed zone .25 miles per hour - ANSWER-Residential districts public parks ocean shores, if vehicles permitted .55 Miles Per Hour - ANSWER-all roads and highways not meeting other definitions unless otherwise posted .A cop approaches your vehicle - ANSWER-- limit movements and those of passengers - keep hands on steering wheel. Passengers keep hands in plain view - show driving privilege and or vehicle registration only when requested -stay in vehicle. do not get out unless asked - turn on vehicles interior lights if dark - do no argue with officer at scene. .Accelerator Sticks - ANSWER-- search for an escape path - shift into neutral. Use open palm to avoid shifting into another gear - steer smoothly while braking - pull off the road when it is safe .Angle Parking - ANSWER-- common in parking lots, shopping centers, and on wide street .Areas that freeze first and may be icy when rest of the road is free of ice - ANSWER-bridge or shaded area .At a "T" intersection - ANSWER-yield to drivers on the through road .at unmarked intersections the crosswalk... - ANSWER-is a continuation of a sidewalk or the shoulder at the corner extends to other side. At least six feet wide and exists even if there is no sidewalk or shoulder .avoiding a crash: speeding up - ANSWER-when a vehicle is about to hit you from side or from behind and there is a room ahead of you to get out of danger .avoiding a crash: turning quickly - ANSWER-you can turn more quickly than stop. .backing: large vehicles - ANSWER-the vehicle may need to block the street to maneuver. Never cross behind a large vehicle that is preparing to back up or is in the process of backing. .Basic Rule Law - ANSWER-Drive speed reasonable and cautious for existing conditions. .Basic Rule Law Applies... - ANSWER-To all roads at all times. .Before changing lanes - ANSWER-check side and rearview mirrors. Use signal to let other know you plant to change lanes. Before moving into lane, glance over shoulder to rear in the direction you want to move to check for any vehicles. .Before crossing tracks at an intersection - ANSWER-- slow down, look both ways - Never turn in front of approaching light rail train or streetcar .Before entering intersection... - ANSWER-look left, front, right and to left again for traffic .Before you enter a curve.... - ANSWER-slow down, look through curve to where you want to go and then check lane position of approaching vehicles. Stay to right of center lane and in the middle of your lane. .Before you pass... - ANSWER-check clear path ahead. check mirrors and blind spot by glancing over shoulder to rear in direction of lane change. Turn on signal and increase speed. .Being Passed - ANSWER--stay to right -adjust speed to let vehicle move back into lane .Bicycles could move into your path or slow down when.... - ANSWER-potholes, glass, litter, storm, grates, railroad tracks, as well as opened doors of parked vehicles. .Bike Box - ANSWER-stop behind the box, not in box. No right turns allowed at these intersections when signal is red. On green light, yield to bicycles on right turn. .Blind spot - ANSWER-area around vehicle that you cannot see from driver's seat even with use of mirrors. .Brakes Fail - ANSWER-- pump the brakes - shift to lower gear so engine can help slow you down - slowly apply parking brake - use horn or lights to warn others you are out of control - once you slow, ease onto shoulder .Careful when passing at dawn or dusk... - ANSWER-if oncoming vehicle does not have headlights on, may not see until too late .chains - ANSWER-traction devices that attach to wheel, vehicle or outside of the tire. Designed to increase traction on snow and ice .Child passengers must be retrained in approved child safety seats until.. - ANSWER-they are 8 years of age or at least 4 feet-9 inches in height .Children are present mean.... - ANSWER-- children waiting at crosswalk - children occupying or walking within crosswalk - traffic patrol member is present to assist children at crosswalk .Children at Play - ANSWER-Do not drive too close to parked cars that block view. .Church or worker buses with flashing amber and red lights - ANSWER-treat the same as a school bus .Circular intersections with a center island also called.... - ANSWER-roundabouts, or rotaries .crossing gate down or is being opened or closed - ANSWER-illegal to go through, around or under a crossing gate .Distracted driving do not... - ANSWER-- hold a person, pet, or package in your lap or arms - take your eyes off the road to turn around to deal with the needs of passengers, children or pets. .Distracted driving illegal to... - ANSWER-- play radio or other sound system loud enough heard 50 feet away from your vehicle - illegal to have TV, tablet or other video display visible to the driver .Distracted Driving under 18 years of age - ANSWER-talk or text on a cell phone or other communication device while operating vehicle. Turn it off or put it in back seat and ignore it .Distracted riving 18 years or over - ANSWER-must have a hands-free accessory to use cell phone or other communication device .Do not pass in: - ANSWER-- no passing zone (Solid yellow line). - view of oncoming traffic blocked (hill or curve) - approaching, at or in intersection or railroad crossing - vehicle ahead is stopped at a crosswalk to permit pedestrian to cross .Do not use cruise control in... - ANSWER-wet conditions .Drive on the right except - ANSWER-1) Passing a vehicle in the same direction as you. 2) Passing an obstruction 3) The road is marked for one-way traffic 4) A road with three marked lanes and the center lane is a passing lane. 5) Directed by emergency personal or other persons directing traffic .Driving in ice and the brakes - ANSWER-gently press and release brakes. Slamming on brakes likely cause skid