DriveSafe Driving Study Guide
What should a driver do when he comes to an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light?
- Answer: Proceekd only with caution
How far ahead should you signal before turning, stopping, or changing lanes in traffic? - Answer:
100 feet if going less than 39 mph and 200 feet if going faster than 40 mph
What should a driver do when he comes to an intersection controlled by flashing red lights? -
Answer: Stop and then proceed with caution
When meeting another vehicle at night, a driver should: - Answer: Dim his lights before coming
with 500' of the approaching vehicle
If there is no sign prohibiting it, when can you turn right on a red light? - Answer: After you
come to a complete stop, and it is safe to proceed
If your BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) is .08% you are: - Answer: 25 times more likely to
cause an accident
When approaching a four way uncontrolled intersection, with other vehicles approaching at the
same time, which vehicle must yield the right of way? - Answer: The vehicle on the left
At a railroad crossing controlled by an electrical or mechanical warning, how far from the
nearest rail must a driver stop? - Answer: 15 feet
If you have a leak in the vehicle's exhaust system, you could experience - Answer: A build up of
carbon dioxide gas
If the rear of your vehicle skids to the right, you should - Answer: steer slightly to the right
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What is the basic speed law? - Answer: Do not dive faster than roadway or traffic condition
allows
When turning, your last check is - Answer: in the direction of your intended path of travel as far
ahead as possible- look through the turn
You allow others to go first when you - Answer: yield
If two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who must yield? -
Answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
Colorado's Child Passenger Protection law states child restraint (car seats or booster seats) must
be used - Answer: in the back seat, if a child is under 8 years old
Side door beams provide protection - Answer: in collisions when hit at an angle
Colorado Safety Belt Law states - Answer: anyone in the front seat and children anywhere in the
car must be fastened in a seat belt or child restraint system
Attempting to start an engine that is already running may result in - Answer: expensive starter
damage
For a routine stop, which of the following would be the safest and most efficient use of your
brakes? - Answer: Break gradually with firmer pressure/ gradually decrease your brake pressure
as you near your stopping point
When you rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving, you are - Answer: riding the clutch
What should a driver do when he comes to an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light?
- Answer: Proceekd only with caution
How far ahead should you signal before turning, stopping, or changing lanes in traffic? - Answer:
100 feet if going less than 39 mph and 200 feet if going faster than 40 mph
What should a driver do when he comes to an intersection controlled by flashing red lights? -
Answer: Stop and then proceed with caution
When meeting another vehicle at night, a driver should: - Answer: Dim his lights before coming
with 500' of the approaching vehicle
If there is no sign prohibiting it, when can you turn right on a red light? - Answer: After you
come to a complete stop, and it is safe to proceed
If your BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) is .08% you are: - Answer: 25 times more likely to
cause an accident
When approaching a four way uncontrolled intersection, with other vehicles approaching at the
same time, which vehicle must yield the right of way? - Answer: The vehicle on the left
At a railroad crossing controlled by an electrical or mechanical warning, how far from the
nearest rail must a driver stop? - Answer: 15 feet
If you have a leak in the vehicle's exhaust system, you could experience - Answer: A build up of
carbon dioxide gas
If the rear of your vehicle skids to the right, you should - Answer: steer slightly to the right
, DriveSafe Driving Study Guide
What is the basic speed law? - Answer: Do not dive faster than roadway or traffic condition
allows
When turning, your last check is - Answer: in the direction of your intended path of travel as far
ahead as possible- look through the turn
You allow others to go first when you - Answer: yield
If two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who must yield? -
Answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
Colorado's Child Passenger Protection law states child restraint (car seats or booster seats) must
be used - Answer: in the back seat, if a child is under 8 years old
Side door beams provide protection - Answer: in collisions when hit at an angle
Colorado Safety Belt Law states - Answer: anyone in the front seat and children anywhere in the
car must be fastened in a seat belt or child restraint system
Attempting to start an engine that is already running may result in - Answer: expensive starter
damage
For a routine stop, which of the following would be the safest and most efficient use of your
brakes? - Answer: Break gradually with firmer pressure/ gradually decrease your brake pressure
as you near your stopping point
When you rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving, you are - Answer: riding the clutch
