911 Driving School KnowledgTest Study Guide
1. What are the steps of a lane change <ANS> Check ahead to your path of travel; Find
a gap in traffic and align yourself with it; S.M.O.G.; Ease smoothly into the lane; Cancel
your signal.
2. If you're going to lane change between two cars, how much of a gap should you
leave <ANS> There should be at least 4 seconds between the two cars.
3. You start a lane change and see that someone else is moving in to your gap, what
should you do <ANS> Cancel your lane change and return to your original lane.
4. When merging with other traffic, what should you do with your speed <ANS> -
Match it to that of the moving traffic.
5. If traffic is merging with your lane up ahead, what is the safest way to deal with
that traffic <ANS> Move out of that lane to allow the traffic to enter it.
6. When exiting a freeway, what should you do with your speed <ANS> Maintain your
speed it until you are fully off the freeway.
7. When are you allowed to enter the oncoming lane to pass a slow moving vehicle?
Always ask yourself...is it Safe/Legal/Necessary: a) When there is only one lane going
your direction. (Legal)
b) When there is a dashed yellow line rather than a solid yellow line. (Legal) c) When it is
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, safe to do so and there are no oncoming vehicles. (Safe)
d) When the other vehicle is moving slow enough to be a hazard. (Necessary)
8. What are some of the dangers of tailgating another vehicle <ANS> a) The vehicle
might stop suddenly and you may not have enough time to stop without hitting that
vehicle.
b) You may not be able to see around the vehicle to find out what's going on ahead
(inability to see the whole traffic picture).
c) You might make the other driver angry.
9. If another driver is tailgating you, how could you deal with the situation to keep
yourself safe <ANS> a) Change lanes or pull over to let the car pass you.
b) Leave extra following distance between you and the car in front of you so that you
will have time to brake very predictably.
c) Gradual slowing or stops.
10. How long before a turn should you signal in order to warn other drivers of your
intent <ANS> At least 5 seconds or 100 feet before the turn, whichever is longer.
11. How are big vehicles, such as buses and trucks, more dangerous to drive around
<ANS> a) They are large and hard to see around.
b) They have big blind spots.
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1. What are the steps of a lane change <ANS> Check ahead to your path of travel; Find
a gap in traffic and align yourself with it; S.M.O.G.; Ease smoothly into the lane; Cancel
your signal.
2. If you're going to lane change between two cars, how much of a gap should you
leave <ANS> There should be at least 4 seconds between the two cars.
3. You start a lane change and see that someone else is moving in to your gap, what
should you do <ANS> Cancel your lane change and return to your original lane.
4. When merging with other traffic, what should you do with your speed <ANS> -
Match it to that of the moving traffic.
5. If traffic is merging with your lane up ahead, what is the safest way to deal with
that traffic <ANS> Move out of that lane to allow the traffic to enter it.
6. When exiting a freeway, what should you do with your speed <ANS> Maintain your
speed it until you are fully off the freeway.
7. When are you allowed to enter the oncoming lane to pass a slow moving vehicle?
Always ask yourself...is it Safe/Legal/Necessary: a) When there is only one lane going
your direction. (Legal)
b) When there is a dashed yellow line rather than a solid yellow line. (Legal) c) When it is
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, safe to do so and there are no oncoming vehicles. (Safe)
d) When the other vehicle is moving slow enough to be a hazard. (Necessary)
8. What are some of the dangers of tailgating another vehicle <ANS> a) The vehicle
might stop suddenly and you may not have enough time to stop without hitting that
vehicle.
b) You may not be able to see around the vehicle to find out what's going on ahead
(inability to see the whole traffic picture).
c) You might make the other driver angry.
9. If another driver is tailgating you, how could you deal with the situation to keep
yourself safe <ANS> a) Change lanes or pull over to let the car pass you.
b) Leave extra following distance between you and the car in front of you so that you
will have time to brake very predictably.
c) Gradual slowing or stops.
10. How long before a turn should you signal in order to warn other drivers of your
intent <ANS> At least 5 seconds or 100 feet before the turn, whichever is longer.
11. How are big vehicles, such as buses and trucks, more dangerous to drive around
<ANS> a) They are large and hard to see around.
b) They have big blind spots.
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