IMPROV TRAFFIC SCHOOL (ITS) EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. : What does a solid yellow line in the center of the road indicate?
Answer: A solid yellow line indicates that passing is prohibited or dangerous.
2. : When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights, what should you
do?
Answer: Stop completely and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing.
3. : What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21
and older in most states?
Answer: 0.08%
4. : If you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light, you should:
Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution.
5. : What does a diamond-shaped sign generally indicate?
Answer: Warning about road conditions or hazards ahead.
6. : When parking uphill with a curb, which way should you turn your wheels?
Answer: Away from the curb (toward the street).
7. : What does a broken white line on the highway represent?
Answer: Lane separation where changing lanes is permitted.
8. : Which of the following is NOT a legal U-turn situation?
Answer: At an intersection controlled by a traffic light without a specific "U-
turn Permitted" sign.
9. : What is the purpose of an HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane?
Answer: To reduce traffic congestion by encouraging carpooling.
10. : How many feet before a turn should you signal your intention to turn?
Answer: At least 100 feet.
11. : In most states, when must headlights be turned on?
Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 1000 feet.
,12. : What color are the reflectors that face you on the wrong side of the road?
Answer: Red reflectors.
13. : If your car breaks down on a highway, what should you do first?
Answer: Move your vehicle to the shoulder and turn on hazard lights.
14. : What is the standard speed limit in a residential area if no speed limit sign
is posted?
Answer: 25 mph in most states.
15. : Who has the right of way when two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop
simultaneously?
Answer: The vehicle to the right.
16. : Which of these is NOT a legal parking spot?
Answer: Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
17. : What does a pentagonal-shaped sign indicate?
Answer: School zone or school crossing.
18. : When driving in fog, you should use:
Answer: Low beam headlights.
19. : What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
Answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe (treat as a stop sign).
20. : When are you required to turn on your headlights during daylight hours?
Answer: When visibility is poor or when wipers are in use during precipitation
(in most states).
SECTION 2: DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUES
21. : What is the "two-second rule" in driving?
Answer: Maintaining at least a two-second following distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
22. : When should you increase your following distance beyond the two-second
rule?
Answer: During adverse weather conditions, when following motorcycles, or
when being tailgated.
23. : What is the safest way to handle a tire blowout while driving?
Answer: Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and gradually
move to the shoulder.
, 24. : What does the term "hydroplaning" refer to?
Answer: When your tires lose contact with the road and ride on a film of water.
25. : How can you avoid hydroplaning?
Answer: Reduce speed, avoid sudden movements, maintain proper tire
pressure, and drive in the tracks of vehicles ahead when possible.
26. : What should you do if another driver is tailgating you?
Answer: Increase your following distance from the car ahead, maintain a steady
speed, and change lanes when safe to let them pass.
27. : What is a "blind spot" in driving?
Answer: Areas around your vehicle that cannot be seen in your mirrors.
28. : What is the correct hand position on the steering wheel?
Answer: At the 9 and 3 o'clock positions.
29. : Why is the 9 and 3 o'clock position recommended over the old 10 and 2
o'clock position?
Answer: It provides better control and reduces the risk of injury from airbag
deployment.
30. : What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Answer: Steer in the direction you want to go and avoid slamming on the
brakes.
31. : What is the "Smith System" of defensive driving?
Answer: A five-point system including: Aim high in steering, Get the big
picture, Keep your eyes moving, Leave yourself an out, and Make sure others
see you.
32. : What does "SIPDE" stand for in defensive driving?
Answer: Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.
33. : When driving at night, how should you respond to an oncoming vehicle
with high beams on?
Answer: Look slightly to the right edge of your lane and maintain your speed.
34. : What is "highway hypnosis"?
Answer: A trance-like state that can occur during long periods of highway
driving.
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. : What does a solid yellow line in the center of the road indicate?
Answer: A solid yellow line indicates that passing is prohibited or dangerous.
2. : When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights, what should you
do?
Answer: Stop completely and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing.
3. : What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21
and older in most states?
Answer: 0.08%
4. : If you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light, you should:
Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution.
5. : What does a diamond-shaped sign generally indicate?
Answer: Warning about road conditions or hazards ahead.
6. : When parking uphill with a curb, which way should you turn your wheels?
Answer: Away from the curb (toward the street).
7. : What does a broken white line on the highway represent?
Answer: Lane separation where changing lanes is permitted.
8. : Which of the following is NOT a legal U-turn situation?
Answer: At an intersection controlled by a traffic light without a specific "U-
turn Permitted" sign.
9. : What is the purpose of an HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane?
Answer: To reduce traffic congestion by encouraging carpooling.
10. : How many feet before a turn should you signal your intention to turn?
Answer: At least 100 feet.
11. : In most states, when must headlights be turned on?
Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 1000 feet.
,12. : What color are the reflectors that face you on the wrong side of the road?
Answer: Red reflectors.
13. : If your car breaks down on a highway, what should you do first?
Answer: Move your vehicle to the shoulder and turn on hazard lights.
14. : What is the standard speed limit in a residential area if no speed limit sign
is posted?
Answer: 25 mph in most states.
15. : Who has the right of way when two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop
simultaneously?
Answer: The vehicle to the right.
16. : Which of these is NOT a legal parking spot?
Answer: Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
17. : What does a pentagonal-shaped sign indicate?
Answer: School zone or school crossing.
18. : When driving in fog, you should use:
Answer: Low beam headlights.
19. : What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
Answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe (treat as a stop sign).
20. : When are you required to turn on your headlights during daylight hours?
Answer: When visibility is poor or when wipers are in use during precipitation
(in most states).
SECTION 2: DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUES
21. : What is the "two-second rule" in driving?
Answer: Maintaining at least a two-second following distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
22. : When should you increase your following distance beyond the two-second
rule?
Answer: During adverse weather conditions, when following motorcycles, or
when being tailgated.
23. : What is the safest way to handle a tire blowout while driving?
Answer: Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and gradually
move to the shoulder.
, 24. : What does the term "hydroplaning" refer to?
Answer: When your tires lose contact with the road and ride on a film of water.
25. : How can you avoid hydroplaning?
Answer: Reduce speed, avoid sudden movements, maintain proper tire
pressure, and drive in the tracks of vehicles ahead when possible.
26. : What should you do if another driver is tailgating you?
Answer: Increase your following distance from the car ahead, maintain a steady
speed, and change lanes when safe to let them pass.
27. : What is a "blind spot" in driving?
Answer: Areas around your vehicle that cannot be seen in your mirrors.
28. : What is the correct hand position on the steering wheel?
Answer: At the 9 and 3 o'clock positions.
29. : Why is the 9 and 3 o'clock position recommended over the old 10 and 2
o'clock position?
Answer: It provides better control and reduces the risk of injury from airbag
deployment.
30. : What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
Answer: Steer in the direction you want to go and avoid slamming on the
brakes.
31. : What is the "Smith System" of defensive driving?
Answer: A five-point system including: Aim high in steering, Get the big
picture, Keep your eyes moving, Leave yourself an out, and Make sure others
see you.
32. : What does "SIPDE" stand for in defensive driving?
Answer: Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.
33. : When driving at night, how should you respond to an oncoming vehicle
with high beams on?
Answer: Look slightly to the right edge of your lane and maintain your speed.
34. : What is "highway hypnosis"?
Answer: A trance-like state that can occur during long periods of highway
driving.
