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Knowledge Test #08
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Question 1
1.
Before changing lanes:
Use your turn signal.
Check your side and rearview mirrors.
Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.
All of these.
Question 2
2.
When approaching a four-way stop, drivers must yield the right-of-way to all motorists who arrived before them.
True
False
Question 3
3.
DMV's vision standard is:
20/20 or better vision in one or both eyes.
20/40 or better vision in one or both eyes.
20/60 or better vision in one or both eyes.
None of the above.
Question 4
4.
As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:
Speed up to beat the red light.
Apply the brakes sharply to stop.
Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.
Be prepared to stop before the intersection.
Question 5
5.
____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.
Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can
Alcohol does not
Even the smallest amount of alcohol can
Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can
Question 6
6.
You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:
Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.
Cross these lines under no circumstances.
Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.
Question 7
7.
Hydroplaning is usually caused by:
Excessive stops.
Sudden stops.
Sudden turns.
Excessive speed.
Question 8
8.
Your first response to reduced visibility should be:
Turning on your headlights.
Reducing your speed.
Turning on your windshield wipers.
Looking for road edge markings to guide you.
Question 9
9.
You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:
Deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.
Simply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.
Calling a taxi.
Doing any of the above.
Question 10
10.
You are required to signal every time you pull away from a curb.
True
False
Question 11
11.
You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:
In the right lane of the street.
In the center of the street.
In the left lane of the street.
In the lane with the least traffic.
Question 12
12.
A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:
Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.
Can be ticketed.
Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.
Will have their bicycle impounded.
Question 13
13.
When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:
The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
The decreased noise of larger vehicles.
The increased speed of larger vehicles.
Question 14
14.
You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:
Not put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.
Hide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.
Disregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.
Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.
Question 15
15.
When driving in rain, you must:
Use low beam headlights.
Use high beam headlights.
Use parking lights.
Use no lights.
Question 16
16.
If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?
Tomato juice and lime
Hot coffee
Fresh air
Only time
Question 17
17.
Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:
Is never used as a traffic signal.
Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.
Question 18
18.
The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:
Keep your tires properly maintained.
Slow down when roads are wet or slushy.
Watch out for standing water or puddles.
All of the above.
Question 19
19.
DMV can deny or suspend driving privileges for persons under 18 if the juvenile is found:
Delinquent by a court.
To be in need of supervision.
To have been involved in an alcohol or drug-related offense.
All of the above.
Question 20
20.
Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills.
True
False
Question 21
21.
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:
Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.
May drive straight through the intersection.
Question 22
22.
When in a travel lane on the roadway:
You may stop to drop off passengers.
You may stop to look up an address.
You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.
Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.
Question 23
23.
A stop sign is shaped like a(n):
Rectangle.
Square.
Circle.
Octagon.
Question 24
24.
A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated the same as a yield sign.
True
False
Question 25
25.
You must yield to children playing in the streets.
True
False