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Common Drivers Permit Test Questions

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QUESTIONS YOU MAY ENCOUNTER ABOUT TRAFFIC CONTROL (11)

1. A regulation sign is usually what shape?

White rectangles with black lettering or symbols.

2. What is the usual color and shape of a warning sign?

Yellow and diamond shaped with black lettering or symbols.

3. What color and shape is a destination sign?

Green with white letters and symbols.

4. What must you do at a STOP sign?

Come to a FULL STOP, yield the right of way to vehicles and pedestrians in or approaching the intersection. GO when it is safe. (RED with white letters. )

5. What color and shape is a railroad crossing warning sign?

Yellow with black letters and "X" symbol.

6. What would you do when facing each of the following: a flashing red light, flashing yellow light, steady yellow light, a red light with a green arrow?

FLASHING RED - The same as a stop sign, Stop, yield the right of way, go when it is safe.

FLASHING YELLOW - Drive with caution.

STEADY YELLOW - Prepare to stop for red light.

RED LIGHT WITH GREEN ARROW - Stop, do not go until light is green, but you may go in the direction of the arrow if the way is clear.

7. What does it mean if an edge line slants in toward the center of the road?

The road is narrower ahead.

8. What do each of these types of lines mean: single broken, single solid, double solid, solid and broken together?

Single Broken - passing permitted

single solid - passing or lane change permitted only if obstructions or conditions require it.

Double Solid - must stay in lane, no passing

solid and broken together - solid side - no passing.....broken side - passing permitted.

9. if an Intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where would you stop for a red light at that intersection?

Before entering the crosswalk lines.

10. What type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a turn?

arrows

11. Which of the following must you obey over the other three; STEADY RED LIGHT, FLASHING RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN, POLICE OFFICER?

Police Officer

QUESTIONS YOU MAY ENCOUNTER ABOUT INTERSECTIONS AND TURNS (11)

12. What is the hand signal for a stop? A right turn?

STOP left arm down

RIGHT TURN left arm up

13. If two drivers enter an intersection from opposite directions at the same time, one going straight, the other turning left, which must yield the right of way?

the driver turning left

14. If you enter an intersection to make a left turn, but oncoming traffic prevents you from making the turn right away, what should you do?

yield to oncoming traffic , keep wheels straight, turn when safe.

15. If you reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you are going to go straight, who has the right-of-way?

the other driver as he is on your right.

16. What must you do if you are entering a road from a driveway?

Stop and yield the right of way to pedestrians and traffic.

17. You are facing a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection would keep you from going all the way through the intersection, May you enter the intersection?

no, you may not enter until you can get through to the other side.

18. Does a vehicle about to enter a traffic circle or rotary have a right of way over vehicles already in the circle?

no the vehicles in the circle have the right of way.

19. What should you do if you hear a siren nearby, but you can't see where the emergency vehicle is?

pull over, stop, and wait until it passes.

20. How far before a turn must you signal?

100 feet.

21. When preparing for a right turn, should you stay as close to the center of the lane as possible?

True

22. Where should you position your vehicle when preparing to make a left turn from a two-way roadway into a one-way roadway?

Close to center line , turn into the left lane of the one way street.

QUESTIONS YOU MAY ENCOUNTER ABOUT PASSING (7)

23.In most situations, on which side should you pass another vehicle going in the same direction?

The left side of the other vehicle.

24. What should you do before passing another vehicle?

use directional signals.

25. What should you see in your rear view mirror before attempting to return to the right lane after passing a vehicle on the left?

the bumper of the car being passed.

26. In what situations may you pass a vehicle on the right?

when another vehicle is making a left turn or on a one way road where not restricted.

27. When may you pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross.

NEVER

28. What action should you take when another vehicle passes you on the left?

slow