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May 1, 2019

By Michelle Megna

Question 1 of 20

When bicycling on a pathway or sidewalk, you have the right of way to ride across intersections, driveways, and crosswalks in both directions, with or against traffic.

TRUE
FALSE

Give the right of way to any pedestrian who is:

In a marked crosswalk
In any crosswalk or intersection
Crossing any street

You are approaching a school bus which has stopped on the other side of a divided highway.

Stop and wait for it to load or unload children.
Stop, check for children, then proceed.
Stop and wait until the flashing red lights go off.
Watch for children and be ready to stop.

At a four-way stop, you must give right of way to:

The driver to your right
The driver who arrived before you
The driver to your left

An implied consent law means:

You must sign a statement that you will not drive a motor vehicle after drinking more than three drinks
You agree to be tested for the amount of alcohol in your blood, if you are arrested for drunk or impaired driving.
You consent to have a blood sample taken if an officer stops you for driving recklessly.

A parent or legal guardian may request that the driver’s license of a minor be canceled at any time prior to age 18.

TRUE
FALSE

When is it legal to drive faster than the posted speed limit?

Never
If you feel it is reasonable and prudent
As long as it takes to safely pass another vehicle

When you come to an intersection with a flashing red light you must:

Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
Turn either right or left since the road is blocked.
Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.
Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.

While driving on the interstate, you see vehicles on the entrance ramp to your right. You should:

If possible, move left to allow entering cars to have a smooth, safe entry
Stay in your lane
Increase your speed to beat the vehicles coming onto the interstate
Pace their speed to make it difficult for the cars to merge

10.

When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
Motion the emergency vehicle to pass you.
Continue at the same speed, but pull to the right.

11.

If you have a tire blowout while driving, you should:

Hold the steering wheel tightly and brake lightly. Pull off the road in a safe place.
Step on the accelerator
Turn off the road quickly
Hit the brakes and stop as fast as possible

12.

A diamond-shaped sign is a:

Road hazard sign
Interstate route sign
School crossing sign
Speed limit sign

13.

When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, which of the following is the appropriate place to make the stop?

The driver is not required to stop.
The driver is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.
Only at a place where the driver can see at least 200 feet on either side without regard for the interesting roadway.
At the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before actually entering the roadway.

14.

Hydroplaning is best described as:

Your tires pushing water out of their paths.
Your tires actually floating on a film of water.
Your tires causing sheets of water to splash on passing vehicles.
Your tires throwing water to the rear, causing problems for following vehicles.

15.

An orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that vehicle:

Carries radioactive materials
Makes wide turns
Travels at slower speeds than normal traffic
Makes frequent stops

16.

Drivers entering a roundabout or traffic circle:

Must stop before entering
Must yield to pedestrians and drivers in the roundabout or traffic circle
Have the right of way if they arrive first
Have the right of way if there are two lanes

17.

When should you use a horn?

For warning purposes, such as to alert other motorists of a pending collision.
Whenever you feel like it
To alert other drivers that they made a mistake
If a driver or bicyclist is going too slow

18.

You are required to signal any time you pull away from the curb.

TRUE
FALSE

19.

Bicycles are:

Required to stay on bicycle paths
Required to stay on sidewalks.
Considered vehicles and have the same rights-of-way as motor vehicles.
Considered vehicles but do not have the same right-of-ways as motor vehicles.

20.

When parking uphill with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Keep the rear tires against the curb.
Keep the front tires straight ahead.
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.

Finally, please tell us a little bit about yourself:

Age:
Gender: Male Female
State:
Have you received a ticket in the past year? Yes No
Have you been in an accident in the past year? Yes No

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