DRIVER’S ACCREDITATION

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Please read the questions carefully and encircle your answer.

I. Rules of the Road

  1. How would you proceed if within an intersection waiting for a left turn and the traffic signal light turns red?
  2. Wait in the intersection until the light turns green.
  3. Yield to the oncoming traffic and then complete your turn.
  4. Make sure that it is clear, then back up from the intersection.
  1. Which of the following conditions that speed should be reduced?
  2. Driver is driving in unfavorable weather conditions.
  3. Driver is approaching and crossing an intersection.
  4. Both of the above.
  1. When you are passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:
  2. Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right.
  3. See the vehicle’s headlights in your rear view mirror.
  4. Have passed the other vehicle’s front bumper.
  1. Motorcyclists are entitled to use the entire or full width of a traffic lane, therefore, a driver should pass a motorcycle the same way a driver would pass another vehicle.
  2. True
  3. False
  4. Maybe
  1. Parking is allowed, except:
  2. On a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
  3. At a red curb.
  4. All of the above.
  1. Traffic lanes are also referred to by number. What do you call the left or “fast” lane?
  2. “Number 1 Lane”
  3. “Number 2 Lane”
  4. “Number 3 Lane”
  1. When you parked at the side of the road at night, you must:
  2. Use your left turn signal lights to give warning to other drivers.
  3. Warn other drivers by turning on your 4-way emergency flashers.
  4. Put the warning devices out within 15 minutes.
  1. A white painted curb means:
  2. Loading zone for freight or passengers.
  3. Loading zone for freight only.
  4. Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
  1. When you are parking uphill in a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:
  2. Turned to the right (away from the street).
  3. Turned to the left (toward the street).
  4. Under no circumstances.
  1. If you are driving on a one-way street, you may turn left onto another one-way street only if:
  2. A sign permits the turn.
  3. Traffic on the street moves to the left.
  4. Traffic on the street moves to the right.
  1. If you are getting ready to make a right turn, you should:
  2. Signal and turn immediately.
  3. Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first.
  4. Slow down or stop, if needed, and then make the turn.
  1. Drivers must yield to pedestrians:
  2. In crosswalk
  3. During inclement weather.
  4. At all times.
  1. What does speed limit sign means?
  2. Represent the maximum speed for all driving conditions.
  3. Represent the suggested speed for the road or highway.
  4. Represent the maximum speed ideal for driving conditions.
  1. What would you do if you are approaching a school bus which has stopped on the other side of a dividedhighway?
  2. Stop, check for children, and then proceed.
  3. Stop and wait for it to load or unload children.
  4. Watch for children and be ready to stop.
  1. When a school bus displays a flashing red light:
  2. You cannot pass the bus in either direction.
  3. You must stop if you are behind the bus, though, you can continue if you are approaching from the opposite direction.
  4. You should slow down to the school zone speed limit.
  1. There is an approaching emergency vehicle, you should:
  2. Slow down and keep moving.
  3. Maintain your speed.
  4. Pull over to the right and stop.
  1. If you are driving on a road with two or more lanes travelling in the same direction, you must:
  2. Drive in the right lane except to pass.
  3. Drive in any lane.
  4. Stay in the right lane except to pass.
  1. You are driving in this intersection with a stop sign, a stop line, and a crosswalk. Where should you stop your vehicle?
  2. At the stop sign.
  3. At the stop line.
  4. At the crosswalk.
  1. What does a light with a steady green arrow pointing either left or right means?
  2. Stop and proceed in the direction of the arrow with caution.
  3. You need to check for oncoming traffic before turning in the direction of the arrow.
  4. You may turn in the direction of the arrow if the intersection is clear.
  5. When a car arrives at an uncontrolled intersection or four-way stop at the same time as another car, which should go first?
  6. The car farthest to the left.
  7. The car farthest to the right.
  8. Whichever car is the fastest.
  1. In an uncontrolled intersections, you should always:
  2. Come to a complete stop, make sure that is safe and proceed with caution.
  3. Stop well before the intersection and inch out slowly; only proceed when no cars are approaching.
  4. Slow down, make sure it is safe and proceed with caution.
  1. If a vehicle ahead of you is stopped at a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, you should:
  2. Pass the vehicle on the right only.
  3. Pass the vehicle on the left only.
  4. Stop before passing the vehicle and make sure there are no pedestrians in the crosswalk.
  1. Why is it necessary to shoulder-check when changing lanes?
  2. Just to be extra-cautious.
  3. It is a must.
  4. No matter how you adjust your mirrors, you will always have blind spots.
  1. When you are in an intersection waiting to turn left and light turns yellow, you must”
  2. Complete your turn as quickly as possible; you are not allowed to be in the intersection when the light turns red.
  3. Make sure no oncoming cars are trying to beat the red light and complete your turn safely.
  4. Back up and wait for the next green light.
  1. When are you permitted to pass in the oncoming lane?
  2. When there is a yellow double solid line in the center of the road.
  3. When there is a broken yellow line in the center of the road.
  4. When there is a broken white line in the center of the road.

II. Defensive Driving

  1. Within how many feet are you required to dim the headlights before meeting another vehicle?
  2. 250 feet
  3. 400 feet
  4. 500 feet
  1. When you are driving at night on a dimly lit street, you need to:
  2. Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to the drivers.
  3. Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you.
  4. Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights.
  1. If your right wheels run off the pavement, you should:
  2. Apply the brakes lightly, and turn back on the road at slow speed.
  3. Apply brakes hard and cut wheels back onto the road.
  4. Speed up so that you can cut wheels sharply back on the road.
  1. How far before turning are you required to give a signal?
  2. At least 200 feet
  3. At least 100 feet
  4. Far enough ahead for the car following you to see.
  1. When driving in fog, you should turn on the high-beam headlights to increase the field of vision.
  2. True
  3. False
  4. Maybe
  1. You must make a complete inspection of the vehicle:
  2. At least once a week
  3. Before operating it.
  4. If any problems occurred the last time it was operated.
  1. When you are about to exit a highway using an off ramp that curves downhill and you are driving a heavy vehicle, you must:
  2. Downshift after you are in the curve.
  3. Do nothing since the posted speed limit for the off ramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the speed limit.
  4. Slow to a safe speed before the curve.
  1. To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______.
  2. 15 to 20 seconds
  3. 10 to 15 seconds
  4. 5 to 10 seconds
  1. Which of the following statements are true about blind spots?
  2. Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirrors.
  3. Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle.
  4. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
  1. For you to turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:
  2. The lane closest to the left curb.
  3. The lane in the center of the road.
  4. Any lane, as long as it is safe.
  1. If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
  2. Assume that the other driver will let you pass if you use your signal.
  3. Assume that the other driver will maintain a constant speed.
  4. Not assume that the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
  1. If you are driving in a freeway posted for 65kph, while other vehicles are driving 70 kph or faster, you may legally drive:
  2. 70 kph or faster to keep up with the speed of the traffic.
  3. Between 65 kph and 70 kph.
  4. No faster than 65 kph
  1. At intersections, crosswalks, railroad crossings, you should always:
  2. Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
  3. Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.
  4. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
  1. You drive defensively when:
  2. You look at the car in front of you while driving.
  3. You always put one car length between you and the car ahead.
  4. You keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
  1. You need to stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:
  2. The railroad crossing is located in a place with frequent train traffic.
  3. You don’t have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
  4. You transport two or more children in the passenger vehicle.
  1. You need to drive slower than the other traffic.
  2. No, you may block traffic when you drive too slowly.
  3. Yes, it is a good defensive technique.
  4. Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.
  1. If you are driving in freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a large truck, you should drive:
  2. No more than one length behind the truck so the driver can see you.
  3. Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
  4. Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead.
  1. Listed below are dangerous driving practices. Which of these is also considered illegal?
  2. Adjusting your outside mirrors.
  3. Listening to music through headphones that cover one ear.
  4. Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle.
  1. When you tailgate other drivers:
  2. Your actions can not result in a traffic citation.
  3. You will help reduce traffic congestion.
  4. You may frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
  1. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones while driving is:
  2. Review the number before answering the call.
  3. Keep your phone within reach you don’t have to take your eyes off the road.
  4. Use hands-free devices so you can keep your both hands on the steering wheel.
  1. If you are driving at night, what would you do to avoid being blinded?
  2. Concentrate on the center line.
  3. Look at the right side of the road.
  4. Wear polarizing anti-glare glasses.
  1. If you are driving in a bad weather condition, You should make your car easier for other drivers to see by:
  2. Flash your high beams.
  3. Turn on your headlights.
  4. Turn on your parking lights.
  1. The first thing that drinking alcohol affects is:
  2. Vision
  3. Balance
  4. Judgment
  1. If you must stop suddenly in an emergency, you should:
  2. Pump the brakes and steer in the direction you want to go.
  3. Slam on the brakes and steer in the direction you want to go.
  4. Hit the brakes hard, but not hard enough to lock the wheels, and steer in the direction you want to go.
  5. If you notice that your car is hydroplaning, you must:
  6. Brake gently.
  7. Decelerate and drive straight ahead without hitting the brakes.
  8. Pull over; there may be something wrong with your car.
  1. Overdriving your headlights at night is dangerous because:
  2. You may blind oncoming drivers.
  3. You may not be able to see if it becomes foggy.
  4. You can not stop within the distance that you can see.
  1. If you pull out just slightly into another lane to pass a cyclist, you are:
  2. Doing something unnecessary, there is plenty of room in one lane for a car to pass a cyclist.
  3. A hazard to other drivers.
  4. Actually changing lanes and should check your mirror, signal and shoulder check.
  1. What is the minimum following distance you need to leave between your car and other vehicles?
  2. 2 seconds
  3. 3 seconds
  4. 4 seconds
  1. What is the best way to prevent your vehicle from moving slightly from side to side while driving?
  2. Keep your eyes on the road directly in front of you.
  3. Look well ahead in the direction you want to go.
  4. Look at the cars around you to make sure you are not drifting towards them.
  1. If your brakes fail, you should:
  2. Keep driving until you run out of gas.
  3. Pull rapidly on a parking brake.
  4. Pump the brakes rapidly, shift into a lower gear, pull gently on the parking brake and use your horn to warn other drivers.

III. Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings

  1. When you are approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, you must stop your vehicle before entering the intersection.
  2. True
  3. False
  4. Maybe
  1. If you see an orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:
  2. Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.
  3. Slow down because the lane ends ahead.
  4. Change lanes and maintain your current speed.
  1. An orange sign means drivers should be alert, adjust their speed and be prepared to stop if needed.
  2. True
  3. False
  4. Maybe
  1. What will you do if you are approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?
  2. I don’t need to stop since the intersection is clear.
  3. Drive quickly through the intersection in order to get out of the way of other vehicles.
  4. Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.
  1. All vehicles are required to stop within how many feet of the nearest rail of arailroad crossing when a train is approaching?
  2. Between 5 and 10 feet
  3. 10 feet
  4. Between 15 and 50 feet
  1. Whenever you see a signal person at a road construction site ahead, you must obey his or her instructions:
  2. Only if you see an orange cones on the road ahead.
  3. Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws.
  4. At all times.
  1. You often see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:
  2. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
  3. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
  4. Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely.
  1. There is no crosswalk and you see that a pedestrian is about to cross your lane. You should:
  2. Make eye contact and then pass him or her.
  3. Stop and let him or her finish crossing the street.
  4. Slow down as you pass him or her.
  1. Whenever you approach a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow light, you must:
  2. Be prepared to stop.
  3. Slow down and proceed with caution.
  4. Stop if it is safe to do so.
  1. What does this sign means?
  2. Traffic is entering from another road and you should keep right.
  3. Traffic is entering from another road and you should drive cautiously while allowing additional space for other drivers to merge safely into the traffic flow.
  4. You should stop for other traffic.
  1. This sign means:
  2. The maximum width of a vehicle allowed on the highway.
  3. The maximum legal height allowed in the country.
  4. The distance from road surface to a bridge or overpass.
  1. This sign means:
  2. Side road entering from left.
  3. Stop sign ahead.
  4. Yield sign ahead.
  1. This sign means:
  2. Obstruction ahead.
  3. Merging traffic ahead.
  4. Intersection ahead.
  1. This sign means:
  2. Road narrows ahead
  3. Two-way traffic.
  4. Divided highway ends ahead.
  1. This sign means:

a. Winding road ahead.

b. Road may be slippery when wet.

c. Curve ahead.