Rules of the Road
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DMV Driver License Test › Rules of the Road
Which of the following actions constitutes a lane change?
All of these
Changing from one lane to another on a roadway
Entering a highway from an entrance lane
Entering the roadway from the curb or shoulder
None of these
Explanation
All of the choices indicate a lane change. Before one changes lanes they should perform the following: give the proper turn signal, check their mirrors, and physically check blindspots by quickly looking over his or her shoulders. Lane changes at speeds should be done deliberately and cautiously to avoid collisions from hesitation or quick braking.
Lanes of traffic that separate vehicles moving in opposite directions are divided by lines of which of the following colors?
Yellow
Red
White
Blue
All of these
Explanation
Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are separated by yellow lines. On the other hand white lines indicate separation of lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. Red and blue colors are used to indicate different road signage and do not typically separate traffic lanes.
Which of the following actions constitutes a lane change?
All of these
Changing from one lane to another on a roadway
Entering a highway from an entrance lane
Entering the roadway from the curb or shoulder
None of these
Explanation
All of the choices indicate a lane change. Before one changes lanes they should perform the following: give the proper turn signal, check their mirrors, and physically check blindspots by quickly looking over his or her shoulders. Lane changes at speeds should be done deliberately and cautiously to avoid collisions from hesitation or quick braking.
According to the interstate numbering system, one or two digit even numbered interstates are generally described as which of the following?
East-west routes
North-south routes
North-east routes
South-west routes
North-west routes
Explanation
Generally speaking, the interstate number system permits drivers to make assumptions about the roads they travel. In accordance with this logic, one or two digit even numbered interstates generally travel east-west routes. On the other hand, one or two digit odd numbered interstates generally travel north-south routes.
Lanes of traffic that separate vehicles moving in opposite directions are divided by lines of which of the following colors?
Yellow
Red
White
Blue
All of these
Explanation
Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are separated by yellow lines. On the other hand white lines indicate separation of lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction. Red and blue colors are used to indicate different road signage and do not typically separate traffic lanes.
According to the interstate numbering system, one or two digit even numbered interstates are generally described as which of the following?
East-west routes
North-south routes
North-east routes
South-west routes
North-west routes
Explanation
Generally speaking, the interstate number system permits drivers to make assumptions about the roads they travel. In accordance with this logic, one or two digit even numbered interstates generally travel east-west routes. On the other hand, one or two digit odd numbered interstates generally travel north-south routes.
Which of the following indicates the minimum amount of time needed to create a safe buffer of distance between vehicles?
None of these
Explanation
It is recommended that drivers create a distance of four seconds between vehicles. This enables the driver to have ample time to respond to emergencies. A shorter distance creates danger for both cars following one another because at this distance the driver behind the leading vehicle may not have time to react to sudden movements. In order to create this distance, the driver of the trailing car should mark a distinct, stationary spot on the road and count for seconds until they pass it. In doing so, they will create a proper buffer of distance between vehicles.
A driver may pass another car when there is a line dividing two lanes.
broken white
double yellow
solid yellow
solid white
All of these
Explanation
A driver is only permitted to pass another car on a two lane highway when a broken white line is present. As a general rule, solid lines indicate that cars cannot pass one another. On the other hand, broken lines indicate that vehicles may pass one another. Engineers may decide that curvy roads or those with poor visibility may be too dangerous to allow vehicles to pass.
Which of the following indicates the minimum amount of time needed to create a safe buffer of distance between vehicles?
None of these
Explanation
It is recommended that drivers create a distance of four seconds between vehicles. This enables the driver to have ample time to respond to emergencies. A shorter distance creates danger for both cars following one another because at this distance the driver behind the leading vehicle may not have time to react to sudden movements. In order to create this distance, the driver of the trailing car should mark a distinct, stationary spot on the road and count for seconds until they pass it. In doing so, they will create a proper buffer of distance between vehicles.
A driver may pass another car when there is a line dividing two lanes.
broken white
double yellow
solid yellow
solid white
All of these
Explanation
A driver is only permitted to pass another car on a two lane highway when a broken white line is present. As a general rule, solid lines indicate that cars cannot pass one another. On the other hand, broken lines indicate that vehicles may pass one another. Engineers may decide that curvy roads or those with poor visibility may be too dangerous to allow vehicles to pass.