Rules of the Road

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1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

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.

9

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.

10

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.

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