Idaho Car 3 – My Blog

1.Roads become very slippery:

When it has been raining for an hour or more.

The day after it rains.

For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rainstorm.

Right after the rain has stopped.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

2.Many crashes are caused by:

Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.

Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.

Drivers yielding the right-of-way.

Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

3.You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:

When doing so would interfere with traffic.

When turning left into a driveway.

When the car in front of you is disabled.

When passing to the right on a one-way street.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

4.You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

Disregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicle.

Stop as quickly as you can.

Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle, and stop.

Increase your speed to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

5.Approximately one-half of all motorcycle crashes:

Involve another motor vehicle.

Are not preventable.

Are very minor with no injuries.

Involve expert riders.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

6.As a pedestrian, you should:

Always insist on the right-of-way over a vehicle when using a crosswalk.

Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching.

Enter a crosswalk at any time because it is the vehicle driver’s responsibility to stop.

Use crosswalks only if they are convenient.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

7.You may cross double solid yellow lines:

To pass a slow-moving truck.

To turn into a driveway.

To pass another car.

Under no conditions.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

8.When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.

Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.

Stop if a police officer is nearby.

Treat the light like a stop sign.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

9.In traffic moving at 50 to 55 mph, you are least likely to have an accident if you:

Drive a few miles per hour faster than most other vehicles.

Stay within that speed range.

Drive a few miles per hour slower than most other vehicles.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

10.It is best to keep a space cushion:

Only in back of your vehicle.

Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.

Only in front of the vehicle.

On all sides of the vehicle.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

11.This sign means:

No left turn.

No stopping.

No U-turn.

Detour ahead.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

12.Which of the following statements is true?

Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes to pass and ensure there is no oncoming traffic.

Use your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot when passing to the left.

When passing, wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

13.When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb:

Turn your front wheels sharply toward the curb.

Turn your front wheels slightly to the right.

Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb.

Keep your front wheels straight.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

14.This sign means:

No U-turn.

No left turn.

No right turn.

No turning.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

15.Your blind spot is the area of the road:

You cannot see without moving your head.

Directly behind your vehicle.

You see in your rearview mirror.

You see in your side mirror.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

16.If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:

Brake hard immediately.

Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.

Maintain your current speed and steer straight.

Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

17.You do not have to stop for a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children if:

You are traveling in the opposite direction on a two-way roadway that has four or more lanes.

You are traveling in a rural area and the road has a large shoulder on each side.

You are traveling in the same direction on a two-way roadway that has four or more lanes.

The speed limit in the area is under 25 miles per hour.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

18.A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

19.A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Solid red light.

Stop sign.

Yield sign.

Caution sign.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

20.When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

Check your side view mirror.

Check your rearview mirror.

Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

21.This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.

No trucks are allowed on an upcoming hill.

A logging road is ahead.

There are trucks on an upcoming hill.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

22.A diamond-shaped sign:

Warns of existing or possible hazards.

Alerts drivers to school zones.

Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.

Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

23.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 ahead.

Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.

Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

24.The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.

Turn right.

Stop.

Start up.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

25.When approaching a curve on a narrow road where your view is obstructed, it is best to:

Stop the car, get out, and walk around the curve to see what is there.

Rapidly turn your headlights on and off several times.

Sound your horn and stay close to the right edge of the road while proceeding carefully.

Speed up and get around the curve quickly.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

26.You may pass another vehicle:

In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.

By using the shoulder of the highway.

If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.

None of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

27.This sign means:

All traffic must turn left.

No left turn.

No U-turn.

Truck route to the left.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

28.Emergency vehicles:

Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.

May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.

May follow each other.

All of the above.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

29.If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?

Drink coffee before driving.

Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.

Take a cold shower before driving.

Stop drinking one half hour before driving.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

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

Slow down until it passes you.

Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.

Merge into the right lane and continue driving.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

31.This sign means:

Stop ahead.

Buggy warning.

Limited parking.

Do not block intersection.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

32.When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.

Always stop before crossing the tracks.

Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.

Speed up to beat any oncoming train.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

33.Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

Allowing extra travel time.

Obeying posted speed limits.

Using proper turn signals.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

34.When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

On the main road, just before the exit lane.

Once you see a toll booth.

Once you have moved into the exit lane.

When you first see the exit sign.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

35.You may drive across a dashed white line:

At any time

Only during daylight hours.

When it is safe to change lanes.

Only when passing a motorcycle.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

36.This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.

Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.

Do not enter.

Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

37.If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.

Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the crossing guard's instructions.

Assume the guard is not supposed to be directing traffic.

Follow rules that would be in place if no children were present.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

38.You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:

Accelerate rapidly when the first lane you need to cross is clear.

Wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn.

Wait for an oncoming driver to wave you across the intersection.

Edge your car into each lane of opposing traffic as soon as it clears.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

39.When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.

Stop if a police officer is nearby.

Treat the intersection like a four-way stop.

Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

40.When driving on roads that may be slippery:

Always drive at the maximum speed limit.

Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.

Reduce your following distance.

Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

41.To enter a freeway:

Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.

Signal and enter the freeway. Freeway traffic must yield.

Drive slowly so you can check traffic.

Always come to a complete stop first.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

42.This road sign means:

The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Divided highway begins. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Merge. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Winding road ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

43.This sign means:

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.

Look both ways as you cross the intersection.

Always come to a full stop at the intersection.

Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

44.If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:

Stop and make a U-turn.

Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

Roll down your window and ask the driver next to you for help.

Back up on the highway.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

45.When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.

Drive with your flashers on.

Pull over to the side of the road and stop.

Speed up and take the nearest exit.

Correct! Wrong!