Pennsylvania Car 17

1.When driving on a slippery surface, such as snow or ice:

Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills.

Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely.

Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing.

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

2.If a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk signal is solid red, it means:

Drivers may proceed with caution.

Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop.

Drivers should come to a complete stop.

There are no pedestrians nearby

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3.This road sign means:

No right turn

Drive only in the direction of the arrow.

Curve ahead.

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4.What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Drink coffee.

Exercise.

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

Take a cold shower.

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5.Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?

Tailgating another vehicle

Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment

Both of the above

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6.You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

Stop and wait for the light to change

Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed.

Drive carefully through the intersection.

Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.

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7.This yellow warning sign means:

You are approaching a school or school crosswalk.

Slow down, drive with caution, and watch for children.

Both of the above.

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8.Only ____ can reduce blood alcohol content (BAC) and alcohol's effects on the body.

Drinking caffeine

Eating foods high in fat

Time

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9.To change lanes you should:

Check your mirrors and signal, then change lanes.

Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.

Signal, check your mirrors, and change lanes.

Signal and change lanes.

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

10.To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:

Straight ahead.

Over your shoulder.

At the center of the road

To the right edge of the road.

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11.Emotions do not affect the way we drive.

True

False

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12.Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:

45 miles per hour.

35 miles per hour.

40 miles per hour.

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

13.When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

Should depend on road signs to find your way.

Should plan your trip in advance.

Only have to know generally where your destination is.

Should always choose the most direct route.

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14.How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

Do not speed when the roads are wet.

Use tires with proper air pressure.

Replace tires with bad tread.

All of the above.

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15.When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.

TRUE

FALSE

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16.This sign means:

Merge right.

Divided highway begins.

Lane ends.

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17.Which of the following road surfaces freezes first?

A tunnel

An intersection

A bridge

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

18.This sign means:

No left turn.

Flagger ahead.

Two-way left turn.

Turn right or go through.

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

19.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.

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

20.You are involved in an accident. You should:

Stop immediately.

Help the injured.

Call the police.

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.

21.Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body.

Drinking caffeine

Eating foods high in fat

Time

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

22.If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is:

No different than normal.

Farther from the car ahead than normal.

Closer to the car ahead than normal.

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23.This sign means:

There is a detour ahead.

You must stop for flaggers.

The road ahead is closed to traffic.

The highway ahead is undergoing maintenance.

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24.You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?

The driver on your left has the right-of-way.

You have the right-of-way.

Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right-of-way

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

25.Driving is a privilege, not a right.

True

False

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26.Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until:

All students are off the bus.

The stop arm is retracted.

The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

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

27.You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:

Rev your engine to warn the children that you are moving.

Sound your horn so the children will hear you.

Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.

Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.

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

28.Nighttime is the safest time for cyclists to ride their bikes.

TRUE

FALSE

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

29.This road sign means:

Do not enter.

No parking.

No U-turn.

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30.Sudden wind gusts on highways:

Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.

Only cause visibility problems.

Can cause problems for all vehicles.

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31.Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by:

Slowing down.

Merging into a different lane.

Maintaining your speed and position.

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32.When driving at night, you should:

Always use your high beams.

Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle.

Increase your following distance

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33.You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

Closer behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

To the right side of the truck and wait to pass.

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

34.You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

When the train has passed.

Under no circumstances.

When the lights have stopped flashing.

When other drivers drive around the gates.

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35.After you have passed a vehicle moving in the same direction, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

After about three seconds.

When you can no longer see the passed vehicle over your right shoulder.

When you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

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36.The faster the speed of your vehicle, the longer it takes to stop when you must react to other drivers' unexpected movements.

TRUE

FALSE

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

37.A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:

Alcohol.

Any medication.

A lack of sleep.

All of the above.

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38.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:

45 mph.

35 mph.

25 mph.

15 mph.

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39.In the winter, if a road surface seems dry, it's definitely dry.

True

False

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40.When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic

After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed

After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection

After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph

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41.When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should:

Stop until the other driver passes.

Look below their headlights

Glance toward the right edge of your lane.

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

42.When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:

Using the inside rearview mirror.

Using the outside rearview mirror.

Using both inside and outside rearview mirrors.

Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

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

43.When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.

Cut them off to slow them down.

Retaliate by tailgating them.

Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.

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

44.If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

Stop until the light turns green.

Go through the intersection without stopping.

Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

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

45.You should honk your horn when you:

Are traveling through an intersection

Are passing a bicyclist.

See a child who is about to run into the street.

Are parallel parking.

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