Traffic School Section 3 Practice Test

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• Road rage is best described as:
• Which action is part of the merging process onto a highway?
• What is a driver's blind spot and how can you avoid it?
• What is the first action you should take if you realize you are driving drowsy?
• What should you avoid regarding lane changes near intersections?
• What is the legal minimum following distance in normal conditions?
• Which of the following describes the proper signaling when changing lanes or turning?
• If you see a vehicle with hazards on the shoulder, what should you do?
• Under what condition is a right turn on red permitted?
• Which statement about approaching and entering a roundabout is correct?
• Which of the following describes an appropriate general driving tactic to reduce risk from aggressive drivers?
• Are bicyclists allowed to ride on public roads?
• What does it mean to yield the right-of-way?
• What is a "moving violation"?
• When a railroad crossing has flashing lights, what must you do?
• If convicted of road rage, which penalties are possible?
• Pedestrians have the right-of-way at ______.
• When speed increases from 40 to 60 mph, what happens to energy released in a crash?
• Which device provides audible warnings when backing up?
• At an uncontrolled intersection arriving at the same time as another vehicle, who has the right of way?
• Which statement best reflects how to avoid an aggressive driving situation?
• At intersections, what should you be particularly alert to?
• What is the purpose of the three-second rule in driving?
• How should you secure a child in a car seat?
• How does speed affect a crash?
• When is it acceptable to park in a curb painted red?
• Which scenario is an example of road rage?
• What is the main danger of staying in another driver's blind spot for an extended period?
• Which action best protects pedestrians who have a white cane or guide dog?
• How should you treat a blinking amber light?
• How should you behave near bicyclists?
• Which statement about daytime headlights is most accurate?
• What should you do when an emergency vehicle with a siren approaches?
• Which practice helps you signal a lane change safely?
• If you double your speed, what happens to braking distance?
• Which practice reduces the risk when another vehicle's blind spot is nearby?
• What should drivers do when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk to cross the street?
• If your vehicle has fog lights, when should you use them?
• Turning left on a two-way road onto another two-way road, which lane should you enter?
• Are you allowed to park in a handicap space if you do not have a placard?
• What does a dashed white line between lanes mean?
• Which statement best describes the use of hands-free devices while driving in many areas?
• In a scenario involving a pedestrian and your right-of-way, what should you do if continuing would cause a crash?
• When two vehicles approach an intersection with no signals and one is going straight while the other turns left, which has the right of way?
• What should you do when a traffic signal is dark (inoperative)?
• What is the proper response if vehicles are exceeding the speed limit in congested traffic?
• What does covering the brake mean?
• Which factor is the leading cause of injuries in traffic collisions in California?
• How should you respond to a construction zone flagger?
• At an intersection, a vehicle with a protected left-turn arrow vs a vehicle going straight which has the right of way?
• When merging into traffic, to whom should you yield?
• Which statement about moving violations is true?
• How should you adjust your driving in adverse weather?
• If you double your driving speed, what happens to your stopping distance?
• What is the goal when deciding whether to yield the right-of-way?
• What is considered an unsafe speed under the Basic Speed Law?
• What does implied consent mean in traffic laws?
• What does a dashed white line between lanes indicate you may do?
• If you cannot move to the right to yield to an emergency vehicle behind you, what should you do?
• What is illegal about parking in a handicap zone?
• What should you do about blind spots?
• When approaching a roundabout, you should yield to whom?
• What is the purpose of a median strip?
• How many feet before a turn should you signal?
• You approach an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
• Which statement best explains why you should not drive in another driver's blind spot?
• Which driving behavior combination is most likely associated with deadly crashes?
• What is the meaning of a no passing zone sign?
• Which action is NOT a recommended response when dealing with an aggressive driver?
• What does a curb painted red indicate about parking?
• When driving in fog, which action should you take?
• Which statement about median strips is true?
• At stop signs, you must
• What is an appropriate use of your horn?
• At a four-way stop where two vehicles arrive at the same time, which driver goes first?
• Road rage can involve what level of penalty upon conviction?
• At a four-way stop, who has the right of way when two vehicles arrive at the intersection simultaneously from perpendicular directions?
• If you miss your exit on a highway, what should you do?
• If you miss your highway exit, what should you do?
• How should the horn be used?
• Why should you avoid driving in another car's blind spot?
• Which is a safe following distance guideline in normal conditions?
• Which information should you typically exchange after a non-injury collision?
• What action should you take when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights and gates?
• On a two-lane road, when a school bus has red lights flashing, what must drivers do?
• On a weekday during school hours, which action should you take when you see a school zone sign?
• When turning left from a two-way street onto another two-way street, whom must you yield to?
• If the traffic signal shows a green arrow pointing left, what is allowed?
• Which action helps ensure you have time to react to hazards?
• What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?
• What does planning a set of escape routes around your vehicle help you do?
• Which item from the listed technologies is designed to help reduce blind spots?
• Which of the following describes the 3-second rule?
• Which distances increase with higher speed?
• When approaching a crosswalk with a pedestrian waiting to cross, who has priority if you have a green light?
• What does the seat belt law require?
• What is the purpose of convex and panoramic mirrors as described in the technology list?
• What should you do if you miss a school zone sign?
• Why is parking on a sidewalk generally illegal and unsafe?
• Which statement best defines aggressive driving?
• What can occur if you refuse a chemical test when DUI is suspected?
• What is the main purpose of defensive driving?
• How should you respond to an aggressive driver?
• Which statement about merging onto a freeway is correct?
• What should you do if you witness a traffic collision?
• If another driver is tailgating you, what should you do?
• In a roundabout, which statement reflects correct behavior regarding pedestrians and bicyclists?
• During a traffic stop, which instruction regarding your hands is recommended?
• Road rage penalties may also include what outcome besides imprisonment or fines?
• How should you respond to a pedestrian with a guide dog in a crosswalk?
• In a situation where another vehicle is about to enter your path, what should you do?
• What can you do to protect yourself from an aggressive driver?
• Do Not Enter sign means what?
• In poor visibility, what should you do to maintain safety?
• Are handheld cellphones generally allowed in most states while driving?
• What is the purpose of crosswalk lines?
• May you turn right on a red light?
• Which statement reflects the purpose of yielding to avoid a crash?
• If school bus stops in front of you with flashing lights, you must:
• Which statement best describes the proper use of a vehicle horn?
• In the context of aggressive driving, which statement is true about eye contact?
• What is the proper method to signal a lane change?
• Approaching a roundabout with fast-approaching traffic, what should you do?
• After a collision, what should you avoid saying or admitting at the scene?
• Besides the night hours, in which conditions should headlights be used?
• What does a solid double yellow line indicate about passing?
• Higher crash speeds reduce the ability of which systems to protect occupants?
• When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?
• At an intersection without traffic signals, which car has the right of way?
• What should you do to be prepared to escape a problem while driving?
• What is the minimum safe following distance in ideal conditions?
• When should you yield the right-of-way?
• Which statement about crash energy as speed increases is true?
• What minimum clearance is recommended when passing a parked car?
• How should you treat a flashing yellow signal at an intersection?
• What must you do at a school crossing guard's signal?
• Are speeding penalties standardized across all jurisdictions?
• A school bus on a two-lane road stops with its red lights flashing. What must you do?
• What should you do at a red stop sign?
• Which scenario matches turning right on red?
• What should you do when road conditions are poor (rain, fog)?
• Which statement best describes right-of-way?
• During school hours, in a school zone, which action is most important?
• Which rule describes the safe following distance?
• What is the safest method to back up a vehicle?
• What is the typical speed limit in senior areas?
• During a tire blowout, what is the sequence of actions you should take?
• After a non-injury collision, which information should you be prepared to exchange?
• Which item is part of planning before a trip?
• In which action should you give up your right-of-way to avoid a crash?
• At a four-way stop, which driver has the right of way?
• If you are driving on a two-lane road and a school bus on the opposite side stops with red lights flashing, you must stop unless there is a condition such as:
• Which of the following is part of pre-trip planning?
• What should you do at a railroad crossing with gates down?
• What does the End School Zone sign indicate about speed restrictions?
• Are you allowed to park on a sidewalk?
• What is the effect of alcohol or drugs on driving ability?
• When is a U-turn allowed?
• When should you use headlights?
• What is the effect of alcohol on driving?
• Which practice improves your car's visibility to others?
• If your vehicle begins to skid, what should you do?
• When you see a pedestrian sign near a sidewalk, what should you do?
• What is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in California?
• Which statement best summarizes when to yield?
• What speed is recommended at uncontrolled blind intersections or railroad crossings?
• What is the best practice when driving near another car's blind spot to minimize risk?
• When entering a main road from a minor road, private road or driveway, who must yield to?
• What does a solid white line along the road edge indicate?
• When approaching a school zone, what should you do if you realize you are near children?
• Avoiding an improper left turn, you should gauge distance between oncoming car and you and give right of way to pedestrians.
• What should you do if a school crossing guard signals you to stop?
• When approaching a pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog, what should you do?
• Which statement best describes the action to take to avoid collisions when approaching an intersection?
• Which drivers are most likely to be in a deadly crash?
• When must you yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk?
• What penalties can you face for speeding or reckless driving?
• What is the rule for using handheld devices while driving in most areas?
• Approximately how far before a turn or lane change should you begin signaling?
• When is it permissible to pass another vehicle on the right?
• A solid white line along the road edge indicates you should not drive onto the shoulder or cross it unless allowed. Which situation allows crossing?
• What is the purpose of the 3-second rule?
• ______ is an example of driving on the wrong side of the road.
• How does having headlights on during the day help you drive safer?
• If a bus is stopped on a multi-lane road in the lane next to you, what should you do?
• How should you merge onto a freeway?
• When should you signal in a roundabout to exit?
• What does a yield sign require you to do?
• In a crosswalk, what should you do if a pedestrian has a guide dog?
• How should you respond to pedestrians at a marked crosswalk?
• In adverse weather or road conditions, how should you adjust your following distance relative to the three-second rule?
• Which statement best describes crosswalk lines?
• Why should you check for vehicles in your blind spot before changing lanes?
• What is the recommended behavior when you encounter an aggressive driver?
• At a four-way intersection, when two vehicles arrive exactly at the same time from perpendicular directions, who should go first?
• Which scenario best illustrates the need to yield your right-of-way?
• What is the main goal of defensive driving?
• When approaching a stopped school bus in the lane next to you on a multi-lane road, what should you do?
• What is the typical speed limit in a school zone?
• When two or more cars arrive at the same time, who has the right of way?
• What steps should you take when merging onto a highway?
• If you ______, you are being an aggressive driver.
• During a traffic stop if you are unsure what the officer wants?
• What is the typical speed limit in a business district?
• When children are present in a school zone, what speed applies?
• What should you look out for at intersections?
• What does a flashing yellow light indicate?
• Illegal U-turns
• What is the safest first step if you notice you are becoming drowsy behind the wheel?
• When can you make a right turn on a red light?
• If you must enter another driver's blind spot, what should you do?
• Which action is NOT recommended when you are skidding?
• Which area commonly has a 25 mph speed limit?
• If a vehicle is already in the intersection and another arrives, who goes first?
• What is the typical speed limit in a residential zone?
• What does a green arrow signal indicate?
• What is a typical safe speed on freeways?
• What is the safe passing distance when overtaking a bicyclist?
• In a roundabout, who has the right of way?
• Which statement best describes how to merge into a roundabout when traffic is fast approaching?
• Which item is NOT listed as part of modern technology to be a better driver?
• What should you do if another driver tries to brake-check you or engage in aggressive driving?
• What does a curved road sign with an advisory speed tell you?
• Are you allowed to use a handheld cellphone while driving in most states?
• How should you respond to a tire blowout?
• Which statement reflects the Basic Speed Law in practice?
• What action most effectively reduces risk when changing lanes near another car?
• Avoiding an improper right turn, which is the proper consideration?
• Which action is an example of aggressive driving?
• What does a green arrow indicate?
• Which statement is true about right-of-way in emergencies?
• If two cars reach a four-way stop at the exact same time from perpendicular approaches, who should go first?
• What could happen if you drive in another car's blind spot?
• At an intersection with a protected left-turn arrow, who has the right of way?
• What does a red arrow signal indicate?
• If you see a distracted driver on the road you should
• What is the proper approach to school zone speeds during designated hours?
• What is the best way to deal with a distracted driver?
• Which statement correctly describes a legal U-turn option?
• When is it legal to make a U-turn?