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LAW EXAMINATION

Your law examination will consist of twenty (20) of these questions. Each correct answer will be scored five (5) points and you must attain a total score of 85 in order to pass this part of your examination.  The answers are on a separate pop-up page.

READ EACH QUESTION CAREFULLY AND CHECK THE BEST ANSWER.

1.   Before moving your car into traffic from a parked
  1. Sound the horn and pull  from curb slowly.
  2. Signal and proceed when safe.
  3. Signal other traffic and then pull into the street.
  4. Give signal and pull from curb quickly.
2.   Before changing lanes in traffic, you should:
  1. Give proper turn signal.
  2. Sound your horn to warn other drivers and pull into the other lane.
  3. Use your rear view mirror to observe traffic to pull into the other lane.
  4. Give correct signal and look to make sure the change can be made safely.
3.   Never change lanes without first:
  1. Increase speed and give the proper signal.
  2. Sound your horn to warn other drivers and pull into  the other lane.
  3. Use your rear view mirror to observe traffic to pull into the other lane.
  4. Give correct signal and look to make sure the change can be made safely.
4.   When driving at night you should dim your vehicle's headlights (use lower beam) when:
  1. Approaching an intersection
  2. The other driver dims his lights.
  3. Meeting or following another vehicle
  4. Blinded by the headlights of an approaching vehicle.
5.   When a highway has been divided into clearly marked lanes, for traffic, you should:
  1. Signal intention and move into another land only when safe.
  2. Change from land to lane to make better time.
  3. Never change lanes.
  4. Sound horn to warn other drivers and pull into other lane.
6.   Under what conditions is it unlawful to drive at an unreasonable low rate of speed:
  1. When driving on a one-way street.
  2. When driving in the pass lane.
  3. When impending or blocking the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.
  4. It is never unlawful to drive too slowly.
7.   When you see or hear an emergency vehicle with a flashing light, siren blowing, or bell ringing, you should:
  1. Signal the driver to pass.
  2. Speed up to get out of their way.
  3. Pull over to the right of the road and stop.
  4. Follow them to see where they are going.
8.   What must a driver do before entering a street or highway from an alley, private road or driveway:
  1. Enter or cross highway as quickly as possible.
  2. Sound horn and proceed with caution.
  3. Stop, yield right of way to pedestrians and vehicles.
  4. Not stop unless there is a stop sign.
9.   What does the law require you to do upon meeting a stopped School Bus:
  1. Stop when approaching from front or rear.
  2. Slow down when approaching from the front.
  3.  Stop when approaching from the rear.
  4. Sound your horn and pass slowly
10.  In what position on the roadway must you be before making a left turn from a one-way street:
  1. Close to the right hand side of the roadway.
  2. Close to the center line of the roadway.
  3. Close to the left hand side of the roadway.
  4. About in the center of the roadway.
11.  On a street or highway where traffic is moving in both directions, in what position must you be before making a left hand turn:
  1. To the right of and close to the .center line as possible.
  2. Close to the right hand side of the roadway.
  3. Close to the left hand side of the roadway.
  4. Pull to the left of the center line so other traffic can’t pass.
12.  You are driving up to an intersection where a traffic signal light is red. A policeman motions you to go through, you should:
  1. Wait for the light to turn green.
  2. Call the policeman’s attention to the red light.
  3. Go through at once.
  4. Stop to make sure he wants you to go through.
13.  You are driving up to an intersection where there is no signal light or policeman. In the crosswalk a pedestrian is crossing your half of the street, you should:
  1. Take the right of way but don’t hit the pedestrian.
  2. Slow down and proceed with care.
  3. Stop and give him the right of way.
  4. Blow your horn and take the right of way.
14.  If a pedestrian is crossing the street in an unmarked crosswalk, you should:
  1. Yield the right of way.
  2. Proceed with care as the person in jay-walking.
  3. Reduce speed and warn him.
15.  In what lane of traffic should you drive when you are going to make a right hand turn:
  1. Close to the left side of the roadway.
  2. Close to the right hand side of the roadway.
  3. Close to the center line of the roadway.
  4. Does not matter if you give a signal.
16.  On a two lane roadway (one way traffic) the left lane is for:
  1. Passing and preparing to make left turn.
  2. passing only.
  3. Fast moving traffic.
  4. Slowing down speed of traffic.
17.  When overtaking a car going in the same direction you may pass on the right:
  1. At no time.
  2. When you blow your horn and the other driver won’t move over.
  3. When the car ahead has signaled for a left turn.
18.  How soon before making a turn should you give a signal:
  1. At least 50feet before the turn.
  2. At least 100feet before the turn.
  3. At least 250feet before the turn.
  4. At least 500feet before the turn.
19.  If you are convicted for operating a vehicle while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage, you will:
  1. Lose you privilege to drive a motor vehicle.
  2. Be given a warning by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles.
  3. Be permitted to drive trucks or busses only.
  4. Be permitted to drive during daylight only.
20.  The law requires that you do not follow any fire engines traveling to a fire closer than:
  1. 200 feet 
  2. 300 feet 
  3. 400 feet
  4. 500 feet
21.  When overtaking and passing another vehicle you should:
  1. Move quickly to the left to warn other drivers.
  2. Follow close behind the car ahead so the other driver can see you in his rear mirror.
  3. Sound the horn and pass when safe to do so.
  4. Stay behind until the other driver motions for you to pass.
22.  A person whose driver license is refused, suspended, revoked or canceled shall:
  1. Not drive under any condition.
  2. Drive in the case of extreme emergency.
  3. Drive only in rural areas.
  4. Drive when there is a licensed driver with you.
23.  What cards must you have with you when operating a motor vehicle:
  1. Registration and insurance card.
  2. Registration card and drivers license.
  3. Registration and title.
  4. Driver’s license and identification card.
24.  Driving in violation of any restrictions on your license is:
  1. The same as driving without a license.
  2. Less serious than driving without a license.
  3. Permitted in unusual cases.
  4. More serious than driving without a license.
25.  When may you lend your driver’s license to another person:
  1. Never.
  2. While the other person is learning to drive.
  3. For identification purpose only.
  4. In emergencies.
26.  If you are involved in an accident you must show your driver’s license to:
  1. Policy  only.
  2. Any witness to the accident.
  3. Police and any persons involved in the accident.
  4. Anyone on demand.
27.  When driving in heavy traffic, you should:
  1. Sound your horn.
  2. Weave from lane to lane.
  3. Drive on shoulder of the roadway to pass traffic.
  4. Keep pace with other traffic and stay in your own lane.
28.  If a traffic signal-light is green and a police officer signals you to stop, you should:
  1. Obey the traffic light.
  2. Slow down.
  3. Obey the officer’s signal.
  4. Increase speed.
29.  What is the meaning of a flashing red traffic signal light at an intersection:
  1. Stop completely as at a stop sign and proceed when safe.
  2. Slow down and proceed with caution.
  3. Stop and wait for a green light.
  4. Sound horn and proceed with caution.
30.  What is the meaning of a flashing yellow traffic signal light at an intersection:
  1. Proceed through the intersection or pass such light only with caution.
  2. Stop and wait for a green light.
  3. Continue at same speed.
  4. Sound horn and increase speed.
31.  When a red traffic signal with a green arrow is shown at an intersection, it means:
  1. Stop and wait for green light before making turn in direction of arrow.
  2. Proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow, yielding right of way to pedestrians and other traffics.
  3. Stop and then proceed.
  4. The green arrow is a signal for pedestrians only.
32.  What is the meaning of each of the following hand and arm signals:
     a.  Arm and hand up.
           1. Right turn.
           2. Left turn.
           3. Stopping.

     c.  Arm and hand down.
          1. Left turn.
          2. Right turn.
          3. Stopping.
   

     b.  Arm and hand straight out.
         1. Stopping.
         2. Right turn.
         3. Left turn.
33.  What should you do when you come to a stop sign at an intersection:
  1. Slow down and proceed with caution.
  2. Stop only if there are any vehicles approaching the intersection street.
  3. Slow down, sound horn and proceed.
  4. Make a full stop and proceed when safe.
34.  If the traffic light changes from green to yellow as you approach an intersection, what should you do:
  1. Sound horn and continue through intersection.
  2. Speed up before light changes
  3. Stop before entering intersection.
  4. Slow up and proceed with caution.
35.  Upon approaching a yield sign, what does the law require you to do:
  1. Stop then enter traffic slowly.
  2. Stop, then enter traffic quickly.
  3. Speed up and force our way into traffic.
  4. Slow down, stop if necessary and yield right of way to traffic approaching from the right or left.
36.  The shape of the signs below are identified as:

a.  
   1. Stop Sign
   2. Railroad crossing
   3. Warning of hazard
   4. Yield right of way
  		 c.  
   1. Warning of hazard
   2. Stop sign
   3. Yield right of way
   4. Railroad crossing
b.  
   1. Railroad crossing
   2. Warning of hazard
   3. Yield right of way
   4. Stop sign
  
37.  The operator of every motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in death, personal injury or property damage in excess of  $1,000.00 must file a written accident report with:
  1. The police department only.
  2. The Department of Motor Vehicles.
  3. Your insurance company only.
  4. The finance company
38.  If involved in an accident, you are required by law to show your driver's license and registration card to:
  1. Anyone having property damage.
  2. Anyone injured.
  3. Any police officer present.
  4. All of the above.
39.  If you strike an unattended vehicle, you are required to:
  1. Stop immediately.
  2. Attempt to locate the owner.
  3. Leave your name and address on or in the damaged vehicle if you cannot locate the owner.
40.  If you are involved in a reported accident, you must make a written report to the Department of Motor Vehicles:
  1. At once.
  2. Within 10 days.
  3. Within 15 days
  4. Within 5 days.
41.  Generally, the safest drivers are those drivers who:
  1. Are god auto mechanics.
  2. Have no physical defects.
  3. Are always alert and obey the traffic laws.
  4. Drive slowly at all times.
42.  Most traffic accidents are the result of:
  1. Mechanical defects in automobiles.
  2. Errors in driver's judgment.
  3. Defects in the road.
  4. Bad weather conditions.
43.  Under which of the following conditions would the road be more likely to be slippery:
  1. Center lines just painted.
  2. New highways just opened for public use.
  3. It has rained for several hours.
  4. It has started to rain or drizzle.
44.  When driving where children are playing or walking, you must:
  1. Sound your horn to warn them you are approaching.
  2. Drive to the left side of the highway.
  3. Slow down, proceed with caution and be ready to make a quick stop.
45.  The distance you should follow another vehicle should be determined by:
  1. Speed, weather, road and vehicle mechanical conditions.
  2. Legal speed limit.
  3. Condition of vehicle.
  4. Type of highway.
46.  When passing, you should return to the right side of the road:
  1. Ten feet in front of vehicle passed.
  2. Immediately.
  3. After clearing front fender of passed car.
  4. When you can see the passed vehicle in your inside read view mirror.
47.  If you become tired or sleepy while driving, you should:
  1. Stop and rest.
  2. Drink coffee and tea.
  3. Drive more carefully.
  4. Turn on the radio.
48.  When a tire blows out, the safest thing to do is:
  1. Drive on the shoulder of the road and apply brakes.
  2. Steer straight ahead.
  3. Apply brakes for a quick stop.
  4. Slow down gradually, pull off the roadway.
49.  Good drivers, traveling in heavy fog at night, always use the:
  1. Low beams.
  2. High beams.
  3. Parking lights.
  4. No lights.
50.  When may you drive at the maximum speed limit.
  1. Only in the daytime.
  2. If the vehicle, the highway and the weather conditions are ideal.
  3. At any time.
  4. On any highway designated for one-way traffic.

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