The maximum speed limit in a highway work zone must not exceed:
45 mph in any location
If you are driving near a school, you must slow down to _________ for the school zone.
the lowest posted speed limit
A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down when approaching an intersection and _________ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction.
be prepared to come to a complete stop
When making a U-turn, you must NOT:
make it on a curve of a road or near a hil
You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks.
stopping or shifting gears
When operating a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, never turn _________ while the vehicle is in motion.
the ignition to the lock position
If you are approaching a stop sign, you must:
stop at the solid white stop line
Indiana law requires the driver and all passengers to use seat belts at all times when a vehicle is:
in operation
When you see a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
slow down and move into a lane that is not adjacent to the emergency vehicle
Flashing arrow boards are often used to indicate:
a detour ahead
It is dangerous and illegal to try to pass other vehicles when _________ of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
you are within 100 feet
If your vehicle's conventional disc or drum brakes suddenly fail, you should immediately:
shift to a low gear, if possible, and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times
What should you do if fog closes in completely while driving, and visibility is reduced to near zero?
carefully pull as far off the road as possible, and stop
A red flashing light at an intersection is equivalent to:
stop sign
If a tornado is nearby, you must:
stop and exit your car immediately and go to a low-lying area
The likelihood of an accident increases if a driver is under the influence of:
alcohol, drugs or prescription medication
When you enter a roundabout or a circular intersection, you must proceed:
in a counter-clockwise direction
With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.
shorter path
Defensive drivers stay _________ behind the vehicle ahead while driving.
at least two to three seconds
To avoid the effects of glare of the oncoming headlights, the driver should not look directly into the lights of an approaching vehicle, but instead:
focus on the right side of the road
If you are involved in an accident, you must:
stop and provide information to others involved in the accident
The first rule of a safe and legal turn is:
to move into the proper lane well before the turn
When visibility is diminished, drivers must use low-beams when:
within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle
If the speed limit is 50 mph or greater, you must give proper turn signal ________ before turning or changing lanes.
at least 300 feet
If you are approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal, you should:
stop before entering the intersection
In a situation with a flat tire or blow-out, you should first:
hold the steering wheel firmly
When you enter an interstate on-ramp, you must stay to the right and _________ to allow your car to merge with traffic.
increase your speed in the acceleration lane
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must:
begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line
When following a large vehicle at night, always:
dim your headlights
Things that can distract your attention away from the road include:
text messaging and talking on the phone
Drivers must maintain a constant speed when passing and reentering the lane in front of trucks or buses, since trucks/buses require:
longer distances to slow down than cars
While driving, If you need to read a map or directions, you should:
pull over to the side of the road in a safe place and read the map
_________ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.
solid white line
A red arrow at an intersection indicates that:
the turning traffic must stop
Work zone or construction zone signs are usually displayed in:
orange with black letters
______lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction.
solid double yellow
If you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must:
slow down and let the vehicle pass first
When you are following a vehicle which makes frequent stops, you should allow _________ than usual.
more following distance
If there is an emergency vehicle directly behind your vehicle when you are in heavy traffic, you should:
keep slowly moving until you can get out of the way
When you see the letters 'RR' painted on the pavement, you are approaching:
a railroad crossing
If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, you should:
pull your vehicle forward
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must:
signal just after you pass through the intersection
A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that:
passing is permitted on the the side with the broken yellow line, but not on the side with the solid yellow line
When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must:
not change your lane
If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must:
hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight
You should not pass under the following conditions, except:
your lane is separated by a broken yellow line
When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down because:
you do not have much traction
You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads because:
someone may crowd your lane
If you are driving at a slower speed than other traffic on a highway or freeway, stay in the lane:
nearest to the right side of the road
If another driver is passing your vehicle, you must:
stay in the lane and do not increase your speed
When there are three or more lanes going in one direction on a highway, fast-moving vehicles should use:
the left lane
When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least:
one block
A driver entering a traffic circle or rotary, must yield the right-of-way to:
pedestrians and drivers already in the circle
__________are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades.
escape ramps
When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only to:
the left of the vehicle
If a broken white line is on your side of the center dash stripe, then:
you may cross the line to pass other vehicles
To control speed on steep downgrades, drivers should:
use a lower gear
A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means:
you may either proceed straight ahead or turn to the left
A driver must _______ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road.
come to a complete stop
When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should:
slow down and cross the intersection carefully
Following too closely behind a vehicle is also known as:
tailgating
At railroad crossings which have the standard, octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when:
they determine no train is approaching
_________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.
Exit ramps
When turning left from one one-way road to another one-way road:
bring your vehicle into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering
A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to:
the sum of the breaking distance and reaction distance
If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance and do not _______ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle.
return to the lane
If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should:
continue through the intersection, then drive to the right and stop
When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its:
headlights in your inside review mirror
If you are having vehicle trouble, and need to stop, first step you should do is:
pull off the road and away from traffic
If you are parked parallel on the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.
give a left turn signal and look over your left shoulder
_________ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstates.
rear-end collisions
when traveling through a work zone do not
increase your speed
Black on orange signs on a highway identify:
specific information and directions to drivers in work zones
A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where:
a vehicle may pass if it is safe
Rear-end crashes are common on highways because many drivers:
follow too closely
Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _________ to stop your vehicle safely.
increase breaking distance
Drivers must maintain windshield wipers in good operating condition because:
they keep rain and snow off the windshield
If the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply_________until proper braking action has been restored.
the brakes slightly several times
Which of the following actions escalate road rage?
blowing the horn and forcing a car off the road
If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.
wait until the other driver actually starts to turn
If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a cross buck sign, you should:
slow down and then proceed with caution
A pedestrian using a white or white cane tipped with red is usually:
a blind person
On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because:
it is a slow moving vehicle