Driving Safety Quiz 11-20

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

• Straight ahead

• Right, toward the side of the road

• Left, toward the center of the road

Answer explanation

When parking uphill on a two-way road without a curb, turn your front wheels left, toward the center of the road. This way, if the vehicle rolls back, it will roll away from traffic, enhancing safety.

A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should:

• Stop and proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus.

• Slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously.

• Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing.

Answer explanation

You must stop for as long as the red lights are flashing on a school bus. This indicates that children are either boarding or exiting, and it is crucial to ensure their safety before proceeding.

When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

• Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way.

• Merge carefully into the gap.

• Wait for the lane to clear before merging.

Answer explanation

The correct action is to merge carefully into the gap after checking for traffic. This ensures safety and smooth integration into the flow of vehicles, rather than assuming right-of-way or stopping unnecessarily.

This road sign means:

• Slow down or stop.

• Stop if necessary.

• You must come to a complete stop.

Answer explanation

The road sign indicates that you must come to a complete stop. This is crucial for safety, as it ensures that drivers check for oncoming traffic before proceeding.

If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:

• Quickly turn before the truck or bus is able to.

• Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.

• Squeeze between the truck or bus and the curb.

Answer explanation

You should wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn. This ensures your safety, as large vehicles have wider turning radii and may not see smaller vehicles trying to turn simultaneously.

You should use your horn when:

• Another vehicle is in your way.

• It may help prevent a collision.

• You are angry at another driver.

Answer explanation

You should use your horn to alert others and help prevent a collision, making it a safety tool. The other options, like expressing anger or greeting, are inappropriate uses of the horn.

If you are not the first to arrive at the scene of an accident and your help is not needed, what should you do?

• Slow down to calm your nerves.

• Stop and look for your own curiosity.

• Drive on and not interfere with procedures.

Answer explanation

If your help is not needed at an accident scene, the best course of action is to drive on and not interfere with procedures. This ensures that emergency responders can do their job without distractions.

If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:

• Beep your horn.

• Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle.

• Expect the unexpected.

Answer explanation

Choosing 'Expect the unexpected' is crucial when a child is riding a bicycle. Children may act unpredictably, so it's important to stay alert and prepared for sudden movements, rather than assuming they are in full control.

Broken yellow lines are used on streets and highways to:

• Indicate no passing zones.

• Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

• Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

Answer explanation

Broken yellow lines are used to separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions, allowing for safe passing when conditions permit. They indicate that crossing the line is allowed, unlike solid lines.

A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

• Honk and step on the brake firmly.

• Take your foot off the gas pedal.

• Swerve into the lane next to you.

Answer explanation

Honk and step on the brake firmly to alert the other driver and reduce your speed. This action helps prevent a collision and ensures your safety before considering other maneuvers.