Kentucky DMV Written Test Flashcards

Kentucky DMV Written Test Flashcards When driving on slippery roads you should Increase your following distance You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out

of the ordinary:

Causes traffic congestion driver below the posted speed limit when: Anything makes conditions less than perfect If your car starts to skid turn your steering wheelIn the direction you want the vehicle to go.When you drive through a construction zone, you should:Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck".The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to Wear your seat belt You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle

is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. You should:

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck you should drive Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stoppingOn an incline A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck May have to swing wide to complete the right turn Remove all snow, frost, and ice fromAll windows The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the Road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic If you are following a motorcycle you should Increase your following distance You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?Right towards the side of the road Under normal weather, Road, and traffic conditions maintain a minimum following distance of

• seconds

If you are being followed too closely on a multilane highway you should Move into the lane to your right and let the car pass You can drive off the road to pass another vehicleUnder no circumstances!!!!When parking uphill next to a curb set the parking brake and Turn steering wheel away from curb If a green arrow turns into a solid green light youMay still turn but you must yield to oncoming traffic When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should Let the car pass and then pass the bike

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:Let it go

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgementIt harms both driving skills and judgment Drivers entering interstate traffic from an acceleration rampShould yield to drivers already on the interstate A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may Not turn in that direction until the light turns green A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles Next to the broken line may pass You should increase the distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another driver

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should: use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers To help prevent crashes you shouldCommunicate with other road users

It is best to keep a space cushion:On all sides of the vehicle

You may cross solid yellow lines:when making turns

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one trackWait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

Hydroplaning is usually caused by:excessive speed

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?Right, toward the side of the road To turn left from a multilane one-way Street onto a one way street you should start your turn from The lane closest to the left curb Unless otherwise posted the speed limit on interstate highways is

65 MPH

If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your

lane if you:

See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror When driving at night on a dimly lit street you shouldDrive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle

by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping You want to turn left at an upcoming corner yield the right of way to All approaching vehicles On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you

would on a city street:

In order to see potential hazards early When making a turn, you must _____ your speed. reduce

Check your rearview mirrors:Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane When exiting the interstate drivers should begin to decelerate After turning into the deceleration lane What is the only way to reduce your BACAllow your body time to get rid of the alcohol Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on state highways is

55 MPH

When driving on slick roads, you should: take turns more slowly than usual

To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane road you

must:

use that lane that belongs to oncoming traffic At an intersection with a stop sign you should stop andLook left first then right then left again When should you yield your legal right of way Whenever it helps prevent collisions While driving at night a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on making it hard for you to see the road ahead you should Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must Slow down before you enter the curve If you see orange construction signs and cones on a

freeway, you must:

Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it Allows you time to react to unexpected situations In Kentucky, when may hand signals be used by drivers of passenger vehicles in the place of mechanical turn signals?Never Before beginning a turnabout drivers should Be sure their vehicle is visible for 500 feet in both directions It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration of

0.08 BAC

If your vehicle starts to loose traction because of water on the road you should Slow down gradually and not apply brakes You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn.You should Signal and keep your wheels straight If you are following a school bus or tank truck you shouldBe prepared to stop at all railroad crossings

You should use your horn when:It may help prevent a collision

The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?Stop then proceed when all the pedestrians have crossed If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do

is:

stop driving There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of

parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:

A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will

most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket When passing a row of parked vehicles you should Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.When you drive through and area where children are playing you should except them To run out in front of you without looking You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red Under any circumstances When you want to make a right turn, your car must beClose to the right side of the street.A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper) Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry

While backing, you should:Turn your head and look through the rear window

Drivers who eat and drink while drivingHave trouble controlling their vehicles Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors

and:

Glance over your shoulder When planning to back up your vehicle before getting inCheck behind the vehicle before getting in At a school crossing sign you shouldWatch for children and be ready to stop.If you have started to turn but then change your mind you should Follow through and complete turn

To see vehicles in your blind spot, you should check:Over your shoulders

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog At all times

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway When may you legally drive around or under a rail road crossing gate Never!!"Highway Hypnosis" is a driver condition that can result

from:

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always

means:

slow moving vehicle Your ability to stop is affected byThe condition of the road

Your brake lights tell other drivers that you: Are slowing down or stopping

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead you should Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a business or residential area is ____.

35 MPH

When making a right turn on a green light you mustYield to pedestriana The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:The truck driver to stop the vehicle Roads freeze quickly when they areshaded Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted Under no circumstances You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection.There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage, you should Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible When turning how far in advance should you activate your turn signal 100 feet A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard what should you do 1st?Take your foot off the gas pedal At an intersection with a yield sign you should Slow down and yield the right of way to other traffic You drive defensively when youKeep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your

lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible