Question 1

Yield

Accepted Answer

The act of giving the right-of-way to other vehicles or pedestrians.

Question 2

Right of Way

Accepted Answer

The legal right to proceed first in a specific situation.

Question 3

Blind Spot

Accepted Answer

The area around a vehicle that the driver cannot see in their mirrors.

Question 4

Merge

Accepted Answer

Combining two lanes of traffic into one.

Question 5

Interchange

Accepted Answer

A junction between two or more highways, allowing drivers to switch routes.

Question 6

Crosswalk

Accepted Answer

A designated area for pedestrians to cross the road.

Question 7

Overpass

Accepted Answer

A bridge that carries one road over another road or a highway.

Question 8

Underpass

Accepted Answer

A road or tunnel that passes beneath another road or a highway.

Question 9

School Zone

Accepted Answer

An area near a school where drivers must obey reduced speed limits.

Question 10

No Passing Zone

Accepted Answer

A section of the road where it is illegal to pass other vehicles.

Question 11

Speed Limit

Accepted Answer

The maximum allowed speed on a specific road or highway.

Question 12

Work Zone

Accepted Answer

An area where road construction or maintenance is taking place.

Question 13

Roundabout

Accepted Answer

A circular intersection where traffic flows in a counterclockwise direction.

Question 14

HOV Lane

Accepted Answer

A high-occupancy vehicle lane reserved for vehicles with multiple occupants.

Question 15

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

Accepted Answer

The amount of alcohol in a person's bloodstream.

Question 16

DUI

Accepted Answer

Driving Under the Influence, operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Question 17

Distracted Driving

Accepted Answer

Any activity that diverts attention from driving, such as texting or eating.

Question 18

Tailgating

Accepted Answer

Driving too closely behind another vehicle.

Question 19

Hydroplaning

Accepted Answer

When tires lose contact with the road due to water buildup, causing loss of control.

Question 20

Yellow Light

Accepted Answer

A warning signal indicating that the traffic light will soon turn red.

Question 21

Red Light

Accepted Answer

A signal requiring drivers to stop before entering an intersection.

Question 22

Green Light

Accepted Answer

A signal indicating that drivers can proceed through an intersection.

Question 23

Traffic Signal

Accepted Answer

A device controlling the flow of vehicles at an intersection.

Question 24

Pavement Markings

Accepted Answer

Painted lines on the road indicating traffic lanes, crosswalks, etc.

Question 25

Cross Traffic

Accepted Answer

Vehicles moving perpendicular to your direction of travel.

Question 26

Headlights

Accepted Answer

Front lights used to illuminate the road ahead during low-light conditions.

Question 27

Turn Signal

Accepted Answer

An indicator used to communicate a planned change in direction to other drivers.

Question 28

Parking Brake

Accepted Answer

A mechanism used to keep a parked vehicle stationary.

Question 29

No Parking Zone

Accepted Answer

An area where parking is prohibited.

Question 30

Shoulder

Accepted Answer

The side of the road, usually paved, where vehicles can pull over in case of emergencies.

Question 31

Speeding

Accepted Answer

Driving above the posted speed limit.

Question 32

Passing

Accepted Answer

Overtaking another vehicle traveling in the same direction.

Question 33

Hand Over Hand Steering

Accepted Answer

A technique where the driver's hands move across the steering wheel in opposite directions.

Question 34

Highway

Accepted Answer

A major public road, typically connecting multiple cities or regions.

Question 35

Bridge

Accepted Answer

A structure built to carry traffic over an obstacle, such as a river or a valley.

Question 36

Freeway

Accepted Answer

A divided highway with multiple lanes and no traffic lights or intersections.

Question 37

Interstate

Accepted Answer

A network of freeways that connect different states.

Question 38

Rumble Strips

Accepted Answer

Textured road markings that produce noise and vibrations to alert drivers.

Question 39

Right Turn on Red

Accepted Answer

The ability to make a right turn at a red traffic light after coming to a complete stop.

Question 40

U-Turn

Accepted Answer

A 180-degree turn made by a vehicle to reverse direction.

Question 41

Curve

Accepted Answer

A bend or turn in the road.

Question 42

Speed Bump

Accepted Answer

A raised section of road designed to slow down traffic.

Question 43

Brake Failure

Accepted Answer

When a vehicle's braking system malfunctions, reducing or eliminating its ability to slow down or stop.

Question 44

Defensive Driving

Accepted Answer

A technique that involves anticipating potential hazards and taking proactive measures to prevent accidents.

Question 45

Pedestrian

Accepted Answer

A person who is walking on foot.

Question 46

Cross Traffic

Accepted Answer

Vehicles moving perpendicular to your direction of travel.

Question 47

Head-On Collision

Accepted Answer

A crash that occurs when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide front to front.

Question 48

Hydroplaning

Accepted Answer

When tires lose contact with the road due to water buildup, causing loss of control.

Question 49

Tailgating

Accepted Answer

Driving too closely behind another vehicle, leaving insufficient stopping distance.

Question 50

Road Rage

Accepted Answer

Aggressive or violent behavior exhibited by a driver in response to traffic situations or interactions with other drivers.

Question 51

No-Zone

Accepted Answer

The blind spots around a large commercial vehicle (such as a truck or bus) where the driver has limited visibility.

Question 52

Work Zone

Accepted Answer

An area where road construction or maintenance is taking place, usually marked by signs, cones, or barriers.

Question 53

Speed Limit

Accepted Answer

The maximum allowed speed on a specific road or highway, typically indicated by signs.

Question 54

Traction

Accepted Answer

The grip or adhesion between a vehicle's tires and the road surface.

Question 55

DUI

Accepted Answer

Driving Under the Influence, operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Question 56

Traffic Violation

Accepted Answer

Any violation of the rules and regulations governing the operation of a motor vehicle on public roads.

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