Question 1

Basic Speed Law

Accepted Answer

A law stating that you may not drive faster than is safe and prudent for conditions, regardless of posted speed limits.

Question 2

Advisory Speed Limit

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A speed recommendation provided by a governing body, used when it may be unclear to the driver that the safe speed is below the legal speed.

Question 3

Reversible Lanes

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Lanes where traffic can travel in either direction, depending on certain conditions.

Question 4

Ramp Metering Signals

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Traffic signals, typically on freeway on-ramps, used to manage the rate of vehicles entering the freeway.

Question 5

Move Over Law

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A law requiring drivers to move over and change lanes to give safe clearance to law enforcement officers, firefighters, ambulances, utility workers, and in some cases, tow-truck drivers.

Question 6

Regulatory Signs

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Signs intended to instruct road users on what they must or should do (or not do) under a given set of circumstances.

Question 7

Warning Signs

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Signs alerting drivers of upcoming road conditions and hazards.

Question 8

Guide Signs

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Signs giving information about roadways and routes so drivers can reach their destination.

Question 9

Distracted Driving

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Any non-driving activity a person engages in that has the potential to distract him or her from the primary task of driving.

Question 10

DUI (Driving Under Influence)

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The crime of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs, including those prescribed by physicians.

Question 11

DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)

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Similar to DUI, but often specifies a higher level of impairment.

Question 12

Field Sobriety Test

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Tests administered by law enforcement to determine if a person is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Question 13

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

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The amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, used to determine if a person is legally drunk.

Question 14

Implied Consent Law

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A law that signifies drivers have given their consent to be tested for alcohol or drugs if a police officer suspects they're under the influence.

Question 15

Three-Second Rule

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A rule to ensure safe following distance by keeping at least three seconds of space between your car and the car in front of you.

Question 16

Defensive Driving

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Driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.

Question 17

Hydroplaning

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When a vehicle slides uncontrollably on the wet surface of a road, typically caused by driving too fast in heavy rain.

Question 18

Roundabouts

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A type of circular intersection where traffic flows around a central island, and entering traffic must yield to circulating traffic.

Question 19

No-Zones

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Areas around trucks or other large vehicles in which cars disappear into blind spots.

Question 20

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

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A safety anti-skid braking system used on land vehicles and aircraft.

Question 21

Oversteer

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When a car turns more than the driver intended because the vehicle's rear slides outward.

Question 22

Understeer

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When a car turns less than the driver intended because the vehicle's front slides outward.

Question 23

Rumble Strips

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A road safety feature to alert inattentive drivers of potential danger, by causing a tactile vibration and audible rumbling.

Question 24

Center Lane

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The lane used for travel in both directions that is shared by vehicles moving in opposite directions.

Question 25

Fixed Speed Limit

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The maximum or minimum speed that vehicles may legally travel.

Question 26

Flashing Traffic Signals

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A flashing red light means stop and proceed when safe. A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution.

Question 27

Studded Tires

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Tires enhanced with metal studs to improve traction on icy or snowy roads.

Question 28

Uncontrolled Intersection

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An intersection where there's no traffic control device or the traffic device is not operational.

Question 29

Controlled Intersection

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An intersection where traffic is regulated by traffic control signals or signs.

Question 30

Median

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The strip of land that separates traffic traveling in different directions.

Question 31

Chain Control Requirement Levels

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The different levels at which vehicles are required to use chains during snowy conditions.

Question 32

Traffic Calming

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The use of physical design and other measures to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.

Question 33

Brake Fade

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The reduction in stopping power that can occur after repeated or sustained application of the brakes, especially in high load or high speed conditions.

Question 34

Emergency Vehicles

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Vehicles that respond to emergencies like police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks.

Question 35

Right Turn on Red

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In many areas, unless a sign indicates otherwise, after coming to a complete stop at a red light, it's legal to turn right.

Question 36

Left Turn on Red

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In some areas, unless a sign indicates otherwise, after coming to a complete stop, it's legal to turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

Question 37

Crosswalk

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A designated point on the road where pedestrians can cross safely.

Question 38

Jaywalking

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Crossing or walking in the street or road unlawfully or without regard for approaching traffic.

Question 39

Funeral Processions

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A convoy of vehicles from the place of the funeral to the cemetery, generally led by a hearse; vehicles in the procession often display flags or other markers and must be given the right of way.

Question 40

Prohibited Passing Zones

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Areas where drivers are not allowed to pass, often indicated by signage or road markings.

Question 41

Seat Belt Laws

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Laws requiring the wearing of seat belts by drivers and/or passengers in a vehicle.

Question 42

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes

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Lanes reserved for vehicles with more than one person, such as carpoolers and buses.

Question 43

Construction and Maintenance Signs

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Signs that provide information and warnings about road work ahead.

Question 44

Shared Center Lane

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A lane in which vehicles traveling in either direction can make left turns.

Question 45

Bicycle Lanes

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Designated lanes on the roadway for bicyclists, marked by solid or dashed lines and a bicycle symbol.

Question 46

Yielding to Pedestrians

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Laws requiring vehicles to stop or slow down to allow pedestrians to cross the road, typically at crosswalks.

Question 47

School Zone

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An area near a school where traffic laws are strictly enforced, with lower speed limits during certain hours.

Question 48

Child Safety Seats

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Seats specially designed to protect children from injury or death during vehicle collisions, with usage often mandated by law.

Question 49

Right-of-Way Rules

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Guidelines that determine who should yield the right-of-way at intersections or other traffic situations.

Question 50

Motorcycle Helmet Laws

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Laws requiring the use of protective helmets while riding motorcycles.

Question 51

Aggressive Driving

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The operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.

Question 52

Double Parking

Accepted Answer

Parking a vehicle on the roadway side of another parked vehicle, often illegal in many jurisdictions.

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