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 by a governing body, used when the safe speed may be unclear to the driver.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

Regulatory Signs

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

Question 6

Warning Signs

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Signs alerting drivers of upcoming road conditions and hazards.

Question 7

Guide Signs

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

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

Implied Consent Law

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

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

No-Zones

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

Question 17

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

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

Question 18

Oversteer

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

Question 19

Understeer

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

Question 20

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 21

Center Lane

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

Question 22

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 23

Studded Tires

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

Question 24

Uncontrolled Intersection

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

Question 25

Controlled Intersection

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

Question 26

Median

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

Question 27

Chain Control Requirement Levels

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

Question 28

Traffic Calming

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

Question 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

Crosswalk

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

Question 33

Jaywalking

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

Question 34

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 35

Prohibited Passing Zones

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

Question 36

Seat Belt Laws

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

Question 37

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes

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

Question 38

Construction and Maintenance Signs

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Signs that provide information and warnings about road work ahead.

Question 39

Shared Center Lane

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

Question 40

Bicycle Lanes

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

Question 41

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 42

Restricted Lanes

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Lanes designated for special use, such as bicycle lanes, bus lanes, and HOV lanes.

Question 43

Acceleration Lanes

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Lane additions at a highway on-ramp to provide a vehicle length to increase to highway speed.

Question 44

Deceleration Lanes

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Lane additions at a highway off-ramp to allow vehicles to slow down as they exit.

Question 45

Weaving

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The act of moving across several lanes of traffic or changing lanes to pass other vehicles, often unsafely.

Question 46

Skidding

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The action of sliding uncontrollably across a surface, usually occurring when a driver brakes too hard at a high speed.

Question 47

Overcorrecting

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The act of steering too much in the opposite direction when trying to correct a skid, often resulting in a loss of control.

Question 48

Tailgating

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Following another vehicle too closely, often creating a dangerous situation as the tailgater may not have enough time to react if the vehicle in front stops or slows suddenly.

Question 49

Two-Second Rule

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A guideline for safe following distance, suggesting that a driver should stay at least two seconds behind any vehicle that is directly in front of his or her vehicle.

Question 50

Three-Second Rule

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A variation of the two-second rule, suggesting a three-second cushion for more challenging driving conditions.

Question 51

Four-Way Stop

Accepted Answer

An intersection where all four approaches have a stop sign; the first vehicle to stop is the first to go. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the one on the right goes first.

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