When is it safer to drive on a long trip?

Late at night when roads are empty

At night, within what distance should you be able to stop?

The distance lit by your headlights

Twice the distance lit by your headlights

The distance to the next streetlight

During the day, when must you also use headlights?

When people or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at least 1,000 feet

When you cannot see clearly for 300 feet

Where should you look to avoid the glare of oncoming headlights?

Down to the lower right side of your lane

Directly at the oncoming lights

You must park on an unlighted highway at night. What lights should you leave on?

Parking lights or low beam headlights

You do not want to drive at or above the minimum speed limit. What should you do?

Use the highway in the left lane

Use the highway with hazard lights on

When entering a highway, who has the right-of-way?

Vehicles already on the highway

The vehicle entering the highway

How should you merge from the speed change lane onto a highway?

Signal left and increase speed to match traffic

Stop at the end of the lane and wait

Merge slowly well below traffic speed

You are on a highway and a car is trying to enter from the ramp. What should you do?

Adjust your speed to let it enter safely

Why should you never cut into the open space in front of a truck?

It removes the truck driver’s cushion of safety

Trucks can stop faster than cars

Which highway vehicles should be ready to change lanes so faster traffic can pass?

Vehicles in any lane except the right lane

Only vehicles in the right lane

Where should you slow down when leaving a highway?

In the highway lane before the exit

Only after you reach the street

What causes highway hypnosis?

Reduced activity and steady sounds of wind, engine and tires

Bright sunlight on the windshield

Frequent lane changes in heavy traffic

To fight highway hypnosis, how often should you stop on a long drive?

At least every two hours or every 100 miles

At least every four hours or 250 miles

What can you do with your eyes to stay alert on the highway?

Keep shifting them to objects near, far, left and right

Keep them fixed on the car ahead

Rest them by looking at the dashboard

A driver under 18 wants to use a hands-free phone while driving. Is it legal?

Yes, hands-free is always allowed

Your car breaks down and you cannot get it off the road. What should you do with the people inside?

Get everyone out of the car and off the road

Keep everyone inside with seat belts on

Have them stand behind the car to wave at traffic

Your car starts to skid. Which way should you turn the steering wheel?

Opposite the direction of the skid

As you recover control after a skid, what should you do with the wheels?

Turn them sharply the other way

What kind of tires make skids more likely?

Old or worn tires with little or damaged tread

Tires inflated to the right pressure

Your brakes fail. What can you use to slow down?

The parking brake and a lower gear

Why should you apply the parking brake cautiously when your brakes fail?

To avoid locking the brakes and skidding

To keep the brake from overheating the engine

Because it only works below 10 mph

You run off the pavement. When should you drive back onto the road?

After your speed is reduced and you check traffic behind

After stopping completely in all cases

You have a blowout. How should you steer?

Opposite the side of the flat tire

What should you do with the gas pedal when a tire blows out?

Take your foot off it and gently brake

With a standard transmission, what should you never do going down a steep hill?

Coast with your foot on the clutch

Why do many rear-end collisions happen on icy streets?

Drivers do not leave space to stop

What happens if you lock your brakes on ice?

The tires warm up and grip better

In winter, how can you find out how much traction you have?

Test your brakes gently once the car is moving

Special driving situations

Practice this topic90 questions

Questions and answers

When is it safer to drive on a long trip?

During daylight hours

Night driving is much more dangerous because many people do not see as well in the dark.
Chapter 9 · Chapter 9: Some Special Driving Situations ↗PDF, 29 MB
At night, within what distance should you be able to stop?

The distance lit by your headlights

Slow down at night so you can stop within the area your headlights light up.
Chapter 9 · Headlights ↗PDF, 29 MB
When must you turn on your headlights in the evening?

30 minutes after sunset

Headlights are required from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
Chapter 9 · Headlights ↗PDF, 29 MB
Until when in the morning must your headlights stay on?

30 minutes before sunrise

The headlight period ends 30 minutes before sunrise.
Chapter 9 · Headlights ↗PDF, 29 MB
During the day, when must you also use headlights?

When people or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at least 1,000 feet

Use headlights any time visibility is too poor to see people or vehicles clearly at 1,000 feet.
Chapter 9 · Headlights ↗PDF, 29 MB
Where should you look to avoid the glare of oncoming headlights?

Down to the lower right side of your lane

Shift your eyes to the lower right side of your lane instead of looking into the lights.
Chapter 9 · Headlights ↗PDF, 29 MB
Within what distance of an approaching vehicle must you switch to low beams?

500 feet

Dim your headlights when you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Chapter 9 · Headlights ↗PDF, 29 MB
You are following another vehicle. Within what distance should you use low beams?

300 feet

When following closely, within 300 feet, use low beams so you do not blind the driver ahead.
Chapter 9 · Headlights ↗PDF, 29 MB
Which headlights should you use in fog, heavy rain, sleet, snow or dust?

Low beams

Low beams are required in fog and other bad weather, as well as on lighted roads.
Chapter 9 · Headlights ↗PDF, 29 MB
You must park on an unlighted highway at night. What lights should you leave on?

Parking lights or low beam headlights

Leave your parking lights or low beams on so others can see your parked car.
Chapter 9 · Headlights ↗PDF, 29 MB
You do not want to drive at or above the minimum speed limit. What should you do?

Do not use the highway

If you cannot or will not drive at least the minimum speed, stay off the highway.
Chapter 9 · Before Using a Highway ↗PDF, 29 MB
When entering a highway, who has the right-of-way?

Vehicles already on the highway

You must yield to traffic that is already on the highway.
Chapter 9 · Entering the Highway ↗PDF, 29 MB
How should you merge from the speed change lane onto a highway?

Signal left and increase speed to match traffic

Stay right in the speed change lane, signal left, and speed up to merge with the flow.
Chapter 9 · Entering the Highway ↗PDF, 29 MB
You are driving at the minimum posted speed on a highway. Which lane should you use?

The right lane

The right lane is for traffic at the minimum speed or below the normal flow.
Chapter 9 · Choose the Proper Lane ↗PDF, 29 MB
You plan to leave the freeway soon. When should you move into the exit lane?

As soon as possible

Get into the exit lane early so you are not forced into a last second lane change.
Chapter 9 · Choose the Proper Lane ↗PDF, 29 MB
You are on a highway and a car is trying to enter from the ramp. What should you do?

Adjust your speed to let it enter safely

Drivers already on the highway should adjust their speed so others can merge safely.
Chapter 9 · Once You are in the Proper Lane ↗PDF, 29 MB
Why should you never cut into the open space in front of a truck?

It removes the truck driver’s cushion of safety

Cutting in front of a truck or bus takes away the space the driver needs to stop.
Chapter 9 · Cutting Off a Vehicle to Reach Your Exit or Turn ↗PDF, 29 MB
Which highway vehicles should be ready to change lanes so faster traffic can pass?

Vehicles in any lane except the right lane

Except for the right lane used by slower traffic, drivers should be ready to move over for faster traffic.
Chapter 9 · Once You are in the Proper Lane ↗PDF, 29 MB
How far ahead of the exit are highway exit signs usually placed?

At least 1,000 yards

Exit signs usually give you at least 1,000 yards of warning. Move into the proper lane early.
Chapter 9 · Leaving the Highway ↗PDF, 29 MB
Where should you slow down when leaving a highway?

On the exit ramp

Slow down on the ramp so you are within the lower speed limit by the time you leave the highway.
Chapter 9 · Leaving the Highway ↗PDF, 29 MB
What causes highway hypnosis?

Reduced activity and steady sounds of wind, engine and tires

Highway hypnosis is drowsiness brought on by monotony and steady road noise.
Chapter 9 · Fight Highway Hypnosis ↗PDF, 29 MB
To fight highway hypnosis, how often should you stop on a long drive?

At least every two hours or every 100 miles

Stop at least every two hours or 100 miles, even if you feel fine, and walk around.
Chapter 9 · Fight Highway Hypnosis ↗PDF, 29 MB
What is the most you should drive in one day?

Eight hours

The handbook advises not driving more than eight hours a day.
Chapter 9 · Fight Highway Hypnosis ↗PDF, 29 MB
What can you do with your eyes to stay alert on the highway?

Keep shifting them to objects near, far, left and right

Moving your eyes and reading signs as you go helps prevent highway hypnosis.
Chapter 9 · Fight Highway Hypnosis ↗PDF, 29 MB
When should you never wear sunglasses while driving?

At night

Good sunglasses help on bright days but must never be worn at night.
Chapter 9 · Highway Safety Tips ↗PDF, 29 MB
Why should you keep a window open on a long highway trip?

Fresh air helps keep you alert

Fresh air in the car helps you stay alert and awake.
Chapter 9 · Highway Safety Tips ↗PDF, 29 MB
A driver under 18 wants to use a hands-free phone while driving. Is it legal?

No, except in an emergency

Drivers under 18 may not use a cell phone while driving, even hands-free, unless it is an emergency.
Chapter 9 · Highway Safety Tips ↗PDF, 29 MB
Your car breaks down and you cannot get it off the road. What should you do with the people inside?

Get everyone out of the car and off the road

If the car must stay on the road, get everyone out and away from traffic, and use warning devices.
Chapter 9 · Vehicle Breakdown ↗PDF, 29 MB
Your car breaks down and has no emergency warning lights. What should you use?

Your taillights

Turn on emergency warning lights, or taillights if you have none. At night also turn on the inside lights.
Chapter 9 · Vehicle Breakdown ↗PDF, 29 MB
At night, your car breaks down. Besides taillights and warning lights, what else should you turn on?

The lights inside the car

At night, turn on the interior lights as well so others can see the car.
Chapter 9 · Vehicle Breakdown ↗PDF, 29 MB
How can you signal that your car is broken down if you have no white cloth?

Raise your hood

Tie a white cloth to the antenna or door handle, or raise the hood if you have no cloth.
Chapter 9 · Vehicle Breakdown ↗PDF, 29 MB
What basic rule applies in all special driving situations?

Think before you act

Whatever happens, take a moment to think before reacting.
Chapter 9 · Controlling a Car in Special Situations ↗PDF, 29 MB
Your car starts to skid. Which way should you turn the steering wheel?

In the direction of the skid

Take your foot off the gas, do not brake hard, and steer the way the car is skidding.
Chapter 9 · Steering Out of a Skid ↗PDF, 29 MB
As you recover control after a skid, what should you do with the wheels?

Gently straighten them

Once control returns, gently bring the wheels back to straight.
Chapter 9 · Steering Out of a Skid ↗PDF, 29 MB
What kind of tires make skids more likely?

Old or worn tires with little or damaged tread

Check your tires. Worn or damaged tread is dangerous.
Chapter 9 · Steering Out of a Skid ↗PDF, 29 MB
Your brakes fail. What can you use to slow down?

The parking brake and a lower gear

Shift to a lower gear and apply the parking brake carefully.
Chapter 9 · Brake Failure ↗PDF, 29 MB
Why should you apply the parking brake cautiously when your brakes fail?

To avoid locking the brakes and skidding

Pulling the parking brake too hard can lock the wheels and throw the car into a skid.
Chapter 9 · Brake Failure ↗PDF, 29 MB
You run off the pavement. When should you drive back onto the road?

After your speed is reduced and you check traffic behind

Do not swing back right away. Slow down, check behind you, then return carefully.
Chapter 9 · Running Off the Pavement ↗PDF, 29 MB
You have a blowout. How should you steer?

Straight ahead to a stop

Do not brake hard. Take your foot off the gas, brake gently and steer straight to a stop.
Chapter 9 · Flat Tire or Blowout ↗PDF, 29 MB
What should you do with the gas pedal when a tire blows out?

Take your foot off it and gently brake

Ease off the gas and brake gently instead of slamming the brakes.
Chapter 9 · Flat Tire or Blowout ↗PDF, 29 MB
With a standard transmission, what should you never do going down a steep hill?

Coast with your foot on the clutch

Use a low gear to slow the car. Never coast in neutral or with the clutch pressed in.
Chapter 9 · Driving Down a Steep Hill ↗PDF, 29 MB
Why do many rear-end collisions happen on icy streets?

Drivers do not leave space to stop

Increase your following distance on ice. Even snow tires slide on ice or packed snow.
Chapter 9 · Table 23: Winter Driving Safety Tips ↗PDF, 29 MB
What is a safe speed range for driving on snow or ice?

There is no such thing

No speed is automatically safe on snow or ice. Be extremely cautious until you know your traction.
Chapter 9 · Table 23: Winter Driving Safety Tips ↗PDF, 29 MB
What happens if you lock your brakes on ice?

You lose steering and control

Locked brakes on ice cause a loss of steering and control, so avoid them.
Chapter 9 · Table 23: Winter Driving Safety Tips ↗PDF, 29 MB
Where may there be ice even when the rest of the pavement is clear?

On bridges

Bridges can be icy while other pavement is clear, and snow melts more slowly in shade.
Chapter 9 · Table 23: Winter Driving Safety Tips ↗PDF, 29 MB
In winter, how can you find out how much traction you have?

Test your brakes gently once the car is moving

Start out very slowly and test the brakes gently after the car is in motion.
Chapter 9 · Table 23: Winter Driving Safety Tips ↗PDF, 29 MB
Which is the most effective equipment where ice and snow stay on the road?

Chains

Chains work best, but neither chains nor snow tires make normal speeds safe on slick pavement.
Chapter 9 · Table 23: Winter Driving Safety Tips ↗PDF, 29 MB
In which direction does traffic flow in a modern roundabout?

Counterclockwise

A modern roundabout is a one-way circle where traffic moves counterclockwise around a center island.
Chapter 9 · Modern Roundabout ↗PDF, 29 MB
What controls vehicles entering a modern roundabout?

Yield signs

Roundabouts use yield signs rather than traffic signals at the entries.
Chapter 9 · Modern Roundabout ↗PDF, 29 MB
How many potential conflict points does a modern roundabout have?

Eight

A roundabout has only eight conflict points, compared with 32 at a traditional four-way signalized intersection.
Chapter 9 · Modern Roundabout ↗PDF, 29 MB
By about how much do modern roundabouts reduce severe crashes at intersections?

80%

On average, modern roundabouts cut severe intersection crashes by 80%.
Chapter 9 · Driving in a Modern Roundabout ↗PDF, 29 MB
You approach a roundabout. Who do you yield to?

Traffic already in the circle

Slow down, yield to vehicles already circling, then enter when there is an acceptable gap.
Chapter 9 · Driving in a Modern Roundabout ↗PDF, 29 MB
How do you leave a roundabout?

Signal and make a right turn

Use your turn signal and make a right turn to exit the circle.
Chapter 9 · Driving in a Modern Roundabout ↗PDF, 29 MB
In a multi-lane roundabout, what must you not do while in the circle?

Change lanes

Pick the correct entry lane from the advance lane sign and stay in it while circling.
Chapter 9 · Driving in a Modern Roundabout ↗PDF, 29 MB
An emergency vehicle approaches while you are in a roundabout circle. What should you do?

Clear the circle first, then pull over

Do not stop inside the circle. Exit first and then pull over for the emergency vehicle.
Chapter 9 · Driving in a Modern Roundabout ↗PDF, 29 MB
About what share of flash flood deaths are vehicle-related?

Nearly half

Nearly half of all flash flood fatalities happen in vehicles.
Chapter 9 · Floods ↗PDF, 29 MB
How deep must water be to reach the bottom of most passenger cars and cause loss of control?

Six inches

Just six inches of water reaches the bottom of most cars and can cause stalling.
Chapter 9 · Floods ↗PDF, 29 MB
How much water can float many cars?

Twelve inches

Twelve inches of water is enough to float many cars.
Chapter 9 · Floods ↗PDF, 29 MB
How much rushing water can carry away pick-up trucks and SUVs?

Two feet

Two feet of moving water will sweep away pick-ups, SUVs and most other vehicles.
Chapter 9 · Floods ↗PDF, 29 MB
Your car stalls in floodwater. What should you do?

Get out quickly and move to higher ground

Leave the vehicle fast and get to higher ground. Better still, turn around when water covers the road.
Chapter 9 · Floods ↗PDF, 29 MB
How much longer does it take to pass a truck than a car on a level highway?

Three to five seconds longer

Passing a truck on level ground takes three to five seconds more than passing a car.
Chapter 9 · Passing ↗PDF, 29 MB
After passing a truck, when may you move back in front of it?

When you can see the entire front of the truck in your rearview mirror

Return only when the whole front of the truck shows in your rearview mirror, then keep your speed.
Chapter 9 · Passing ↗PDF, 29 MB
A truck is passing you. What can you do to help?

Keep to the far side of your lane and slightly reduce speed

Give the truck room and slow a little. Do not speed up during the pass.
Chapter 9 · Passing ↗PDF, 29 MB
A truck meets you from the opposite direction. What does the wind turbulence do?

It pushes the vehicles apart

Keep as far to the side as possible. Turbulence pushes vehicles apart, it does not pull them together.
Chapter 9 · Passing ↗PDF, 29 MB
About how far does an average car need to stop from 55 mph?

About 240 feet

At 55 mph a car stops in about 240 feet, while a loaded tractor-trailer may need more than 400 feet.
Chapter 9 · Following a Truck ↗PDF, 29 MB
How much distance may a fully loaded tractor-trailer need to stop from 55 mph?

More than 400 feet

A loaded tractor-trailer may take more than 400 feet, well over the length of a football field.
Chapter 9 · Following a Truck ↗PDF, 29 MB
What is a good rule of thumb for staying out of a truck’s blind spot?

If you can’t see the driver in his side mirror, he can’t see you

Position your car so the truck driver can see you in the side view mirror.
Chapter 9 · Following a Truck ↗PDF, 29 MB
You are following a truck at night. What should you do with your headlights?

Always dim them

Bright lights reflect off the truck’s large side mirrors and blind the driver.
Chapter 9 · Following a Truck ↗PDF, 29 MB
You are stopped behind a truck on an upgrade. What should you do?

Leave space in case it drifts back

The truck may roll back as it starts. Leave room and keep to the left so the driver can see you.
Chapter 9 · Following a Truck ↗PDF, 29 MB
A truck ahead is signaling right and has left an open space on its right. What should you do?

Do not pass on the right

Trucks make wide right turns. Passing on the right puts you where the truck is turning.
Chapter 9 · Right Turns ↗PDF, 29 MB
A truck is preparing to back into a loading area from the road. What should you do?

Wait for it to finish before passing

Never cross behind a backing truck. You would be in its blind spot.
Chapter 9 · Backing Crashes ↗PDF, 29 MB
Why does an approaching tractor-trailer often fool drivers at intersections?

Its size makes it seem slower than it is

Because of its large size, a tractor-trailer often appears to be going slower than it really is.
Chapter 9 · Never Underestimate the Size and Speed of an Approaching Tractor-trailer ↗PDF, 29 MB
How much more likely are motorcyclists to die in a crash than passenger car occupants?

About 35 times

Motorcyclists are about 35 times more likely to die in a traffic crash.
Chapter 9 · Share the Road with Motorcycles ↗PDF, 29 MB
What is the most common crash between cars and motorcycles?

A car turning left in front of a motorcycle at an intersection

Left turns at intersections in front of an oncoming motorcycle cause the most car-motorcycle crashes.
Chapter 9 · Left Turns ↗PDF, 29 MB
Why should you not trust a motorcycle’s flashing turn signal?

Motorcycle signals often are not self-canceling

Riders sometimes forget to turn signals off. Wait until you are sure the motorcycle is turning.
Chapter 9 · Signal Your Intentions ↗PDF, 29 MB
How much of a lane is a motorcycle entitled to?

A full lane width

Never share a lane with a motorcycle. It needs the full lane to maneuver safely.
Chapter 9 · Respect a Motorcycle ↗PDF, 29 MB
What following distance should you allow behind a motorcycle?

At least four to six seconds

Give a motorcyclist four to six seconds so the rider has time to maneuver or stop.
Chapter 9 · Allow Plenty of Space When Following a Motorcycle ↗PDF, 29 MB
How far behind a motorcycle should you stop at a signal?

A full vehicle length

A full vehicle length helps prevent you from being pushed into the motorcycle in a rear end collision.
Chapter 9 · Allow Plenty of Space When Following a Motorcycle ↗PDF, 29 MB
Why should you be extra alert near light rail trains?

They are quieter than most buses and cars

You may not hear a light rail train coming, so stay alert and look.
Chapter 9 · Table 24: Safety Rules for Light Rail ↗PDF, 29 MB
Which is true about light rail trains?

They can’t start or stop quickly

Trains cannot start or stop quickly, and they travel in both directions.
Chapter 9 · Table 24: Safety Rules for Light Rail ↗PDF, 29 MB
What does the handbook say about racing a train to a crossing?

Even in a tie, you lose

Never try to beat a train to a crossing or drive around crossing gate arms.
Chapter 9 · Table 24: Safety Rules for Light Rail ↗PDF, 29 MB
What rights does a person riding a bicycle have on the road?

All the rights and responsibilities of a vehicle driver

A bicycle is a vehicle, so its rider has the same rights and responsibilities as a driver.
Chapter 9 · Share the Road with Bicycles ↗PDF, 29 MB
You are about to turn right and a bicyclist is riding beside you. What should you do?

Slow down and merge with the bicycle traffic

Merge with bicycle traffic before a right turn instead of cutting across the cyclist.
Chapter 9 · Rules for Motorists and Bicyclists ↗PDF, 29 MB
When may a bicyclist take the full lane?

When the lane is too narrow to share side-by-side

A cyclist may take the full lane when it is of substandard width, when turning left, when passing or when hazards are present.
Chapter 9 · Rules for Motorists and Bicyclists ↗PDF, 29 MB
At intersections, how do the right-of-way rules apply to bicycles?

Equally to bicycles and motor vehicles

Bicycles follow the same right-of-way rules as motor vehicles at intersections.
Chapter 9 · Car-Bicycle Crashes ↗PDF, 29 MB
What happens to crashes when drivers react a half-second slower because of distractions?

Crashes double

A half-second delay from distraction is enough to double crashes.
Chapter 9 · Distracted driving ↗PDF, 29 MB
Are mental distractions less dangerous than taking your eyes off the road?

No, they are just as dangerous

Daydreaming or thinking about other things can make you look at hazards without seeing them.
Chapter 9 · Distracted driving ↗PDF, 29 MB
Which is a sign that another driver may be distracted?

Traveling at inconsistent speeds

Drifting in the lane and changing speed for no reason point to a distracted driver. Give them room.
Chapter 9 · Distracted driving ↗PDF, 29 MB
Your phone gets a text while you are driving. What does Texas law require?

Do not read or respond to it while driving

It is against the law to read, write or send messages on a wireless device while driving.
Chapter 9 · Texting While Driving ↗PDF, 29 MB
You need to make a call while driving. What does the handbook advise?

Pull safely off the road first

Pull off the road to call, keep it short, or have a passenger call for you.
Chapter 9 · Texting While Driving ↗PDF, 29 MB

Special driving situations

Questions and answers

When is it safer to drive on a long trip?

At night, within what distance should you be able to stop?

When must you turn on your headlights in the evening?

Until when in the morning must your headlights stay on?

During the day, when must you also use headlights?

Where should you look to avoid the glare of oncoming headlights?

Within what distance of an approaching vehicle must you switch to low beams?

You are following another vehicle. Within what distance should you use low beams?

Which headlights should you use in fog, heavy rain, sleet, snow or dust?

You must park on an unlighted highway at night. What lights should you leave on?

You do not want to drive at or above the minimum speed limit. What should you do?

When entering a highway, who has the right-of-way?

How should you merge from the speed change lane onto a highway?

You are driving at the minimum posted speed on a highway. Which lane should you use?

You plan to leave the freeway soon. When should you move into the exit lane?

You are on a highway and a car is trying to enter from the ramp. What should you do?

Why should you never cut into the open space in front of a truck?

Which highway vehicles should be ready to change lanes so faster traffic can pass?

How far ahead of the exit are highway exit signs usually placed?

Where should you slow down when leaving a highway?

What causes highway hypnosis?

To fight highway hypnosis, how often should you stop on a long drive?

What is the most you should drive in one day?

What can you do with your eyes to stay alert on the highway?

When should you never wear sunglasses while driving?

Why should you keep a window open on a long highway trip?

A driver under 18 wants to use a hands-free phone while driving. Is it legal?

Your car breaks down and you cannot get it off the road. What should you do with the people inside?

Your car breaks down and has no emergency warning lights. What should you use?

At night, your car breaks down. Besides taillights and warning lights, what else should you turn on?

How can you signal that your car is broken down if you have no white cloth?

What basic rule applies in all special driving situations?

Your car starts to skid. Which way should you turn the steering wheel?

As you recover control after a skid, what should you do with the wheels?

What kind of tires make skids more likely?

Your brakes fail. What can you use to slow down?

Why should you apply the parking brake cautiously when your brakes fail?

You run off the pavement. When should you drive back onto the road?

You have a blowout. How should you steer?

What should you do with the gas pedal when a tire blows out?

With a standard transmission, what should you never do going down a steep hill?

Why do many rear-end collisions happen on icy streets?

What is a safe speed range for driving on snow or ice?

What happens if you lock your brakes on ice?

Where may there be ice even when the rest of the pavement is clear?

In winter, how can you find out how much traction you have?

Which is the most effective equipment where ice and snow stay on the road?

In which direction does traffic flow in a modern roundabout?

What controls vehicles entering a modern roundabout?

How many potential conflict points does a modern roundabout have?

By about how much do modern roundabouts reduce severe crashes at intersections?

You approach a roundabout. Who do you yield to?

How do you leave a roundabout?

In a multi-lane roundabout, what must you not do while in the circle?

An emergency vehicle approaches while you are in a roundabout circle. What should you do?

About what share of flash flood deaths are vehicle-related?

How deep must water be to reach the bottom of most passenger cars and cause loss of control?

How much water can float many cars?

How much rushing water can carry away pick-up trucks and SUVs?

Your car stalls in floodwater. What should you do?

How much longer does it take to pass a truck than a car on a level highway?

After passing a truck, when may you move back in front of it?

A truck is passing you. What can you do to help?

A truck meets you from the opposite direction. What does the wind turbulence do?

About how far does an average car need to stop from 55 mph?

How much distance may a fully loaded tractor-trailer need to stop from 55 mph?

What is a good rule of thumb for staying out of a truck’s blind spot?

You are following a truck at night. What should you do with your headlights?

You are stopped behind a truck on an upgrade. What should you do?

A truck ahead is signaling right and has left an open space on its right. What should you do?

A truck is preparing to back into a loading area from the road. What should you do?

Why does an approaching tractor-trailer often fool drivers at intersections?

How much more likely are motorcyclists to die in a crash than passenger car occupants?

What is the most common crash between cars and motorcycles?

Why should you not trust a motorcycle’s flashing turn signal?

How much of a lane is a motorcycle entitled to?

What following distance should you allow behind a motorcycle?

How far behind a motorcycle should you stop at a signal?