Accounting /Drivers Ed Practice Test Part 3

Drivers Ed Practice Test Part 3

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This deck covers key questions and answers from a driver's education practice test, focusing on speed limits, vehicle regulations, and safety procedures.

When not driving on an interstate or state highway, the maximum speed limit for a bus is ___________ mph unless posted lower.

40 mph.
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When not driving on an interstate or state highway, the maximum speed limit for a bus is ___________ mph unless posted lower.
40 mph.
On interstates or state highways, the maximum speed limit for a bus is ___________ mph or the posted limit.
60 mph.
What should you do when you see fog?
Turn on low headlight beams.
When must drivers turn on their headlights?
From sunset to sunrise.
Lower headlight beams must be used when approaching within ___________ feet of an oncoming vehicle or when following ___________ feet of another vehicle.
500 feet, 200 feet.
Trucks are restricted to the ___________ lane.
Right lane.

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TermDefinition
When not driving on an interstate or state highway, the maximum speed limit for a bus is ___________ mph unless posted lower.
40 mph.
On interstates or state highways, the maximum speed limit for a bus is ___________ mph or the posted limit.
60 mph.
What should you do when you see fog?
Turn on low headlight beams.
When must drivers turn on their headlights?
From sunset to sunrise.
Lower headlight beams must be used when approaching within ___________ feet of an oncoming vehicle or when following ___________ feet of another vehicle.
500 feet, 200 feet.
Trucks are restricted to the ___________ lane.
Right lane.
What is the highest legal posted speed limit in a designated highway work site?
45 mph.
If a flagger uses a signal paddle, you should ___________ or proceed slowly.
Stop.
Vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids must stop at railroad crossings no closer than ___________ feet or farther than ___________ feet.
15 feet, 50 feet.
A fully loaded tractor-trailer going 55 mph with hot brakes may take ___________ feet to stop.
400 feet.
A truck's blind spot extends ___________ feet in front and ___________ feet behind.
20 feet in front, 200 feet behind.
A passenger car traveling at 55 mph can stop in about ___________ to ___________ feet.
130 to 140 feet.
Do not pass another vehicle within ___________ feet of a railroad crossing.
100 feet.
A bus is equipped with an ___________ inch stop arm.
18 inches.
When parking downhill, turn wheels ___________.
Toward the curb.
When parking uphill, turn wheels ___________.
Away from the curb.
What is the maximum width for commercial vehicles?
8 feet, 6 inches.
What is the maximum height for any vehicle?
13 feet, 6 inches.
What is the maximum length of a semi and tractor trailer?
28 feet, 6 inches.
What is the maximum distance between coupled or towed vehicles?
15 feet.
You may not move a vehicle over ___________ pounds on a highway without a special permit.
80,000 pounds.
What is the maximum individual axle weight?
20,000 pounds.
What is the maximum tandem axle weight?
34,000 pounds.
What is the maximum wheel weight?
800 pounds per inch width of tire rim.
When being stopped by law enforcement, what should you do?
Signal your intent and pull safely to the shoulder, then remain in the vehicle.
A chauffeur’s license allows you to carry up to how many people?
8 persons.
What is the primary factor in over 93% of fatal collisions?
Human error.
What should drivers remember about roadways and weather?
Pavement is slick right after rainfall. Wet roads can cause hydroplaning. You need additional stopping time.
What is required for the safe and legal passing of another vehicle?
Apply brakes and slow down before attempting the pass.