BMV BMV Traffic Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are approaching an intersection where the traffic signal is not working at all. What should you do?
- Speed through quickly before another car arrives
- Treat it as a four-way stop (Correct answer)
- Assume you have the right-of-way
- Continue at normal speed without stopping
Correct answer: Treat it as a four-way stop
A completely dark traffic signal should be treated as a four-way stop, with each driver yielding in turn.
Question 2: What is the meaning of a solid yellow line on your side of the center of the road?
- Passing is permitted
- You may make a U-turn only
- Passing is not allowed on your side (Correct answer)
- The road is one-way
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed on your side
A solid yellow line on your side means you may not cross it to pass.
Question 3: When must you use your headlights in Indiana?
- Only at midnight
- From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is poor (Correct answer)
- Only during rain
- Never during daytime
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is poor
Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced, such as in rain or fog.
Question 4: What should you do when you hear a siren from an emergency vehicle behind you?
- Speed up to get out of the way
- Stop immediately in your lane
- Pull over to the right and stop (Correct answer)
- Ignore it if you are in a hurry
Correct answer: Pull over to the right and stop
You must pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.
Question 5: At a railroad crossing with flashing red lights, you must:
- Slow down but keep moving
- Stop and wait until the lights stop and it is safe (Correct answer)
- Cross quickly before the train arrives
- Honk and proceed
Correct answer: Stop and wait until the lights stop and it is safe
Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing require a full stop until the lights cease and it is safe to proceed.
Question 6: What is the general speed limit in a school zone when children are present?
- 45 mph
- 35 mph
- 15-25 mph as posted (Correct answer)
- 55 mph
Correct answer: 15-25 mph as posted
School zones typically have reduced speed limits of 15-25 mph as posted when children are present.
Question 7: When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle on the left
- The larger vehicle
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The faster vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
When arriving simultaneously at a four-way stop, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way.
BMV BMV Traffic Laws 2
You are approaching an intersection where the traffic signal is not working at all.
What should you do?