Driver Licensing Rules of the Road 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?
- Never under any circumstances
- When the vehicle ahead is turning left and you can pass safely (Correct answer)
- Only on freeways
- Whenever there is enough space
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and you can pass safely
Passing on the right is permitted when the vehicle ahead is making or preparing to make a left turn and the road is wide enough for safe passing.
Question 2: What does it mean to have a suspended driver's license?
- Your license has been permanently revoked
- Your driving privilege is temporarily withdrawn (Correct answer)
- You must retake the driving test
- Your license is valid with restrictions
Correct answer: Your driving privilege is temporarily withdrawn
A suspended license means your driving privilege has been temporarily taken away for a set period due to a violation or court order.
Question 3: When must you signal before turning or changing lanes?
- Only when other traffic is present
- At least 100 feet before the maneuver in most states (Correct answer)
- Only on highways
- Only if pedestrians are visible
Correct answer: At least 100 feet before the maneuver in most states
Most state laws require you to signal at least 100 feet (some states require more) before making a turn or lane change.
Question 4: What is the correct action when an emergency vehicle with sirens and lights approaches you?
- Speed up to get out of the way quickly
- Stop in the middle of the intersection
- Pull to the right edge of the road and stop (Correct answer)
- Continue driving at normal speed
Correct answer: Pull to the right edge of the road and stop
You must pull to the right as far as possible and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a turnabout or three-point turn?
- To merge onto a highway
- To reverse direction on a street when a U-turn is not possible (Correct answer)
- To park on a hill
- To enter a roundabout
Correct answer: To reverse direction on a street when a U-turn is not possible
A three-point turn is used to reverse your direction of travel on a narrow road where there isn't space to make a U-turn.
Question 6: Which of the following is TRUE about right-of-way rules?
- They legally require others to yield to you
- They establish who should yield, but do not guarantee safety (Correct answer)
- Larger vehicles always have right-of-way
- Right-of-way rules only apply at traffic lights
Correct answer: They establish who should yield, but do not guarantee safety
Right-of-way rules determine who should yield, but every driver remains responsible for avoiding collisions regardless of who has the right-of-way.
When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?