Motor Vehicle Division Traffic Laws and Regulations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- Stop and wait for green
- Proceed at full speed
- Slow down and proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- The light is about to turn red
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means you should slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.
Question 2: When must you use your headlights while driving?
- Only at night after 10 PM
- From sunset to sunrise and during low visibility conditions (Correct answer)
- Only when visibility drops below 100 feet
- Whenever the windshield wipers are in use
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and during low visibility conditions
Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and any time visibility is reduced, such as in fog or rain.
Question 3: If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:
- Apply the brakes firmly
- Accelerate to regain traction
- Ease off the gas and steer straight (Correct answer)
- Turn the wheel sharply in the direction of the skid
Correct answer: Ease off the gas and steer straight
When hydroplaning, gently ease off the accelerator and keep the steering wheel straight until traction returns.
Question 4: What is the meaning of a white painted curb?
- No parking at any time
- Passenger loading and unloading only (Correct answer)
- Commercial vehicles may park here
- Parking for disabled persons
Correct answer: Passenger loading and unloading only
A white curb marks a zone reserved for the immediate loading or unloading of passengers only.
Question 5: You are driving on a highway and want to change lanes. Before doing so, you should:
- Honk to alert other drivers
- Signal, check mirrors, check blind spot, then move (Correct answer)
- Check mirrors only and signal simultaneously
- Speed up to create a gap in the next lane
Correct answer: Signal, check mirrors, check blind spot, then move
Safe lane changes require signaling your intent, checking mirrors, then physically checking your blind spot before moving.
Question 6: Which of the following vehicles must always stop at railroad crossings regardless of whether a train is approaching?
- Motorcycles
- Vehicles towing a trailer
- School buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials (Correct answer)
- Any vehicle over 10,000 lbs
Correct answer: School buses and vehicles carrying hazardous materials
School buses and vehicles transporting hazardous materials are required by law to stop at all railroad crossings.
Question 7: What should you do if you miss your exit on a highway?
- Back up along the shoulder to the exit
- Make a U-turn on the highway
- Continue to the next exit and find an alternate route (Correct answer)
- Stop and wait for traffic to clear before reversing
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and find an alternate route
If you miss a highway exit, continue driving to the next exit — reversing or making a U-turn on a highway is illegal and dangerous.
Motor Vehicle Division Traffic Laws and Regulations 3
What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?