Motor Vehicle Division Traffic Laws and Regulations 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When approaching a pedestrian in a crosswalk, you must:
- Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully
- Stop and yield until the pedestrian has fully crossed your lane (Correct answer)
- Honk to alert the pedestrian and proceed
- Yield only if the pedestrian makes eye contact with you
Correct answer: Stop and yield until the pedestrian has fully crossed your lane
You must stop and remain stopped until a pedestrian has completely cleared the lane you are traveling in.
Question 2: What is the minimum following distance recommended in normal driving conditions?
- One second for every 10 mph of speed
- Two seconds behind the vehicle ahead
- Three seconds behind the vehicle ahead (Correct answer)
- One car length for every 10 mph
Correct answer: Three seconds behind the vehicle ahead
A three-second following distance is the minimum recommended gap in normal conditions, giving you time to react and stop.
Question 3: Which of the following is a legal reason to drive in the left lane on a multi-lane highway?
- You are driving at the speed limit
- You prefer less traffic
- You are passing a slower vehicle or preparing to turn left (Correct answer)
- Your vehicle is larger than others on the road
Correct answer: You are passing a slower vehicle or preparing to turn left
The left lane on a multi-lane highway is intended for passing or left turns — not for continuous travel at any speed.
Question 4: How should you position your vehicle when making a right turn at an intersection?
- Stay near the center of the road
- Move to the far right lane and turn close to the right curb (Correct answer)
- Signal and turn from any lane on the right side
- Move to the left side of your lane before turning
Correct answer: Move to the far right lane and turn close to the right curb
When turning right, move into the far right lane and make the turn close to the right curb to avoid swinging wide.
Question 5: What does a red curb painted on the street indicate?
- Parking is restricted to 30 minutes
- No stopping, standing, or parking at any time (Correct answer)
- Parking is for permit holders only
- Commercial loading zone
Correct answer: No stopping, standing, or parking at any time
A red curb means no stopping, standing, or parking — it is often found in fire lanes or bus zones.
Question 6: When driving in heavy fog, you should use:
- High-beam headlights to see farther
- Low-beam headlights or fog lights (Correct answer)
- Hazard lights only
- No lights, as they create glare
Correct answer: Low-beam headlights or fog lights
Low-beam headlights or fog lights cut through fog better because high beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility.
Question 7: If a traffic signal is not working at an intersection, you should treat it as:
- A yield sign
- An all-way stop sign (Correct answer)
- A green light since no signals are active
- A school zone
Correct answer: An all-way stop sign
A non-functioning traffic signal should be treated as an all-way stop — all vehicles must stop and yield before proceeding.
Motor Vehicle Division Traffic Laws and Regulations 4
When approaching a pedestrian in a crosswalk, you must: