Comprehensive BMV Flashcards
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What does a pentagon-shaped (five-sided) sign indicate?
Answer: A school zone or school crossing
The five-sided pentagon sign warns of a school zone or school crossing.
When approaching a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing lights, you must:
Answer: Stop and wait until the gates rise
Never cross lowered gates; stop and wait until they fully rise and lights stop flashing.
What is the safest way to handle a tire blowout at speed?
Answer: Grip the wheel firmly and ease off the gas gradually
Hold the wheel steady and slow gradually; hard braking can cause loss of control.
What does an orange-colored sign typically indicate?
Answer: A construction or work zone
Orange signs mark construction and road work zones where extra caution is needed.
When should you dim your high beams for oncoming traffic?
Answer: Within about 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle
Dim high beams within roughly 500 feet of oncoming vehicles to avoid blinding drivers.
What is the correct hand signal for a left turn?
Answer: Left arm extended straight out
Extending the left arm straight out signals a left turn.
If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should:
Answer: Continue to the next exit
Never reverse or cross the median; simply go to the next exit and turn around safely.