Essential BMV Permit Flashcards
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What does a red octagonal sign always mean?
Answer: Stop
The eight-sided red sign universally means come to a complete stop.
When turning left at an intersection, you must yield to:
Answer: Oncoming traffic and pedestrians
A left-turning driver must yield to oncoming vehicles and any crossing pedestrians.
What should you do when entering a highway from an on-ramp?
Answer: Accelerate to match traffic speed and merge
Use the on-ramp to accelerate to highway speed and merge smoothly into a gap.
A steady yellow traffic light means:
Answer: Prepare to stop
A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red, so prepare to stop.
When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?
Answer: On a one-way street or multi-lane road when safe
Passing on the right is permitted on one-way streets or multi-lane roads when it is safe.
What is the primary purpose of anti-lock braking systems (ABS)?
Answer: To prevent wheel lockup and maintain steering
ABS prevents wheels from locking during hard braking so the driver can keep steering.
If you approach a roundabout, you should:
Answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Drivers entering a roundabout must yield to vehicles already circulating within it.