DMV Chapter 4-11 Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. A pedestrian has entered a marked crosswalk in front of your vehicle. What should you do?
Continue if the pedestrian is walking slowly
Sound the horn so the pedestrian pauses
Stop and yield until the pedestrian is safely clear of your path
Drive around the pedestrian using the open lane
2. Which statement about alcohol and driving ability is most accurate?
Alcohol affects driving only after speech or balance changes become obvious
Coffee can quickly restore judgment after alcohol use
Experienced drivers can compensate for alcohol by driving slowly
Alcohol can impair judgment and reaction before a person feels obviously intoxicated
3. An approaching vehicle's headlights create strong glare at night. What is the safest way to direct your vision?
Look directly at the headlights so you can track the vehicle
Close one eye until the vehicle has passed
Look toward the right edge of your lane while slowing as needed
Watch the center line continuously and maintain speed
4. What instruction does a red, eight-sided traffic sign give?
Yield to traffic already on the road
Come to a complete stop and proceed only when permitted
Do not enter from this direction
Slow down because a hazard is ahead
5. A tire suddenly blows out while you are driving. What should you do first?
Turn immediately onto the shoulder
Brake hard before the vehicle loses speed
Grip the steering wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator
Accelerate to stabilize the damaged tire
6. Fog reduces how far you can see ahead. How should you adjust your following distance?
Keep it unchanged because lower speed provides enough protection
Increase it so you have more time to see and respond
Reduce it so you can follow the other vehicle's lights
Match the distance used in clear weather but drive near the center line
7. What does a solid yellow center line on your side of the road generally mean?
You should not cross the line to pass another vehicle
Traffic on both sides travels in the same direction
You may pass whenever no vehicle is visible
The lane is reserved for turning vehicles
8. A motorcycle is traveling ahead of you near the center of its lane. How should you treat its lane position?
Share the lane if there appears to be enough room
Pass within the lane after briefly sounding your horn
Follow closely because motorcycles can stop faster than cars
Allow the motorcycle the full lane and follow at a safe distance
9. You are preparing to turn right while a cyclist is traveling beside you on the right. What should you do?
Check mirrors and the blind spot, then yield before turning across the cyclist's path
Turn first because a motor vehicle has priority at the corner
Move closer to the curb so the cyclist cannot pass
Sound the horn and complete the turn alongside the cyclist
10. You approach a railroad crossing where the gate is lowered and warning lights are flashing. What should you do?
Drive around the gate if no train is visible
Cross if the vehicle ahead crosses successfully
Stop briefly, then proceed after listening for a train
Remain stopped until the gate rises, the warnings stop, and the tracks are clear
11. While driving on a freeway, you realize you have passed your intended exit. What is the safest response?
Stop on the shoulder and reverse carefully
Continue to the next exit and adjust your route
Make a U-turn through the median if traffic is light
Back up in the exit lane with hazard lights on
12. Your vehicle begins to hydroplane on a wet road. What is the best initial response?
Ease off the accelerator and avoid sudden steering or braking
Turn sharply toward the shoulder
Accelerate slightly to increase tire traction
Brake firmly to force the tires onto the pavement
13. The rear of your vehicle begins to skid on a slippery road. Where should you generally steer?
Toward the nearest shoulder regardless of the skid direction
Opposite the direction you want the vehicle to travel
Straight ahead while pressing the accelerator firmly
In the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go
14. How should a standard lap-and-shoulder seat belt fit an adult occupant?
The lap belt across the abdomen and the shoulder belt under the arm
The lap belt low across the hips and the shoulder belt across the chest
Both sections loose enough to permit unrestricted movement
The lap belt across the waist and the shoulder belt behind the back
15. On an open road, an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with its lights flashing and siren sounding. What should you generally do when it is safe?
Move toward the right edge and stop until it has passed
Maintain speed so its driver can predict your movement
Accelerate until you find a side street
Move left and continue at a reduced speed
16. During a long drive, you are struggling to keep your eyes open and have drifted within your lane. What should you do?
Open a window and continue until the next scheduled stop
Increase speed to reach your destination sooner
Pull over at a safe place and rest before continuing
Follow another vehicle closely to help maintain attention