Free Motor Vehicle Division Traffic Laws and Regulations Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A driver is approaching an intersection with no traffic signals or signs. Another vehicle arrives at the same time on the cross street to the driver's right. Which of the following actions should the driver take?
- Proceed with caution as they have the right-of-way.
- Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. (Correct answer)
- Accelerate to clear the intersection before the other vehicle.
- Stop completely and wave the other vehicle through.
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
At an uncontrolled intersection where two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right. This is a fundamental rule to prevent collisions in the absence of traffic controls.
Question 2: Under the 'Move Over Law,' when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with its lights flashing on the side of a multi-lane highway, what is the primary action a driver should take?
- Maintain speed and lane position.
- Speed up to pass the emergency vehicle quickly.
- Safely move into a lane not immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle. (Correct answer)
- Stop behind the emergency vehicle until the lights are turned off.
Correct answer: Safely move into a lane not immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle.
The 'Move Over Law' in all 50 states requires drivers to change lanes to give a one-lane buffer to stationary emergency vehicles with flashing lights. If changing lanes is unsafe or not possible, the driver must slow down to a reasonable speed.
Question 3: A school bus is stopped on a two-lane, undivided road with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. A vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. What is the vehicle legally required to do?
- Slow down to 10 mph and pass the bus with caution.
- Stop at least 20 feet away from the bus and wait. (Correct answer)
- Proceed without stopping as they are in the opposing lane.
- Honk to alert any children and then pass the bus.
Correct answer: Stop at least 20 feet away from the bus and wait.
When a school bus has its red lights flashing on an undivided road, all traffic from both directions must stop. This is to ensure the safety of children who may be crossing the street. Drivers must remain stopped until the red lights are turned off and the stop arm is retracted.
Question 4: A driver is at an all-way stop. They arrived at the same time as another vehicle on their left. Which vehicle has the right-of-way to proceed first?
- The vehicle on the left.
- The vehicle that is turning.
- The driver's vehicle (the one on the right). (Correct answer)
- The vehicle that signals first.
Correct answer: The driver's vehicle (the one on the right).
At an all-way stop, if two vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
Question 5: When making a left turn at a standard circular green light (not a green arrow), which of the following is true?
- The turning vehicle has the right-of-way over oncoming traffic.
- The turning vehicle must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. (Correct answer)
- Oncoming traffic must stop to allow the left turn.
- The vehicle that enters the intersection first has the right-of-way.
Correct answer: The turning vehicle must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
A driver making a left turn on a solid green light does not have the right-of-way and must yield to all oncoming traffic and to any pedestrians crossing within the crosswalk. The turn can only be completed when it is safe to do so.
Question 6: What is the proper procedure when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with its siren and lights activated?
- Increase speed to stay ahead of the emergency vehicle.
- Stop immediately in your current lane.
- Slow down and continue in the same lane.
- Pull over to the right-hand edge of the road and stop. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Pull over to the right-hand edge of the road and stop.
When an emergency vehicle is approaching from any direction with its siren and lights on, drivers are required to yield the right-of-way by safely pulling over to the right-hand curb or edge of the road and stopping until the emergency vehicle has passed.
