Chapter 15

1.

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Posted speed limit signs indicate

minimum speeds under ideal conditions.

suggested speeds that legally may be exceeded.

the safest speeds possible in any condition.

maximum speeds under ideal conditions.

2.

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After driving through a desert and encountering a lot of blowing dust and sand, you should

rotate your tires.

check your spare tire for proper air pressure.

replace your windshield.

change your vehicle's oil, oil filter, and air filter.

3.

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A(n) _______ is a place on a mountain road for vehicles to safely get out of traffic when their brakes are not effective.

4.

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A vehicle unable to travel at highway speeds is referred to as a(n) _______.

5.

1 point

Which of the following provides information and warnings about a driving situation ahead?

road shoulders

traffic controls

medians

posted speed limits

6.

1 point

The strip of ground separating traffic moving in opposite directions on a roadway is called a(n) _______.

7.

1 point

_______ are usually additional lanes on a mountain road for slower-moving vehicles.

8.

1 point

Solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate

no passing situations.

you must pass with caution.

conditions are favorable for passing.

hazards in the roadway.

9.

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A(n) _______ is a location in the mountains where the road bends sharply in the opposite direction.

10.

1 point

When you see a railroad crossing sign, you should

accelerate so that you can get across the railroad tracks quickly.

begin passing any slow-moving vehicles so that you will have a clear view of the railroad tracks.

stop at the sign and look right, left, and right again before proceeding across the tracks.

start listening and looking left and right to see if any trains are coming.

11.

1 point

When passing a vehicle on a two-lane highway, it is safe to pull back into your lane when

you can see the front left headlight of the vehicle you are passing in your rearview mirror.

your rear bumper is even with the front bumper of the vehicle you are passing.

you can see both headlights of the vehicle you are passing in your left side view mirror.

the vehicle you passed lowers its high beams to low beams.

12.

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The warning signs posted on a curve with suggested speeds for ideal conditions are called _______.