BMV Comprehensive BMV 3

Question 1

What is the recommended following distance under good conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least a 3-second gap

Answer

The 3-second rule gives enough time to react and stop safely under normal conditions.

Question 2

A yield sign means you must:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and give right-of-way to other traffic

Answer

Yield means slow or stop if needed to let other traffic and pedestrians go first.

Question 3

What does a white diamond symbol painted on a lane indicate?

Accepted Answer

A reserved HOV or special-use lane

Answer

A diamond marks a lane reserved for high-occupancy or other special-use vehicles.

Question 4

When must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided road?

Accepted Answer

From both directions

Answer

On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus's flashing red lights.

Question 5

What is the first thing to do if your brakes suddenly fail?

Accepted Answer

Pump the brake pedal to build pressure

Answer

Pumping the pedal may restore some pressure; then downshift and use the parking brake gradually.

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