DGT Traffic Laws & Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When approaching a railroad crossing with no signals or gates, what must a driver do?
- Proceed at normal speed
- Slow down and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching (Correct answer)
- Stop completely regardless of train presence
- Honk and proceed
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching
At uncontrolled railroad crossings, drivers must slow down and be ready to stop if a train is approaching.
Question 2: What does a solid white line along the right edge of the roadway indicate?
- You may cross it to pass slower traffic
- It marks the edge of the travel lane and should not be crossed (Correct answer)
- Parking is permitted beyond this line
- A bicycle lane begins here
Correct answer: It marks the edge of the travel lane and should not be crossed
A solid white edge line marks the boundary of the travel lane; crossing it means leaving the roadway.
Question 3: A driver may legally pass another vehicle on the right when:
- The vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is a clear lane to the right (Correct answer)
- Traffic is moving slowly in both directions
- The road has only one lane in each direction
- The driver ahead is traveling below the speed limit
Correct answer: The vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is a clear lane to the right
Passing on the right is permitted when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a usable lane to the right.
Question 4: Under what condition is it legal to drive in a bike lane?
- When traffic is congested
- When preparing to make a right turn within the last 200 feet before an intersection (Correct answer)
- At any time if no cyclists are present
- Only when signaled by a traffic officer
Correct answer: When preparing to make a right turn within the last 200 feet before an intersection
Drivers may enter a bike lane only in the final 200 feet before making a right turn.
Question 5: When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right of way?
- The vehicle traveling faster
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle on the right has the right of way when two vehicles arrive simultaneously.
Question 6: What is the minimum safe following distance recommended on dry roads at highway speeds?
- 1-second gap
- 2-second gap
- 3-second gap (Correct answer)
- 5-second gap
Correct answer: 3-second gap
A 3-second following distance is the minimum recommended on dry roads to allow adequate stopping time.
Question 7: It is illegal to park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is illegal to ensure emergency access.
DGT Traffic Laws & Regulations 2
When approaching a railroad crossing with no signals or gates, what must a driver do?