Representative Reading Comprehension Flashcards
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Passage: 'A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a curved arrow indicates a sharp curve ahead. Drivers should reduce speed before entering the curve, not during it, as braking in a curve can cause loss of control.' When should drivers slow down for a sharp curve?
Answer: Before entering the curve
The passage explicitly states drivers should reduce speed before entering the curve, not during it.
Sign text: 'NO TURN ON RED.' A driver at a red light wanting to turn right must:
Answer: Wait for the green light before turning
A 'No Turn on Red' sign prohibits any turn during a red light; the driver must wait for green.
From the manual: 'Tailgating, or following too closely, is a major cause of rear-end collisions. At highway speeds, maintain at least a 3-second following distance. In poor conditions, increase this to 4 seconds or more.' In icy conditions, a driver should follow with at least:
Answer: A 4-second gap or more
The passage states that poor conditions (such as ice) require increasing the gap to 4 seconds or more.
Passage: 'A pedestrian in a crosswalk always has the right-of-way, whether the crosswalk is marked or unmarked. Drivers must stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has completely cleared the lane.' When may a driver proceed after a pedestrian enters a crosswalk?
Answer: When the pedestrian steps onto the curb
The passage requires waiting until the pedestrian has completely cleared the lane, meaning they have reached the other side.
Notice: 'Your vehicle registration expires on the last day of the month shown on your registration card. You may renew up to 90 days before expiration.' A registration card shows expiration in October. The earliest the owner may renew is:
Answer: July of that year
90 days before the end of October is approximately July, the earliest allowable renewal date.
From a safety bulletin: 'Never drive while impaired by alcohol, drugs, fatigue, or distraction. If you feel drowsy, open windows, pull over and rest, or switch drivers. Caffeine provides temporary alertness but does not replace sleep.' What is caffeine's limitation according to the text?
Answer: It provides only temporary alertness and does not replace sleep
The bulletin directly states caffeine provides temporary alertness but does not replace sleep.
Road sign text: 'WEIGHT LIMIT 10 TONS.' A truck weighing 22,000 pounds approaches this bridge. May the truck cross?
Answer: No, because 22,000 pounds equals 11 tons, which exceeds 10 tons
22,000 pounds equals 11 tons, which exceeds the posted 10-ton weight limit, so the truck may not cross.