LLR Speed Limits and Traffic Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and extended stop arm:
- Only if you are behind the bus
- On both sides of an undivided road (Correct answer)
- Only on two-lane roads
- Only in school zones
Correct answer: On both sides of an undivided road
On an undivided road, all traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm.
Question 2: What is the required action when an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens approaches?
- Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
- Pull to the right curb and stop (Correct answer)
- Maintain your speed but move left
- Come to an immediate stop wherever you are
Correct answer: Pull to the right curb and stop
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and sirens, you must pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes.
Question 3: In most US states, what is the speed limit in an alley?
- 25 mph
- 20 mph
- 15 mph (Correct answer)
- 10 mph
Correct answer: 15 mph
Most states set a default speed limit of 15 mph in alleys due to limited visibility and pedestrian activity.
Question 4: How far from a school bus must you stop when it has its red lights flashing?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
- At least 20 feet in most states (Correct answer)
Correct answer: At least 20 feet in most states
Most states require vehicles to stop at least 20 feet from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights.
Question 5: What does it mean when a speed limit sign says '65 mph Night 55 mph'?
- You may drive 65 at night and 55 during the day
- The daytime limit is 65 and the nighttime limit is 55 (Correct answer)
- Both limits apply equally at all times
- The sign is for trucks only
Correct answer: The daytime limit is 65 and the nighttime limit is 55
When a sign shows different day and night speeds, the higher limit applies during daylight and the lower limit applies after dark.
Question 6: The 'Move Over Law' requires drivers approaching stationary emergency vehicles to:
- Sound their horn to warn workers
- Move to an adjacent lane or slow down significantly (Correct answer)
- Stop completely behind the vehicle
- Flash headlights twice and proceed
Correct answer: Move to an adjacent lane or slow down significantly
Move Over Laws require drivers to change to an adjacent lane or, if not possible, slow to a safe speed when passing stationary emergency vehicles.
LLR Speed Limits and Traffic Laws 2
You must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and extended stop arm: