RTA Road Rules and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When approaching a flashing yellow traffic signal, what should a driver do?
- Stop and wait for a green light
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Yield to all oncoming traffic before proceeding
- Come to a complete stop then go
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light is a warning signal — drivers must slow down and proceed with caution, but are not required to stop.
Question 2: What is the minimum following distance recommended in most US states when traveling at highway speeds?
- 1 second
- 2 seconds
- 3 seconds (Correct answer)
- 5 seconds
Correct answer: 3 seconds
A minimum 3-second following distance is recommended at highway speeds to allow adequate reaction and braking time.
Question 3: Which of the following is TRUE regarding right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection?
- The driver on the wider road always has right-of-way
- The driver who arrives first has right-of-way
- The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right (Correct answer)
- The driver traveling faster has right-of-way
Correct answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
Question 4: A solid white line between lanes on a highway indicates:
- Lane changes are encouraged
- Lane changes are discouraged but not prohibited (Correct answer)
- Passing is permitted with caution
- A one-way road
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged but not prohibited
A solid white line discourages lane changes but does not legally prohibit them the way a double solid line might in certain zones.
Question 5: When must headlights be used according to most state laws?
- Only between midnight and 5 a.m.
- From sunset to sunrise and during low visibility conditions
- Whenever the windshield wipers are in use
- Both B and C (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Both B and C
Most states require headlights from sunset to sunrise and during any low-visibility condition including rain — many states also mandate them whenever wipers are in use.
Question 6: What does a pennant-shaped sign indicate?
- Railroad crossing ahead
- No passing zone (Correct answer)
- Merge left
- School zone ahead
Correct answer: No passing zone
A pennant-shaped (triangular) yellow sign posted on the left side of the road marks the beginning of a no-passing zone.
Question 7: When parallel parking on a downhill slope with a curb, which direction should the front wheels be turned?
- Away from the curb
- Toward the curb (Correct answer)
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter
Correct answer: Toward the curb
When parking downhill with a curb, turn the front wheels toward the curb so the car rolls into the curb if the brakes fail.
RTA Road Rules and Regulations 2
When approaching a flashing yellow traffic signal, what should a driver do?