RTA Safe Driving Practices 3

Question 1

When making a left turn at an uncontrolled intersection, you must yield to:

Accepted Answer

Oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Answer

A left-turning driver must yield to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians crossing the intersection.

Question 2

What is the correct action when you see a school bus with flashing red lights stopped ahead on a two-lane road?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves

Answer

All traffic on a two-lane road must stop when a school bus activates its red flashing lights and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.

Question 3

You are driving and a tire blows out. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly and ease off the gas gradually

Answer

Maintaining a firm grip and gradually releasing the accelerator lets you regain control before steering safely to the shoulder.

Question 4

What is the safest speed to drive in a school zone when children are present?

Accepted Answer

15 mph unless otherwise posted

Answer

Most school zones have a reduced speed limit of 15 mph when children are present, unless a different limit is posted.

Question 5

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution

Answer

A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.

(RTA) Roads and Transport Authority Exam Practice Test