Temps Test Communication 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A driver raises their left arm upward at a 90-degree angle out the window. This hand signal indicates:
- Stopping
- Turning left
- Turning right (Correct answer)
- Speeding up
Correct answer: Turning right
A left arm bent upward at 90 degrees is the hand signal for a right turn, mimicking the direction of the turn.
Question 2: When is it appropriate to flash your headlights at another driver?
- To signal them to speed up
- To warn them of a hazard ahead or that their lights are off (Correct answer)
- To show irritation at their driving
- To communicate that you want to race
Correct answer: To warn them of a hazard ahead or that their lights are off
Flashing headlights is an accepted way to warn another driver of a potential hazard or that their lights are not on.
Question 3: A flashing yellow light means:
- Stop and wait for the light to change
- Proceed at full speed — no hazard present
- Slow down and proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Yield to all oncoming traffic before proceeding
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light is a caution signal — slow down and be alert, but you are not required to stop.
Question 4: You are about to make a turn and your turn signal bulb is burned out. You should:
- Proceed with the turn carefully
- Use a hand signal to communicate your intention (Correct answer)
- Honk the horn twice instead
- Wait until other drivers wave you through
Correct answer: Use a hand signal to communicate your intention
If your electronic turn signal fails, you are legally required to use hand signals to communicate your intentions.
Question 5: What does a solid yellow centerline on your side of the road mean?
- Passing is permitted when safe
- Do not cross this line to pass (Correct answer)
- The road is about to end
- You are in a school zone
Correct answer: Do not cross this line to pass
A solid yellow line on your side of the road means passing is prohibited from your lane.
Question 6: When you see a pedestrian at a crosswalk using hand signals or waving, you should:
- Continue driving at your current speed
- Honk to let them know you see them
- Yield and allow them to cross safely (Correct answer)
- Flash your lights to signal them to wait
Correct answer: Yield and allow them to cross safely
Pedestrians have the right of way in marked crosswalks, and you must yield whenever they signal their intent to cross.
Question 7: Which of the following is NOT an acceptable way to communicate with other drivers on the road?
- Using turn signals
- Using hand signals
- Aggressively tailgating to pressure a driver to move (Correct answer)
- Using headlight flashes to warn of hazards
Correct answer: Aggressively tailgating to pressure a driver to move
Tailgating as a form of communication is aggressive driving behavior and is both dangerous and illegal.
Temps Test Communication 3
A driver raises their left arm upward at a 90-degree angle out the window.
This hand signal indicates: