★ Is It Legal to Pass Another Vehicle -Defensive Driving, Drivers Ed Test Answers

You can legally pass on the right
A.) Using the exit lane on the freeway.
B.) When the car to the left is making a left turn and you have a lane to pass.
C.) When there is an open parking lane with no cars parked there.

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When the car to the left is making a left turn and you have a lane to pass.

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When is passing on the right permitted?
A.) never
B.) on a one-way street.
C.) at all times
D.) when changing lanes.

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on a one-way street.

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It is legal to pass on the right when:
A.) never
B.) anytime
C.) you are in a bus lane
D.) the vehicle being overtaken is making a left turn
E.) you are traveling faster than the vehicle you are approaching

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the vehicle being overtaken is making a left turn

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The time you save passing another vehicle is usually __________.
A.) Important
B.) Massive
C.) Critical
D.) Negligible

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Negligible

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You may drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:
A.) At any time
B.) Under no circumstances
C.) If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left
D.) If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle

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Under no circumstances

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The flashing of directional signals as an indication to other vehicles that it is safe to pass is:
A.) against the law at all times
B.) recommend but not required by law
C.) required by law at night only
D.) required by law at all time

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against the law at all times

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If you are being followed by a tailgater, you should change lanes or slow down to encourage them to pass.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

Explanation: Don't tailgate - Maintain a 2-3 second gap between you and the vehicle in front of you. And if you're on the highway or driving in bad conditions, increase that time to 3 to 5 seconds. Never use tailgating to express your anger or frustration. It's senseless and it puts others at risk. If you're being tailgated, don't take it personally: • stay calm, and either slow down or change lanes to let the tailgater pass. • Measure your following distance in seconds.

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If the tailgater persists, go to a well-lighted public place or police station and pull off the road.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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If possible, change lanes and allow the tailgater to pass.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Drivers must be careful when driving close to cyclists and should keep at least ____ feet apart when passing cyclists on the road.
A.) three
B.) four
C.) five
D.) six

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three

Drivers must be careful when driving close to cyclists and should allow a minimum of three feet of space between a vehicle and bicycle when passing.

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Once you complete a pass, it is not necessary to signal your return back to the proper lane.
Once you complete the pass, it is not necessary to signal your return back to the proper lane.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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True or False: Passing is prohibited when the view is obstructed or when approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

EXPLANATION: No vehicle should pass when the view is obstructed within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel, or when approaching within 100 feet of any traversing intersection or railroad grade crossing. You may not move to the left side of the road to pass.

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You may not pass on a two-lane road with traffic moving in the opposite direction when approaching within __________ feet of or traversing any railroad grade crossing.
A.) 50
B.) 100
C.) 150
D.) 200

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100

EXPLANATION: You may not pass on a two-lane road with traffic moving in opposite directions under these conditions:
Where you see a "DO NOT PASS" or "NO PASSING ZONE" sign.
Where a solid yellow line is painted on your side of the center line.
On hills or curves, and at intersections.
Within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, or railroad crossing. Violators may be arrested or issued a ticket.

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No vehicle should pass when the view is obstructed within 100 feet of any:
A.) bridge, viaduct or tunnel
B.) approaching traversing intersection or railroad grade crossing.
C.) You may not move to the left side of the road to pass.
D.) all of the above

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all of the above

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No passing to the left should be done when:
A.) approaching or upon the crest of a grade
B.) curve of a highway
C.) both of the above
D.) neither of the above

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both of the above

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You may pass on the right if you are on a one way street with two or more lanes.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Before entering a passing lane, be sure to check for good _____________________ to ensure that you will not lose control of your vehicle during the passing maneuver.
A.) Road traction
B.) Weather conditions
C.) Clues
D.) Drivers

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Road traction

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Which of the following is not a place that is too dangerous to pass?
A.) Intersections
B.) Hills
C.) Curves
D.) none of the above

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none of the above

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When driving slower than the flow of traffic, __________
A.) keep right so others may safely pass.
B.) remain in the center lane if there is one.
C.) keep left so others may safely pass.
D.) none of the above

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keep right so others may safely pass.

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True or False: Florida law prohibits you from increasing your speed until the vehicle that is passing you has completed the passing maneuver.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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True or False: It is legal to pass in Florida if you believe it is safe, even if your view is obstructed.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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True or False: It is legal to pass in Florida if you believe it is safe, even if your view is obstructed.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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In Florida, it is legal to pass on the right if you are traveling on a road with two or more lanes going in the same direction, but it is not that safe because passing on the right is less expected and the driver you are passing may not check the blind spot to his right before moving back to the right lane.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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What prohibits you from increasing your speed until the vehicle that is passing you has completed the passing maneuver?
A.) Florida law
B.) Nothing
C.) Common courtesy
D.) Right-of-way laws

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Florida law

EXPLANATION: Florida law prohibits you from increasing your speed until the vehicle that is passing you has completed the passing maneuver.

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You may pass on the right by driving off the pavement or the main travel portion of the roadway.
A.) True
B.) False

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True

EXPLANATION: The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle on the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Except where driving on paved shoulders is permitted by lawfully placed signs, no such movement shall be made by driving on the shoulder of the highway or off the pavement or main traveled portion of the roadway.