OTHS Driving Scenario Quiz: Test!

Before changing lanes one should always check their mirrors and blind spots to look for possible hazards. Blinkers should always be used to signal a change in position so the vehicles around you will be aware of your lateral movement. Do not change lanes too quickly to avoid surprising other drivers or losing control.

Orange signs indicate construction. Be aware of workers or adverse road conditions in these areas.

Always be aware of animals, like deer, crossing the roadway at any time of the day, but especially night. Hitting a deer at high speeds often totals a vehicle and can injure the driver severely.

Pay careful attention to the weather forecast so if the roads are dangerous you know to leaver earlier or driver slower.

Even if the temperature is above freezing, bridges could still be icy because they can be cooled more easily from beneath than a normal stretch of road.

Stopping too close to the car is unsafe because if you are hit, then you will roll forward and hit the person in front of you. Flashing lights is not necessary in this situation. Leaving too much room will cause traffic to build up behind you.

The best option here is to cover the brake. There is still plenty of room between you and the car, and you are only going about 40 mph. Slamming on the brakes would be inappropriate because a car behind you may not be anticipating your immediate stop, and the car in front of you will be out of the way in an ideal situation.

School zone speed limits are enforced during school hours so always be cautious when driving through them because you never know when a child could be crossing the street.

Large trucks and buses make wide turns. Look ahead to intersections to see if there are any trucks or buses and then stay back so they have a less difficult time making their turn.

You should slow down for stale green lights, vehicles blocking the intersection, and other hazards even when there is a green light.

Only go if it is safe to do so. There may still be pedestrians, cyclists or cars in the intersection even if you have a green light.

The pedestrians have the right of way so the best course of action is to wait until all is clear. It would not be advisable to back up quickly since there could be people or traffic behind you. Honking and creeping forward are also not advised in this situation.

Always drive slowly in a parking lot because when people are backing out of their spot they might not be able to see you.

When stopped at a traffic light or stop sign, it is important to maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you. Being far enough back so you can see their tires touch the ground allows for a sufficient buffer zone in case the car in front suddenly rolls back or if you need to maneuver around it. This distance also provides better visibility of the road ahead, enabling you to react quickly to any potential hazards or changes in traffic conditions.

When you see a problem up ahead, you might need to adjust your speed to be able to take one hazard at a time.

The only incorrect response is to focus on gas prices because you should be focused on the road and your surroundings.

When passing a car stranded on the side of the road, it's safest to change lanes if possible to give the stranded car more room. This reduces the risk of accidents and ensures the safety of both the stranded vehicle's occupants and passing drivers. Stopping to direct traffic is not advisable unless you are trained and it is absolutely necessary, and staying in your lane or speeding up can increase the risk of a collision.

When driving in a big city be extra cautious because there will be more traffic.

Checking if it is clear and then possibly moving over is the best option. No one is signaling for help and it is always dangerous to pull on the side of the interstate so stopping is not the best choice. Quick movements without checking your surroundings is also a good way to cause an accident.

When a light has been green for a while, the driver should anticipate having to slow down just in case the light turn yellow. Also you may notice there is some water on the road so it is good to adjust speed based on the road condition.

Vehicles are different lengths so the measurement is made in seconds. 4 seconds is the minimum separation with perfect weather conditions to ensure you can stop in time if they stop unexpectedly.

Stopping on the shoulder of the interstate is not advised because the vehicles around you are traveling at high speeds and may not be able to react fast enough if you are in their way. Turning up your music really loud would make you less aware of your surroundings and may not help wake you up for very long. It is best to take an exit and rest until feeling better.

To avoid rear-end collisions, it is important to maintain a safe following distance. The correct answer is 3-4 seconds. This means that you should keep a time interval of 3-4 seconds between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. This allows you enough time to react and stop safely in case the vehicle in front suddenly brakes or slows down. Following too closely, such as 3-4 feet or inches, does not provide enough time to react and can lead to accidents.

Using a blinker and slowing down early are both good practice in this situation. Hazard lights are not necessary here because you are slowing down to turn, and you are in the turn lane. The hazards should be used when you are unexpectedly going slowly and you need to signal other drivers of this unexpected speed.

Since angled parking is one-way, you do not back into the spots because you would be facing the wrong way when you leave. Take your time and signal to everyone else that you will be parking in the recently vacated spot.

Don't worry! If you are forced to be somewhere you don't want to be, then you can always make a few turns to get back on track.

The law states that you must stop at a side road even if there is not a sign before pulling onto a main road.

Planning a trip and your route before you travel is an excellent idea. Being in the middle of the traffic lanes could be dangerous and when you pull out, you could get hit from behind by a car traveling at high speeds.

Even if you have a green light, you cannot go into an intersection unless you know for sure that you can go all the way through with out blocking the other traffic. In this picture, the black and white car are blocking your traffic lane from moving on a green light.

Slowing down will prevent them from hitting you

At a green light, it is important to ensure that both the left and right sides are clear before proceeding. This is because there may be vehicles approaching from either direction that could pose a potential hazard. Additionally, it is necessary to check for cars making a left-hand turn, as they may be crossing your path. Once all sides are clear, it is safe to proceed with caution, keeping in mind that other drivers may still be present on the road.

A driver must come to a complete stop when moving out of a driveway, and before entering the sidewalk area. And again, if they don't have a good view of the roadway.

There is no pedestrian in this video and no parked cars are trying to pull out so those answers are incorrect for this situation. The parked cars on the side of the roadway limit the space you have in your lane, so it is important to slow down and position your car in the left side of your lane in case someone opens a door unexpectedly.

In the country, it is not less than 200 feet before turning.

Since other cars have the right of way when you have a red light, you must always stop.

Stop completely behind the stop line. If there are no markings, stop behind where the crosswalk would be.

Also turn your headlights on to improve visibility since it is starting to look a little hazy.

Always turn your head and check both ways for a train. Don't count on the train's horn, the flashing lights or the arm.

If there are not a stop line or a crosswalk, then you should stop behind where the crosswalk would be to check for pedestrians.

You don't want to slow down too early because the other vehicles on the interstate are still trying to go 70 mph. It is best to begin slowing once you have moved over into the right exit lane.

It is important to be aware of the traffic around you so you can predict what they will do next.

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While passing a semi-truck, be aware that you will be in their blind spot and that they will not be able to see you, so don't stay next to them for long.

When exiting a driveway, it is important to stop completely, even if there is no stop sign. This is because stopping allows the driver to check for any oncoming traffic and ensure that it is safe to proceed. Even if there are no other cars visible, there may be pedestrians or cyclists that are not immediately noticeable. Stopping completely also gives the driver more time to react if any unexpected hazards arise. Therefore, it is necessary to stop completely when exiting a driveway, regardless of the presence of a stop sign.

Completely stopping at the train track is unnecessary most of the time, and other drivers would not be expecting it. Always look for yourself just in case the lights are broken.

A driver must come to a complete stop when moving out of an alley, building, private road or driveway, and before entering the sidewalk area.

Whether there are construction workers or not, you must drive the construction speed limit. Also you may have to drive slower then the posted speed limits depending on traffic and weather.

Before stopping at a stop sign, it is important to check your rearview mirror to ensure that the car behind you is also slowing down. This is necessary to prevent any potential rear-end collisions. Additionally, you should check to the left and right to ensure that the cars approaching from those directions are coming to a stop as well. This is important for ensuring that it is safe to proceed after stopping. Lastly, it is important to check straight ahead to make sure that there are no left-hand turners who may obstruct your path.

It is important to know what the road marking and signs mean.

It is always a good idea to reduce your speed when a possible conflict arises so you can slow down sooner.