1 . If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should:

Steer to the right.
Steer to the left.
Tap your brakes lightly and shift into neutral.

2 . A green traffic signal indicates that approaching drivers should:

Come to a complete stop.
Increase their speed to quickly clear the intersection.
Continue driving straight through the intersection, turn left, or turn right.

3 . You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car:

If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left.
Under no circumstances.
If the shoulder is wide enough.

4 . When driving at night, you should:

Always use your high beams.
Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle.
Increase your following distance.

5 . You should not use your horn:

When visibility ahead is limited.
If you might hit another vehicle.
Near blind pedestrians.

6 . When you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, you must:

Maintain your speed and stay in your lane until the vehicle has passed.
Move into the right lane and drive slowly until the vehicle has passed.
Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed.

7 . Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot.
Only when you are slowing down.

8 . This road sign means:

School crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Jogging trail.

9 . Drivers turning left must yield to:

Overtaking cars.
Oncoming cars.
No one.

10 . If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is:

No different than normal.
Farther from the car ahead than normal.
Closer to the car ahead than normal.

11 . At a railroad crossing, you must:

Watch for vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings (school buses, trucks carrying hazardous materials, etc.).
Watch for multiple trains.
Both of the above.

12 . A dashed yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates that:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

13 . You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.
Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection.

14 . This red and white sign means you should:

Stop and check for traffic coming from both directions before proceeding.
Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross.
Maintain a steady speed and check for traffic coming from all directions.

15 . This sign means:

No right turn.
Right turn on red light permitted with caution.
All traffic must turn right at next intersection.

16 . This sign means:

Stop Sign Ahead.
Side Road.
Railroad Warning.

17 . If your car becomes disabled while on the highway, you should:

Stop in the right lane.
Park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible.
Stop where you are.

18 . What is the only medically proven method of removing alcohol or other drug combinations from your system?

Breathe in some fresh air.
Give your body time.
Drink coffee.

19 . This sign means:

Railroad ahead.
No passing zone.
School zone.

20 . Before backing your vehicle, you should:

Walk completely around the vehicle to be sure no person or obstacle is behind it.
Look to the front, sides, and rear.
Both of the above.

21 . Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:

To keep your engine warm.
So others can see your vehicle.
To warn others of bad weather conditions.
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22 . Only ____ can reduce blood alcohol content (BAC) and alcohol's effects on the body.

Drinking caffeine
Eating foods high in fat
Time

23 . Which statement is true?

You should put on your cruise control near a railroad crossing to maintain a constant speed.
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign.
You have the right-of-way at a railroad crossing and do not need to stop.

24 . You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead than you can.
Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle.
No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.

25 . If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:

Release your seat belt.
Brace yourself.
Press your head against the head restraint.

26 . This sign means:

Slippery when wet.
Stop sign ahead.
No U-turn.

27 . This sign means:

No right turn.
You must turn right.
Watch for traffic on your right.

28 . To know where traffic is behind you:

Frequently check your rearview mirror.
Turn and look out your back window.
Keep other vehicles out of your blind spots.

29 . A driver who leaves a gas station without paying for gas will:

Have their license suspended.
Be given a warning.
Not face any consequences.

30 . When involved in a collision, you should:

Avoid moving the injured unless absolutely necessary.
Move the injured to their desired location.
Insist the injured are fine without immediate medical attention.

31 . When being passed by another vehicle:

Brake hard.
Maintain a constant speed.
Speed up.

32 . If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal.
Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.

33 . If a child is about to run into the street, you should:

Start to prepare to slow down.
Flash your headlights.
Sound a sharp blast of your horn.

34 . You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you should:

Wait for signal lights to stop flashing.
Look for a second train.
Both of the above.

35 . If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

Stop until the light turns green.
Go through the intersection without stopping.
Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

36 . You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

Speed up to beat the red light.
Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.
Come to a safe stop.

37 . When driving in work zones, you should:

Follow the driver in front of you closely.
Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can.
Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.

38 . When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
Five to 10 mph slower than the speed of traffic on the freeway.
The posted speed limit for freeway traffic.

39 . An orange-colored sign like this means:

There is roadwork ahead.
You must change lanes ahead.
There is a detour ahead.

40 . It is necessary to use your low beams any time you are:

On a lighted street.
On a freeway.
In fog.