1 . You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

At all times.
Only during school hours.
Unless you do not see any children present.

2 . Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?

They know other drivers will do the right thing.
They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react.
They expect no breaks and give none.

3 . When passing another car, you have enough space to return to the driving lane:

If the other driver signals for you to re-enter the lane.
If you look over your shoulder and see the passed car behind you.
If you can see both of the passed vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.

4 . This sign means:

Yield sign ahead.
Side road entering from left.
Stop sign ahead.

5 . 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.

6 . To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about:

5 to 10 seconds.
10 to 15 seconds.
15 to 20 seconds.

7 . A solid yellow arrow on a traffic signal means:

You should speed up so you can make the turn before the light changes.
You do not need to signal to turn from the indicated lane.
You should prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.

8 . When you see this sign, you should:

Watch for traffic merging from the right.
Merge right.
Turn left.

9 . Alcohol is:

A stimulant.
An antihistamine.
A depressant.

10 . If you become drowsy while driving, you should:

Try to fight it.
Take a break.
Take some caffeine pills.

11 . This sign is a:

Yield sign.
School crossing sign.
Stop sign.

12 . If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report to the DMV:

Only if you or the other driver is injured.
If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
Only if you are at fault.

13 . What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?

Other drivers can cut in front of you, improving the flow of traffic.
If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react.
It inflates to protect you from injury in the case of a collision.

14 . In traffic moving at 50 to 55 mph, you are least likely to have an accident if you:

Drive a few miles per hour faster than most other vehicles.
Stay within that speed range.
Drive a few miles per hour slower than most other vehicles.

15 . You must notify the DMV within five days if you:

Sell or transfer your vehicle.
Fail a smog test.
Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts.

16 . 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.

17 . To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be:

On opposite sides of the steering wheel.
Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.
On the top and bottom of the steering wheel.

18 . This road sign means:

No right turn.
No U-turns.
No left turn.

19 . To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two-way street, start the turn in:

The far left lane.
Any available lane.
The lane closest to the middle of the street.

20 . A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:

You should treat the signal like a stop sign.
Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing in the intersection.
Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.

21 . You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive:

70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic.
Between 65 mph and 70 mph.
No faster than 65 mph.

22 . This sign means:

No left turn can be made here.
A left turn can be made only after stopping.
All traffic must turn right at the next intersection.

23 . Placard abuse will result in:

Placard revocation only.
Only a fine.
Placard revocation, a fine, and/or jail time.

24 . You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:

Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution.
Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red.
Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.
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25 . When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until all the children have left the bus.
Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.
Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass the bus cautiously.

26 . Prior to entering a curve:

Activate your turn signal.
Reduce your speed.
Brake hard.

27 . You may not park your vehicle:

On the side of the freeway in an emergency.
Next to a red painted curb.
Within 100 feet of an elementary school.

28 . You should allow an extra cushion of space:

When following a station wagon.
When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.
When following a small passenger car.

29 . You may be able to identify an aggressive driver by:

Their erratic and improper lane changes.
The number of passengers in their car.
Their tendency to drive slowly.

30 . You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead
Right, toward the side of the road
Left, toward the center of the road

31 . Before returning to your original lane after passing another vehicle, you should:

Beep your horn.
See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
Flash your headlights.

32 . If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
Leave the front wheels straight.

33 . Sudden wind gusts on highways:

Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.
Only cause visibility problems.
Can cause problems for all vehicles.

34 . A sign with this shape means:

Railroad crossing.
Warning.
Signal ahead.

35 . If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:

Under no circumstances because it is always legal.
If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed.
Only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road.

36 . 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.
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37 . Which of the following statements about driving speed is true?

As your speed increases, the chance of a fatality increases.
As your speed increases, so should your following distance.
Both of the above.

38 . Large trucks are likely to lose speed when:

Driving up long or steep hills.
Driving in long, gradual curves.
Driving down long, gradual hills.

39 . When driving on a slippery surface, such as snow or ice:

Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills.
Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely.
Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing.

40 . When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:

You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
You have the right-of-way over pedestrians.
Pedestrians must wait for you to cross.

41 . It is very foggy. You should slow down and:

Turn on your emergency flashers.
Turn your lights to their high beam setting.
Turn your lights to their low beam setting.

42 . You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are following a small passenger vehicle.
Are being tailgated by another driver.
Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.

43 . When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.
Stop if you are driving in the same direction.
Slow down and be prepared to stop.

44 . This sign means:

No turns.
No outlet.
No U-turns.

45 . If you park facing uphill where there is no curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn your wheels toward the edge of the road.
Turn your wheels away from the edge of the road.
Keep your wheels facing straight.

46 . Roads with double solid yellow line markings down the center indicate that passing is:

Allowed from both directions.
Allowed only from your direction of travel.
Not allowed from either direction.