1 . If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should:

Drive around the crossing gates if you can't see a train.
Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted.
Slow down and drive around the gates.

2 . As the percentage of alcohol (BAC) in your blood increases, you become:

More intoxicated.
More sober.
More coordinated.

3 . This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.
Merging traffic.
Steep hill ahead.

4 . When involved in an accident causing over $500 worth of damage, you must report the accident:

No matter who was at fault.
Only if it was your fault.
Only if you are not insured.

5 . If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

Slow down because the lane ends ahead.
Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.
Change lanes and maintain your current speed.

6 . In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in:

The front seat.
The back seat.
The bed of a pick-up truck.

7 . This sign is a:

Service sign.
Regulatory sign.
Warning sign.

8 . Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of:

0.15 percent or more.
0.08 percent or more.
Any amount.

9 . This sign means:

Railroad ahead.
No passing zone.
School zone.

10 . Blue traffic signs offer information on:

Motorist services.
Construction and maintenance.
Mileage information, such as distances to specific locations.

11 . What does this road sign mean?

You must turn right.
No right turns permitted.
Right turns permitted on a red light.

12 . After you have passed a vehicle moving in the same direction, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

After about three seconds.
When you can no longer see the passed vehicle over your right shoulder.
When you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

13 . 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.

14 . This white sign means:

The railroad crossing is controlled. Continue at your regular speed.
Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary.
Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

15 . This sign means:

You are approaching the end of a divided highway.
You are approaching the beginning of a divided highway.
The road will be slippery ahead.

16 . At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:

Up the instrumental panel lights.
On your parking lights.
On your headlights.
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17 . If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:

Park with your reverse lights on.
Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.
Park five feet from the curb.

18 . If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding.
Cautiously drive around the pedestrian.
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

19 . If you have a sudden tire blowout:

Use the brakes lightly.
Pump the brakes.
Apply the brakes firmly.

20 . This sign means:

No passing zone.
Slow-moving vehicle.
Two-way traffic.

21 . You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

Slow to a safe speed before the curve.
Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway.
Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

22 . This sign means:

Crossroad ahead.
Merge.
Stop.

23 . You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.
Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.
Wait until the person crosses the street.

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

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

25 . The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:

Know what is happening around your vehicle.
Turn off the radio.
Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.

26 . 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.

27 . If you parallel park facing downward on a hill:

Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road.
Turn your wheels away from the side of the road.
Keep your wheels straight.

28 . Large trucks are likely to lose speed when:

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

29 . When taking any medicine, you should:

Consult your doctor about the effects before driving.
Have someone follow you home.
Keep your window open and drive more slowly.

30 . 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.