1 . When driving on slick roads, you should:

Take turns more slowly than usual.
Change lanes quickly.
Accelerate quickly.
Brake hard.

2 . If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

Decrease your speed.
Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.
Not let the other cars pass your vehicle.
Use your four-way flashers.

3 . You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

Not put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.
Hide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.
Disregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.
Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.

4 . This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.
No trucks are allowed on an upcoming hill.
A logging road is ahead.
There are trucks on an upcoming hill.

5 . This sign means:

Four-lane traffic ahead.
Divided highway ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.

6 . Larger vehicles have:

Larger blind spots.
Smaller blind spots.
No blind spots.
The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.

7 . While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:

That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.
That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.
That you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.
That you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.

8 . If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
Make a U-turn to go back to the exit.
Continue driving and use the next exit.
Put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the exit.

9 . 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.

10 . This sign means:

There is a detour ahead.
You must stop for flaggers.
The road ahead is closed to traffic.
The highway ahead is undergoing maintenance.

11 . Your driver license can be revoked in the District of Columbia if you are convicted of a drug offense, even if it is not driving-related.

True
False

12 . In the District of Columbia, if you are traveling on a one-way street and you want to make a left turn onto another one-way street, it is illegal to make a left turn on a red traffic signal.

True
False

13 . When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
The decreased noise of larger vehicles.
The increased speed of larger vehicles.
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14 . A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:

Slow down and proceed with care.
Continue normally through the intersection.
Stop and proceed when a green light appears.
Stop and proceed when the way is clear.

15 . What should you do when you see this sign?

Look for a train station ahead.
Signal before going any further.
Slow down and yield to trains.

16 . If a vehicle starts to skid on water, the driver should quickly apply the brakes.

True
False

17 . This sign means:

T intersection.
Lane shifting.
Side road.
Do not block intersection.

18 . It is unlawful for a car to try to share a lane with a motorcycle.

TRUE
FALSE

19 . When parking your vehicle on any hill:

One of your rear wheels should touch the curb.
Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park."
Your front wheels should be parallel to the road, if there is no curb.

20 . If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:

Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
Turn on your blinker and make the turn from your current lane.
Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.
Safely change lanes then put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the intersection.

21 . When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should:

Immediately enter the far-right traffic lane on the interstate and speed up to match the flow of traffic.
Use the shoulder of the main road to get up to the speed of traffic.
Speed up and enter the interstate only after you have identified a gap in traffic.

22 . 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.

23 . Which of the following about winter driving is not true?

Winter is the most difficult driving season.
Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.
Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.
It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.

24 . At a school crossing sign, you should:

Always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.
Watch for children and be ready to stop.
Always sound your horn when you see children.
Be ready to help children crossing the street.

25 . The best way to avoid loss of control under wet conditions is to increase your vehicle's speed.

True
False