1 . This sign means:

Continue at your current speed.
You must stop ahead.
Speeding is not allowed.
There is a traffic signal ahead.

2 . Your blind spot is the area of the road:

You cannot see without moving your head.
Directly behind your vehicle.
You see in your rearview mirror.
You see in your side mirror.

3 . This sign means:

Watch for trucks.
Do not pass trucks.
Truck parking area ahead.
Steep downgrade ahead.

4 . Do not pass:

On a hill or curve.
When school bus lights are flashing.
When approaching an intersection.
All of the above.

5 . A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

Long enough to unload packages.
To avoid conflict with other traffic.
To discharge passengers.
For less than five minutes.

6 . A good defensive driver:

Drives slowly at all times.
Looks out for the actions of other drivers.
Travels at a constant speed.
Only drives in familiar areas.

7 . Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

Excessive stops.
Sudden stops.
Sudden turns.
Excessive speed.

8 . If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.
The car on the left has the right-of-way.
The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.
The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

9 . This sign means:

Traffic signal.
Fire station.
T intersection.
Left turn signal.

10 . This sign means:

Trucks only.
Trucks are entering the highway.
Upcoming hill.
Trucks have the right-of-way.

11 . Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?

Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.
Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.
Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.
Stay near the right edge of your lane.

12 . This sign means:

Narrow bridge ahead.
Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.
Industrial area.
Freeway on-ramp ahead.

13 . You may pass another vehicle:

In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.
By using the shoulder of the highway.
If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.
None of the above.

14 . To drive safely at night, you should:

Increase your following distance.
Not drive if you are tired.
Make sure your headlights are working properly.
All of the above.

15 . If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.
Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the crossing guard's instructions.
Assume the guard is not supposed to be directing traffic.
Follow rules that would be in place if no children were present.

16 . This road sign means:

Turn right after making a complete stop.
Right turns are not permitted.
Left turns are permitted.
None of the above.

17 . The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:

Only a lap and shoulder belt.
Only an airbag.
Both a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag.
No safety restraints.

18 . This sign means:

No U-turn.
No turning.
No left turn.
No right turn.

19 . Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:

Do not affect driving abilities.
Help maintain driver alertness.
Are distracting activities.
Are not distracting activities.

20 . To check your blind spot before changing lanes:

Look into the left side mirror.
Look into the right side mirror.
Look into the rearview mirror.
Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

21 . Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:

Railroad crossing ahead.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Passing is not permitted from either direction.
Passing is permitted from either direction.

22 . This sign means:

No right turn.
You must turn right.
Watch for traffic on your right.
Don’t park on the right side of the street.

23 . This sign means:

Fines double in work zone.
Flagger ahead.
Bicycle crossing.
Side road.

24 . Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

Pulling toward or away from a curb.
Turning left or right.
Changing lanes.
All of the above.

25 . The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

Slow down before entering the exit ramp.
Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.
Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.
Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.

26 . Defensive driving is:

Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.
Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.
Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.
Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.
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27 . A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:

You may only drive straight ahead.
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.
Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.

28 . This sign shows one type of:

Right turn.
Intersection.
Lane change.
Road curve.

29 . You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:

Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.
Cross these lines under no circumstances.
Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.

30 . If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.
Make a U-turn through the median.
Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.
Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

31 . This sign means:

Pedestrians only.
Intersection ahead.
Hiking trails ahead.
School crossing ahead.

32 . 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.

33 . Which of the following does not happen after drinking?

Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.
Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.
You are less alert.
You calm down and can concentrate better.

34 . The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

No passing zone
Wrong way
Railroad crossing
Stop

35 . When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.
Drive with your flashers on.
Pull over to the side of the road and stop.
Speed up and take the nearest exit.

36 . To enter a freeway:

Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.
Signal and enter the freeway. Freeway traffic must yield.
Drive slowly so you can check traffic.
Always come to a complete stop first.

37 . This sign means:

Buggy warning.
Turn right or go straight.
Minimum speed.
Winding road.

38 . Many crashes are caused by:

Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.
Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.
Drivers yielding the right-of-way.
Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.

39 . You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:

Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.
Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.
Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.
Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

40 . This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.
The road ahead curves left, then right.
The road ahead curves right, then left.
Steep grade ahead.

41 . You must stop for a school bus:

That is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it.
When it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing.
If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.
Whenever the driver waves at you.

42 . Emergency vehicles:

Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.
May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.
May follow each other.
All of the above.

43 . If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look toward ____ of the road.

Either side
The center
The right side
The left side

44 . This road sign means:

No passing zone.
Winding road.
Pedestrian crossing.
Low ground railroad crossing.

45 . When driving in fog, you should use your:

Low beam headlights.
High beam headlights.
Parking lights.
Hazard flashers.

46 . When passing other vehicles:

Check your mirrors and blind spots.
Honk your horn at least three times.
Re-enter your lane within 10 feet of the passed vehicle.
There is no need to signal.

47 . When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

Check your side view mirror.
Check your rearview mirror.
Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
All of the above.

48 . The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.
Turn right.
Come to a stop.
Go straight ahead.

49 . You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:

As long as you aren't driving.
If you are riding in the back seat.
If you are riding in the back of a pick-up truck.
Under no circumstances.

50 . When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

Turn your wheels to the left.
Turn your wheels to the right.
Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.
Back slowly.