1 . When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.
Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.
Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.
Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

2 . Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

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

3 . This road sign means:

Road widens ahead.
Lane reduction; the right lane ends soon.
Highway entrance ramp ahead.
Lane reduction; the left lane ends soon.

4 . This sign means:

Winding road ahead.
Do not enter.
Pedestrian crossing.

5 . The posted maximum speed limit is the fastest you can drive in an area.

True
False

6 . When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

Near the right-hand side of the road.
Near the centerline.
On the left of the centerline.

7 . 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.

8 . Which of the following statements is true?

A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.
You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.
Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.
All of the above.

9 . 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.

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

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

11 . On a green arrow, you must:

Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection.
Yield to pedestrians only in the intersection.
Wait four seconds before proceeding.

12 . This sign means:

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

13 . Railroad crossings should always be considered:

Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.
Dangerous.
Safe locations to park a car.
A place where it is required to stop

14 . When double solid yellow lines separate lanes of traffic:

Passing is permitted from the left.
Passing is permitted from the right.
Passing is not permitted from either direction.

15 . A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

Reduce your speed.
Traffic light ahead.
Do not pass.

16 . 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.

17 . Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except:

Your body weight.
How much you drink.
How much time passes between drinks.
How physically fit you are.

18 . When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:

Be ready to use your horn.
Drive more slowly.
Allow a larger following distance.
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19 . A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:

If the vehicle is waiting to turn left and there is an available passing lane.
Even if it means driving off the pavement.
On a narrow bridge.
At any time.

20 . A blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent:

Won't have any effect on your driving.
Won't put other drivers at risk.
Will double your chances of having an accident.

21 . A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:

Warns you about conditions on or near the road.
Helps direct you to cities and towns ahead.
Tells you about traffic laws and regulations.
Tells you about road construction ahead.

22 . Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

You may not see the road between the cars.
You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.
You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.
You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.

23 . Distracted driving is:

Anything that causes evasive action while driving.
Anything that takes your attention away from driving.
Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving.

24 . Highways and roads freeze before ramps and bridges.

True
False

25 . If the gates at a railroad crossing are down and red lights are flashing, you should:

Stop and proceed only when the gates are raised and the lights have stopped flashing.
Drive around the gates after stopping.
Drive side by side with the train.

26 . A driver should:

Stare directly in front of their car.
Only focus on the middle of the road.
Watch beside, ahead, and to the rear of their car.

27 . If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you:

Are traveling in the wrong direction.
Must treat the intersection as if it is controlled by a stop sign.
May not proceed until it changes to green.

28 . If a traffic signal light is green and a police officer signals for you to stop, you should:

Obey the officer.
Obey the traffic signal.
Do what the vehicle in front of you does.

29 . When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

Keep the rear tires against the curb.
Keep the front tires straight ahead.
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.

30 . Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirrors.

31 . 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.

32 . Consuming which of the following substances may impair your ability to drive safely and may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)?

Beer, wine, and other liquor
Controlled substances, such as illegal drugs or prescription medicines
Inhalants, such as glue or paint
All of the above

33 . 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

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

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

35 . This sign means:

Stop sign ahead.
Railroad crossing ahead.
Construction ahead.