1 . When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:

Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk.
Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.
Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk to yield the right-of-way.

2 . If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:

Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway.
Turn back onto the roadway immediately.
Stop.

3 . Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

In a marked crosswalk.
In any crosswalk or intersection.
Crossing any street.

4 . This sign means:

Do not enter.
Stop ahead.
Roadwork or maintenance is present.

5 . A flashing yellow light at an intersection means you should:

Slow down and proceed with caution.
Come to a complete stop as quickly as possible.
Stop and proceed only when the intersection is clear.

6 . When changing lanes, you should never:

Cross the centerline in an intersection.
Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.
Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

7 . A pentagon-shaped sign is a:

Stop sign.
Regulatory sign.
School zone or school crossing sign.

8 . To help others see you when daylight begins to fade, you should use your:

Parking lights.
Low beam headlights.
Emergency flashers.

9 . What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?

Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.
If the intersection is clear, the driver does not need to stop.
Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.

10 . Excessive speed:

Saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly.
Helps you maneuver around obstacles.
Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injury and death.

11 . A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May complete its turn in either of the two lanes.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.

12 . Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

Alertness and concentration.
Reaction time and coordination.
All of the above.

13 . When planning to back up your vehicle, you should:

Check behind the vehicle before getting in.
Depend entirely on your mirrors.
Accelerate quickly.

14 . When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way.
Merge carefully into the gap.
Wait for the lane to clear before merging.

15 . 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.

16 . On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:

In order to see potential hazards early.
Because it takes a quarter of a mile to stop your vehicle completely.
Because it helps you keep up with traffic.

17 . Before stopping your vehicle at a traffic signal or sign, you should:

Press down hard on the accelerator.
Check your mirrors for surrounding traffic.
Set the parking brake.

18 . This sign means:

You can travel in either direction in this lane.
There is two-way traffic.
You are approaching a divided highway.

19 . When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:

First come to a complete stop.
Wait until the light changes.
Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

20 . If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is:

No different than normal.
Farther from the car ahead than normal.
Closer to the car ahead than normal.

21 . It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.05 percent.
0.08 percent.
0.02 percent.
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22 . Stopping distances and severity of crashes:

Decrease as vehicle speed increases.
Are not affected by vehicle speed.
Increase as vehicle speed increases.

23 . 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.

24 . 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.

25 . What message will be found on this yellow pennant-shaped sign?

Right turns only.
Right turns permitted.
No passing zone.

26 . Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:

Helps you stop faster.
Locks the front wheels of a vehicle, causing a loss of steering.
Keeps the brakes from freezing.

27 . Which of the following statements is true?

Driving too slowly is not an unsafe practice.
Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
The speed at which you drive a vehicle does not affect safety.

28 . You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:

Only if you are involved in a collision.
If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.
Only if you are stopped and cited.

29 . When backing up:

Look through the rear window.
Press hard on the gas pedal.
Rely only on your rearview mirror.

30 . This sign is used to warn drivers that:

The right lane is ending and traffic should merge left.
The road curves ahead.
There are upcoming intersections.

31 . While in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is:

Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol.
Legal to drink alcohol if you're not driving.
Legal to drink alcohol if you're driving but not drunk.

32 . This road sign means:

Cars in the right lane must slow down.
No left turn.
Merge.

33 . This road sign means:

Drive with caution and be ready to stop.
You must come to a complete stop.
Stop, if necessary.

34 . A diamond-shaped sign means:

Yield.
Stop.
Warning.

35 . This road sign means:

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
The road ahead winds in a series of turns or curves.
Traffic increases ahead.

36 . Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

Never look over your right shoulder.
Always slow down in your traffic lane.
Glance over your shoulder.

37 . This sign means:

Winding road ahead.
Do not enter.
Pedestrian crossing.

38 . Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
Cannot result in a traffic citation.
Reduces collisions by preventing being "cut off."

39 . You drive defensively when you:

Put one car length between you and the car ahead.
Look only at the car in front of you while driving.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

40 . This yellow warning sign means:

You are approaching a school or school crosswalk.
Slow down, drive with caution, and watch for children.
Both of the above.