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

No passing zone
Wrong way
Railroad crossing
Stop

2 . In snowy weather, what should happen to your following distance?

It should increase.
It should decrease.
It should not change.
It does not matter what your following distance is.

3 . A speed limit is:

The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions.
The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.
The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.
None of the above.

4 . You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:

Blow your horn.
Slam on your brakes.
Turn on your four-way flashers.
Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.

5 . When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

Accelerate to avoid a red light.
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.
Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

6 . You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

Stop and wait for the light to change.
Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed.
Drive carefully through the intersection.
Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.

7 . When completing a turn, when should drivers begin to accelerate?

Once they have reached the halfway point in the bend.
Before beginning the turn.
After they have completed the turn.
Throughout the whole turn.

8 . When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

Enter above the speed of traffic to get ahead.
Enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.
Stop first, then slowly enter traffic.
Accelerate to the speed of traffic.

9 . In winter weather, overpasses and bridges:

Are affected in the same way as other roadways.
Freeze after the rest of the roads.
Freeze before the rest of the roads.
Thaw out before the rest of the roads.

10 . 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.

11 . Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:

Is used only on one-way streets.
Has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Means that you may proceed, but only if the green arrow is accompanied by a circular green light.
Points the way to an airport.

12 . If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?

Drink coffee before driving.
Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.
Take a cold shower before driving.
Stop drinking one half hour before driving.

13 . This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.
Steep grade ahead.
Winding road.
Merging traffic.

14 . A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

Go.
Yield to other cars.
Slow down and prepare to stop.
Stop.

15 . Which of the following commonly causes traffic accidents?

Inattentive driving
Excessive speed under the driving conditions
Following other vehicles too closely
All of the above

16 . A good rule to remember for passing is:

Pass on the right whenever possible.
Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.
Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.
Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.

17 . If you see this sign, you:

Must not pass another vehicle.
May pass a slow-moving vehicle if you can do so quickly.
May pass if you know the road ahead.
May pass, but only at night.

18 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Divided highway ahead.
Two-way traffic.
Keep left.

19 . You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:

Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your left shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over both shoulders for other vehicles before changing lanes.
Check your mirrors, signal, and change lanes.

20 . When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

Loud noises.
Excess air pollution.
Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle.
Falling vehicle parts.

21 . Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

Make no driving errors.
Have trouble driving slowly.
Are better drivers because they are not hungry.
Have trouble controlling their vehicles.
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22 . The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:

Keep your tires properly maintained.
Slow down when roads are wet or slushy.
Watch out for standing water or puddles.
All of the above.

23 . If you see this sign above your lane, you:

May not exit the freeway.
May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.
May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.
Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane.

24 . This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way.
School crossing ahead.
Do not drive in this lane.
Traffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.

25 . You may cross double solid yellow lines:

To pass a slow-moving truck.
To turn into a driveway.
To pass another car.
Under no conditions.

26 . Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

Yellow
White
Red
Black

27 . An octagonal sign is always a:

Speed limit sign.
Stop sign.
Hospital sign.
Railroad warning sign.

28 . What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

Stop quickly.
Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.
Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.
Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.

29 . You are approaching an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to solid yellow. You should:

Consider it the same as a caution sign and continue through the intersection.
Stop immediately.
Stop before entering the intersection, unless you are too close to stop safely.
Speed up to get through the intersection before the red light appears.

30 . Which of the following is a characteristic of a defensive driver?

Good judgement
Anger
Passivity
Exhaustion

31 . Signs that are colored orange are:

Work zone signs.
Regulatory signs.
School zone signs.
Guide signs.

32 . When you want to change lanes, you should:

Maintain a safe following distance.
Decrease your following distance.
Come to a complete stop before changing lanes.
Swerve in and out of traffic as quickly as possible.

33 . Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

In curves and on hills.
Next to churches and schools.
At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.
On freeway on-ramps.

34 . 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.

35 . When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.
Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.
Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.
Look toward the right side of the road.

36 . Red pavement markings or reflectors indicate:

Increased speed limits.
Decreased speed limits.
A no passing zone.
A roadway that must not be entered.

37 . When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

Pump the brakes.
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Press and hold the gas pedal.
Lightly tap the brakes.

38 . A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

You may never stop your vehicle there.
You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.
You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.
You may stop to load or unload merchandise.

39 . When backing up, you should:

Rely only on your mirrors.
Look over your shoulder through the rear window.
Rely only on a backup camera.
Put your head out of the driver's side window.

40 . 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