1 . A diamond-shaped sign:

Warns of existing or possible hazards.
Alerts drivers to school zones.
Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.
Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

2 . A leaking exhaust system can:

Cause excessive oil use.
Require your vehicle to have a tune-up sooner than normal.
Make you drowsy while driving.
Set grass fires on country roads.

3 . This road sign means:

Do not enter.
No parking.
No U-turn.
No left turn.

4 . You must yield to other drivers:

When entering a street from a garage or alley.
When they are on a road to your left and you have reached an unmarked intersection at the same time.
When your traffic signal is a green arrow.
All of the above.

5 . If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:

Get out of the car and go for help.
Lay down in your car and go to sleep.
Walk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.
Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.

6 . You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

Correct the defect as soon as possible.
Correct the defect when you can afford it.
Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.
Drive normally.

7 . 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.

8 . When may drivers pass another vehicle by driving on the shoulder?

When the shoulder is paved
When the car in front is waiting to turn left
When the car in front is driving under the speed limit
Never

9 . ____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can
Alcohol does not
Even the smallest amount of alcohol can
Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can

10 . 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.

11 . You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:

You are able to clearly see the road ahead.
You can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic.
Your vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass.
All of the above.

12 . 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.

13 . A diamond-shaped sign is a:

Road hazard sign.
Interstate route sign.
School crossing sign.
Speed limit sign.

14 . This sign means:

Roundabout ahead.
Lane ends, merge left.
Turn around.
Curve ahead.

15 . 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

16 . You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:

You are on a two-way road.
You are on a one-way road.
The road is under repair.
You must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines.

17 . You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

Disregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicle.
Stop as quickly as you can.
Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle, and stop.
Increase your speed to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

18 . How can you help prevent rear-end collisions?

Avoid sudden stops.
Before stopping, check your mirrors and blind spots for traffic.
Release the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow before applying the brakes.
All of the above.

19 . This sign shows one type of:

Right turn.
Intersection.
Lane change.
Road curve.

20 . This sign means:

Bicycle crossing.
Stop.
Fines double in a work zone.
Stop ahead.

21 . 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.
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22 . Your body gets rid of approximately:

Three alcoholic drinks an hour.
One alcoholic drink an hour.
Two alcoholic drinks an hour.
None of the above.

23 . When should you use a three-point turnabout?

Anytime.
When driving in heavy traffic.
Only when driving on a street that is too narrow for you to make a U-turn and you cannot go around the block.
When driving on a one-lane, one-way street.

24 . A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:

Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

25 . The Highway Transportation System is made up of:

People.
Vehicles.
Roads.
All of the above.

26 . 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.

27 . Which medications could have negative side effects that affect driving ability?

Any medication
Only headache medicine
Only diet pills
Only prescription medication

28 . Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

Just before changing lanes.
At any time.
After changing lanes.
Early enough for others to know your plans.

29 . What is the meaning of the "S" in the SIPDE acronym?

See.
Stare.
Sweep, Search, and Scan.
Stop.

30 . This road sign means:

The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
Divided highway begins. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
Merge. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
Winding road ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

31 . 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.

32 . When stopped at an intersection, drivers should look:

Only to their left.
Only to their right.
To their left, to their right, and to their left again.
Straight ahead.

33 . An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

Speed up and get through the intersection.
Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.
Drive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop.
Honk your horn and drive through the intersection.

34 . Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
Keeps other drivers alert.

35 . When driving on slippery roads, you should:

Use alternate routes.
Drive as you would on dry roads.
Increase your following distance.
Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.

36 . This sign means:

A left curve is ahead.
A series of curves is ahead.
An S-curve is ahead.
The road will be slippery when wet.

37 . The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
Presence of a stop sign.
Use of your turn signals.
Cars behind you.

38 . What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Drink coffee.
Exercise.
Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.
Take a cold shower.

39 . What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

See if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you.
Continue driving but try to stay out of its way.
Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.
Stop in the middle of an intersection.

40 . This road sign indicates:

The maximum safe speed for a residential area.
The maximum safe speed for an expressway exit.
The maximum safe speed for an expressway entrance.
The maximum safe speed for a work zone.