1 . A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

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

2 . From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform?

You may make left turns.
You may make U-turns.
You may pass slow-moving traffic.
All of the above.

3 . You may honk your horn when you:

Have to stop quickly.
Are passing another car.
Have lost control of your car.
Are passing a bicyclist.

4 . If you parallel park facing downward on a hill:

Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road.
Turn your wheels away from the side of the road.
Keep your wheels straight.

5 . A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

Stop.
Continue moving and clear the intersection safely.
Increase your speed so as not to cause an accident.

6 . This sign means:

Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed.
Hill ahead.
Truck stop ahead.
No trucks allowed.

7 . As you approach the top of a hill, you should:

Speed up slightly.
Prepare to stop, if needed.
Maintain a steady speed.

8 . You must yield for emergency vehicles:

Under no circumstances.
When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.
Only when other vehicles yield.
None of the above.

9 . Solid or dashed white pavement markings indicate that traffic is moving in opposite directions.

True
False

10 . 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.

11 . This sign means:

No left turn.
Flagger ahead.
Two-way left turn.
Turn right or go through.

12 . 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.

13 . When changing lanes:

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

14 . If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

Hold down the brake pedal.
Firmly pump your brakes.
Lightly tap the brakes.
Release the brake pedal.

15 . 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.

16 . Never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.

True
False

17 . If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:

Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.
Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car.
Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach you.
Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car.

18 . Blind spots are:

Spots in your vision when you become fatigued.
Areas of the road that cannot be seen in a vehicle's mirrors.
Traffic control devices.

19 . The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

The effect that alcohol has.
The effect that amphetamines have.
The effect that anger has.
The effect that driving with teenagers has.

20 . When in a travel lane on the roadway:

You may stop to drop off passengers.
You may stop to look up an address.
You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.
Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

21 . What is the purpose of rumble strips?

They alert drivers to potential tire problems.
They test a vehicle's shock absorbers.
Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane.

22 . When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:

Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.
Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.
Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.
Pass the bus before its door opens.

23 . To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:

Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.
Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.
Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.
None of the above.

24 . To see objects in their blind spot when changing lanes, drivers should check:

Only the left outside mirror.
Over their left or right shoulder.
Only the inside rearview mirror.

25 . 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.

26 . You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

Speed up to beat the red light.
Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.
Come to a safe stop.

27 . What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?

Drink strong coffee.
Wait.
Take a cold shower.

28 . If a driver accumulates ____ points in a one-year period, their license will be suspended.

12
18
20
24

29 . It is important to slow down:

On narrow or winding roads.
At intersections or railroad crossings.
When the road is wet or slippery.
All of the above.

30 . A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

Honk and step on the brake firmly.
Take your foot off the gas pedal.
Swerve into the lane next to you.

31 . If you stop along the road at night:

Turn off all your lights.
Use your parking lights only.
Use your headlights only.
Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.
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32 . This sign means:

Divided highway ends.
One-way traffic ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.
Keep to the right.

33 . If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area where you are driving, you should:

Speed up to avoid the emergency vehicle.
Stop your vehicle immediately and prevent them from passing.
Make every effort to give the emergency vehicle a clear path of travel.
Signal to the emergency vehicle when it is clear for them to pass you.

34 . To enter a gap in highway traffic:

Watch only the vehicles behind the gap.
Check behind you, then watch the vehicle ahead.
Speed up and let the other vehicles make way.

35 . You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?

The driver on your left has the right-of-way.
You have the right-of-way.
Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right-of-way.

36 . When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
Keep driving in your lane.
Pull to the right curb and stop.
Stop exactly where you are.

37 . If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
One driver may continue driving without stopping.
One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

38 . What does a lane use control signal displaying a solid yellow X indicate?

The signal is about to change to a red X.
The signal is about to change to a green arrow.
Drivers may use the indicated lane only to make a left turn.
Drivers may drive slowly in the indicated lane.

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 . You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.
You may not be able to safely pass the truck.
You may not be able to legally pass the truck.
All of the above.

41 . This sign means:

Divided highway.
Railroad warning.
No passing zone.

42 . To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

Stop and rest every two hours.
Do arm exercises every hour.
Drive with one eye open at a time.
Change feet on the gas pedal.

43 . 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.

44 . Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until:

All students are off the bus.
The stop arm is retracted.
The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

45 . A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

Slow down at the light.
Drive carefully without stopping.
Merge to the right.
Stop before entering the intersection.

46 . When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

Slow down gradually while checking their rearview mirror.
Move into the left lane.
Watch for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
All of the above.

47 . When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

Keep the front wheel straight and set the parking brake.
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
Turn the back wheels into the curb.

48 . When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.

True
False

49 . 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.

50 . This sign means:

Winding road ahead.
Do not enter.
Pedestrian crossing.

51 . When driving normally, where should your hands be positioned on the steering wheel?

3 and 9 o'clock
1 and 11 o'clock
2 and 10 o'clock
4 and 8 o'clock

52 . You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way.
Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.
Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.

53 . If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:

Drive with your flashers turned on.
Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.
Speed up and take the nearest exit.
Slow down until the vehicle passes you.

54 . You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:

Play the radio loudly so you won’t think about it.
Drive fast on the interstate to let off steam.
Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.
Stop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.

55 . This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.
The road ahead turns sharply left, then right.
The road ahead curves to the left.
Construction ahead.

56 . This sign means:

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

57 . If you come to a roadway covered in water, you should:

Drive until you think the water is too deep.
Drive through, as it is unlikely the standing water will become too deep.
Turn around and find another way to go.
Walk out into the water to determine its depth.

58 . If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.
You must yield the right-of-way.
Honk your horn to let them know you are there.

59 . 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.

60 . This sign means:

No right turn.
Keep right.
No U-turn.
Left lane must turn left.