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

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

2 . The consumption of alcohol while taking drugs can:

Decrease the effects of the drugs and alcohol.
Increase the effects of both the drugs and alcohol.
Help cure your illness.
Improve your driving ability.

3 . You do not have to follow directions given by a flagger in a construction zone.

True
False

4 . When driving in work zones, you should:

Follow the driver in front of you closely.
Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can.
Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.

5 . Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside of a business or residential area is:

15 mph.
25 mph.
35 mph.
45 mph.

6 . This road sign means:

A steep grade is ahead.
You must turn left ahead.
Do not enter.
A four-way intersection is ahead.

7 . When driving in fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlights.
Use your parking lights.
Use your low beam headlights.

8 . Alcohol consumption negatively affects:

Judgement.
Perception.
Emotional control.
All of the above.

9 . Emergency vehicles:

Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.
May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.
May follow each other.
All of the above.

10 . It is illegal to follow within ____ of an emergency vehicle that is sounding its alarm.

One mile
1,000 feet
500 feet

11 . Before turning left, it is important to:

Sound your horn.
Yield to oncoming vehicles.
Swing to the right side of your lane.
Wait until oncoming traffic has a red light.

12 . The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.
Slow down before you enter the curve.
Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.
Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.

13 . Pentagonal signs indicate:

No passing zones.
School zones.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

14 . 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.

15 . When may you walk or stand on the traveled portion of an expressway?

When your car has stalled
When you are trying to wave down another car
Under no circumstances

16 . Stress can affect your driving by:

Lowing your ability to focus on driving.
Decreasing your chances of an accident.
Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.
Making you more aware of others around you.

17 . You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:

Slow down and yield the right-of-way.
Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
Come to a complete stop, check the traffic, and go when it is safe to do so.

18 . When used on roadways, bicycles are considered:

Hazards.
Vehicles.
Dangerous.

19 . What may help drivers conserve gasoline?

Sitting in their driveways with their cars running.
Accelerating quickly.
Slowing down gradually.
Braking abruptly.

20 . If you are following a school bus or tank truck, you should:

Pass them on the right.
Be prepared to stop at all railroad crossings.
Expect them to drive above the speed limit.
Decrease your following distance.

21 . Who should wear a seat belt in a motor vehicle?

The driver
Adult passengers
Passengers under the age of 18
All of the above

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

Alertness.
Coordination.
Both of the above.

23 . Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.
Water does not affect cars with good tires.
Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.
As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.

24 . When should you adjust your mirrors?

Before turning on your engine
While backing out of your driveway
When approaching 55 mph
When completing a turn

25 . This sign indicates that the road ahead:

Turns sharply right, then left.
Curves right, then left.
Curves right.

26 . If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:

Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement.
Stop your car on the edge of the road.
Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.
Maintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement.

27 . When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.
That wet roads can cause hydroplaning.
To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.
All of the above.

28 . Yield also means stop if you cannot merge safely into the flow of traffic.

True
False

29 . Drivers should use high beam headlights in fog, snow, and heavy rain.

True
False

30 . 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.

31 . An inattentive driver is a driver who:

Stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving.
Maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving.
Only watches the vehicle ahead of their vehicle.
All of the above.
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32 . This sign is a warning that you are approaching:

An intersection.
A crosswalk.
A railroad crossing.
A blasting zone.

33 . To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.
Stare straight ahead at all times.
Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.
Maintain focus toward the middle of the road.

34 . A broken yellow centerline means that:

Passing is not permitted.
Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

35 . When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right.
Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.
There is a crossroad to your right.

36 . When turning or changing lanes, you must:

Always signal your intentions, even when no visible traffic is present.
Signal only if there is visible traffic.
Signal only when driving at night.
Signal only when driving in heavy traffic at night.

37 . On slippery roads, you should:

Slow down.
Drive more quickly.
Drive the speed limit, with caution.
Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.

38 . You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

Not put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.
Hide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.
Disregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.
Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.

39 . When slowing down at a place where surrounding drivers may not be expecting it, you should:

Slam on your brakes.
Release the accelerator and drift to a stop.
Quickly tap your brakes three or four times to alert drivers to your intentions.
Honk your horn to alert drivers to your intentions.

40 . Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

Flashing red lights
Flashing yellow lights
White lines on the side of the road
White arrows in the middle of the lanes

41 . Which of the following statements is correct?

Use your left foot to brake.
Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.
You should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping.

42 . If driving in fog, a driver should turn on the high beam headlights to increase their field of vision.

True
False

43 . Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

New drivers
Human error
Bad weather
Bad roads

44 . ____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

High speeds
Slow speeds
Night drives
Uphill inclines

45 . Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?

They know other drivers will do the right thing.
They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react.
They expect no breaks and give none.

46 . If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

Will drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.
Can drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.
Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.
Should call a friend to vent while driving.

47 . When entering an interstate highway, you should:

Stop, check for cars, and enter when safe.
Check for cars and reduce your speed to 25 mph before entering the traffic lane.
Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic, and merge when the way is clear.

48 . This sign means:

The highway ahead curves only to the right.
The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.
The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left.
The highway ahead curves to the left and then to the right.

49 . Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.

White
Red
Black
Yellow

50 . When driving at night, you should:

Always use your high beams.
Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle.
Increase your following distance.

51 . While driving at night, you may use your parking lights instead of headlights.

True
False

52 . This sign tells you that:

No turns are allowed on the road.
The road narrows ahead.
There is a series of curves ahead.

53 . 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.

54 . Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

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

55 . 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.

56 . This sign means:

Side road.
Low clearance.
Merging traffic.
Prepare to stop.

57 . This road sign means:

No passing zone.
Winding road.
Pedestrian crossing.
Low ground railroad crossing.

58 . This sign means:

Yield the right-of-way.
No passing zone.
Reduction in lanes.

59 . When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb:

Turn your front wheels sharply toward the curb.
Turn your front wheels slightly to the right.
Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb.
Keep your front wheels straight.

60 . If you are being passed in a no passing zone, you should:

Pull off the road.
Maintain your speed and position.
Slow down and let the other driver safely return to the drive lane.