1 . Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

A steady red light
A police officer
A stop sign
A flashing red light

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

True
False

3 . This road sign means:

Sharp turn to the right.
Double curve.
Winding road.
Pavement ends.

4 . Distracted driving is:

Very uncommon.
Extremely risky behavior.
Nothing to be concerned about.
No less safe than driving under any other conditions.

5 . You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

Stop and look for a train.
Slow down and look for a train.
Look for a train, then speed up.
Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.

6 . To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:

Over your right shoulder.
At your side mirror.
Over your left shoulder.
At your rearview mirror.

7 . What does a lane use control signal with a flashing 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 this lane only to make a left turn.
Drivers may drive slowly in this lane.

8 . A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:

Flash your lights.
Slow down.
Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.
Stop and let the pedestrian cross.

9 . Roads become very slippery:

When it has been raining for an hour or more.
The day after it rains.
For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rainstorm.
Right after the rain has stopped.

10 . If involved in an accident, a driver should:

Stop their vehicle at or near the scene.
Not stand or walk in traffic lanes.
Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles.
All of the above.

11 . Crowding a motorcycle is illegal.

True
False

12 . When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should:

Increase their speed.
Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down.
Pull off the road behind the stationary vehicle.
Move to the lane closest to the stationary vehicle.

13 . A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

14 . You can drive above the posted speed limit to complete a pass when driving on a roadway with a speed limit under 55 mph.

True
False

15 . 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.

16 . If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

Blow your horn, steer right, and accelerate.
Blow your horn, steer left, and brake.
Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.
Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake.

17 . When parallel parking, you should park within ____ of the curb.

10 inches
12 inches
18 inches
20 inches

18 . When driving under snowy or icy conditions, it is safe to use your cruise control as long as your speed is reduced.

True
False

19 . Where may drivers make a U-turn?

On a freeway.
Near the top of a hill.
In the middle of a curve.
Where they will not disrupt traffic.

20 . You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

Give the vehicle extra space.
Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver.
Avoid following the driver's example.
All of the above.

21 . 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.
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22 . 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.

23 . This sign means:

No parking.
Divided highway ahead.
Left turn signal.
Yield.

24 . A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

A loss of hearing.
Pollution.
Carbon monoxide poisoning.
Poor engine performance.

25 . Motorcycles are entitled to:

The bicycle lane.
The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.
Half the width of a lane.
The width of the sidewalk.

26 . This sign means:

Highway changes ahead and to the right.
Hiking trails ahead and to the right.
Hotel ahead and to the right.
Hospital ahead and to the right.

27 . Refusing to submit to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test will result in license revocation. A second offense within 10 years will result in license revocation for at least:

90 days.
Six months.
One year.
Three years.

28 . 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.

29 . Passing is prohibited:

On hills and curves.
At intersections.
At railroad crossings.
All of the above.

30 . When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.
Cut them off to slow them down.
Retaliate by tailgating them.
Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.

31 . When driving on an interstate:

Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.
You should always use cruise control.
Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.
You should change lanes often.

32 . When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
Stop only if a police officer is nearby.
Come to a complete stop.

33 . A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:

Is loose.
Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.
Is hidden beneath the seat.
Keeps the seat belt buzzer or light from operating.

34 . Driving at night requires increased caution because:

Traffic moves faster at night.
There is a larger volume of traffic at night.
Drivers cannot see as well at night.
Accidents occur more frequently at night.

35 . 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.

36 . Defensive driving is:

Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.
Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.
Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.
Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.

37 . This sign means:

Stop.
No U-turn.
Yield.
Do not enter.

38 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Intersection ahead.
Merging traffic from the right.
Highway curves ahead.

39 . To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:

Look both ways, but only when the red light is flashing.
Listen, look both ways, and then proceed if it is safe to do so.
Cross especially quickly when a train is approaching.
Quickly pass under any lowering gates.

40 . Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

Combination solid and broken yellow
Single broken yellow
Double solid yellow
Single broken white