1 . 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.

2 . 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.

3 . When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:

Using the inside rearview mirror.
Using the outside rearview mirror.
Using both inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

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

New drivers
Human error
Bad weather
Bad roads

5 . This road sign means:

Hunting area.
State park.
Deer crossing.
Wildlife preserve.

6 . Driving a vehicle without proper liability insurance coverage may result in:

No negative consequences.
Only a warning.
A fine.
Jail time.

7 . This road sign means:

Parking spaces are reserved for people with disabled parking permits.
A circular intersection is ahead.
Traffic in the lane must turn in the direction of the arrow.
Lanes are reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers.

8 . Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:

A solid red light.
A flashing yellow light.
A solid green light.
A flashing red light.

9 . On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:

Continue to drive in a normal manner.
Stop as quickly as you can.
Speed up to get out of its way.
Slow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.

10 . Under normal driving conditions, a motorist should grip the steering wheel at:

1 o'clock and 11 o'clock.
2 o'clock and 10 o'clock.
3 o'clock and 9 o'clock.
5 o'clock and 7 o'clock.

11 . Drowsy drivers:

Should drink strong black coffee to stay awake.
Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.
Can stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.
Are usually only older drivers.

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 . What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Merging traffic
Proceed with caution.
Pedestrian crossing
Come to a full stop.

14 . 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.

15 . 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.

16 . This sign means:

Pedestrians walking along the road ahead.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Pedestrians must not cross here.
Be alert for construction workers on the road.

17 . Vehicles should not idle for more than:

Three minutes.
Five minutes.
10 minutes.
15 minutes.

18 . A tractor-trailer could take up to ____ percent longer to stop under poor weather conditions than under ideal driving conditions.

10
25
40
55

19 . This road sign means:

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

20 . At a four-way stop:

The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.
The driver to arrive last has the right-of-way.
One driver should continue driving without stopping.
One driver should wave the other drivers ahead.

21 . You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

A solid green light
A flashing yellow light
A green arrow pointing left
A flashing red light

22 . A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.
Passing is not allowed from either direction.

23 . When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
Decrease their following distance.
Increase their following distance.
None of the above.

24 . If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.
The car on the left has the right-of-way.
The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.
The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

25 . This sign means:

Railroad crossing.
One-way traffic.
Limited parking.
Playground ahead.

26 . A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

Slow down.
Pass with caution.
Do not pass.
Keep right on hills.
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27 . What kinds of drugs can affect your driving ability?

Allergy medicine
Marijuana
Cold remedies
All of these choices

28 . This road sign means:

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

29 . The most common color of warning signs is:

Red.
Yellow.
Green.
Blue.

30 . This sign means:

You must turn left or right.
You are approaching a T intersection.
The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.
You are on an overpass above a divided highway.

31 . When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

Signal a lane change.
Check your rearview and outside mirrors.
Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.
All of the above.

32 . When driving on major highways:

Stay alert.
Keep your eyes moving.
Be ready to react to road hazards.
All of the above.

33 . 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.

34 . This sign means:

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

35 . This sign means:

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

36 . 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.

37 . Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

Allowing extra travel time.
Obeying posted speed limits.
Using proper turn signals.
All of the above.

38 . On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

Side of the road which has the lightest traffic.
Same side of the road on which traffic is moving.
Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.

39 . 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.

40 . 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.

41 . When approaching a curve in the roadway, drivers should slow down:

Before entering the curve.
After completing the curve.
In the middle of the curve.
Only if they see approaching traffic.

42 . This road sign means:

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

43 . Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?

Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.
Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.
Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.
Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.

44 . 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.

45 . The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt.
Limit your driving to weekdays.
Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.
Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

46 . On slippery roads, you should:

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

47 . A driver who is age 21 or older and operating on a GDL must practice supervised driving for at least ____ before taking the road test.

Six months
Three months
One month
Three weeks

48 . When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.
Drive faster than the flow of traffic.
Drive slower than the flow of traffic.
Drive with the flow of traffic.

49 . You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?

Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots.
Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to match the speed of freeway traffic.
Yield to traffic already on the freeway.
All of the above.

50 . This sign means:

Watch for drunk drivers.
Curves ahead.
Slippery when wet.
Apply your brakes quickly.