1 . Your blind spot is the area of the road:

You cannot see without moving your head.
Directly behind your vehicle.
You see in your rearview mirror.
You see in your side mirror.

2 . This road sign means:

Roundabout ahead.
No passing zone.
Left turn yield on green.
Traffic signal ahead.

3 . 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.

4 . A driver may pass a school bus at a speed no faster than ____ if the school bus is stopped in front of a school to drop off passengers.

10 mph
15 mph
25 mph
35 mph

5 . Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in suburban residential districts is:

10 mph.
35 mph.
45 mph.
65 mph.

6 . The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

Through shallow water.
More quickly.
More slowly.
Through deep water.

7 . When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.
Stop if a police officer is nearby.
Treat the intersection like a four-way stop.
Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

8 . When riding in a vehicle, small children:

May be safely held by a strong adult.
Will be safe if they are standing on the floor in the back of the vehicle.
Will not be hurt in an accident because they are small.
Must never be allowed to ride while standing in the vehicle.

9 . Which of the following statements is true?

A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.
You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.
Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.
All of the above.

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 . Before switching on the ignition, you should:

Be sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts.
Be sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.
Be sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts.
Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.

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

Six
12
18
24

13 . This sign means:

A divided highway ends.
A one-way street begins.
A one-way street ends.
A divided highway begins.

14 . When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.
May drive straight through the intersection.

15 . Regulatory signs:

Are placed in every location where there is a present danger.
Indicate what a driver must or must not do.
Are diamond-shaped and yellow or green.
May warn drivers that they are approaching a school zone.

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 . This road sign means:

Cars in right lane must slow down.
No left turn.
Merge.
Pass only in the right lane.

18 . Alcohol causes:

Loss of concentration.
Poor coordination.
Slower judgment.
All of the above.

19 . Larger vehicles have:

Larger blind spots.
Smaller blind spots.
No blind spots.
The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.

20 . This sign means:

Lane ends.
No right turn.
Slippery when wet.
Two-way traffic.

21 . When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

On the main road, just before the exit lane.
Once you see a toll booth.
Once you have moved into the exit lane.
When you first see the exit sign.

22 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Two-way left turn.
Two-way traffic.
Minimum speed limit.

23 . A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Solid red light.
Stop sign.
Yield sign.
Caution sign.

24 . A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.

Flashing yellow
Steady green
Steady red
Flashing red

25 . If your brakes fail while you are driving, you should first:

Switch to a higher gear and press the gas pedal.
Switch to neutral and coast.
Switch to a lower gear and pump your brakes.
Turn off the ignition.

26 . 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.
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27 . 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.

28 . 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.

29 . A stop sign is shaped like a(n):

Rectangle.
Square.
Circle.
Octagon.

30 . You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:

Keep driving until you see the vehicle.
Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.
Slow down. Don't stop until you see it.
Speed up and turn at the next intersection.

31 . This road sign means:

Do not pass.
Do not enter.
No turn on red.
Keep right.

32 . Drinking alcohol and driving is:

A minor traffic safety problem.
A serious traffic safety problem.
Safe if you have only had a few drinks.
Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

33 . Braking distance is affected by:

The speed your vehicle is traveling.
The condition of your brakes and tires.
The condition of the pavement.
All of the above.

34 . A driver with a Graduated Driver License:

Does not need to use a seat belt.
Must follow only the same rules as a driver with a basic driver license.
May not use a hand-held or hands-free cell phone while driving.
May use electronic devices while driving.

35 . This road sign means:

You must travel at the speed indicated.
The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph.
You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed.
None of the above.

36 . 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.

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 . 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.

39 . What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

It helps driving skills but harms your judgement.
It harms both driving skills and judgement.
It has no effect on either driving skills or judgement.
It has no effect on judgement but it harms driving skills.

40 . If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:

Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.
Drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.
Allow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.
Pass using the same lane as the motorcycle.

41 . Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

Yellow
White
Red
Black

42 . At night, it is hardest to see:

Road signs.
Pedestrians.
Other motorists.
Street lights.

43 . Alcohol:

Slows reflexes and reaction time.
Puts you to sleep.
Wakes you up.
Improves your judgment.

44 . 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.

45 . When you are being tailgated:

Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.
If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
Never slow down abruptly.
All of the above.

46 . 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.

47 . On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

Honk at incoming traffic.
Always remain at your present speed.
Speed up to avoid congesting traffic.
Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.

48 . This sign means:

No U-turn.
No turning.
No left turn.
No right turn.

49 . When making a left turn, you should not:

Signal to other drivers.
Cut corners.
Slow down.
Stay in your lane.

50 . This sign means:

No U-turn.
Two-way left turn.
Minimum speed limit.
No parking.