1 . You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
All of the above.

2 . At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:

Check your rearview mirror for cars tailgating.
Move when the vehicle ahead of you moves.
Look right first, then left, then right again.
Look left first, then right, then left again.

3 . Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?

Tranquilizers, marijuana, and sedatives.
Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines.
All of the above.

4 . The maximum speed limit when driving in a rural area is ____, unless a higher limit is allowed by federal law.

40 mph
55 mph
60 mph

5 . This sign means:

No right turns.
Right turns are permitted.
Stop before turning right.
Sharp curve ahead.

6 . How fast you drive does not affect the distance your vehicle travels after you brake to come to a stop.

TRUE
FALSE

7 . A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should:

Stop and proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus.
Slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously.
Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing.

8 . How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability?

Three
Two
One

9 . When approaching a four-way stop, drivers must yield the right-of-way to all motorists who arrived before them.

TRUE
FALSE

10 . If you see this sign, you:

Must not pass another vehicle.
May pass a slow-moving vehicle if you can do so quickly.
May pass if you know the road ahead.
May pass, but only at night.

11 . Which of these is a safe driving technique?

Using your high beam lights in the fog.
Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle.
Checking your rearview mirrors frequently.

12 . 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.

13 . Which statement is true?

You only have to stop for a stopped school bus if you see children crossing the street.
You must stop for a stopped school bus on any two-lane highway.
You must stop for a school bus when the bus is in a passenger loading zone completely off the roadway.

14 . Which of the following statements is true?

Trucks have larger blind spots than passenger vehicles.
Always avoid driving beside a large truck for long periods of time.
Both of the above.

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

True
False

16 . What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?

Driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other.
Damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder.
Hydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it.
Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.
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17 . 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.

18 . Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body.

Drinking caffeine
Eating foods high in fat
Time

19 . If the roadway is wet or icy, you should:

Reduce your speed.
Drive at the posted speed.
Speed up.

20 . Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
All of the above.

21 . 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.

22 . When changing lanes, you should never:

Cross the centerline in an intersection.
Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.
Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

23 . If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should:

Drive around the crossing gates if you can't see a train.
Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted.
Slow down and drive around the gates.

24 . When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

Should depend on road signs to find your way.
Should plan your trip in advance.
Only have to know generally where your destination is.
Should always choose the most direct route.

25 . When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
Accelerate as quickly as possible.
Back up slowly.
Not move until another driver waves you on.

26 . 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.

27 . The faster the speed of your vehicle, the longer it takes to stop when you must react to other drivers' unexpected movements.

TRUE
FALSE

28 . The correct way to execute a three-point turnabout is to:

Signal, check your mirrors, then perform the turnabout.
Signal, then perform the turnabout.
Signal, check your mirrors, look over your left shoulder, and perform the turnabout when the way is completely clear.

29 . If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal.
Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.

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

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