1 . Defensive driving is:

Driving aggressively.
Using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes.
More dangerous than not driving defensively.
A bad idea.

2 . Drivers should use their low beam headlights:

When driving in fog, dust, or rain.
When following closely behind another vehicle at night.
Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle when driving at night.
All of the above.

3 . Alcohol-related crashes represent ____ of the total number of persons killed in automotive crashes.

3 percent
5 percent
10 percent
29 percent

4 . To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

Not cross the centerline.
Flash your lights at oncoming traffic.
Use the shoulder.
Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.

5 . What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

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

6 . Operating a motor vehicle is:

A privilege.
A right.
A requirement.
Simple.

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

Rectangle.
Square.
Circle.
Octagon.

8 . If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.
Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the crossing guard's instructions.
Assume the guard is not supposed to be directing traffic.
Follow rules that would be in place if no children were present.

9 . This road sign means:

Turn right after making a complete stop.
Right turns are not permitted.
Left turns are permitted.
None of the above.

10 . 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.

11 . If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is flashing red, it means:

Drivers may proceed with caution.
Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop.
Drivers should come to a complete stop and proceed if the crosswalk is clear.
There are no pedestrians nearby.

12 . A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:

A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.
A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.
A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.
A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.

13 . When traveling on a multilane roadway with traffic moving in opposite directions, how should drivers use the shared center lane?

To pass another vehicle
To slow down or stop before turning left
As a through-traffic lane when traffic is moving too slowly
As a parking lane

14 . While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
Slam on your brakes and stop.
Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

15 . While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:

That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.
That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.
That you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.
That you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.

16 . When passing other vehicles:

Check your mirrors and blind spots.
Honk your horn at least three times.
Re-enter your lane within 10 feet of the passed vehicle.
There is no need to signal.
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17 . How may drivers fight oncoming "Highway hypnosis?"

Scanning the road, not staring.
Stopping every 100 miles.
Only driving a maximum of eight hours a day.
All of the above.

18 . 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.

19 . You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:

There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.
There are pedestrians crossing.
You are turning right.
You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.

20 . You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

Flashing red light.
Steady yellow light.
Yellow arrow.
Flashing yellow light.

21 . 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.

22 . Many crashes are caused by:

Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.
Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.
Drivers yielding the right-of-way.
Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.

23 . Street racing is legal:

During the night.
During periods of low traffic.
In clear weather.
Under no circumstances.

24 . It is against the law to:

Drive a vehicle with more than two passengers under the age of 12.
Operate an open bed truck with a child occupying the bed.
Use your headlights during the day.
Drive while using a spare tire for a distance longer than five miles.

25 . When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

Keep the front wheel straight and set the parking brake.
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
Turn the back wheels into the curb.

26 . This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Yield.

27 . If transporting loose materials on a public highway, you should:

Drive no faster than 25 mph.
Ensure that the materials are securely covered.
Secure the materials on only three sides.
Secure the materials near an opening in your vehicle.

28 . The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.
Presence of a stop sign.
Use of your turn signals.
Cars behind you.

29 . If pedestrian hybrid beacon signal lights are black, it means:

Drivers may proceed with caution.
Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop.
Drivers should come to a complete stop.
There are no pedestrians nearby.

30 . You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:

Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.
Not move your vehicle under any circumstances.
Wait until the police arrive before moving your vehicle.
None of the above.