1 . Alcohol consumption negatively affects:

Judgement.
Perception.
Emotional control.
All of the above.

2 . You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

He or she is deaf.
He or she is a police officer.
He or she is blind.
He or she has poor balance.

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

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

4 . If you park facing uphill where there is no curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn your wheels toward the edge of the road.
Turn your wheels away from the edge of the road.
Keep your wheels facing straight.

5 . A distraction when driving is:

Anything that causes evasive action while driving.
Anything that takes your attention away from driving.
Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving.

6 . An "End school zone" sign indicates:

That the speed limit is 20 mph.
The beginning of a reduced speed zone.
The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians.
The end of a reduced speed zone.

7 . This sign means:

School zone or crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Railroad ahead.

8 . Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?

Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.
Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.
Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.
Stay near the right edge of your lane.

9 . If a large vehicle is passing you, you should:

Speed up.
Change lanes.
Maintain your speed or slow down.

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

Six inches
10 inches
14 inches
18 inches

11 . A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May complete its turn in either of the two lanes.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.

12 . This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.
U-turns are prohibited.
You may proceed if the way is clear.

13 . You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:

You are able to clearly see the road ahead.
You can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic.
Your vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass.
All of the above.

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

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

15 . When changing lanes, you should look for a gap of ____ seconds.

One to two
Three
Four
10 to 15

16 . This sign means:

Curves ahead.
Divided highway starts.
Divided highway ends.

17 . Drivers should not pass other vehicles at:

Intersections.
Railroad crossings.
Crossroads.
Any of the above.

18 . A steady green light at an intersection means that you:

Must slow down and prepare to stop.
Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding.
May drive through the intersection if the road is clear.
May not turn right.

19 . Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirrors.

20 . This sign is a:

Yield sign.
School crossing sign.
Stop sign.

21 . After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane.
You signal your intention for three seconds.
You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

22 . What is an important step in turning?

Check traffic in all directions.
Increase your speed.
Always move to the left lane.

23 . 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.

24 . When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, with the broken line next to your lane, you may pass:

Only in an emergency.
If you are on an expressway.
If traffic is clear.
Only at an intersection.

25 . This sign means:

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

26 . This sign means:

Crossroad ahead.
Flagger ahead.
Lane ends.
Turn right or go straight.

27 . You do not have to follow directions given by a flagger in a construction zone.

True
False

28 . If you want to enter the freeway but you don't see a gap in traffic, you should:

Maintain your speed and force the other drivers to create a gap.
Slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap.
Stop at the end of the ramp to wait for a gap.

29 . At a light rail intersection, always:

Look both ways before crossing tracks.
Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.
Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
All of these.

30 . You should signal continuously while turning because it:

Is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn.
Lets other drivers know what your intentions are.
Is always unsafe to turn off a signal before completing a turn.

31 . It is very foggy. You should slow down and:

Turn on your emergency flashers.
Turn your lights to their high beam setting.
Turn your lights to their low beam setting.
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32 . 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.

33 . Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

Just before changing lanes.
At any time.
After changing lanes.
Early enough for others to know your plans.

34 . To know where traffic is behind you:

Frequently check your rearview mirror.
Turn and look out your back window.
Keep other vehicles out of your blind spots.

35 . You may pass a vehicle when:

You are on a hill or curve.
You are on a road with a solid line next to your lane.
You are on a road with a broken line next to your lane.

36 . Larger vehicles have:

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

37 . An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?

At the wheels of the approaching vehicle.
Toward the right side of the road.
Toward the left side of the road.
Straight down the middle of the road.

38 . Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills.

True
False

39 . Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

In a marked crosswalk.
In any crosswalk or intersection.
Crossing any street.

40 . When entering a freeway, you should look for a gap of ____ seconds.

One to two
Three
Four
10 to 15

41 . This road sign means:

Drive with caution and be ready to slow down.
Do not drive in this lane.
You must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way.
Slow down, be prepared to stop, and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way.

42 . When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

After about three seconds.
When you can no longer see the vehicle over your right shoulder.
When you can see the front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror.

43 . If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?

Drink coffee before driving.
Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.
Take a cold shower before driving.
Stop drinking one half hour before driving.

44 . When approaching a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of a multilane highway that is separated by a median, drivers:

Must stop and wait for the flashing lights to stop.
Must stop until the school bus begins moving.
Must stop until the stop arm is lifted.
May continue driving.

45 . This sign means:

Pedestrians ahead.
End of construction zone.
School crossing ahead.
Flagger ahead.

46 . If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.
Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.
Go through as soon as the train passes.
Go through when one of the tracks is free.

47 . A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Turn in that direction after slowing and checking for traffic.
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.

48 . Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?

Tailgating another vehicle
Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment
Both of the above

49 . You should use your horn:

Whenever it may help prevent a collision.
To get other drivers moving in a traffic jam.
When you're angry with another driver.
If you are saying hello to a fellow driver.

50 . This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:

Come to a complete stop.
Proceed at a consistent speed while looking and listening for approaching trains.
Slow down, look both ways, listen for any trains, and be prepared to stop if any trains are nearby.

51 . If a large truck is slowing or stopping, it is safe to pull in front of it.

True
False

52 . Motorists should maintain a safe operating distance when driving near a cyclist.

TRUE
FALSE

53 . 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.

54 . It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.05 percent.
0.08 percent.
0.02 percent.
0.1 percent.

55 . Crossbuck signs indicate:

Railroad crossings.
School zones.
No passing zones.
Hospitals.

56 . You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

When the train has passed.
Under no circumstances.
When the lights have stopped flashing.
When other drivers drive around the gates.

57 . Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.
Water does not affect cars with good tires.
Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.
As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.

58 . This road sign means:

Do not enter.
Roundabout ahead.
No U-turns.

59 . If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.
Make a U-turn through the median.
Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.
Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

60 . Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

Make no driving errors.
Have trouble driving slowly.
Are better drivers because they are not hungry.
Have trouble controlling their vehicles.