1 . If you can see that the roadway up ahead is covered by heavy smoke, you should:

Turn on your four-way flashers and continue.
Reduce your speed, move as far to the right as possible, and stop off the roadway.
Turn on your high beam headlights and continue.

2 . This symbol is used for:

Dangerous intersections.
Slow-moving vehicles.
Yield signs.

3 . To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should:

Drive at a speed appropriate for ideal conditions.
Apply your brakes as soon as your car starts to skid.
Slow down.

4 . This sign means:

Merge.
Winding road ahead.
Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.

5 . This road sign means:

All traffic must turn right.
All traffic must go straight.
A side road intersects ahead.

6 . Under normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

7 . Roads freeze quickly when they are:

Flat.
Curvy.
In the sun.
Shaded.

8 . How often should you have your vehicle inspected?

Once every four years
Once every three years
Once every two years
Once every year

9 . What does this road sign indicate?

Directions for children
School zone ahead
Playground area ahead

10 . When parallel parking, leave at least ____ between your car and the vehicles in front and in back of you.

One foot
Two feet
Six inches
Five feet

11 . After being pulled over by law enforcement, a driver should immediately exit the vehicle and quickly approach the officer’s squad car.

True
False

12 . Drivers should not pass other vehicles at:

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

13 . A diamond-shaped sign means:

Yield.
Stop.
Warning.

14 . To avoid traction loss on wet roads, you should:

Make abrupt turns.
Apply the brakes firmly.
Slow down.

15 . Drivers turning left must yield to:

Overtaking cars.
Oncoming cars.
No one.

16 . Which statement about speed is true?

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
Speeding can kill.
Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.
Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."

17 . Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.
Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Tells drivers that a green arrow is about to be shown.

18 . When approached by an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and/or flashing lights, a driver must immediately:

Pull to the right and stop.
Pull to the right and slow down.
Pull to the right and turn on their vehicle's four-way flashers.
Stop and let the emergency vehicle pass.

19 . When passing an animal which is being driven, ridden, or led down a public road, drivers should:

Increase their speed.
Slow down.
Honk their horn.
Ride next to the animal for as long as possible.

20 . Posters, signs, and window decals on the windshield and windows:

Are a fun way to personalize your vehicle.
Are permitted if they allow the driver at least a little visibility.
Are prohibited, unless they are otherwise specifically required by law.
Are permitted only if they do not contain offensive language.

21 . A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:

Read the labels on the drug before driving.
Drink alcohol instead.
Continue to drive regardless of any warning labels.
Drive only during daylight hours.

22 . Which medications could negatively affect your driving ability?

Any medication
Only headache medicines
Only diet pills
Only prescription medications

23 . If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

Slow down because the lane ends ahead.
Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.
Change lanes and maintain your current speed.

24 . Excessive speed:

Does not increase the chance of a crash.
Increases your ability to react to a hazard.
Often leads to high-risk decision-making.

25 . If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following, except for:

Applying your brakes.
Letting go of the steering wheel.
Pressing your head firmly against the head restraint.

26 . When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

High beam headlights.
Low beam headlights.
Four-way flashers.

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

TRUE
FALSE

28 . A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

The same thing as a stop sign.
The traffic signal is broken.
You do not have to come to a complete stop.
Driving conditions are dangerous.

29 . You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.
Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.
Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.

30 . Remove all snow, frost, and ice from:

Just the windshield.
All windows.
Just the windshield and passenger window.

31 . When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle.
You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle.
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32 . This sign means:

Watch for bicycles.
Bicycles not allowed.
Bicycle repair shop ahead.
Bicycles have the right-of-way.

33 . If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should:

Not turn your steering wheel.
Turn your steering wheel to the left to correct the skid.
Turn your steering wheel to the right to correct the skid.

34 . This sign means:

You should stop for other traffic.
Traffic is entering from another road and you should allow additional space for drivers to merge safely into the flow of traffic.
Traffic is entering from another road and you should keep right.

35 . As you enter into a roundabout, you should slow down and:

Yield to any crossing pedestrians and bicyclists.
Yield to any car already within the roundabout.
Both of the above.

36 . You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:

The maximum speed limit.
A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent.
A speed that is safe for existing conditions.
All of the above.

37 . This sign means:

One-way traffic.
Intersection ahead.
Merging traffic from the right.
Highway curves ahead.

38 . This sign means:

No turns.
No outlet.
No U-turns.

39 . Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

A good idea if the weather is bad.
Appropriate if you don’t know the speed limit.
Often a hazard because other drivers may become frustrated and try to pass you.

40 . At an intersection with a yield sign, you:

Must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.
Must yield to vehicles only on your right.
Should slow down but never stop.

41 . The most common color of warning signs is:

Red.
Yellow.
Green.
Blue.

42 . If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:

Stop and make a U-turn.
Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.
Roll down your window and ask the driver next to you for help.
Back up on the highway.

43 . What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

Always bring the car to a complete stop.
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation.
Increase your speed to get across the tracks quickly.

44 . 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.

45 . You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:

Move to the left of the center lane.
Signal before you arrive at the intersection.
Turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn.

46 . In inclement weather, you should:

Steer off the road.
Drive in a low gear.
Steer and brake smoothly.

47 . If moving with a stream of vehicles across a railroad track, it is safe to stop on the track for a short period of time.

True
False

48 . Cell phones can be a serious source of driver distractions.

True
False

49 . Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

Have done as much as you can.
Must stay until the police arrive.
Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.
May go on your way.

50 . If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:

Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway.
Turn back onto the roadway immediately.
Stop.

51 . 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.

52 . Drivers must be careful when passing large vehicles and should avoid driving beside large vehicles for long periods of time.

TRUE
FALSE

53 . This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.
No trucks are allowed on the upcoming hill.
A logging road is ahead.

54 . Large vehicles have blind spots that can extend up to 200 feet directly behind the vehicle.

TRUE
FALSE

55 . You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you should:

Wait for signal lights to stop flashing.
Look for a second train.
Both of the above.

56 . If pedestrians are illegally crossing in the middle of the street instead of in a crosswalk, you:

Must stop for them.
Do not have to stop for them.
Should honk your horn at them.

57 . If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:

Get out of the car and go for help.
Lay down in your car and go to sleep.
Walk into the road and get the attention of other drivers.
Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle.

58 . If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:

Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
Turn on your blinker and make the turn from your current lane.
Drive to the next intersection and make your turn then.
Safely change lanes then put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the intersection.

59 . Highway markings:

Are usually not important.
Are only found in construction zones.
Provide information for drivers.
Are usually red and blue in color.

60 . The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:

Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.
Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer.
Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.
Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.