1 . When driving on gravel or dirt roads:

Your tires grip the road better than when you are driving on pavement.
Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down.
Visibility is better than on pavement.

2 . Increase your following distance when:

Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.
Exiting an expressway.
Following a motorcycle.
All of the above.

3 . The proper way to make a right turn is to:

Signal, slow down, and get into the lane closest to the centerline before turning.
Signal, slow down, and get into the lane closest to the right curb before turning.
Approach the corner in the lane nearest the right curb, but move over toward the middle of the street before turning.

4 . You should always follow directions given by a school crossing guard.

True
False

5 . When a bicyclist is making a left turn:

They may use the left lane.
They may cut through all lanes.
They may wait on the side of the road.

6 . Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Yes.
No.
If there is no oncoming traffic.
If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

7 . If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

You cannot cross the line to pass.
You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.
You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.

8 . Work zone barriers, drums, cones, and signs are used to:

Make drivers angry about slow traffic.
Inconvenience drivers.
Keep traffic out of hazardous work zones.

9 . What does this road sign mean?

You must turn right.
No right turns permitted.
Right turns permitted on a red light.

10 . When approaching a person who is crossing the street while using a white cane or guide dog, you should:

Stop until the person is well away from your path of travel.
Honk your horn as you proceed past them.
Carefully drive around them.

11 . If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

Tomato juice and lime
Hot coffee
Fresh air
Only time

12 . You should not begin to pass another vehicle if you don't have the space to return to your lane.

True
False

13 . 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.

14 . Interstate driving requires drivers to:

Have the ability to safely drive at increased speeds.
Be constantly alert.
Both of the above.

15 . You may start a pass in a passing zone even if you will be unable to complete the pass before the passing zone ends.

True
False

16 . The best thing to do if you become tired while driving is to:

Stop to rest or change drivers.
Drink coffee.
Open a window.

17 . When backing up, you should:

Drive much more slowly than usual.
Drive faster than usual.

18 . This road sign means:

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

19 . Which of the following is most likely to be slippery in cold weather after snow or rain?

A hilly, open road
A residential road
A road in a shaded area

20 . 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.

21 . You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:

Using your rearview and side mirrors.
Using your rearview mirror.
Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.

22 . When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
Stop only if a police officer is nearby.
Come to a complete stop.

23 . Railroad crossings should always be considered:

Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.
Dangerous.
Safe locations to park a car.
A place where it is required to stop

24 . At intersections with a "Yield" sign, you must:

Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is near enough to cause conflict.
Yield the right-of-way only to vehicles on your right.
Always slow down and proceed without stopping.

25 . This road sign means:

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

26 . This road sign means:

Bicycle crossing.
Stop only if other cars are approaching.
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

27 . You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

Drive faster than surrounding traffic.
Drive at the maximum posted speed limit.
Slow down.
Drive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.

28 . What can you do to reduce road rage?

Always signal your intention when changing lanes.
Talk on your cell phone while driving.
Use your horn frequently.

29 . 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.

30 . If you need to drive in foggy weather:

Turn on your low beam headlights.
Turn on your hazard lights.
It is okay to drive at the maximum speed limit.
Do not drive at a speed above 10 miles per hour.

31 . What is the first thing you should try if your headlights fail?

Try the dimmer switch.
Put on your emergency flashers.
Turn the headlight switch on and off.
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32 . When stopping on snow or ice, drivers who are operating vehicles equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) should:

Pump the brakes.
Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.
Stay off the brakes and wait for the car to drift to a stop.

33 . If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:

Slow down and look both ways.
Maintain your speed and look both ways.
Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

34 . This sign means:

Slow down; curving road ahead.
Slow down and do not use your brakes.
Slow down; slippery when wet.

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

Is never used as a traffic signal.
Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.

36 . When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right.
See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.
Have passed the other vehicle’s front bumper.

37 . It is legal to go faster than the speed limit when passing another vehicle.

True
False

38 . This road sign means:

No left turn.
No U-turns.
No exit.
No right turn.

39 . Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

Is necessary only if other traffic is present.
Is a good driving habit and is required by law.
Is necessary only during the maneuver, not before.
Is not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.

40 . What does a lane use control signal displaying a flashing yellow X indicate?

The signal is about to change to a red X.
The signal is about to change to a green arrow.
Drivers may only use the indicated lane to make a left turn.
Drivers may drive slowly in the indicated lane.

41 . This sign indicates a:

Railroad crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
No passing zone.

42 . This road sign indicates:

The maximum safe speed for a residential area.
The maximum safe speed for an expressway exit.
The maximum safe speed for an expressway entrance.
The maximum safe speed for a work zone.

43 . When approaching railroad tracks, you should:

Look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop.
Speed up to cross the tracks before the gate is lowered.
Try to drive around a lowered gate.
Not pay attention to how many tracks there are to cross.

44 . You should yield to a pedestrian:

Only if they are in a crosswalk.
At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws.
Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor.

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

One to two
Three
Four
10 to 15

46 . 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.

47 . Before switching on the ignition, you should:

Buckle your safety belt.
Be sure all passengers have buckled their safety belts.
Both of the above.

48 . Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

You may not see the road between the cars.
You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.
You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.
You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.

49 . Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.
An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision.
You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.
All of the above.

50 . This sign shows one type of:

Right turn.
Intersection.
Lane change.
Road curve.

51 . To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

Any lane (as long as it is safe).
The lane closest to the left curb.
The lane in the center of the road.

52 . Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:

The person driving the car.
Passengers when they are on a long drive.
All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.
All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.

53 . You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

Closer behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.
Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.
To the right side of the truck and wait to pass.

54 . Solid or dashed white pavement markings indicate that traffic is moving in opposite directions.

True
False

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

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

56 . Alcohol causes:

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

57 . You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:

When doing so would interfere with traffic.
When turning left into a driveway.
When the car in front of you is disabled.
When passing to the right on a one-way street.

58 . You may pass another vehicle:

In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.
By using the shoulder of the highway.
If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.
None of the above.

59 . You may legally block an intersection:

If you entered the intersection on the green light.
During rush hour traffic.
Under no circumstances.

60 . Where should you use high beam headlights?

On unfamiliar roads
In construction areas
Where pedestrians may be present
All of the above