1 . In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in:

The front seat.
The back seat.
The bed of a pick-up truck.

2 . “Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
Frequent rest stops.
Too much sleep the night before your trip.
Short trips on expressways.

3 . While in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is:

Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol.
Legal to drink alcohol if you're not driving.
Legal to drink alcohol if you're driving but not drunk.

4 . Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?

If you can walk in a straight line after drinking, it is safe to drive.
If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, your driving isn't impaired.
Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely.

5 . A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:

A slow sign.
A yield sign.
A stop sign.
An intersection sign.

6 . 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.

7 . This sign means:

No left turn can be made here.
A left turn can be made only after stopping.
All traffic must turn right at the next intersection.

8 . Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:

Your own reaction time.
The time of day.
The condition of your vehicle's brakes.
The condition and type of your vehicle's tires.

9 . 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.

10 . You should use your horn when:

Another vehicle is in your way.
It may help prevent a collision.
Another driver makes a mistake.

11 . Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?

The lane nearest the left curb.
The lane nearest the center of the street.
The lane nearest the right curb.

12 . Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?

The amount of food in the stomach
The body weight of an individual
How much time passes between drinks
All three choices

13 . This sign means:

Stop.
Side road.
Two-way left turn.
Farm machinery.

14 . Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the road. To prevent hydroplaning in wet weather, you should:

Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed.
Slow down.
Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.

15 . When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.

True
False

16 . Which of these statements is true about large trucks?

They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.
They all have air brakes that allow them to stop quickly.
They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.
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17 . The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

No passing zone
Wrong way
Railroad crossing
Stop

18 . When turning or changing lanes, you must:

Always signal your intentions, even when no visible traffic is present.
Signal only if there is visible traffic.
Signal only when driving at night.
Signal only when driving in heavy traffic at night.

19 . Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call.
It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.
It is an activity that draws the attention of other drivers.

20 . You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.

Broken white
Double solid yellow
Solid yellow
Solid white

21 . What does this road sign mean?

Winding road
Loose gravel
Slippery when wet

22 . In the winter, if a road surface seems dry, it's definitely dry.

True
False

23 . If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
Leave the front wheels straight.

24 . 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.

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

10 inches
12 inches
18 inches
24 inches

26 . When driving in rain, you must:

Use low beam headlights.
Use high beam headlights.
Use parking lights.
Use no lights.

27 . This yellow signs means:

The road ahead has many curves.
There is a sharp curve in the road ahead.
The road ahead may be slippery.

28 . It is illegal to follow within ____ of an emergency vehicle that is responding to an emergency.

One mile
1,000 feet
750 feet
500 feet

29 . This road sign means:

Cars in the right lane must slow down.
No left turn.
Merge.

30 . This sign means:

No U-turn.
No left turn.
No right turn.