Texas DMV Question Bank

Test 1

1. When driving at speeds under 30 mph, keep a minimum following distance of:

☐ One second.
☑ Two seconds.☐ Three seconds.
☐ Four seconds.

2. This sign means:

☐ Narrow bridge ahead.
☑ Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.☐ Industrial area.
☐ Freeway on-ramp ahead.

3. When involved in an accident, you should provide:

☐ Your insurance and registration information.
☐ Your full name and address.
☐ Reasonable assistance to anyone who has been injured.
☑ All of the above.

4. This sign means:

☑ Slippery when wet.☐ Tow-away zone.
☐ Steep downgrade.
☐ Roadwork ahead.

5. If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:

☐ Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement.
☐ Stop your car on the edge of the road.
☑ Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.☐ Maintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement.

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

☐ Rectangle.
☐ Square.
☐ Circle.
☑ Octagon.

7. When driving in fog:

☐ Use your parking lights.
☑ Use your low beams.☐ Use your high beams.
☐ It makes no difference which lights you use.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Always signal when:

☐ Changing lanes.
☐ Pulling into or out of a parking space.
☐ Pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley.
☑ All of the above.

11. Defensive drivers should:

☐ Always keep their eyes moving.
☐ Look for developing trouble spots.
☐ Have plans of action.
☑ All of the above.

12. If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

☐ Follow the directions indicated by the traffic light.
☑ Follow the directions given by the officer.☐ Honk at the officer.
☐ Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

13. This sign means:

☐ No U-turn.
☐ No left turn.
☑ No right turn.☐ No turning.

14. If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:

☐ Brake hard immediately.
☑ Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.☐ Maintain your current speed and steer straight.
☐ Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.

15. When making a right turn, you should not:

☐ Signal to other drivers.
☑ Swing too wide for your lane.☐ Slow down.
☐ Move to the far right lane.

16. Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

☐ Cars overheat more quickly at night.
☑ Visibility is reduced in the dark.☐ It is more likely to be raining at night.
☐ You are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.

17. Shared lanes may be used by:

☑ Bicyclists.☐ Truck drivers.
☐ Motorcyclists.
☐ Passenger vehicle operators.

18. 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

19. When driving at speeds faster than 30 mph, keep a minimum following distance of:

☐ One second.
☐ Two seconds.
☐ Three seconds.
☑ Four seconds.

20. You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

☐ Deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.
☐ Simply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.
☐ Calling a taxi.
☑ Doing any of the above.

21. 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.

22. Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

☑ On an incline.☐ At an intersection.
☐ At a stop sign.
☐ At a toll plaza.

23. When driving on an interstate:

☐ Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.
☐ You should always use cruise control.
☑ Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.☐ You should change lanes often.

24. This sign means:

☐ Pedestrians walking along the road ahead.
☑ Pedestrian crossing ahead.☐ Pedestrians must not cross here.
☐ Be alert for construction workers on the road.

25. When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

☐ Check your side view mirror.
☐ Check your rearview mirror.
☐ Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
☑ All of the above.

26. To avoid road rage, it is a good idea to:

☑ Allow extra time for your trip.☐ Begin your trip at the last possible moment.
☐ Avoid planning your trip in advance.
☐ Assume nothing will slow down your travel.

27. It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:

☑ They are more difficult to see than cars.☐ They rarely use their headlights.
☐ Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists.
☐ All of the above.

28. When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:

☐ Using the inside rearview mirror.
☐ Using the outside rearview mirror.
☐ Using both inside and outside rearview mirrors.
☑ Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

29. You may park directly across the street from the entrance of a fire station:

☐ If the emergency vehicles have just left the station.
☐ During the night.
☐ In clear weather.
☑ Under no circumstances.

30. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an alley is:

☑ 15 mph.☐ 30 mph.
☐ 45 mph.
☐ 55 mph.

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Test 2

1. When in a travel lane on the roadway:

☐ You may stop to drop off passengers.
☐ You may stop to look up an address.
☐ You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway.
☑ Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

2. You should not park within ____ of an intersection.

☑ 20 feet☐ 30 feet
☐ 35 feet
☐ 45 feet

3. This sign means:

☑ Curve ahead.☐ Roadwork ahead.
☐ Merging traffic.
☐ No left turn.

4. This road sign means:

☐ Your current roadway ends ahead.
☑ You must bear either right or left.☐ A four-way intersection is ahead.
☐ A road joins from the right.

5. This road sign means:

☑ Parking spaces are reserved for people with disabled parking permits.☐ A circular intersection is ahead.
☐ Traffic in the lane must turn in the direction of the arrow.
☐ Lanes are reserved for buses and vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers.

6. While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?

☑ Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.☐ Continue driving straight. It is the bicyclist’s responsibility to get out of your way.
☐ Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.
☐ Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.

7. 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.

8. What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

☐ Reach down and attempt to pull it up.
☐ Shift to park.
☑ Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.☐ Turn the engine off.

9. When may drivers leave their vehicle unattended with the engine running?

☐ If they are leaving for just a couple minutes.
☑ Never.☐ If they are idling near a railroad crossing.
☐ If they are idling in an unfamiliar area.

10. 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.

11. At night, it is hardest to see:

☐ Road signs.
☑ Pedestrians.☐ Other motorists.
☐ Street lights.

12. Before switching on the ignition, you should:

☐ Be sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts.
☐ Be sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.
☐ Be sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts.
☑ Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.

13. Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

☐ It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
☐ You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
☐ Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
☑ All of the above.

14. A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:

☐ Is in the right because bicyclists don’t have to obey traffic laws.
☑ Can be ticketed.☐ Will always receive a warning from law enforcement.
☐ Will have their bicycle impounded.

15. 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.

16. This sign means:

☑ Side road.☐ Low clearance.
☐ Merging traffic.
☐ Prepare to stop.

17. How often are motor vehicles required to be inspected?

☐ Once every four years
☐ Once every three years
☐ Once every two years
☑ Once every year

18. A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

☐ Is a very safe driver.
☐ Always has the right-of-way.
☐ Should not let following cars pass.
☑ May create a dangerous driving environment.

19. This road sign means:

☐ You must travel at the speed indicated.
☑ The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph.☐ You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed.
☐ None of the above.

20. Drinking alcohol and driving is:

☐ A minor traffic safety problem.
☑ A serious traffic safety problem.☐ Safe if you have only had a few drinks.
☐ Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

21. When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:

☑ The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.☐ The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
☐ The decreased noise of larger vehicles.
☐ The increased speed of larger vehicles.

22. Operating a motor vehicle is:

☑ A privilege.☐ A right.
☐ A requirement.
☐ Simple.

23. The most common color of warning signs is:

☐ Red.
☑ Yellow.☐ Green.
☐ Blue.

24. What helps a person sober up after consuming alcohol?

☑ Only time☐ A cold shower
☐ Eating food
☐ Drinking coffee

25. This sign means that:

☐ A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead.
☑ Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.☐ Children are at play ahead.
☐ There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

26. An arrow painted on the pavement means:

☐ Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so.
☐ Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working.
☐ Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow.
☑ Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.

27. This sign means:

☑ Steep downgrade.☐ Crossroad ahead.
☐ No right turn.
☐ Narrow bridge.

28. If you have the right-of-way at an intersection, you should:

☐ Assume other drivers will follow right-of-way laws.
☑ Check for traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists before moving forward.☐ Wave other drivers forward before proceeding.
☐ Immediately move through the intersection.

29. A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:

☐ Flash your lights.
☐ Slow down.
☐ Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.
☑ Stop and let the pedestrian cross.

30. At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

☐ Drive using your four-way flashers.
☐ Drive using your parking lights.
☐ Not turn on any vehicle lights.
☑ Turn on your headlights.

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Test 3

1. Which of the following does not happen after drinking?

☐ Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.
☐ Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.
☐ You are less alert.
☑ You calm down and can concentrate better.

2. Which of the following commonly causes traffic accidents?

☐ Inattentive driving
☐ Excessive speed under the driving conditions
☐ Following other vehicles too closely
☑ All of the above

3. Drivers may not park within ____ of a railroad crossing.

☑ 50 feet☐ 65 feet
☐ 100 feet
☐ 80 feet

4. When driving in a construction zone, you should be prepared:

☐ To stop.
☐ To change lanes.
☐ For unexpected movement from workers or equipment.
☑ All of the above.

5. This sign is a warning that you are approaching:

☐ An intersection.
☐ A crosswalk.
☑ A railroad crossing.☐ A blasting zone.

6. When a traffic signal light turns green, you should:

☑ Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.☐ Accelerate as quickly as possible.
☐ Back up slowly.
☐ Not move until another driver waves you on.

7. It is illegal to follow within ____ of a fire truck that is sounding its siren.

☐ One mile
☐ 1,000 feet
☐ 750 feet
☑ 500 feet

8. You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:

☐ Blow your horn.
☐ Slam on your brakes.
☐ Turn on your four-way flashers.
☑ Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.

9. Driving while being distracted by any activity:

☐ Is never dangerous.
☑ Usually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.☐ Usually causes the driver to drive faster.
☐ Is only dangerous for young drivers.

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

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

11. A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

☐ Long enough to unload packages.
☑ To avoid conflict with other traffic.☐ To discharge passengers.
☐ For less than five minutes.

12. Which of the following statements is true?

☐ Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes to pass and ensure there is no oncoming traffic.
☐ Use your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot when passing to the left.
☐ When passing, wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.
☑ All of the above.

13. An octagonal sign is always a:

☐ Speed limit sign.
☑ Stop sign.☐ Hospital sign.
☐ Railroad warning sign.

14. 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.

15. When approaching a T intersection, drivers:

☑ Should yield the right-of-way to cross traffic.☐ Have the right-of-way.
☐ Should force their way into traffic.
☐ Should back up and turn around.

16. Fines for moving traffic violations in construction and maintenance zones are:

☐ Lessened.
☑ Doubled.☐ Non-existent.
☐ Unchanged.

17. When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

☐ Slow down until it passes you.
☑ Drive to the right side of the road and stop.☐ Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.
☐ Merge into the right lane and continue driving.

18. You are involved in an accident. You should:

☐ Stop immediately.
☐ Help the injured.
☐ Call the police.
☑ All of the above.

19. This road sign means:

☐ Roundabout ahead.
☐ No passing zone.
☐ Left turn yield on green.
☑ Traffic signal ahead.

20. Which offense will cause a license to be automatically suspended?

☐ Racing while on a public roadway
☐ Graffiti
☐ Lending a license to another individual
☑ All of the above

21. You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:

☐ Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.
☐ Always leave the injured where they are.
☑ Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.☐ Stay away from the injured.

22. You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:

☐ Keep your windshield and mirrors clear.
☐ Allow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following.
☐ Approach all vehicles with caution.
☑ All of the above.

23. Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

☑ White☐ Blue
☐ Green
☐ Orange

24. Emergency vehicles:

☐ Have the right-of-way when using sirens, horns, and/or flashing lights.
☐ May use a loudspeaker to give instructions.
☐ May follow each other.
☑ All of the above.

25. When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

☐ Increase their speed.
☐ Come to a complete stop.
☐ Turn on their headlights.
☑ Slow down and proceed with caution.

26. This sign means:

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

27. Refusing to take an alcohol level test when under suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence:

☐ Is your right and will have no negative consequences.
☐ Is recommended.
☑ Will result in license suspension.☐ Will just result in a fine.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

☑ Sound your horn.☐ Wave your arms.
☐ Use your emergency lights.
☐ Flash your headlights.

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Test 4

1. 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.

2. Roads become very slippery:

☐ When it has been raining for an hour or more.
☐ The day after it rains.
☑ For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rainstorm.☐ Right after the rain has stopped.

3. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an urban district is:

☐ 15 mph.
☑ 30 mph.☐ 45 mph.
☐ 55 mph.

4. The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

☑ The effect that alcohol has.☐ The effect that amphetamines have.
☐ The effect that anger has.
☐ The effect that driving with teenagers has.

5. What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?

☐ Your seat belt
☐ The steering wheel
☐ Your rearview mirror
☑ Your seat

6. 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.

7. This sign means:

☐ Trucks are permitted on an upcoming narrow bridge.
☐ The bridge ahead is open to one-way traffic only.
☐ The bridge ahead is wide enough for only one car at a time.
☑ The bridge ahead may be too narrow to meet or pass a truck.

8. When leaving a parking space, drivers should:

☐ Look around the vehicle for children and obstructing objects.
☐ Signal to other drivers.
☐ Check their mirrors.
☑ All of the above.

9. When turning onto a one-way street, drivers should:

☐ Always turn into the right lane.
☐ Always turn into the left lane.
☐ Turn into the lane that will interfere the most with traffic.
☑ Turn into the lane that will interfere the least with traffic.

10. When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

☐ Slow down gradually while checking their rearview mirror.
☐ Move into the left lane.
☐ Watch for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.
☑ All of the above.

11. Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?

☐ Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.
☑ Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.☐ Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.
☐ Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.

12. This sign means:

☐ No left turn.
☐ No stopping.
☑ No U-turn.☐ Detour ahead.

13. What does a lane control signal with a green arrow above a reversible lane indicate?

☐ The signal is about to change to a red X.
☐ Drivers should not drive in this lane.
☐ Drivers may use this lane only to make a left turn.
☑ Drivers may drive normally in this lane.

14. You are approaching an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to solid yellow. You should:

☐ Consider it the same as a caution sign and continue through the intersection.
☐ Stop immediately.
☑ Stop before entering the intersection, unless you are too close to stop safely.☐ Speed up to get through the intersection before the red light appears.

15. As a pedestrian, you should:

☐ Always insist on the right-of-way over a vehicle when using a crosswalk.
☑ Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching.☐ Enter a crosswalk at any time because it is the vehicle driver’s responsibility to stop.
☐ Use crosswalks only if they are convenient.

16. If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

☐ To keep the front wheels straight.
☑ In the direction you want the vehicle to go.☐ In the opposite direction of the skid.
☐ In any direction. It doesn't matter.

17. You may honk your horn when you:

☐ Have to stop quickly.
☐ Are passing another car.
☑ Have lost control of your car.☐ Are passing a bicyclist.

18. A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road:

☐ Has the right-of-way.
☑ Should yield to drivers already on the public road.☐ May force their way into traffic.
☐ Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

19. When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

☐ Pull onto the shoulder.
☐ Split the difference.
☑ Let the car pass and then pass the bike.☐ Pass the bike quickly.

20. 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.

21. You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?

☐ Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots.
☐ Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to match the speed of freeway traffic.
☐ Yield to traffic already on the freeway.
☑ All of the above.

22. Always signal when:

☐ Changing lanes.
☐ Pulling into or out of a parking space.
☐ Pulling into traffic from an alley or parking area.
☑ All of the above.

23. This sign means:

☑ Keep right.☐ Low shoulder.
☐ No parking at any time.
☐ Lane ends.

24. The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:

☐ Through shallow water.
☐ More quickly.
☑ More slowly.☐ Through deep water.

25. When driving in fog, you should use your:

☑ Low beam headlights.☐ High beam headlights.
☐ Parking lights.
☐ Hazard flashers.

26. When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

☐ Fluctuate your speed to keep alert.
☐ Drive faster than the flow of traffic.
☐ Drive slower than the flow of traffic.
☑ Drive with the flow of traffic.

27. You should not park within ____ of a traffic control signal.

☐ 50 feet
☑ 30 feet☐ 35 feet
☐ 45 feet

28. In Texas, drivers must use their headlights:

☐ When they are tired.
☐ When their vehicle has a mechanical problem.
☑ 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.☐ During the day in clear weather.

29. Where may drivers deposit their litter while on the roadways?

☑ In designated litter barrels☐ In the median
☐ In ditches
☐ Anywhere

30. What do large flashing arrow panels indicate?

☑ Drivers should merge into the lane indicated by the arrow.☐ There is something to look at in the direction of the arrow.
☐ Drivers may stay in their current lane.
☐ Drivers should come to a complete stop.

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Test 5

1. 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.

2. This sign means:

☑ No right turn.☐ You must turn right.
☐ Watch for traffic on your right.
☐ Don’t park on the right side of the street.

3. While backing, you should:

☐ Rely only on your mirrors.
☐ Flash your lights.
☐ Open your door to see if it is safe to proceed.
☑ Turn your head and look through the rear window.

4. The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

☑ Wear your seat belt.☐ Limit your driving to weekdays.
☐ Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.
☐ Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

5. When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

☐ Slow down.
☐ Look for a train.
☐ Be ready to stop.
☑ All of the above.

6. When should you return to your previous lane while completing a pass?

☐ When you sense that you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle.
☐ When the other driver signals for you to return to the lane.
☐ When you are directly next to the passed vehicle.
☑ When you can see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

7. A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:

☐ That drivers should come to a complete stop.
☑ That an action is forbidden.☐ That some drivers should yield to other drivers.
☐ That drivers should drive under the speed limit.

8. 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.

9. You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

☑ Stop and look for a train.☐ Slow down and look for a train.
☐ Look for a train, then speed up.
☐ Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.

10. When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

☐ Enter above the speed of traffic to get ahead.
☐ Enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.
☐ Stop first, then slowly enter traffic.
☑ Accelerate to the speed of traffic.

11. This road sign means:

☐ Sharp turn to the right.
☐ Double curve.
☑ Winding road.☐ Pavement ends.

12. Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:

☐ Sound your horn.
☐ Turn on your headlights.
☐ Reduce your speed.
☑ Check your mirrors and blind spots.

13. A slow-moving vehicle emblem is:

☐ A rectangular red sign.
☐ A circular green sign.
☐ A diamond-shaped yellow sign.
☑ A triangular orange sign.

14. When is it legal to have an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle passenger area?

☐ While the vehicle is stopped.
☑ Never.☐ While the vehicle is parked.
☐ While the vehicle is being operated.

15. You must yield for emergency vehicles:

☐ Under no circumstances.
☑ When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.☐ Only when other vehicles yield.
☐ None of the above.

16. Increase your following distance when:

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

17. If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

☐ Turn off the engine.
☐ Lock the ignition and remove the key.
☐ Set the parking brake.
☑ All of the above.

18. When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

☐ Be ready to drive faster than the train.
☑ Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.☐ Look for a way around any lowered gates.
☐ Assume no trains are nearby and continue driving normally.

19. Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

☐ In curves and on hills.
☐ Next to churches and schools.
☑ At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.☐ On freeway on-ramps.

20. 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.

21. This sign means:

☑ Winding road.☐ No parking.
☐ Right lane closed.
☐ Multiple turns.

22. Distracted driving is:

☐ Very uncommon.
☑ Extremely risky behavior.☐ Nothing to be concerned about.
☐ No less safe than driving under any other conditions.

23. Texting while driving is allowed:

☐ When there are very few cars around.
☑ Under no circumstances.☐ If drivers are using voice-to-text.
☐ If the driver's eyes only leave the road for a couple of seconds.

24. When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should:

☐ Increase their speed.
☑ Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down.☐ Ask the emergency worker if they need help.
☐ Move to the lane closest to the stationary vehicle.

25. When encountering a warning sign, drivers should:

☐ Pay attention to their surroundings.
☐ Follow instructions.
☐ Reduce their speed to at least the posted advisory speed.
☑ All of the above.

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

☐ 3 percent
☐ 5 percent
☐ 10 percent
☑ 29 percent

27. If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

☑ Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.☐ Keep a steady pace.
☐ Stay in the driver's blind spot.
☐ Honk to let them know you are there.

28. When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

☑ Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach.☐ Speed up.
☐ Slam on your brakes.
☐ Assume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door.

29. What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

☐ Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.
☐ Lanes move in opposite directions.
☐ Drivers may not pass.
☑ Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

30. When is it acceptable to park in a striped area next to a disabled parking spot?

☑ Never.☐ When you have a disability plate or parking placard.
☐ When all other parking spaces are full.
☐ When you are only parking for a couple minutes.

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Test 6

1. What does a lane control signal with a steady yellow X above a reversible lane indicate?

☑ The signal is about to change to a red X.☐ The signal is about to change to a green arrow.
☐ Drivers may drive normally in this lane.
☐ Drivers may drive slowly in this lane.

2. Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that:

☐ Motor vehicles have the right-of-way over pedestrians in crosswalks.
☑ When pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way.☐ No one has the right-of-way in a crosswalk.
☐ Pedestrians are responsible to stay out of the way of all traffic.

3. Before turning left, it is important to:

☐ Sound your horn.
☑ Yield to oncoming vehicles.☐ Swing to the right side of your lane.
☐ Wait until oncoming traffic has a red light.

4. Street racing is legal:

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

5. The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

☐ Turn left.
☑ Turn right.☐ Come to a stop.
☐ Go straight ahead.

6. When you see this sign, it means:

☐ There is an object on the roadway.
☐ Traffic is coming from the right.
☑ The road is curving sharply to the left.☐ There is a merge point ahead.

7. When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

☐ Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.
☐ Always stop before crossing the tracks.
☑ Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.☐ Speed up to beat any oncoming train.

8. A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means:

☐ Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
☐ Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
☐ Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
☑ Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

9. To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:

☐ Over your right shoulder.
☐ At your side mirror.
☑ Over your left shoulder.☐ At your rearview mirror.

10. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a highway is:

☑ 70 mph.☐ 55 mph.
☐ 40 mph.
☐ 25 mph.

11. Work zone signs mean:

☐ It is summer.
☐ You must immediately stop and back up.
☑ Less than ideal conditions are present for driving.☐ You should drive faster to get out of the work zone.

12. Which of the following statements is true?

☐ It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely.
☐ A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.
☑ The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.☐ Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.

13. When driving on roads that may be slippery:

☐ Always drive at the maximum speed limit.
☐ Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.
☐ Reduce your following distance.
☑ Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.

14. If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:

☐ Stop.
☐ Call the police.
☐ Determine if anyone is injured.
☑ All of the above.

15. 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.

16. You may drive in the HOV lane if:

☑ Your vehicle has two or more occupants.☐ You are driving more slowly than the flow of traffic.
☐ You are driving more quickly than the flow of traffic.
☐ You are trying to get somewhere quickly.

17. When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

☐ Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.
☐ Get off the highways as quickly as possible.
☐ Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.
☑ Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

18. A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

☑ Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.☐ Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
☐ Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
☐ Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

19. If you see this sign above your lane, you:

☐ May not exit the freeway.
☐ May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.
☐ May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.
☑ Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane.

20. You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:

☐ Play the radio loudly so you won’t think about it.
☐ Drive fast on the interstate to let off steam.
☑ Take a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.☐ Stop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.

21. Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:

☑ Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.☐ Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.
☐ Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.
☐ If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.

22. When should you slow down and increase your following distance?

☐ When the road is wet.
☐ When your visibility is limited.
☐ When driving in heavy traffic.
☑ All of the above.

23. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on county roads adjacent to public beaches is:

☐ 55 mph.
☐ 45 mph.
☑ 15 mph.☐ 25 mph.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

☐ Black letters or symbols on a white background
☑ Black letters or symbols on a yellow background☐ White letters or symbols on a blue background
☐ White letters or symbols on a green background

27. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

☐ Overcorrect.
☐ Turn your steering wheel into traffic.
☑ Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.☐ Release the steering wheel.

28. When approaching a roundabout, you should always:

☐ Increase your speed.
☐ Maintain your speed.
☐ Come to a complete stop.
☑ Decrease your speed.

29. When passing on a multilane highway:

☑ Be sure the passing lane is clear.☐ Pass only on the right.
☐ Watch for oncoming traffic.
☐ There is no need to signal.

30. 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.

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Test 7

1. 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

2. When involved in a collision, you should:

☐ Move the injured as far away from the road as possible.
☑ Avoid moving the injured by yourself unless absolutely necessary.☐ Insist the injured are fine without immediate medical attention.
☐ Move the injured to their desired location.

3. Highway markings:

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

4. On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

☐ Side of the road which has the lightest traffic.
☐ Same side of the road on which traffic is moving.
☑ Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.☐ Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.

5. When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

☐ Is not required to stop.
☐ Is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.
☐ Should stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.
☑ Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.

6. Signs indicating areas of public recreation are:

☐ Orange.
☐ Red.
☐ Green.
☑ Brown.

7. This sign means:

☐ Trucks only.
☐ Trucks are entering the highway.
☑ Upcoming hill.☐ Trucks have the right-of-way.

8. When you are driving on the freeway and see that a vehicle will be entering your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:

☐ Maintain your speed and position.
☐ Honk your horn so they know you are there.
☐ Ignore them because you have the right-of-way.
☑ Change lanes or slow down to allow them room.

9. When approaching a stop line, where should drivers stop their car?

☑ Before the stop line☐ On top of the stop line
☐ Past the stop line
☐ It does not matter

10. 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.

11. This road sign means:

☐ Road construction ahead.
☐ The road ahead curves left, then right.
☑ The road ahead curves right, then left.☐ Steep grade ahead.

12. Defensive driving is:

☑ Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.☐ Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.
☐ Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.
☐ Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.

13. This road sign means:

☑ The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.☐ The road ahead turns sharply left, then right.
☐ The road ahead curves to the left.
☐ Construction ahead.

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. A driver traveling on the frontage road of a controlled-access highway must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle:

☐ Entering or about to enter the frontage road from the highway.
☐ Leaving or about to leave the frontage road to enter the highway.
☑ Both of the above.☐ None of the above.

16. Drivers may not park within ____ of a fire hydrant.

☐ 40 feet
☐ 25 feet
☑ 15 feet☐ 20 feet

17. An inattentive driver is a driver who:

☐ Stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving.
☐ Maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving.
☐ Only watches the vehicle ahead of their vehicle.
☑ All of the above.

18. To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

☑ Stop and rest every two hours.☐ Do arm exercises every hour.
☐ Drive with one eye open at a time.
☐ Change feet on the gas pedal.

19. Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

☐ School zones.
☑ No passing zones.☐ Speed limits.
☐ Railroad crossings.

20. A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

☐ Go.
☐ Yield to other cars.
☑ Slow down and prepare to stop.☐ Stop.

21. 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.
☐ Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

22. Motor vehicles are required to have:

☐ A license plate only on the front.
☐ A license plate only on the back.
☑ License plates on both the front and back of the vehicle.☐ License plates, but only if the driver chooses to have them.

23. What is a "No zone?"

☐ A designated no passing zone
☐ A one-way traffic area
☑ The blind spot of a large vehicle☐ An area designated for motor vehicles

24. This sign means:

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

25. You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:

☐ Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.
☐ Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.
☐ Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.
☑ All of the above.

26. What are the consequences of a driver or passenger not wearing a safety belt?

☐ There are no consequences.
☐ Just a stern talking to.
☑ A fine for each individual who is not fastened into their seat.☐ Imprisonment.

27. This road sign means:

☑ Bicycle crossing.☐ Stop only if other cars are approaching.
☐ Bicycle store.
☐ Soft shoulders.

28. As your speed increases, your field of vision:

☐ Increases.
☑ Decreases.☐ Neither increases nor decreases.
☐ Improves.

29. If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

☐ The largest vehicle has the right-of-way.
☐ The car on the left has the right-of-way.
☑ The car on the left shall yield to the car on the right.☐ The car on the right shall yield to the car on the left.

30. When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

☐ Keep the rear tires against the curb.
☐ Keep the front tires straight ahead.
☑ Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.☐ Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.

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Test 8

1. Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

☐ A steady red light
☑ A police officer☐ A stop sign
☐ A flashing red light

2. Signs that are colored orange are:

☑ Work zone signs.☐ Regulatory signs.
☐ School zone signs.
☐ Guide signs.

3. If you are being passed by a large truck, you should:

☐ Speed up.
☑ Slightly reduce your speed.☐ Crowd the truck.
☐ Make it more difficult for the truck to pass you.

4. How is it recommended that drivers operating vehicles use their cell phones?

☐ By making calls and sending texts in areas of low traffic.
☐ By using the cell phones while driving only if they are very good at it.
☑ By pulling off the road before using their cell phones.☐ By using their cell phones in clear weather.

5. ____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

☑ High speeds☐ Slow speeds
☐ Night drives
☐ Uphill inclines

6. 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

7. Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:

☐ Regulatory signs.
☑ Warning signs.☐ Information signs.
☐ Guide signs.

8. 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.

9. You may not pass other vehicles within ____ of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.

☐ 200 feet
☑ 100 feet☐ 500 feet
☐ 350 feet

10. On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

☐ Turning on your car radio.
☐ Slowing down.
☑ Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.☐ Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.

11. If you experience a tire blowout:

☐ Take your foot of the gas.
☐ Do not immediately use your brakes.
☐ Gradually slow down and pull off the side of the road.
☑ All of the above.

12. Drivers should allow a following distance of at least ____ seconds when driving behind a motorcycle.

☑ Four to six☐ Two
☐ Ten
☐ Eight

13. When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that trucks generally:

☑ Require longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do.☐ Require less time to pass on a downgrade than smaller vehicles do.
☐ Require a smaller turning radius than smaller vehicles do.
☐ Require less time to pass on an incline than smaller vehicles do.

14. What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?

☑ Yellow☐ White
☐ Yellow and white
☐ Yellow, white, and black

15. What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

☐ Drink coffee.
☐ Exercise.
☑ Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.☐ Take a cold shower.

16. To properly use a roundabout, drivers should:

☐ Stop within the roundabout.
☐ Yield to entering traffic.
☐ Drive in a clockwise direction.
☑ Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

17. When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

☐ Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.
☑ Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.☐ Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.
☐ Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.

18. If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

☐ Park your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored.
☐ Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers.
☐ Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.
☑ Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

19. Which devices are prohibited from motor vehicles?

☐ Red flashing lights
☐ Radar interference devices
☐ Muffler cutouts
☑ All of the above

20. Vehicles are required to be covered by liability insurance:

☐ Only when used on an interstate.
☐ Only when operated by a minor.
☑ At all times.☐ Never.

21. A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

☐ Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.
☑ Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.☐ Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.
☐ Passing is not allowed from either direction.

22. This sign means:

☐ All traffic must turn left.
☑ No left turn.☐ No U-turn.
☐ Truck route to the left.

23. When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

☐ Other drivers who are already in the intersection.
☐ Oncoming traffic.
☐ Pedestrians who are already in the intersection.
☑ All of the above.

24. 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."

25. When driving in rain, you must:

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

26. This sign indicates that:

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

27. You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:

☐ Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your left shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
☑ Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.☐ Check your mirrors, signal, and look over both shoulders for other vehicles before changing lanes.
☐ Check your mirrors, signal, and change lanes.

28. Car drivers should know that large trucks:

☑ Have large blind spots.☐ Can stop more quickly than passenger vehicles.
☐ Do not need more room to maneuver than passenger vehicles.
☐ All of the above.

29. Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:

☐ Railroad crossing ahead.
☐ Pedestrian crossing ahead.
☑ Passing is not permitted from either direction.☐ Passing is permitted from either direction.

30. Consuming which of the following substances may impair your ability to drive safely and may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)?

☐ Beer, wine, and other liquor
☐ Controlled substances, such as illegal drugs or prescription medicines
☐ Inhalants, such as glue or paint
☑ All of the above

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Test 9

1. This road sign means:

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

2. A telltale sign of a drunk driver is:

☐ They are weaving between lanes.
☐ They are driving more slowly than the normal traffic flow.
☐ They are making quick and sudden stops.
☑ All of the above.

3. Round signs indicate:

☐ No passing zones.
☐ School zones.
☑ Upcoming railroad crossings.☐ Hospitals.

4. A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:

☐ Alcohol.
☐ Any medication.
☐ A lack of sleep.
☑ All of the above.

5. When may a driver stop on railroad tracks?

☐ If they are crossing and their car is not yet able to entirely clear the tracks.
☐ If it doesn't sound like there are any trains nearby.
☑ Never.☐ If the gate is not lowered.

6. ____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

☐ Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can
☐ Alcohol does not
☑ Even the smallest amount of alcohol can☐ Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can

7. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way?

☐ Either one
☑ The vehicle on the left☐ The vehicle on the right
☐ Neither

8. When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

☐ Maintain your normal driving speed.
☐ Stop and look for nearby police cars.
☑ Yield to pedestrians.☐ Increase your normal driving speed.

9. You should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.

☑ 100 feet☐ 50 feet
☐ 20 feet
☐ 10 feet

10. When you want to make a right turn, your car must be:

☐ Near the center of the street.
☐ Close to the left side of the street.
☑ Close to the right side of the street.☐ Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.

11. Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

☐ Allowing extra travel time.
☐ Obeying posted speed limits.
☐ Using proper turn signals.
☑ All of the above.

12. To check your blind spot before changing lanes:

☐ Look into the left side mirror.
☐ Look into the right side mirror.
☐ Look into the rearview mirror.
☑ Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

13. This sign is used to prevent:

☐ Entrance to full parking lots.
☐ Entrance to road construction areas.
☐ Entrance to dead-end streets.
☑ Entrances from the wrong direction on one-way streets and expressway ramps.

14. This road sign means:

☐ A steep grade is ahead.
☐ You must turn left ahead.
☐ Do not enter.
☑ A four-way intersection is ahead.

15. If you are stopped by law enforcement, you should:

☐ Stop in the middle of the roadway.
☑ Pull to the right side of the road.☐ Pull to the left side of the road.
☐ Stop where you are.

16. A yellow light that flashes on and off means:

☐ Stop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.
☐ Stop and wait for a green light.
☐ Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.
☑ Slow down and proceed with caution.

17. When may you pass another vehicle on the right shoulder of the road?

☑ Never.☐ When the car in front of you is driving too slowly.
☐ When the car in front of you is turning.
☐ When the shoulder is unpaved.

18. When you see this sign, you must:

☑ Stop completely and check for pedestrians and cross traffic.☐ Slow down without coming to a complete stop.
☐ Stop completely and wait for a green light.
☐ Slow down and check for traffic.

19. A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:

☐ You may only drive straight ahead.
☑ You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.☐ You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.
☐ Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.

20. If you come to a roadway covered in water, you should:

☐ Drive until you think the water is too deep.
☐ Drive through, as it is unlikely the standing water will become too deep.
☑ Turn around and find another way to go.☐ Walk out into the water to determine its depth.

21. 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.

22. When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:

☑ Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed.☐ Remain in the left lane if you intend to turn left.
☐ Return to the right side of the roadway immediately.
☐ Drive in either lane.

23. When passing a large truck, you should:

☐ Re-enter your previous lane and immediately slow down.
☑ Give the truck plenty of space before re-entering your previous lane.☐ Re-enter your previous lane whenever you feel like it.
☐ Re-enter your previous lane when you are directly next to the truck.

24. 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.

25. Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

☑ Steering ability☐ Braking distance
☐ Reaction distance
☐ Perception time

26. When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:

☐ Slow down until it passes you.
☐ Drive with your flashers on.
☑ Pull over to the side of the road and stop.☐ Speed up and take the nearest exit.

27. At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:

☐ Check your rearview mirror for cars tailgating.
☐ Move when the vehicle ahead of you moves.
☐ Look right first, then left, then right again.
☑ Look left first, then right, then left again.

28. This road sign means:

☑ When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.☐ The road ahead winds a series of turns or curves.
☐ Traffic increases ahead.
☐ Steep grade ahead.

29. Drivers may not park within ____ of a crosswalk.

☑ 20 feet☐ 30 feet
☐ 35 feet
☐ 45 feet

30. 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.

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Test 10

1. This sign means:

☑ T intersection.☐ Lane shifting.
☐ Side road.
☐ Do not block intersection.

2. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

☐ Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
☑ Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.☐ Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
☐ Keeps other drivers alert.

3. Which of the following about winter driving is not true?

☐ Winter is the most difficult driving season.
☐ Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.
☑ Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.☐ It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.

4. Regulatory signs:

☐ Are placed in every location where there is a present danger.
☑ Indicate what a driver must or must not do.☐ Are diamond-shaped and yellow or green.
☐ May warn drivers that they are approaching a school zone.

5. Which offense will cause a license to be automatically suspended?

☐ Driving while intoxicated
☐ Failure to stop and render aid
☐ Driving with an invalid license
☑ All of the above

6. Motorcycles on the road:

☑ Are vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as larger motor vehicles.☐ Do not follow specific rules of the road.
☐ Must always yield the right-of-way to larger motor vehicles.
☐ Are nothing to worry about.

7. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

☐ Maintain their speed and proceed.
☐ Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.
☐ Yield to all other drivers.
☑ Be prepared to yield.

8. Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:

☐ Are always aware of the risks they are taking.
☑ Do not have sufficient control over their bodies and minds or the vehicles being driven.☐ Are better drivers because they are more careful than sober drivers.
☐ Have quicker reaction times.

9. Defensive driving is:

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

10. Your first response to reduced visibility should be:

☐ Turning on your headlights.
☑ Reducing your speed.☐ Turning on your windshield wipers.
☐ Looking for road edge markings to guide you.

11. Leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death will result in:

☐ Only imprisonment.
☐ Only a fine.
☑ Imprisonment and a fine.☐ No negative consequences.

12. When parking, be sure that your vehicle can be seen for at least ____ in each direction.

☐ 100 feet
☐ 50 feet
☑ 200 feet☐ 20 feet

13. This sign means:

☑ Low clearance.☐ Fines double in a work zone.
☐ No left turn.
☐ Do not block intersection.

14. If you see this sign, you:

☑ Must not pass another vehicle.☐ May pass a slow-moving vehicle if you can do so quickly.
☐ May pass if you know the road ahead.
☐ May pass, but only at night.

15. At a four-way stop:

☑ The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.☐ The driver to arrive last has the right-of-way.
☐ One driver should continue driving without stopping.
☐ One driver should wave the other drivers ahead.

16. When using a hand signal to indicate a turn, when should drivers stop holding the signal?

☐ In the middle of the turn
☐ After completing the turn
☑ Immediately before making the turn☐ Three or four seconds before making the turn

17. When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

☐ Loud noises.
☐ Excess air pollution.
☑ Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle.☐ Falling vehicle parts.

18. Diagonal stripes sloping downward right on a barricade or panel mean:

☐ The driver should stop.
☑ The driver should bear to the right.☐ The driver should bear to the left.
☐ The driver should drive in a straight line.

19. Which qualities are negatively affected by alcohol consumption?

☐ Judgment
☐ Ability to reason
☐ Vision
☑ All of the above

20. Which medications could have negative side effects that affect driving ability?

☑ Any medication☐ Only headache medicine
☐ Only diet pills
☐ Only prescription medications

21. Who is required to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle?

☐ Only the driver
☐ Only adult passengers
☑ All of the vehicle's occupants☐ Only child passengers

22. You are driving on a narrow road when you meet an oncoming vehicle. You must:

☐ Pull completely off the road and stop.
☑ Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.☐ Demand the other vehicle pull over to make room.
☐ Turn on your high beam headlights to make sure the other vehicle sees you.

23. When should you drive in a reversible lane with a lane control signal showing a red X?

☐ If there is no visible oncoming traffic.
☐ If you are passing the car in front of you.
☑ Never.☐ Between sunset and sunrise.

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. What does this road sign mean?

☐ Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.
☑ Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.☐ Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.
☐ Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.

26. If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is flashing yellow, it means:

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

27. You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

☐ The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.
☐ You may not be able to safely pass the truck.
☐ You may not be able to legally pass the truck.
☑ All of the above.

28. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

☐ Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
☐ Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
☑ May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.☐ May drive straight through the intersection.

29. This sign means:

☐ You must drive slowly and sound your horn.
☐ A bus stop is ahead.
☐ You are entering a school's parking lot.
☑ A school zone is ahead.

30. This road sign means:

☐ Side road.
☑ Keep to the side indicated by the arrow.☐ You may drive in the left lane.
☐ You have the right-of-way.

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Test 11

1. A speed limit is:

☐ The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions.
☑ The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.☐ The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.
☐ None of the above.

2. A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

☐ Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
☐ Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
☑ Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.☐ Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

3. This road sign means:

☐ Slow down or stop.
☐ Stop, if necessary.
☑ You must come to a complete stop.☐ Drive with caution and be ready to stop.

4. This sign means:

☑ Sharp turn ahead, slow down.☐ Work crew ahead.
☐ Side road.
☐ Playground ahead.

5. If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

☐ Your horn
☐ Your headlights
☑ Hand signals☐ Your emergency flashers

6. When driving in bad weather, drivers should:

☐ Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
☐ Decrease their following distance.
☑ Increase their following distance.☐ None of the above.

7. What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

☐ Yellow with black letters
☐ Black with white letters
☐ Red with white letters
☑ Green with white letters

8. When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

☐ Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.
☐ Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.
☐ Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.
☑ Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

9. 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.

10. Do not pass:

☐ On a hill.
☐ In a curve in the roadway.
☐ In an area where visibility is limited.
☑ All of the above.

11. The consumption of alcohol while taking drugs can:

☐ Decrease the effects of the drugs and alcohol.
☑ Increase the effects of both the drugs and alcohol.☐ Help cure your illness.
☐ Improve your driving ability.

12. When should you turn off your turn signal?

☐ Before beginning a turn.
☐ In the middle of completing a turn.
☑ After completing a turn.☐ If there is no traffic surrounding you.

13. This sign tells you that:

☐ No turns are allowed on this road.
☐ The road narrows ahead.
☑ There are a series of curves ahead.☐ The road may be slippery when wet.

14. Bicycles on the road:

☐ Must always yield the right-of-way to motor vehicles.
☐ Do not follow specific rules of the road.
☑ Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.☐ Are nothing to worry about.

15. A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

☑ Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.☐ Has the right-of-way.
☐ May force their way into traffic.
☐ Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.

16. If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should look toward ____ of the road.

☐ Either side
☐ The center
☑ The right side☐ The left side

17. Reasonable assistance to those injured in a collision includes:

☐ Calling for medical personnel.
☐ Applying pressure or bandaging to wounds.
☐ Arranging transportation for the injured.
☑ All of the above.

18. When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:

☑ Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.☐ Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.
☐ Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.
☐ Pass the bus before its door opens.

19. How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

☐ Do not speed when the roads are wet.
☐ Use tires with proper air pressure.
☐ Replace tires with bad tread.
☑ All of the above.

20. 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.

21. A red traffic signal light means that you must:

☐ Stop at the stop line.
☐ Stop before entering any crosswalk.
☐ Stop before entering the intersection.
☑ All of the above.

22. If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:

☐ Drive with your flashers turned on.
☑ Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.☐ Speed up and take the nearest exit.
☐ Slow down until the vehicle passes you.

23. What might a flag on the back of a bicycle indicate?

☐ The operator will be making frequent stops.
☐ The operator drives above the speed limit.
☑ The operator is hearing impaired.☐ The bicycle is broken.

24. A flashing yellow light at an intersection means that you should:

☑ Slow down and proceed with care.☐ Continue normally through the intersection.
☐ Stop and proceed when a green light appears.
☐ Stop and proceed when the way is clear.

25. This sign means:

☐ One-way traffic.
☑ Divided highway ahead.☐ Two-way traffic.
☐ Keep left.

26. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, drivers should:

☐ Have their exhaust system checked regularly to be sure it does not leak.
☐ Keep their car turned off when it is enclosed in a garage.
☐ Close vents when following closely behind another car.
☑ All of the above.

27. This sign means:

☐ Stop.
☐ No U-turn.
☐ Yield.
☑ Do not enter.

28. 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.

29. This sign means:

☐ One-way traffic.
☑ Divided highway ends.☐ Two-way traffic.
☐ Keep left.

30. This road sign means:

☑ The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.☐ Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.
☐ Do not enter.
☐ Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

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Test 12

1. When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

☐ That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.
☐ That wet roads can cause hydroplaning.
☐ To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.
☑ All of the above.

2. This sign means:

☐ There is a detour ahead.
☐ You must stop for flaggers.
☐ The road ahead is closed to traffic.
☑ The highway ahead is undergoing maintenance.

3. When stopped behind a motorcycle, drivers should allow the rider a distance of at least:

☑ One full vehicle length.☐ Three full vehicle lengths.
☐ Two feet.
☐ Four feet.

4. A yellow and black diamond-shaped sign:

☑ Warns you about conditions on or near the road.☐ Helps direct you to cities and towns ahead.
☐ Tells you about traffic laws and regulations.
☐ Tells you about road construction ahead.

5. On a road with three or more lanes, a vehicle entering a lane from the right:

☐ Always has the right-of-way.
☑ Must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle entering the same lane from the left.☐ Should be allowed the right-of-way by a vehicle entering the same lane from the left.
☐ Does not need to use its blinker.

6. This sign means:

☑ Lane ends.☐ No right turn.
☐ Slippery when wet.
☐ Two-way traffic.

7. This road sign means:

☐ Road widens ahead.
☑ Lane reduction; the right lane ends soon.☐ Highway entrance ramp ahead.
☐ Lane reduction; the left lane ends soon.

8. A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that:

☑ It is a slow-moving vehicle.☐ It is an ambulance.
☐ It is a school bus.
☐ The vehicle is broken.

9. You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:

☐ Honk your horn.
☐ Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrians.
☑ Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely.☐ Drive close to the pedestrians and frighten them so they’ll think twice before crossing against a red light.

10. If you stop along the road at night:

☐ Turn off all your lights.
☐ Use your parking lights only.
☐ Use your headlights only.
☑ Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.

11. If you need to slow down while driving on a slippery road, the first thing you should do is:

☐ Firmly apply your brakes.
☑ Take your foot off the gas pedal.☐ Apply your parking brake.
☐ Pump your brakes.

12. This sign is used to warn drivers:

☑ That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left.☐ That the road curves ahead.
☐ About upcoming intersections.
☐ About road construction.

13. When making a left turn, you should not:

☐ Signal to other drivers.
☑ Cut the corner.☐ Slow down.
☐ Move to the center or far left lane.

14. This sign means:

☑ No U-turn.☐ No turning.
☐ No left turn.
☐ No right turn.

15. All automotive crashes must be reported within ____ days.

☑ 10☐ 20
☐ 30
☐ Five

16. If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is a steady red, 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.

17. Do not pass:

☐ On a hill or curve.
☐ When school bus lights are flashing.
☐ When approaching an intersection.
☑ All of the above.

18. As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

☑ Slows down your reactions.☐ Makes you feel less confident.
☐ Begins to metabolize itself more quickly.
☐ Decreases the number of driving errors.

19. After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:

☐ Do not proceed until the children wave to you.
☑ Watch for children walking along the side of the road.☐ Accelerate quickly.
☐ Turn on your emergency flashers.

20. This sign shows one type of:

☐ Right turn.
☑ Intersection.☐ Lane change.
☐ Road curve.

21. When driving on slick roads, you should:

☑ Take turns more slowly than usual.☐ Change lanes quickly.
☐ Accelerate quickly.
☐ Brake hard.

22. When driving at 60 mph, a driver's field of vision is:

☐ Two-thirds of what it is when the vehicle is stationary.
☑ One-fifth of what it is when the vehicle is stationary.☐ Three-fifths of what it is when the vehicle is stationary.
☐ Four-fifths of what it is when the vehicle is stationary.

23. The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

☐ Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.
☑ Slow down before you enter the curve.☐ Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.
☐ Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.

24. Diagonal stripes sloping downward left on a barricade or panel mean:

☐ The driver should stop.
☐ The driver should bear to the right.
☑ The driver should bear to the left.☐ The driver should drive in a straight line.

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

☐ 10
☐ 12
☑ 18☐ 24

26. This sign is a:

☐ Service sign.
☐ Regulatory sign.
☑ Warning sign.☐ Stop sign.

27. If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

☐ Blow your horn, steer right, and accelerate.
☐ Blow your horn, steer left, and brake.
☑ Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.☐ Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake.

28. If involved in an accident with an unattended vehicle, drivers:

☐ May continue driving without stopping.
☑ Should find the vehicle's owner or leave a written note describing the situation.☐ Should not contact their insurance agency.
☐ May leave the scene without leaving notice.

29. You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:

☑ You are on a two-way road.☐ You are on a one-way road.
☐ The road is under repair.
☐ You must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines.

30. Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

☐ Yellow
☐ Red
☑ Green☐ White

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Test 13

1. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an alley is:

☑ 15 mph.☐ 30 mph.
☐ 45 mph.
☐ 55 mph.

2. 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.

3. Texting while driving is allowed:

☐ When there are very few cars around.
☑ Under no circumstances.☐ If drivers are using voice-to-text.
☐ If the driver's eyes only leave the road for a couple of seconds.

4. A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

☑ They’re difficult to see in traffic.☐ They obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles.
☐ They always have the right-of-way.
☐ They don’t have rearview mirrors.

5. A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:

☐ A deaf person.
☐ A person involved with a traffic study.
☑ A blind person.☐ None of the above.

6. A diamond-shaped sign:

☑ Warns of existing or possible hazards.☐ Alerts drivers to school zones.
☐ Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.
☐ Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

7. If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

☑ The driver on the right has the right-of-way.☐ The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
☐ One driver may continue driving without stopping.
☐ One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

8. You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:

☐ As long as you aren't driving.
☐ If you are riding in the back seat.
☐ If you are riding in the back of a pick-up truck.
☑ Under no circumstances.

9. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:

☐ Decreases blood alcohol concentration.
☐ Cancels the effect of the alcohol.
☑ Has no effect on blood alcohol concentration.☐ Increases blood alcohol concentration.

10. You must pull over to the edge of the road and allow an emergency vehicle to pass:

☑ Regardless of your direction.☐ Only if it is following you.
☐ Only if it is approaching you from the opposite direction.
☐ None of the above.

11. If there are two railroad tracks next to each other:

☐ It is always safe to proceed after one train passes.
☐ You must always stop before crossing the tracks.
☑ When one train passes, look for another train on the other track before proceeding.☐ Honk your horn as you cross the tracks.

12. How is it recommended that drivers operating vehicles use their cell phones?

☐ By making calls and sending texts in areas of low traffic.
☐ By using the cell phones while driving only if they are very good at it.
☑ By pulling off the road before using their cell phones.☐ By using their cell phones in clear weather.

13. This sign means:

☑ Two-way traffic.☐ Lane shifting.
☐ Low clearance.
☐ Added lane.

14. A driver traveling on the frontage road of a controlled-access highway must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle:

☐ Entering or about to enter the frontage road from the highway.
☐ Leaving or about to leave the frontage road to enter the highway.
☑ Both of the above.☐ None of the above.

15. This road sign means:

☐ Steep grade ahead.
☐ Pedestrian crossing ahead.
☐ Low ground railroad crossing.
☑ Low clearance.

16. When driving at speeds under 30 mph, keep a minimum following distance of:

☐ One second.
☑ Two seconds.☐ Three seconds.
☐ Four seconds.

17. If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

☐ Get some coffee.
☐ Open your window.
☑ Stop driving.☐ Turn on the radio.

18. This sign means:

☐ Watch for trucks.
☐ Do not pass trucks.
☐ Truck parking area ahead.
☑ Steep downgrade ahead.

19. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a highway is:

☑ 70 mph.☐ 55 mph.
☐ 40 mph.
☐ 25 mph.

20. If you have the right-of-way at an intersection, you should:

☐ Assume other drivers will follow right-of-way laws.
☑ Check for traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists before moving forward.☐ Wave other drivers forward before proceeding.
☐ Immediately move through the intersection.

21. If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

☐ Decrease your speed.
☑ Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.☐ Not let the other cars pass your vehicle.
☐ Use your four-way flashers.

22. This sign means:

☑ Railroad crossing.☐ One-way traffic.
☐ Limited parking.
☐ Playground ahead.

23. If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

☐ Honk to let them know you’re there.
☐ Move to the left lane.
☑ Yield.☐ Speed up to pass.

24. A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.

☐ 50 feet
☐ 125 feet
☑ 400 feet☐ 750 feet

25. 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.

26. Fines for moving traffic violations in construction and maintenance zones are:

☐ Lessened.
☑ Doubled.☐ Non-existent.
☐ Unchanged.

27. A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

☐ Solid red light.
☑ Stop sign.☐ Yield sign.
☐ Caution sign.

28. When passing a large truck, you should:

☐ Re-enter your previous lane and immediately slow down.
☑ Give the truck plenty of space before re-entering your previous lane.☐ Re-enter your previous lane whenever you feel like it.
☐ Re-enter your previous lane when you are directly next to the truck.

29. This road sign means:

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

30. What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?

☐ Driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other.
☐ Damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder.
☐ Hydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it.
☑ Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.

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Test 14

1. This road sign means:

☐ All traffic must turn right.
☐ No right turn.
☐ All traffic must go straight ahead.
☑ A road joins from the right.

2. Motorcycles on the road:

☑ Are vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as larger motor vehicles.☐ Do not follow specific rules of the road.
☐ Must always yield the right-of-way to larger motor vehicles.
☐ Are nothing to worry about.

3. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an urban district is:

☐ 15 mph.
☑ 30 mph.☐ 45 mph.
☐ 55 mph.

4. This is a ____ sign.

☐ Stop
☐ Wrong way
☑ Yield☐ Do not enter

5. Which devices are prohibited from motor vehicles?

☐ Red flashing lights
☐ Radar interference devices
☐ Muffler cutouts
☑ All of the above

6. You may drive across a dashed white line:

☐ At any time.
☐ Only during daylight hours.
☑ When it is safe to change lanes.☐ Only when passing a motorcycle.

7. 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

8. 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.

9. When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

☐ Increase
☐ Maintain
☐ Vary
☑ Reduce

10. 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.

11. You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:

☐ If a stop sign is posted.
☐ If a crossing gate is lowered.
☐ If the crossing lights are flashing.
☑ All of the above.

12. Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

☐ Less dangerous.
☐ No more or less dangerous.
☑ More dangerous.☐ Easier on your eyes.

13. This sign means:

☑ No right turn.☐ Keep right.
☐ No U-turn.
☐ Left lane must turn left.

14. You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

☐ Not put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.
☐ Hide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.
☐ Disregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.
☑ Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.

15. Which medications could have negative side effects that affect driving ability?

☑ Any medication☐ Only headache medicine
☐ Only diet pills
☐ Only prescription medications

16. When should you return to your previous lane while completing a pass?

☐ When you sense that you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle.
☐ When the other driver signals for you to return to the lane.
☐ When you are directly next to the passed vehicle.
☑ When you can see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

17. If involved in an accident, a driver should:

☐ Stop their vehicle at or near the scene.
☐ Not stand or walk in traffic lanes.
☐ Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles.
☑ All of the above.

18. Drivers may not park within ____ of a crosswalk.

☑ 20 feet☐ 30 feet
☐ 35 feet
☐ 45 feet

19. Which of the following statements is true?

☐ A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.
☐ You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.
☐ Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.
☑ All of the above.

20. This sign means:

☑ No right turns.☐ Right turns are permitted.
☐ Stop before turning right.
☐ Sharp curve ahead.

21. If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

☑ The driver on the right has the right-of-way.☐ The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
☐ One driver may continue driving without stopping.
☐ One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

22. A leaking exhaust system can:

☐ Cause excessive oil use.
☐ Require your vehicle to have a tune-up sooner than normal.
☑ Make you drowsy while driving.☐ Set grass fires on country roads.

23. You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:

☐ Stop where you are.
☑ Pull over to the right and stop.☐ Speed up to get out of the way.
☐ Slow down.

24. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on county roads adjacent to public beaches is:

☐ 55 mph.
☐ 45 mph.
☑ 15 mph.☐ 25 mph.

25. 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.

26. This sign means:

☐ A left curve is ahead.
☐ A series of curves is ahead.
☐ An S-curve is ahead.
☑ The road will be slippery when wet.

27. 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.

28. What may help drivers conserve gasoline?

☐ Sitting in their driveways with their cars running.
☐ Accelerating quickly.
☑ Slowing down gradually.☐ Braking abruptly.

29. At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

☐ Always stop before entering the intersection.
☐ Yield just to the traffic on the right.
☐ Yield just to the traffic on the left.
☑ Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

30. You are stopped in a line of vehicles waiting at a stop sign. If there is no cross traffic after the vehicles ahead have passed through the intersection, you:

☐ May proceed through the intersection without stopping again.
☑ Must stop again at the stop sign or stop line before proceeding.☐ May slowly roll past the stop sign.
☐ May follow the vehicle directly ahead of you without stopping.

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Test 15

1. Do not pass:

☐ On a hill.
☐ In a curve in the roadway.
☐ In an area where visibility is limited.
☑ All of the above.

2. Where may drivers deposit their litter while on the roadways?

☑ In designated litter barrels☐ In the median
☐ In ditches
☐ Anywhere

3. In Texas, drivers must use their headlights:

☐ When they are tired.
☐ When their vehicle has a mechanical problem.
☑ 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.☐ During the day in clear weather.

4. This sign means:

☐ Watch for drunk drivers.
☐ Curves ahead.
☑ Slippery when wet.☐ Apply your brakes quickly.

5. Drivers may not park within ____ of a railroad crossing.

☑ 50 feet☐ 65 feet
☐ 100 feet
☐ 80 feet

6. As your speed increases, your field of vision:

☐ Increases.
☑ Decreases.☐ Neither increases nor decreases.
☐ Improves.

7. Braking distance is affected by:

☐ The speed your vehicle is traveling.
☐ The condition of your brakes and tires.
☐ The condition of the pavement.
☑ All of the above.

8. When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

☐ The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
☐ That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right.
☑ Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.☐ There is a crossroad to your right.

9. When driving in a construction zone, you should be prepared:

☐ To stop.
☐ To change lanes.
☐ For unexpected movement from workers or equipment.
☑ All of the above.

10. You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

☐ A solid green light
☐ A flashing yellow light
☑ A green arrow pointing left☐ A flashing red light

11. Your blind spot is the area of the road:

☑ You cannot see without moving your head.☐ Directly behind your vehicle.
☐ You see in your rearview mirror.
☐ You see in your side mirror.

12. When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

☐ Turn your wheels to the left.
☐ Turn your wheels to the right.
☑ Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.☐ Back slowly.

13. This sign means:

☐ Highway changes ahead and to the right.
☐ Hiking trails ahead and to the right.
☐ Hotel ahead and to the right.
☑ Hospital ahead and to the right.

14. When two vehicles arrive to an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules?

☑ The car approaching from the right has the right-of-way.☐ The car approaching from the left has the right-of-way.
☐ The car in which the driver sounds his horn first has the right-of-way.
☐ The car that is traveling the fastest has the right-of-way.

15. Refusing to take an alcohol level test when under suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence:

☐ Is your right and will have no negative consequences.
☐ Is recommended.
☑ Will result in license suspension.☐ Will just result in a fine.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Diagonal stripes sloping downward right on a barricade or panel mean:

☐ The driver should stop.
☑ The driver should bear to the right.☐ The driver should bear to the left.
☐ The driver should drive in a straight line.

19. You may cross double solid yellow lines:

☐ To pass a slow-moving truck.
☑ To turn into a driveway.☐ To pass another car.
☐ Under no conditions.

20. When should you turn off your turn signal?

☐ Before beginning a turn.
☐ In the middle of completing a turn.
☑ After completing a turn.☐ If there is no traffic surrounding you.

21. Your body gets rid of approximately:

☐ Three alcoholic drinks an hour.
☑ One alcoholic drink an hour.☐ Two alcoholic drinks an hour.
☐ None of the above.

22. What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

☑ Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.☐ Both lanes travel in the same direction.
☐ Drivers may not pass.
☐ Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.

23. Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

☐ Combination solid and broken yellow
☐ Single broken yellow
☑ Double solid yellow☐ Single broken white

24. To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

☐ Honk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.
☐ Drive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.
☑ Slow down and give them as much space as possible.☐ Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.

25. When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger:

☐ Don’t make eye contact.
☐ Don't react with hand gestures.
☐ Distance yourself from the situation.
☑ All of these.

26. It is important to slow down:

☐ On narrow or winding roads.
☐ At intersections or railroad crossings.
☐ When the road is wet or slippery.
☑ All of the above.

27. You may not pass other vehicles within ____ of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.

☐ 200 feet
☑ 100 feet☐ 500 feet
☐ 350 feet

28. Drivers should allow a following distance of at least ____ seconds when driving behind a motorcycle.

☑ Four to six☐ Two
☐ Ten
☐ Eight

29. This sign means:

☐ The highway ahead curves only to the right.
☐ The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.
☑ The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left.☐ The highway ahead curves to the left and then to the right.

30. Passing is prohibited:

☐ On hills and curves.
☐ At intersections.
☐ At railroad crossings.
☑ All of the above.

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Test 16

1. When leaving a parking space, drivers should:

☐ Look around the vehicle for children and obstructing objects.
☐ Signal to other drivers.
☐ Check their mirrors.
☑ All of the above.

2. To drive safely at night, you should:

☐ Increase your following distance.
☐ Not drive if you are tired.
☐ Make sure your headlights are working properly.
☑ All of the above.

3. To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:

☐ The middle of the intersection.
☐ The right lane.
☑ The left lane.☐ Any lane.

4. This road sign means:

☐ You are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way.
☐ School crossing ahead.
☐ Do not drive in this lane.
☑ Traffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.

5. Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:

☐ Do not affect driving abilities.
☐ Help maintain driver alertness.
☑ Are distracting activities.☐ Are not distracting activities.

6. This road sign means:

☐ School crossing.
☑ Pedestrian crossing.☐ Jogging trail.
☐ Busy sidewalk.

7. Vehicles are required to be covered by liability insurance:

☐ Only when used on an interstate.
☐ Only when operated by a minor.
☑ At all times.☐ Never.

8. When may drivers leave their vehicle unattended with the engine running?

☐ If they are leaving for just a couple minutes.
☑ Never.☐ If they are idling near a railroad crossing.
☐ If they are idling in an unfamiliar area.

9. If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:

☑ The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.☐ The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.
☐ Drivers must make hand motions to communicate with each other.
☐ One driver should proceed without stopping.

10. Stress can affect your driving by:

☑ Lowing your ability to focus on driving.☐ Decreasing your chances of an accident.
☐ Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.
☐ Making you more aware of others around you.

11. You may park directly across the street from the entrance of a fire station:

☐ If the emergency vehicles have just left the station.
☐ During the night.
☐ In clear weather.
☑ Under no circumstances.

12. This road sign means:

☐ No right turn.
☐ Curve.
☐ Turn right or left.
☑ Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow.

13. What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

☐ See if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you.
☐ Continue driving but try to stay out of its way.
☑ Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.☐ Stop in the middle of an intersection.

14. This road sign means:

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

15. Anything that requires you to ____ could cause you to crash.

☐ Take your eyes off the road
☐ Take your hands off the wheel
☐ Take your attention away from the task of driving
☑ All of the above

16. When driving on major highways:

☐ Stay alert.
☐ Keep your eyes moving.
☐ Be ready to react to road hazards.
☑ All of the above.

17. A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:

☑ If the vehicle is waiting to turn left and there is an available passing lane.☐ Even if it means driving off the pavement.
☐ On a narrow bridge.
☐ At any time.

18. Reasonable assistance to those injured in a collision includes:

☐ Calling for medical personnel.
☐ Applying pressure or bandaging to wounds.
☐ Arranging transportation for the injured.
☑ All of the above.

19. This sign means:

☐ School ahead.
☐ School crossing.
☑ Pedestrian crossing.☐ Construction workers on or near the roadway.

20. Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as:

☑ Regulatory signs.☐ Warning signs.
☐ Information signs.
☐ Guide signs.

21. In which of the following ways can alcoholic beverages affect you?

☐ It slows your reaction time.
☐ It gives you a feeling of false confidence.
☐ It impairs your thinking ability.
☑ All of the above.

22. To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

☐ Never pass them.
☑ Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.☐ Flash your lights at them.
☐ Sound your horn.

23. This sign means:

☐ Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
☐ Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
☐ Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
☑ Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.

24. Defensive driving is:

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

25. When is it acceptable to park in a striped area next to a disabled parking spot?

☑ Never.☐ When you have a disability plate or parking placard.
☐ When all other parking spaces are full.
☐ When you are only parking for a couple minutes.

26. When should you drive in a reversible lane with a lane control signal showing a red X?

☐ If there is no visible oncoming traffic.
☐ If you are passing the car in front of you.
☑ Never.☐ Between sunset and sunrise.

27. This sign means:

☐ Don't drink if you are going to drive.
☑ Slippery when wet.☐ Road curves ahead.
☐ You are approaching a hill.

28. If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

☐ Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
☐ Make a U-turn to go back to the exit.
☑ Continue driving and use the next exit.☐ Put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the exit.

29. You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

☐ As long as an approaching train is not too close.
☐ If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.
☐ If you first look carefully in both directions.
☑ Under no circumstances.

30. The “No zone” is:

☑ A term used to describe blind spots around a truck or bus.☐ A special speed zone.
☐ A roadway with restrictions on vehicle stereo volume.
☐ The television show that replaced The Twilight Zone.

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Test 17

1. This sign means:

☑ Bicycle crossing.☐ Stop.
☐ Fines double in a work zone.
☐ Stop ahead.

2. 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.

3. 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

4. You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:

☑ Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.☐ Stop only if other cars are also approaching the intersection.
☐ Stop only if other cars are already within the intersection.
☐ Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

5. If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

☑ Follow the directions given by the flagger.☐ Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the flagger's instructions.
☐ Assume the flagger is not supposed to be directing traffic.
☐ Follow the laws that would be in place if the area was not under construction.

6. When using a hand signal to indicate a turn, when should drivers stop holding the signal?

☐ In the middle of the turn
☐ After completing the turn
☑ Immediately before making the turn☐ Three or four seconds before making the turn

7. If you are stopped by law enforcement, you should:

☐ Stop in the middle of the roadway.
☑ Pull to the right side of the road.☐ Pull to the left side of the road.
☐ Stop where you are.

8. 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.

9. To reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:

☐ Straight ahead.
☐ Over your shoulder.
☐ At the center of the road
☑ To the right edge of the road.

10. When driving to an unfamiliar area, you:

☐ Should depend on road signs to find your way.
☑ Should plan your trip in advance.☐ Only have to know generally where your destination is.
☐ Should always choose the most direct route.

11. 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

12. Leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death will result in:

☐ Only imprisonment.
☐ Only a fine.
☑ Imprisonment and a fine.☐ No negative consequences.

13. Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:

☐ Pull off the road.
☐ Signal to the other driver when it is safe for them to pass.
☑ Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.☐ Speed up.

14. Shared lanes may be used by:

☑ Bicyclists.☐ Truck drivers.
☐ Motorcyclists.
☐ Passenger vehicle operators.

15. Which offense will cause a license to be automatically suspended?

☐ Driving while intoxicated
☐ Failure to stop and render aid
☐ Driving with an invalid license
☑ All of the above

16. This road sign means:

☐ One-way road.
☐ No right turn.
☐ Exit.
☑ Sharp right turn in the road ahead.

17. Motorcycles are entitled to:

☐ The bicycle lane.
☑ The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.☐ Half the width of a lane.
☐ The width of the sidewalk.

18. Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

☐ New drivers
☑ Human error☐ Bad weather
☐ Bad roads

19. As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your best action is to:

☐ Speed up to beat the red light.
☐ Apply the brakes sharply to stop.
☐ Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.
☑ Be prepared to stop before the intersection.

20. Street racing is legal:

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

21. A good defensive driver:

☐ Drives slowly at all times.
☑ Looks out for the actions of other drivers.☐ Travels at a constant speed.
☐ Only drives in familiar areas.

22. What is the meaning of this sign?

☐ The traffic signal ahead is displaying a red light.
☐ The traffic signal ahead is broken.
☐ The traffic signal ahead is displaying a green light.
☑ There is a traffic signal ahead.

23. When driving at 60 mph, a driver's field of vision is:

☐ Two-thirds of what it is when the vehicle is stationary.
☑ One-fifth of what it is when the vehicle is stationary.☐ Three-fifths of what it is when the vehicle is stationary.
☐ Four-fifths of what it is when the vehicle is stationary.

24. What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

☐ Stop quickly.
☐ Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.
☐ Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.
☑ Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.

25. A steady yellow traffic signal means that a ____ light will soon appear.

☐ Flashing yellow
☐ Steady green
☑ Steady red☐ Flashing red

26. The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

☐ Turn left.
☐ Turn right.
☑ Stop.☐ Start up.

27. On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:

☑ Continue to drive in a normal manner.☐ Stop as quickly as you can.
☐ Speed up to get out of its way.
☐ Slow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.

28. Alcohol causes:

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

29. Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except:

☐ Your body weight.
☐ How much you drink.
☐ How much time passes between drinks.
☑ How physically fit you are.

30. Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

☐ Pulling toward or away from a curb.
☐ Turning left or right.
☐ Changing lanes.
☑ All of the above.

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Test 18

1. Diagonal stripes sloping downward left on a barricade or panel mean:

☐ The driver should stop.
☐ The driver should bear to the right.
☑ The driver should bear to the left.☐ The driver should drive in a straight line.

2. Drivers may not park within ____ of a fire hydrant.

☐ 40 feet
☐ 25 feet
☑ 15 feet☐ 20 feet

3. When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

☐ After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic
☑ After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed☐ After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection
☐ After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph

4. Driving at night requires increased caution because:

☐ Traffic moves faster at night.
☐ There is a larger volume of traffic at night.
☑ Drivers cannot see as well at night.☐ Accidents occur more frequently at night.

5. When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

☐ You have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains.
☐ You may pass slower drivers while crossing the track.
☑ You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.☐ All of the above

6. This road sign means:

☑ The road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.☐ Divided highway begins. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
☐ Merge. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.
☐ Winding road ahead. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

7. The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:

☐ Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.
☐ Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.
☑ Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.☐ Ignore them.

8. If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

☐ Sit in your car and wait for help.
☑ Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.☐ Sound your horn at passing motorists.
☐ Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.

9. What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

☐ Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.
☐ Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.
☐ Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.
☑ Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

10. When passing an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should:

☐ Increase their speed.
☑ Vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle or slow down.☐ Ask the emergency worker if they need help.
☐ Move to the lane closest to the stationary vehicle.

11. When you are driving on the freeway and see that a vehicle will be entering your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:

☐ Maintain your speed and position.
☐ Honk your horn so they know you are there.
☐ Ignore them because you have the right-of-way.
☑ Change lanes or slow down to allow them room.

12. This road sign means:

☐ Sharp right turn.
☐ A road joins from the right.
☑ The road ahead turns sharply right, then sharply left.☐ Winding road ahead.

13. 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.

14. This sign means:

☑ No U-turn.☐ Two-way left turn.
☐ Minimum speed limit.
☐ No parking.

15. You are making a left turn from a two-way street onto a one-way street. When you have completed the turn, your car should be:

☐ In the right lane of the street.
☐ In the center of the street.
☑ In the left lane of the street.☐ In the lane with the least traffic.

16. Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

☑ A flashing yellow light☐ A flashing red light
☐ A solid yellow light
☐ A solid red light

17. This sign means:

☑ Merging traffic.☐ Multiple turns.
☐ Lane shifting.
☐ Do not block intersection.

18. This sign means:

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

19. At a school crossing sign, you should:

☐ Always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.
☑ Watch for children and be ready to stop.☐ Always sound your horn when you see children.
☐ Be ready to help children crossing the street.

20. How often are motor vehicles required to be inspected?

☐ Once every four years
☐ Once every three years
☐ Once every two years
☑ Once every year

21. Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

☐ Increases your field of vision.
☑ Decreases your field of vision.☐ Makes it easier to see cross traffic.
☐ Has no effect on your field of vision.

22. 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.

23. This sign means:

☐ You must turn left or right.
☐ You are approaching a T intersection.
☑ The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.☐ You are on an overpass above a divided highway.

24. Drowsy drivers:

☐ Should drink strong black coffee to stay awake.
☑ Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.☐ Can stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.
☐ Are usually only older drivers.

25. When is it legal to have an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle passenger area?

☐ While the vehicle is stopped.
☑ Never.☐ While the vehicle is parked.
☐ While the vehicle is being operated.

26. When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:

☑ Slow down and be prepared to stop.☐ Take the right-of-way.
☐ Proceed normally.
☐ Drive away quickly.

27. When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

☐ Speed up.
☐ Go the same speed.
☑ Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily.☐ Change lanes.

28. When you need to change lanes, it is important to:

☐ Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.
☐ Check your blind spot.
☐ Make sure the lane is clear before entering.
☑ All of the above.

29. You must yield to other drivers:

☑ When entering a street from a garage or alley.☐ When they are on a road to your left and you have reached an unmarked intersection at the same time.
☐ When your traffic signal is a green arrow.
☐ All of the above.

30. What are the consequences of a driver or passenger not wearing a safety belt?

☐ There are no consequences.
☐ Just a stern talking to.
☑ A fine for each individual who is not fastened into their seat.☐ Imprisonment.

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Test 19

1. 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.

2. What should you do when you see this sign?

☐ Look for a train station ahead.
☐ Signal before going any further.
☑ Slow down and yield for trains.☐ Stop.

3. The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:

☐ A bad driving habit.
☑ A good driving habit.☐ Unnecessary.
☐ Not necessary if you use the rearview mirror.

4. What helps a person sober up after consuming alcohol?

☑ Only time☐ A cold shower
☐ Eating food
☐ Drinking coffee

5. Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

☐ Passing is allowed for drivers from both directions.
☑ Passing is not allowed.☐ Passing is allowed if you are at the top a hill.
☐ Passing is allowed during daylight only.

6. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:

☐ There is an intersection just ahead.
☐ You are approaching a construction area.
☐ You will be required to turn left just ahead.
☑ The road will get narrower.

7. Fog can greatly reduce the visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic signals. When driving in fog, you should:

☐ Drive cautiously and reduce your speed.
☐ Not use your high beam headlights.
☐ Use low beam headlights to better illuminate the road and objects.
☑ All of the above.

8. Bicycles on the road:

☐ Must always yield the right-of-way to motor vehicles.
☐ Do not follow specific rules of the road.
☑ Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.☐ Are nothing to worry about.

9. A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

☐ Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
☐ Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.
☐ Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
☑ Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

10. If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:

☐ The right lane.
☑ The lane closest to your previous lane.☐ Either lane.
☐ Neither lane.

11. Which offense will cause a license to be automatically suspended?

☐ Racing while on a public roadway
☐ Graffiti
☐ Lending a license to another individual
☑ All of the above

12. You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:

☐ Honk your horn and turn off the ignition.
☐ Turn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.
☑ Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.☐ Slam on your brakes.

13. You should honk your horn when you:

☐ Are traveling through an intersection.
☐ Are passing a bicyclist.
☑ See a child who is about to run into the street.☐ Are parallel parking.

14. Which of the following recommendations does not promote safe night driving?

☐ Keep your windshield clean.
☐ Be aware that tinted windows reduce visibility in the dark.
☐ Carry a flashlight in your vehicle.
☑ Look into the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

15. This sign means:

☑ Traffic signal.☐ Fire station.
☐ T intersection.
☐ Left turn signal.

16. This sign means:

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

17. Alcohol:

☑ Slows reflexes and reaction time.☐ Puts you to sleep.
☐ Wakes you up.
☐ Improves your judgment.

18. You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:

☐ Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.
☐ Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.
☑ Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.☐ Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. What do large flashing arrow panels indicate?

☑ Drivers should merge into the lane indicated by the arrow.☐ There is something to look at in the direction of the arrow.
☐ Drivers may stay in their current lane.
☐ Drivers should come to a complete stop.

22. When encountering a warning sign, drivers should:

☐ Pay attention to their surroundings.
☐ Follow instructions.
☐ Reduce their speed to at least the posted advisory speed.
☑ All of the above.

23. You may not park:

☐ On a hill.
☐ In a parking lot.
☑ On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.☐ Within 12 inches of the right side of the road.

24. 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.

25. Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:

☑ On a wet or icy road.☐ On paved highways.
☐ When driving at night.
☐ All of the above.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. Drive below the posted speed limit when:

☑ Anything makes conditions less than perfect.☐ You see a police car.
☐ Entering a highway where there are other cars.
☐ You are on a four-lane road.

29. This sign means:

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

30. This sign means:

☑ Left turn yield on green.☐ One-way.
☐ Cattle crossing.
☐ Two-way left turn.

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Test 20

1. You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:

☐ Should be on their high beam setting.
☑ Should be on their low beam setting.☐ Should be off. Use your parking lights.
☐ May be on either their high or low beam setting.

2. When driving at speeds faster than 30 mph, keep a minimum following distance of:

☐ One second.
☐ Two seconds.
☐ Three seconds.
☑ Four seconds.

3. When should you slow down and increase your following distance?

☐ When the road is wet.
☐ When your visibility is limited.
☐ When driving in heavy traffic.
☑ All of the above.

4. When making a right turn, you should not:

☐ Signal to other drivers.
☑ Swing too wide for your lane.☐ Slow down.
☐ Move to the far right lane.

5. If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

☐ Pull next to the driver and yell at them.
☑ Let it go.☐ Flash your high beams at the driver.
☐ Get back at the other driver by cutting them off.

6. To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:

☑ Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.☐ Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.
☐ Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.
☐ None of the above.

7. When approaching a stop line, where should drivers stop their car?

☑ Before the stop line☐ On top of the stop line
☐ Past the stop line
☐ It does not matter

8. You must stop for a school bus:

☐ That is parked on the shoulder of the road with no one in it.
☐ When it approaches you, even if its lights are not flashing.
☑ If you are both driving on a two-lane highway and its red lights are flashing.☐ Whenever the driver waves at you.

9. If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is flashing yellow, it means:

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

10. 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.

11. If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:

☐ Call the police immediately.
☑ Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.☐ Flash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong.
☐ Use a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver.

12. If you are being passed by a large truck, you should:

☐ Speed up.
☑ Slightly reduce your speed.☐ Crowd the truck.
☐ Make it more difficult for the truck to pass you.

13. This road sign means:

☐ Cars in right lane must slow down.
☐ No left turn.
☑ Merge.☐ Pass only in the right lane.

14. Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:

☐ Is used only on one-way streets.
☑ Has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.☐ Means that you may proceed, but only if the green arrow is accompanied by a circular green light.
☐ Points the way to an airport.

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. 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.

17. Who is required to wear a safety belt in a motor vehicle?

☐ Only the driver
☐ Only adult passengers
☑ All of the vehicle's occupants☐ Only child passengers

18. This sign means:

☐ All traffic must turn.
☐ Turn right at the intersection.
☐ Parking area ahead.
☑ Crossroad ahead. Watch for traffic.

19. If you come to a roadway covered in water, you should:

☐ Drive until you think the water is too deep.
☐ Drive through, as it is unlikely the standing water will become too deep.
☑ Turn around and find another way to go.☐ Walk out into the water to determine its depth.

20. Roads freeze quickly when they are:

☐ Flat.
☐ Curvy.
☐ In the sun.
☑ Shaded.

21. 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.

22. This sign means:

☑ U-turns are prohibited.☐ U-turns are permitted.
☐ Winding road ahead.
☐ Sharp left turn ahead.

23. When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

☐ On the main road, just before the exit lane.
☐ Once you see a toll booth.
☑ Once you have moved into the exit lane.☐ When you first see the exit sign.

24. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

☐ Are making a turn.
☐ Have your emergency brake on.
☐ Are changing lanes.
☑ Are slowing down or stopping.

25. From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform?

☑ You may make left turns.☐ You may make U-turns.
☐ You may pass slow-moving traffic.
☐ All of the above.

26. If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

☑ Try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.☐ Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you.
☐ Speed up as he or she is passing you.
☐ Block the passing lane.

27. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?

☐ Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.
☑ Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.☐ Drive in the right lane only.
☐ Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.

28. When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

☐ Accelerate to avoid a red light.
☐ Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
☑ Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.☐ Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

29. To avoid road rage, it is a good idea to:

☑ Allow extra time for your trip.☐ Begin your trip at the last possible moment.
☐ Avoid planning your trip in advance.
☐ Assume nothing will slow down your travel.

30. You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:

☐ Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
☐ Turn either right or left, since the road is blocked ahead.
☐ Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.
☑ Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.

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Test 21

1. This road sign means:

☐ Increase your speed.
☐ Railroad crossing ahead.
☑ Intersection ahead.☐ Four-way stop ahead.

2. 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.

3. What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

☑ The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be increased.☐ Nothing will happen.
☐ The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be reduced.
☐ The effects of only the alcohol may be reduced.

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

☐ 3 percent
☐ 5 percent
☐ 10 percent
☑ 29 percent

5. This sign means:

☐ Continue at your current speed.
☐ You must stop ahead.
☐ Speeding is not allowed.
☑ There is a traffic signal ahead.

6. Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

☐ Vehicles in the roundabout.
☐ Bicyclists in the roundabout.
☐ Pedestrians in the roundabout.
☑ All of the above.

7. To properly use a roundabout, drivers should:

☐ Stop within the roundabout.
☐ Yield to entering traffic.
☐ Drive in a clockwise direction.
☑ Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

8. Your ability to stop is affected by:

☐ Signal lights.
☐ Other cars on the road.
☐ The time of day.
☑ The condition of the road.

9. Motor vehicles are required to have:

☐ A license plate only on the front.
☐ A license plate only on the back.
☑ License plates on both the front and back of the vehicle.☐ License plates, but only if the driver chooses to have them.

10. When making a left turn, you should not:

☐ Signal to other drivers.
☑ Cut the corner.☐ Slow down.
☐ Move to the center or far left lane.

11. 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.

12. You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:

☐ Rev your engine to warn the children that you are moving.
☐ Sound your horn so the children will hear you.
☑ Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.☐ Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.

13. 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.

14. This sign means:

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

15. When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

☐ Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.
☐ Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.
☐ Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.
☑ Look toward the right side of the road.

16. The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:

☐ Only a lap and shoulder belt.
☐ Only an airbag.
☑ Both a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag.☐ No safety restraints.

17. What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

☐ The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.
☐ The alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold.
☑ The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.☐ There is no effect because they are different substances.

18. This sign shows one type of:

☑ Intersection.☐ Road curve.
☐ Right turn.
☐ Lane change.

19. You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

☑ Correct the defect as soon as possible.☐ Correct the defect when you can afford it.
☐ Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.
☐ Drive normally.

20. You should not park within ____ of a traffic control signal.

☐ 50 feet
☑ 30 feet☐ 35 feet
☐ 45 feet

21. An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

☐ Speed up and get through the intersection.
☑ Slow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.☐ Drive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop.
☐ Honk your horn and drive through the intersection.

22. A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that:

☑ It is a slow-moving vehicle.☐ It is an ambulance.
☐ It is a school bus.
☐ The vehicle is broken.

23. What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

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

24. When changing lanes you should not:

☐ Check your side and rearview mirrors.
☐ Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.
☐ Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.
☑ Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.

25. Operating a motor vehicle is:

☑ A privilege.☐ A right.
☐ A requirement.
☐ Simple.

26. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

☐ Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
☐ Should come to a complete stop.
☑ May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.☐ Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

27. If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:

☑ Allow the motorcycle to use a complete lane.☐ Drive on the shoulder beside the motorcycle.
☐ Allow the motorcycle to use only half of a lane.
☐ Pass using the same lane as the motorcycle.

28. When may you pass another vehicle on the right shoulder of the road?

☑ Never.☐ When the car in front of you is driving too slowly.
☐ When the car in front of you is turning.
☐ When the shoulder is unpaved.

29. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.

☐ Yellow
☑ White☐ Red
☐ Black

30. 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.

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Test 22

1. A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

☐ You may never stop your vehicle there.
☐ You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.
☑ You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.☐ You may stop to load or unload merchandise.

2. When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

☐ Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
☑ Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.☐ May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
☐ Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

3. When parking, be sure that your vehicle can be seen for at least ____ in each direction.

☐ 100 feet
☐ 50 feet
☑ 200 feet☐ 20 feet

4. When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

☐ Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
☐ Keep driving in your lane.
☑ Pull to the right curb and stop.☐ Stop exactly where you are.

5. This sign is used to warn drivers about:

☐ Upcoming intersections.
☐ Road construction.
☑ An upcoming curve in the road.☐ Changes in traffic lanes.

6. This road sign means:

☐ Intersection ahead.
☑ Steep grade ahead.☐ Winding road.
☐ Merging traffic.

7. Distracted driving may be caused by:

☐ Eating, drinking, or smoking.
☐ Talking or texting on a cellular phone.
☐ Changing a radio station or CD.
☑ All of the above.

8. This sign means:

☑ No left turn.☐ Flagger ahead.
☐ Two-way left turn.
☐ Turn right or go through.

9. When involved in a collision, you should:

☐ Move the injured as far away from the road as possible.
☑ Avoid moving the injured by yourself unless absolutely necessary.☐ Insist the injured are fine without immediate medical attention.
☐ Move the injured to their desired location.

10. On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit. You should:

☐ Make the turn quickly from your lane of travel.
☐ Stop and back up.
☑ Continue driving until you reach the next turn, exit, or other location where you can safely turn around.☐ Signal other drivers to stop so you can turn.

11. Downward-facing triangular signs:

☐ Indicate school zones.
☑ Tell drivers to yield.☐ Indicate construction zones.
☐ Indicate railroad crossings.

12. This road sign means:

☐ No passing zone.
☐ Winding road.
☐ Pedestrian crossing.
☑ Low ground railroad crossing.

13. When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

☐ Pump the brakes.
☑ Press and hold the brake pedal.☐ Press and hold the gas pedal.
☐ Lightly tap the brakes.

14. On a road with three or more lanes, a vehicle entering a lane from the right:

☐ Always has the right-of-way.
☑ Must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle entering the same lane from the left.☐ Should be allowed the right-of-way by a vehicle entering the same lane from the left.
☐ Does not need to use its blinker.

15. 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.

16. When approaching a flashing 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 if a police officer is nearby.
☑ Treat the light like a stop sign.

17. You may cross solid yellow lines:

☐ To pass traffic moving in the same direction.
☐ During daylight hours only.
☐ At any time.
☑ When making turns.

18. This sign means:

☐ A divided highway ends.
☐ A one-way street begins.
☐ A one-way street ends.
☑ A divided highway begins.

19. If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

☑ May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.☐ May no longer turn and must proceed straight.
☐ Still have the right-of-way to turn.
☐ No longer have to turn in the direction that the arrow indicated.

20. A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

☐ Slow down.
☐ Pass with caution.
☑ Do not pass.☐ Keep right on hills.

21. Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:

☐ A solid red light.
☐ A flashing yellow light.
☐ A solid green light.
☑ A flashing red light.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. A speed restriction sign:

☐ May be ignored in rainy, snowy, or icy conditions.
☐ Has a triangular shape.
☐ Is blue with black lettering.
☑ Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn.

25. The posted speed limit shows:

☐ Only a recommended driving speed.
☐ The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.
☑ The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.☐ The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.

26. From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

☑ Red, yellow, green.☐ Red, green, yellow.
☐ Green, red, yellow.
☐ Green, yellow, red.

27. You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

☐ Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
☐ Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
☐ Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.
☑ All of the above.

28. What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

☐ It helps driving skills but harms your judgement.
☑ It harms both driving skills and judgement.☐ It has no effect on either driving skills or judgement.
☐ It has no effect on judgement but it harms driving skills.

29. This road sign means:

☐ Do not enter.
☐ No parking.
☑ No U-turn.☐ No left turn.

30. Which qualities are negatively affected by alcohol consumption?

☐ Judgment
☐ Ability to reason
☐ Vision
☑ All of the above

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Test 23

1. Taking drugs along with alcohol:

☑ Increases the risk of causing a crash.☐ Is no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.
☐ Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.
☐ Has no effect on your general driving ability.

2. 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.

3. When approaching an accident scene, you should:

☐ Keep your attention on your driving.
☐ Keep moving.
☐ Stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.
☑ All of the above.

4. You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

☐ Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
☑ Signal and keep your wheels straight.☐ Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.
☐ Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

5. This sign means:

☐ Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed.
☑ Hill ahead.☐ Truck stop ahead.
☐ No trucks allowed.

6. When stopped behind a motorcycle, drivers should allow the rider a distance of at least:

☑ One full vehicle length.☐ Three full vehicle lengths.
☐ Two feet.
☐ Four feet.

7. When parking your vehicle downhill on a two-way street:

☑ Turn your wheels to the right.☐ Turn your wheels to the left.
☐ Keep your wheels pointed straight ahead.
☐ Leave your transmission in neutral.

8. You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

☐ As long as you turn on your four-way (emergency) flashers.
☐ If no part of your vehicle is on the road.
☐ If you need to look at a map for directions.
☑ Only if you have an emergency.

9. 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.

10. This sign means:

☐ Four-lane traffic ahead.
☐ Divided highway ahead.
☑ Two-way traffic ahead.☐ Intersection ahead.

11. When may a driver stop on railroad tracks?

☐ If they are crossing and their car is not yet able to entirely clear the tracks.
☐ If it doesn't sound like there are any trains nearby.
☑ Never.☐ If the gate is not lowered.

12. This sign means:

☐ Stop sign ahead.
☐ Lane closed ahead.
☐ Railroad crossing ahead.
☑ Traffic signal ahead.

13. When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?

☑ When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic☐ When in heavy traffic in a construction zone
☐ Only when driving in rural areas.
☐ When driving under adverse weather conditions

14. You should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.

☑ 100 feet☐ 50 feet
☐ 20 feet
☐ 10 feet

15. What does a lane control signal with a green arrow above a reversible lane indicate?

☐ The signal is about to change to a red X.
☐ Drivers should not drive in this lane.
☐ Drivers may use this lane only to make a left turn.
☑ Drivers may drive normally in this lane.

16. 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.

17. When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

☑ Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.☐ Stop if a police officer is nearby.
☐ Treat the intersection like a four-way stop.
☐ Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

18. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, drivers should:

☐ Have their exhaust system checked regularly to be sure it does not leak.
☐ Keep their car turned off when it is enclosed in a garage.
☐ Close vents when following closely behind another car.
☑ All of the above.

19. What might a flag on the back of a bicycle indicate?

☐ The operator will be making frequent stops.
☐ The operator drives above the speed limit.
☑ The operator is hearing impaired.☐ The bicycle is broken.

20. When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

☐ To know when it is safe to cross the street.
☐ To stop at the curb before crossing the street.
☑ To run out in front of you without looking.☐ Not to cross the street unless they are with an adult.

21. When entering a street from a driveway, you:

☐ Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.
☐ Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.
☑ Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.☐ Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.

22. If a pedestrian hybrid beacon signal light is a steady red, 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.

23. 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.

24. Defensive drivers should:

☐ Always keep their eyes moving.
☐ Look for developing trouble spots.
☐ Have plans of action.
☑ All of the above.

25. This road sign means:

☐ Hunting area.
☐ State park.
☑ Deer crossing.☐ Wildlife preserve.

26. 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.

27. When changing lanes on a highway, you should:

☐ Signal a lane change.
☐ Check your rearview and outside mirrors.
☐ Check your blind spot by glancing over your shoulder.
☑ All of the above.

28. You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

☐ Use the next intersection.
☐ Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.
☑ Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.☐ Take the right-of-way since you have a green light.

29. 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.

30. When you are being tailgated:

☐ Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.
☐ If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
☐ Never slow down abruptly.
☑ All of the above.

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Test 24

1. When approaching a T intersection, drivers:

☑ Should yield the right-of-way to cross traffic.☐ Have the right-of-way.
☐ Should force their way into traffic.
☐ Should back up and turn around.

2. You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:

☐ Accelerate rapidly when the first lane you need to cross is clear.
☑ Wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn.☐ Wait for an oncoming driver to wave you across the intersection.
☐ Edge your car into each lane of opposing traffic as soon as it clears.

3. Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?

☐ Whoever started moving last
☑ The driver☐ Whoever is slower
☐ The pedestrian

4. “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.

5. 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.

6. When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

☐ Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass.
☑ Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.☐ Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.
☐ Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.

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

☐ 10
☐ 12
☑ 18☐ 24

8. If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

☐ Will drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.
☐ Can drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.
☑ Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.☐ Should call a friend to vent while driving.

9. Traffic signs and pavement markings:

☑ Must always be obeyed.☐ Are merely suggestions.
☐ Must be followed only when there is other traffic.
☐ Must be followed only when a police officer is present.

10. Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should:

☐ Slam on your brakes.
☑ Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop.☐ Keep driving normally.
☐ Turn on your emergency flashers and continue driving.

11. 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.

12. What does a lane control signal with a steady yellow X above a reversible lane indicate?

☑ The signal is about to change to a red X.☐ The signal is about to change to a green arrow.
☐ Drivers may drive normally in this lane.
☐ Drivers may drive slowly in this lane.

13. 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.

14. You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

☐ Stop and wait for the light to change.
☐ Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed.
☑ Drive carefully through the intersection.☐ Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.

15. When driving on slippery roads, you should:

☐ Use alternate routes.
☐ Drive as you would on dry roads.
☑ Increase your following distance.☐ Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.

16. A diamond-shaped sign is a:

☑ Road hazard sign.☐ Interstate route sign.
☐ School crossing sign.
☐ Speed limit sign.

17. All automotive crashes must be reported within ____ days.

☑ 10☐ 20
☐ 30
☐ Five

18. When turning onto a one-way street, drivers should:

☐ Always turn into the right lane.
☐ Always turn into the left lane.
☐ Turn into the lane that will interfere the most with traffic.
☑ Turn into the lane that will interfere the least with traffic.

19. You may drive in the HOV lane if:

☑ Your vehicle has two or more occupants.☐ You are driving more slowly than the flow of traffic.
☐ You are driving more quickly than the flow of traffic.
☐ You are trying to get somewhere quickly.

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

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

21. You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:

☐ Keep driving until you see the vehicle.
☑ Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.☐ Slow down. Don't stop until you see it.
☐ Speed up and turn at the next intersection.

22. When involved in an accident, you should provide:

☐ Your insurance and registration information.
☐ Your full name and address.
☐ Reasonable assistance to anyone who has been injured.
☑ All of the above.

23. This sign means:

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

24. You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:

☐ You are moving faster than the bicycle.
☐ The bicycle always has the right-of-way.
☐ Oncoming traffic may not see you pull out to pass the bicycle.
☑ The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.

25. The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

☑ No passing zone☐ Wrong way
☐ Railroad crossing
☐ Stop

26. When approaching a roundabout, you should always:

☐ Increase your speed.
☐ Maintain your speed.
☐ Come to a complete stop.
☑ Decrease your speed.

27. You should not park within ____ of an intersection.

☑ 20 feet☐ 30 feet
☐ 35 feet
☐ 45 feet

28. If involved in an accident with an unattended vehicle, drivers:

☐ May continue driving without stopping.
☑ Should find the vehicle's owner or leave a written note describing the situation.☐ Should not contact their insurance agency.
☐ May leave the scene without leaving notice.

29. It is illegal to follow within ____ of a fire truck that is sounding its siren.

☐ One mile
☐ 1,000 feet
☐ 750 feet
☑ 500 feet

30. When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

☑ Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.☐ Cut them off to slow them down.
☐ Retaliate by tailgating them.
☐ Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.