Question 1:
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:
A
be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.
B
make a U-turn because the lane ends ahead.
C
maintain your current speed while changing lanes.
Defensive driving guidelines state that: be prepared for workers and equipment ahead. Anticipating road hazards and communicating maneuvers keeps traffic predictable and safe.
Question 2:
When they see this sign, drivers should:
A
increase their speed and keep well to the right.
B
slow down and keep well to the right.
C
slow down and keep well to the left.
This traffic sign indicates: slow down and keep well to the left. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 3:
There is no crosswalk and a pedestrian is crossing your lane ahead. You should:
A
stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.
B
slow down as you pass the pedestrian.
C
make eye contact and then pass the pedestrian.
Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at intersections and crosswalks: stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street. Stop and allow them to clear the lane safely.
Question 4:
If it safe to do so, you can pass a vehicle ahead when:
A
you are on a hill or curve.
B
there is a broken line on your side of the road.
C
there is a solid line on your side of the road.
The correct driving rule is: there is a broken line on your side of the road. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 5:
Drivers should not sound their horn when:
A
near blind pedestrians.
B
visibility ahead is limited.
C
they may hit another vehicle.
The correct driving rule is: near blind pedestrians. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 6:
Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols.
A
blue; white
B
white; black
C
green; white
The correct driving rule is: blue; white. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 7:
When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:
A
enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.
B
approach the turn in the right lane or from the right side of a single lane.
C
approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane.
The correct driving rule is: approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 8:
Regulation signs normally are ____ rectangles with ____ letters or symbols.
A
yellow; black
B
white; black
C
green; white
The correct driving rule is: white; black. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 9:
The golden rule of driving is to:
A
treat others the way you want to be treated.
B
put on your emergency flashers when driving at night.
C
drive faster than the vehicle behind you.
The correct driving rule is: treat others the way you want to be treated. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 10:
A flashing yellow light means:
A
The light will soon change from green to red.
B
Drive with caution.
C
Yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: drive with caution. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 11:
Never make a U-turn from:
A
the lane you’re in.
B
the right lane.
C
the left part of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: the right lane. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 12:
This road sign means:
A
Crossroad
B
Hospital parking ahead
C
Merge
This traffic sign indicates: Crossroad. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 13:
When preparing to exit an expressway, drivers should start reducing their speed:
A
about halfway through the deceleration lane.
B
immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.
C
at least 100 feet before entering the deceleration lane.
For safe speed and stopping control: immediately upon entering the deceleration lane. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 14:
A steady yellow light means:
A
Be prepared to stop for the red light.
B
Drive with caution.
C
Be prepared to go. The light will soon be green.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: Be prepared to stop for the red light. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 15:
Broken yellow lines:
A
separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
B
indicate you are in a no passing zone.
C
separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
The correct driving rule is: separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 16:
When drivers see this road sign:
A
they must come to a complete stop and call the police.
B
they must not drive past this sign.
C
they must turn around immediately.
This traffic sign indicates: they must turn around immediately. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 17:
The road is the most slippery:
A
when it first starts to rain.
B
after it rains.
C
All of the above.
For safe speed and stopping control: when it first starts to rain. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 18:
This road sign means:
A
Drivers may proceed if the way is clear
B
Drivers are about to enter a one way street the wrong way
C
U-turns are prohibited
This traffic sign indicates: drivers are about to enter a one way street the wrong way. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 19:
A red traffic sign means?
A
Do not enter.
B
Stop.
C
All of the above.
This sign alerts drivers to several mandatory requirements: Do not enter, Stop. Obeying all posted traffic control instructions is required by law.
Question 20:
When driving on the freeway behind large trucks, you should:
A
move to the right of the truck and pass it quickly.
B
drive closer behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle.
C
increase your following distance.
Defensive driving guidelines state that: increase your following distance. Anticipating road hazards and communicating maneuvers keeps traffic predictable and safe.
Question 21:
When you make a left turn from a two-way road into a four-lane highway, you must:
A
enter the left lane, to the right of the center line.
B
enter the right lane, to the left of the center line.
C
go straight through the intersection, and then make the turn.
Defensive driving guidelines state that: enter the left lane, to the right of the center line. Anticipating road hazards and communicating maneuvers keeps traffic predictable and safe.
Question 22:
When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway?
A
Rely on your mirrors.
B
Get out of the car and check behind the car.
C
Look through your back window for children.
The correct driving rule is: Get out of the car and check behind the car. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 23:
This road sign means:
A
Divided highway ahead
B
Two-way traffic ahead
C
Four-lane traffic ahead
This traffic sign indicates: Two-way traffic ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 24:
Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.
A
take precedence over
B
are less important than
C
must obey
The correct driving rule is: take precedence over. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 25:
When is it safe to pass another vehicle?
A
Whenever signs and/or markings permit passing other vehicles.
B
When you are entering a curve and there are no oncoming vehicles.
C
When you are driving through an intersection and there are no oncoming vehicles.
The correct driving rule is: Whenever signs and/or markings permit passing other vehicles. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 26:
When following another vehicle at night, drivers should use:
A
low beam headlights.
B
emergency flashers.
C
high beam headlights.
The correct driving rule is: low beam headlights. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 27:
Speed limit signs are:
A
service signs
B
regulation signs (regulatory signs)
C
warning signs
For safe speed and stopping control: regulation signs (regulatory signs). Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 28:
This road sign means:
A
There is a series of sharp turns up ahead on the road
B
Sharp right turn ahead.
C
A road joins from the right
This traffic sign indicates: There is a series of sharp turns up ahead on the road. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 29:
Where are yield signs usually placed?
A
At intersections, if there is no marked stop line.
B
Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.
C
Where major roads lead into auxiliary roads.
The correct driving rule is: Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 30:
To be able to turn quickly, your hands should be:
A
placed outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides
B
next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.
C
on the steering wheel, so they are at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions.
The correct driving rule is: placed outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 31:
This sign means:
A
You may make a U-turn.
B
Hairpin corner ahead.
C
You must make a U-turn.
This traffic sign indicates: you must make a U-turn. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 32:
As your speed increases it is most important to:
A
drive with both hands on steering wheel.
B
maintain a constant speed.
C
look farther ahead.
For safe speed and stopping control: look farther ahead. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 33:
The ‘One Way’ sign means that:
A
only vehicles turning left may travel in the direction of the arrow.
B
there is only one road that turns left at the intersection.
C
drivers may travel only in the direction of the arrow.
This traffic sign indicates: drivers may travel only in the direction of the arrow. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 34:
A flashing red light means:
A
The same as a STOP sign.
B
The light will soon change to steady red.
C
Drive with caution.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights or sirens, you must safely pull over to the right curb and stop completely until it passes.
Question 35:
Double solid lines on the roadway mean:
A
you cannot pass.
B
you can not go across the lines except to turn left to enter or leave the highway.
C
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: you cannot pass; you can not go across the lines except to turn left to enter or leave the highway. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 36:
This sign means:
A
Bicycles should yield to vehicles ahead.
B
Warning: a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead.
C
The lane ahead is reserved for bicycles.
This traffic sign indicates: Warning: a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 37:
What should drivers do in case of a brake failure?
A
Shift to a lower gear.
B
Tie a white cloth on the left door handle.
C
Brake lightly.
The correct driving rule is: shift to a lower gear. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 38:
This sign warns drivers that:
A
they cannot go straight ahead.
B
they will soon be facing oncoming traffic.
C
a shared lane starts ahead.
This traffic sign indicates: they will soon be facing oncoming traffic. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 39:
A driver distraction is anything that:
A
causes aggressive behavior while driving.
B
causes excessive concentration while driving.
C
takes the attention away from driving.
The correct driving rule is: takes the attention away from driving. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 40:
When driving at night, if an approaching car is using its high-beams you should:
A
look toward the left edge of the road.
B
look toward the right edge of the road.
C
turn your lights on and off.
The correct driving rule is: look toward the right edge of the road. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 41:
This sign warns drivers that:
A
the highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Drivers should keep to the right.
B
there is a winding road ahead.
C
there is a double curve ahead.
This traffic sign indicates: there is a double curve ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 42:
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane:
A
when you can no longer see the vehicle over your right shoulder.
B
after about five seconds.
C
when you see the front bumper of the other vehicle in your mirror.
Defensive driving guidelines state that: when you see the front bumper of the other vehicle in your mirror. Anticipating road hazards and communicating maneuvers keeps traffic predictable and safe.
Question 43:
When driving on a roadway with a single broken white line:
A
you may cross the broken white line to change lanes.
B
you may change lanes only if you are in the right lane.
C
you may not cross the broken white line.
The correct driving rule is: you may cross the broken white line to change lanes. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 44:
What is the meaning of blue traffic signs?
A
A blue background indicates a regulatory sign.
B
They give directional information.
C
Blue indicates road user services.
The correct driving rule is: Blue indicates road user services. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 45:
When you back up:
A
always look through the rear window.
B
you should rely only on your rearview mirror.
C
do it as fast as possible.
The correct driving rule is: always look through the rear window. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 46:
This sign tells drivers that:
A
left and right turns are not allowed.
B
a divided highway is ahead.
C
they cannot go straight ahead.
This traffic sign indicates: they cannot go straight ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 47:
The yield sign means:
A
Go. The light will soon be red.
B
If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping.
C
Stop if you can.
A triangular Yield sign requires drivers to slow down and give right-of-way to other traffic: If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping. Proceed only when there is a safe opening.
Question 48:
To make a proper right turn:
A
swing to the left before turning right.
B
slow down and get into the lane nearest the centerline.
C
give the proper signal and get into the lane nearest the right curb.
The correct driving rule is: give the proper signal and get into the lane nearest the right curb. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 49:
What does this sign indicate?
A
The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.
B
Winding road ahead. Drive with caution.
C
Drivers will soon be on a roadway with two-way traffic.
This traffic sign indicates: drivers will soon be on a roadway with two-way traffic. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 50:
These are:
A
route signs.
B
miles-left signs.
C
speed limit signs.
The correct driving rule is: route signs. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.