Question 1:
This road sign means:
A
Stop before turning right
B
4-way stop ahead
C
Lane closed for traffic
D
There is a traffic signal ahead
This traffic sign indicates: There is a traffic signal ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 2:
This road sign means:
A
No left turn
B
No right turn
C
No U-turns
This traffic sign indicates: No right turn. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 3:
This road sign means:
A
Truck stop ahead
B
No trucks allowed
C
Hill or downgrade up ahead
This traffic sign indicates: Hill or downgrade up ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 4:
This road sign means:
A
The left lane ends soon
B
one-way street ahead.
C
The right lane ends soon
D
Highway entrance ramp ahead
This traffic sign indicates: The right lane ends soon. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 5:
This road sign means:
A
No left turn
B
Lane ends
C
Do not enter
This traffic sign indicates: Do not enter. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 6:
A 4-way stop sign means:
A
The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first.
B
Traffic from all four directions must stop.
C
There are four stop signs at the intersection.
D
All of the above.
This sign alerts drivers to several mandatory requirements: The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first, Traffic from all four directions must stop, There are four stop signs at the intersection. Obeying all posted traffic control instructions is required by law.
Question 7:
This sign warns drivers of:
A
a reduction of lanes.
B
a dip in the road. Drivers should be ready to stop if the dip is filled with water.
C
a bridge ahead, wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance.
This traffic sign indicates: a bridge ahead, wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 8:
This sign means:
A
divided highway ahead.
B
narrow bridge ahead.
C
road construction.
D
lane ends, merge left.
This traffic sign indicates: lane ends, merge left. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 9:
When they see this sign, drivers:
A
should be prepared to make sharp turns at a high speed.
B
need to be prepared to turn right and then left quickly.
C
should not speed up or brake quickly.
This traffic sign indicates: should not speed up or brake quickly. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 10:
This road sign means:
A
Winding road
B
Side road ahead
C
Slippery when wet
This traffic sign indicates: Slippery when wet. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 11:
This road sign means:
A
Traffic increases ahead
B
Steep grade ahead
C
Winding road ahead
D
Slippery road ahead
This traffic sign indicates: Slippery road ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 12:
This sign warns that:
A
traffic must merge left.
B
the bridge ahead is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time.
C
traffic must merge right.
This traffic sign indicates: traffic must merge left. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 13:
The minimum drinking age in this State is ____ years.
A
20
B
21
C
9
D
18
The correct driving rule is: 21. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 14:
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 15:
In case of skidding, drivers should NOT:
A
take their foot off the gas pedal.
B
pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.
C
tap the gas pedal with their foot.
The correct driving rule is: tap the gas pedal with their foot. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 16:
When getting ready to change lanes, you should:
A
check your rearview mirror.
B
quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
C
check your side view mirror.
D
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: check your rearview mirror; quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles; check your side view mirror. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 17:
Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. The right of way should be given:
A
by the pedestrian, but only when vehicles are turning left.
B
by the pedestrian.
C
to the pedestrian.
Circular signs with an 'X' and 'RR' designate a Railroad Advance Warning: to the pedestrian. Drivers must slow down, look both ways, listen for trains, and be prepared to stop.
Question 18:
Which of the following must you obey over the others?
A
Red light
B
Stop sign
C
Police officer
The correct driving rule is: Police officer. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 19:
A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway. The driver of the vehicle approaching from the rear should:
A
sound the horn.
B
overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.
C
not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.
Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at intersections and crosswalks: not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. Stop and allow them to clear the lane safely.
Question 20:
Air bags are meant to _________ seat belts.
A
work with
B
fix
C
replace
The correct driving rule is: work with. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 21:
When driving at night with no other vehicles ahead, a driver should use:
A
high beam lights.
B
low-beam lights.
C
parking lights.
The correct driving rule is: high beam lights. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 22:
Drivers should be aware that a motorcyclist may:
A
decrease speed and rise off the seat when approaching a railroad crossing.
B
quickly change speed or lane position.
C
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: decrease speed and rise off the seat when approaching a railroad crossing; quickly change speed or lane position. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 23:
The following symptoms are associated with drowsy driving:
A
You continue to yawn.
B
You don’t remember driving the last few miles.
C
All of the above.
Alcohol and impairing substances degrade all critical driving functions: You continue to yawn; You don’t remember driving the last few miles. Driving while impaired carries severe criminal and safety penalties.
Question 24:
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 25:
A yellow arrow means:
A
Do not go in the direction of the arrow.
B
If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.
C
The same as a steady yellow light.
The correct driving rule is: If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 26:
You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why?
A
Mirrors leave “blind spots” behind both sides of vehicles.
B
Mirrors need to be adjusted.
C
Mirrors are useless.
The correct driving rule is: Mirrors leave “blind spots” behind both sides of vehicles. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 27:
Aggressive driving includes:
A
quick lane changes without a signal.
B
chasing or challenging other drivers.
C
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: quick lane changes without a signal; chasing or challenging other drivers. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 28:
On what three conditions does your blood alcohol content (BAC) depend?
A
Your weight. How much alcohol you drink. How much time passes between drinks.
B
Your weight. The type of beverage you drink. How fit you are.
C
Your height. How much alcohol you drink. The type of beverage you drink.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: Your weight. How much alcohol you drink. How much time passes between drinks. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 29:
If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:
A
riding the pedal lightly.
B
pull over to the right and wait until it stops raining.
C
having them checked by a mechanic.
The correct driving rule is: riding the pedal lightly. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 30:
When driving on slippery roads, drivers should:
A
increase their following distance.
B
avoid crossing bridges or intersections.
C
brake harder than usual.
D
change lanes quickly.
For safe speed and stopping control: increase their following distance. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 31:
On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine?
A
one hour.
B
30 minutes.
C
3 hours.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: one hour. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 32:
What is a likely effect when you take another drug while you drink alcohol?
A
The effects of the alcohol and the drug are enhanced.
B
There are no effects, unless the drug is prescription only.
C
If the drug is over-the-counter, there are no effects.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: The effects of the alcohol and the drug are enhanced. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 33:
At a stop sign there is no stop line or crosswalk. You must stop:
A
before you enter the intersection.
B
at the next crosswalk.
C
after you enter the intersection, if you have a clear view of traffic on the intersecting roadway.
Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at intersections and crosswalks: before you enter the intersection. Stop and allow them to clear the lane safely.
Question 34:
If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:
A
flash your brake lights.
B
sound your horn.
C
use your emergency lights.
D
flash your headlights.
The correct driving rule is: sound your horn. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 35:
The traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through an intersection. If a car is already in the intersection and is making a turn, you must:
A
enter the intersection and then stop.
B
drive through the intersection. You have the right-of-way.
C
let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 36:
In heavy rain, tires can begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement. This is called:
A
rideplaning.
B
hydroplaning.
C
pavement-planing.
D
waterplaning.
When hydroplaning on water: hydroplaning. Gently ease off the accelerator and hold the steering wheel straight without sudden braking.
Question 37:
One broken line indicates:
A
You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe.
B
You can not pass other vehicles or go across the line.
C
You can change lanes, but only when traffic conditions or obstructions in the road make it necessary.
The correct driving rule is: you can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.