Question 1:
What does the flashing signal in the picture indicate?
A
The same thing as a stop sign.
B
Pedestrians should finish crossing the street if started.
C
Pedestrians should start crossing the street.
State laws require signaling your intention: pedestrians should finish crossing the street if started. Signal at least 100 feet before making a turn or changing lanes.
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:
No Zones are areas around trucks where cars:
A
disappear into blind spots or are so close to the truck that the driver's ability to stop or maneuver safely is restricted.
B
can turn safely because several car lengths have been left between the truck and car.
C
can travel behind trucks at constant speed and have no risks of being involved in a collision.
The correct driving rule is: disappear into blind spots or are so close to the truck that the driver's ability to stop or maneuver safely is restricted. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 4:
ABS is the acronym for:
A
Anti-Braking System
B
Average-Beam System
C
Anti-Locking Brake System
The correct driving rule is: Anti-Locking Brake System. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 5:
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 6:
Where must a pedestrian walk when there are no sidewalks?
A
On the side of the road, in the same direction of traffic.
B
In the middle of the road, facing oncoming traffic.
C
On the side of the road, facing the traffic.
Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at intersections and crosswalks: On the side of the road, facing the traffic. Stop and allow them to clear the lane safely.
Question 7:
This road sign means:
A
Pedestrian crossing
B
School zone
C
School crossing
This traffic sign indicates: Pedestrian crossing. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 8:
If a traffic officer signals you to drive through a red light:
A
you must do it.
B
you must wait for the red light to turn green.
C
you must not obey the officer. Signs and signals take precedence over directions given by traffic officers.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: you must do it. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 9:
When you are angry or upset you should:
A
listen to loud music while driving.
B
take a few minutes to cool off before you drive.
C
drive fast to let off steam.
The correct driving rule is: take a few minutes to cool off before you drive. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 10:
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 11:
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 12:
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 13:
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 14:
The basic color for traffic control devices used in construction zones is:
A
red.
B
orange.
C
yellow.
The correct driving rule is: orange. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 15:
Which of the following road surfaces freezes first when wet?
A
Bridges and overpasses.
B
Roundabouts.
C
Tunnels.
The correct driving rule is: Bridges and overpasses. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 16:
Yellow traffic signs:
A
guide drivers.
B
when combined with an octagonal shape, tell drivers they must come to a complete stop at the marked stop line.
C
warn drivers.
The correct driving rule is: warn drivers. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 17:
Bicyclists must:
A
ride in a bicycle lane, if available.
B
remain to the right when they prepare for a left turn.
C
remain near the left edge of the road.
The correct driving rule is: ride in a bicycle lane, if available. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 18:
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 19:
This sign means:
A
Divided highway ahead.
B
Divided highway ends.
C
Drivers will soon be on a roadway with two-way traffic.
This traffic sign indicates: Divided highway ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 20:
When the road is slippery you should:
A
decrease the following distance.
B
slow and pro-ceed with caution.
C
check your brakes.
For safe speed and stopping control: slow and pro-ceed with caution. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 21:
This road sign means:
A
Wrong Way
B
Merging Traffic
C
Curve ahead
This traffic sign indicates: Curve ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 22:
You hear a siren close by but can not see where the emergency vehicle is. What do you do?
A
Keep driving until you are sure the emergency vehicle is headed toward you.
B
Stop immediately and activate your emergency flashers.
C
Pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you.
When sharing the road with other vehicles: pull over to the right side of the road and stop until you are sure the emergency vehicle is not headed toward you. Giving large vehicles and vulnerable users adequate clearance prevents dangerous accidents.
Question 23:
This road sign means:
A
Trucks have the right-of-way
B
Hill
C
Trucks merging from the right
This traffic sign indicates: Hill. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 24:
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 25:
If your front wheels start to skid, the first thing you should do is:
A
Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral.
B
Immediately turn in the direction you want to go.
C
Speed up, pump your brakes and steer in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.
The correct driving rule is: take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.