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Question 1

You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you:

	Are crowded by a tailgater
	Drive slower than the posted speed limit
	Follow a small passenger car

Question 2

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

	Next to the solid line may pass
	Next to the broken line may pass
	In both directions may pass

Question 3

Large trucks often travel with a lot of space in front of their vehicle. This extra space is required for:

	Other drivers to use when merging onto an offramp
	The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle
	Other drivers to use when they want to slow down

Question 4

It is illegal to block an intersection:

	Unless some of the cross traffic can get around you
	Under any circumstances
	Unless you have the right-of-way

Question 5

You are driving 55 m.p.h on a two lane road and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely, you need a _______ gap in the oncoming traffic.

	7 seconds
	10-12 seconds
	5 seconds

Question 6

You are involved in a minor accident at an intersection. There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage. You should:

	Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives
	Not move your vehicle for any reason
	Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible

Question 7

A curb painted blue means:

	Parking for a disabled person with a placard
	Loading or unloading passengers only
	Parking for a limited time

Question 8

Even if you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve at the legal speed limit, you should still slow down because:

	The strong inward pul on your vehicle can be dangerous
	You must legally drive below the speed limit on sharp curves
	There may be a stalled car or accident ahead that you can't see

Question 9

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:

	If there is property damage in excess of $500 or if there are any injuries.
	Only if you or the other driver is injured.
	Only if you are at fault.

Question 10

You can make a right turn at a red light, after checking for pedestrians and other traffic:

	After you stop and there is no sign to prohibit the turn
	At any time, as long as you slow down first
	Only if there is a sign that says it is OK

Question 11

When you look ahead while driving, it is best to:

	Focus on the right side of your lane
	Look beyond the car ahead of you
	Look only at the back of the car ahead of you

Question 12

Why should your passengers wear a seat belt?

	It's the law
	Passengers are not required to wear seat belts
	It helps prevent accidents

Question 13

You can drive in a carpool lane if you:

	Want to pass the vehicle ahead
	Are driving an empty 15 passenger van
	Have the minimum number of passengers shown on the sign

Question 14

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

	At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
	5 to 10 mph slower than the traffic on the freeway.
	The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.

Question 15

Which of these is true about signal person at road construction sites?

	You must follow their instructions only if the road ahead is blocked
	Their instructions must be obeyed at all times
	You must follow their instructions only if you see orange cones

Question 16

This sign means:

	The road curves to the left
	Left turn permitted on green arrow only
	You cannot make a left turn

Question 17

You are driving on a highway. Your tire suddenly goes flat and you need to pull over and get help. Where should you pull over?

	Wherever your car will be visible for 200 feet from the front
	In the right-hand lane
	Off the pavement

Question 18

If you cannot stop safely at a yellow traffic light, you should:

	Stop your vehicle in the intersection and back up carefully
	Stop your vehicle before entering the intersection anyway
	Enter the intersection carefully and continue across

Question 19

Which of these statements is true about large trucks?

	They do not need more space to stop and start
	They do not need more space for turns
	Trucks are not as maneuverable as passenger vehicles

Question 20

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passenges to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone

	When a bus or trolley is unloading passengers
	At any time or for any reason
	Until all passengers have reached the sidewalk

Question 21

You see a car approaching from the rear. When you check your mirror again to change lanes, you no longer see the car. You should:

	Check your outside mirror to see if the care is in your blind spot
	Look over your shoulder to be sure the care isn't in your blind spot
	Turn your signal on and change lanes slowly

Question 22

A driver unexpectedly pulls in front of you. The handbook recommends:

	Taking your foot off the gas pedal
	Swerving into the lane next to you
	Driving onto the shoulder of the road

Question 23

To turn left from a one-way street into a one-way street, use:

	The center left-turn lane
	Any lane as long as it is safe
	The lane closest to the left curb

Question 24

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

	Drinking coffee just before driving helps get rid of alcohol
	Alcohol affects judgment and self control, needed for driving safely
	If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, your driving isn't impaired

Question 25

When may you legally go around or under a railroad crossing gate?

	Under no circumstances
	When you can see clearly in both directions
	When the gate does not seem to be working correctly

Question 26

What is a safety zone?

	A space set aside for pedestrians
	The median strip on a divided highway
	An empty lane next to the freeway dividers

Question 27

When driving a vehicle with air bags, you are safest when seated:

	With your head positioned directly above the steering wheel
	Within 6 1/2 inches of the steering wheel
	At least 10 inches away from the steering wheel

Question 28

You are driving at night on a dimly lit street and using high beams. You should dim your lights when you are within 500 feet of:

	A vehicle approaching you from behind
	A sharp curve or hill
	An oncoming vehicle

Question 29

When driving on a multi-lane street with other vehicles:

	It is safest to drive in the lane next to the center line
	You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles
	You should drive alongside so the drivers can see you

Question 30

You may turn right on a solid red light:

	Under no circumstances
	Only after stopping, unless otherwise posted
	Only after slowing down and checking traffic

Question 31

You must stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

	The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic
	You don't have room to completely cross the tracks
	You transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle

Question 32

If you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve at the high speed limit, you should still slow down because:

	There may be a stalled car or accident ahead that you can't see
	The strong inward pull on your vehicle can be dangerous
	You must legally drive below the speed limit on sharp curves

Question 33

This sign means:

	Stop two feet before the limit line
	Stop only if other vehicles are present
	Stop every time

Question 34

The intersection has a stop sign. Where should you first stop?

	Out far enough to see cross traffic
	After the crosswalk
	At the crosswalk or limit line

Question 35

Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

	It is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes
	They always have the right-of-way at intersections
	Their smaller size makes them harder to see

Question 36

You may legally block an intersection:

	During rush hour traffic
	Under no circumstances
	When you entered the intersection on the green light

Question 37

What is the Basic Speed Law?

	Keeping up with the flow of traffic
	Never drive faster than it is safe for current conditions
	Never drive faster than posted speed limits

Question 38

Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks?

	Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful
	Pedestrians always have the right-of-way
	Pedestrians, but only with the green 'WALK" signal

Question 39

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing in the middle of the block ahead:

	Stop and give the pedestrian the right-of-way
	Slow down as you pass him or her
	you have the right-of-way, but must take care for his/her safety

Question 40

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

	Except when they are being helped by a person who can see
	Always, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic controls
	Only when the dog is leading the person across a street

Question 41

Which of the following is true about driving speed?

	When you drive twice as fast, it takes twice the distance to stop
	The faster the speed, the less control you have of your vehicle
	There is no state law for minimum speed

Question 42

You are driving at night and using high beams. Dim your lights when you get closer than _____ feet from the car ahead.

	400
	300
	200

Question 43

Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:

	To warn others of bad conditions
	So other drivers can see you
	On the high-beam setting

Question 44

Which way do you turn your front wheels to park uphill next to a curb?

	Parallel to the curb
	To the left - away from the curb
	To the right - into the curb

Question 45

If you are unable to see the road ahead while driving because of heavy fog and your wipers do not help, you should:

	Pull off the road completely until visibility improves
	Turn on your high beams and continue driving
	Slow down and continue driving

Question 46

You are driving on a two-way street and you want to turn left at the corner. give the right-of-way to:

	Any vehicle coming towards you
	Vehicles stopped at a red light
	Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "WALK" signal

Question 47

You just rear-ended the car in front of you. You were probably:

	Weaving in and out of traffic
	Following too closely
	Looking in your rear view mirror too often

Question 48

You must make a full stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

	You don't have room to completely cross the tracks
	The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic
	There are no warning signals or gates at the crossing

Question 49

When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:

	Only when pulling away from the curb
	When pulling next to or away from the curb
	When pulling next to, but not away from, the curb

Question 50

You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with siren and flashing lights. You should:

	Stop immediately in the intersection until it passed
	Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop
	Pull to the right int he intersection and stop

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