Question 1:
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 2:
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 3:
Braking distance is affected by:
A
the condition of your brakes and tires.
B
pavement conditions.
C
the speed your vehicle is traveling.
D
All of the above.
Hazardous road and weather conditions require extra caution: the condition of your brakes and tires; pavement conditions; the speed your vehicle is traveling. Reducing speed and expanding following distance preserves control.
Question 4:
This sign tells drivers that:
A
there is a right turn ahead.
B
they must stay on the right side of the divider
C
a divided highway ends ahead.
This traffic sign indicates: they must stay on the right side of the divider. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 5:
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 6:
When the road is wet, you should:
A
reduce your speed.
B
stay well back from the vehicle ahead.
C
drive on tires with good tread.
D
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: reduce your speed; stay well back from the vehicle ahead; drive on tires with good tread. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 7:
When turning right from a two-way street onto another two-way street, drivers should:
A
look out of right side of windshield for pedestrians.
B
get into the right lane well ahead of turn.
C
signal their intention to turn for at least 100 feet.
D
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: look out of right side of windshield for pedestrians; get into the right lane well ahead of turn; signal their intention to turn for at least 100 feet. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 8:
You can reduce the chance of a collision with a large vehicle if you:
A
delay near it.
B
cut abruptly in front of it.
C
pay close attention to the turn signals.
The correct driving rule is: pay close attention to the turn signals. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 9:
When the pavement is marked with a double yellow line, drivers may pass other vehicles:
A
None of the other answers is correct.
B
only if there are no oncoming vehicles.
C
only if the vehicle ahead is driving 10 mph or more under the speed limit.
D
Never.
The correct driving rule is: Never. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 10:
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 11:
You are driving on a divided highway with two lanes in each direction, and a school bus has stopped in the opposite direction. You:
A
don't need to stop.
B
must stop until the red lights stop flashing.
C
must slow down.
D
must proceed at 15 MPH or less.
When a school bus displays flashing red lights and extended stop sign: don't need to stop. Traffic in both directions must come to a full stop on undivided roads until children are clear.
Question 12:
Two motorcyclists are allowed to:
A
ride side-by-side in a single lane.
B
share the lane with another vehicle.
C
race on empty roads.
The correct driving rule is: ride side-by-side in a single lane. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 13:
This road sign means:
A
Curves ahead
B
Divided highway ahead
C
Divided highway ends
This traffic sign indicates: Divided highway ends. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 14:
If your gas pedal is stuck, you should:
A
hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road.
B
ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.
C
turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.
The correct driving rule is: hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. If not, shift into neutral and use the brake to slow your vehicle and get off the road. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 15:
When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:
A
always stop.
B
cross the tracks as slowly as possible.
C
yield to all trains at the crossing.
D
speed up to beat the train.
The correct driving rule is: yield to all trains at the crossing. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 16:
Which shape is a yield sign?
A
Vertical rectangle
B
Upside-down triangle
C
Diamond
The correct driving rule is: Upside-down triangle. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 17:
Two drivers reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who has the right of way?
A
The driver on the left.
B
No one.
C
The driver on the right.
At an uncontrolled intersection or 4-way stop where vehicles arrive at the same time: The driver on the right. The driver on the left must always yield to the driver on the right.
Question 18:
If you are pulled over by law enforcement, you should:
A
stay in the driver’s seat with both hands clearly in sight on the steering wheel.
B
unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.
C
get out of your vehicle and walk toward the patrol car.
D
turn off on your interior light if stopped at night.
The correct driving rule is: stay in the driver’s seat with both hands clearly in sight on the steering wheel. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 19:
If you are driving with your high-beam lights on, you must dim them at least ______ from any oncoming vehicle.
A
400 feet
B
300 feet
C
250 feet
D
500 feet
The correct driving rule is: 500 feet. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.