Question 1:
Road signs that direct drivers to services are:
A
brown and white.
B
blue and white.
C
green and white.
The correct driving rule is: blue and white. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 2:
This sign means:
A
No traffic signal ahead
B
Traffic signal ahead
C
Open intersection ahead
This traffic sign indicates: traffic signal ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 3:
This sign means:
A
Business area nearby. Watch for business people.
B
There is a work zone ahead. Watch for workers.
C
The driver is near a school and should watch for children.
Pentagonal (5-sided) signs are exclusively reserved for school zones and school crossings: The driver is near a school and should watch for children. Drivers must reduce speed and yield right-of-way to all crossing children.
Question 4:
While inside the roundabout, you should:
A
remain in your lane until you are ready to exit.
B
change lanes before you check for vehicles behind you.
C
use your left turn signal if you are in position to exit now.
Vehicles entering a roundabout must yield right-of-way to circulating traffic already inside: remain in your lane until you are ready to exit. Wait for a safe gap before entering.
Question 5:
This signal means:
A
Stop
B
Move to the left
C
Slow down
D
Proceed
State laws require signaling your intention: stop. Signal at least 100 feet before making a turn or changing lanes.
Question 6:
If an aggressive driver is behind you:
A
sound your horn and move to the left lane.
B
slow down and confront the aggressive driver.
C
try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.
D
increase you speed and flash your brake lights.
The correct driving rule is: try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 7:
If another vehicle is approaching you head-on in your lane, you should _______, sound your horn and brake.
A
steer right
B
None of the other answers is correct.
C
steer left
D
stay in the center of your lane
The correct driving rule is: steer right. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 8:
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 9:
You are driving and you are feeling drowsy. You should:
A
avoid drinking coffee.
B
turn on the radio to keep you awake.
C
find a safe place to stop for a break.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: find a safe place to stop for a break. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 10:
________ is the only effective way to reduce your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC).
A
Time
B
Drinking coffee
C
Taking a cold shower
D
Eating food
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: Time. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 11:
If you begin to feel drowsy while driving, you should:
A
open your window.
B
get some coffee.
C
get an energy drink.
D
stop driving.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: stop driving. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 12:
If you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle, you should:
A
avoid looking directly at the bright lights.
B
glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead to determine the other vehicle’s position.
C
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: avoid looking directly at the bright lights; glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead to determine the other vehicle’s position. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 13:
This sign warns drivers that:
A
they must turn either to the right or left.
B
there is a double curve ahead.
C
there is a winding road ahead.
This traffic sign indicates: there is a winding road ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 14:
The yield sign means:
A
Drive with caution in wet weather.
B
You must come to a complete stop.
C
Slow down and give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way.
A triangular Yield sign requires drivers to slow down and give right-of-way to other traffic: slow down and give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way. Proceed only when there is a safe opening.
Question 15:
When you approach a railroad crossing, but you do not see a train. You must stop:
A
if a stop sign is posted.
B
if the crossing lights are flashing.
C
if a crossing gate is lowered.
D
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: if a stop sign is posted; if the crossing lights are flashing; if a crossing gate is lowered. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 16:
A broken white line:
A
means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane.
B
separates two lanes traveling in the same direction.
C
marks the right edge of the roadway.
The correct driving rule is: separates two lanes traveling in the same direction. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 17:
To avoid a rear-end collision with the car in front of you, you should:
A
use the four-second rule.
B
look for problems ahead.
C
watch for brake lights.
D
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: use the four-second rule; look for problems ahead; watch for brake lights. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 18:
Drinking alcohol while taking drugs:
A
reduces the effects of the alcohol.
B
reduces the effects of the drug or medicine.
C
has no effect, they are different substances.
D
could multiply the effects of the alcohol.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: could multiply the effects of the alcohol. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 19:
What should you do if your rear wheels start to skid?
A
Steer left if your rear wheels slide right.
B
If the vehicle has ABS, pump the pedal carefully.
C
Turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.
The correct driving rule is: turn the steering wheel in the direction the vehicle is trying to go. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 20:
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.