Question 1:
What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving?
A
The use of headlight is required by law.
B
Reduced visibility.
C
Driving within the range.
The correct driving rule is: Reduced visibility. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 2:
Right turn on red is permitted:
A
only where indicated by a sign.
B
only on divided roads.
C
except where prohibited by a sign.
The correct driving rule is: except where prohibited by a sign. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 3:
Signs with this shape are _______ signs.
A
railroad crossing
B
no passing zone
C
sharp turn
The correct driving rule is: no passing zone. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 4:
Large trucks:
A
have high-tech air brakes which allow them to stop quickly.
B
take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.
C
are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.
The correct driving rule is: take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 5:
Which sign has white letters on a red background?
A
Stop
B
School zone
C
Yield
The correct driving rule is: stop. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 6:
___________ are green with white letters and symbols.
A
Warning signs
B
Destination signs (guide signs)
C
Regulation signs (regulatory signs)
The correct driving rule is: Destination signs (guide signs). Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 7:
This road sign means:
A
Traffic signal ahead
B
Stop
C
Yield the right-of-way
This traffic sign indicates: traffic signal ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 8:
What is the slow moving vehicle symbol?
A
A reflective yellow diamond
B
A reflective white triangle
C
A reflective orange triangle
The correct driving rule is: A reflective orange triangle. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 9:
What do warning signs mean?
A
Danger ahead.
B
Drivers are approaching a location where there is a special rule.
C
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: Danger ahead; Drivers are approaching a location where there is a special rule. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 10:
Parking is not allowed:
A
on the road side of a parked vehicle.
B
in a tunnel.
C
All of the above.
Under standard parking and curb regulations: All of the above. Following parking distance clearances keeps roadways unobstructed and emergency lanes accessible.
Question 11:
Where are yield signs usually placed?
A
At intersections, if there is no marked stop line.
B
Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.
C
Where major roads lead into auxiliary roads.
The correct driving rule is: Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 12:
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 13:
What is the only effective method to reduce your BAC?
A
Eating before or while you drink.
B
Not drinking over a period of time.
C
Drinking coffee.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: Not drinking over a period of time. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 14:
A driver cuts off another vehicle, or threatens another motorist or a pedestrian. These are examples of:
A
excessive driving
B
road rage
C
defensive driving
Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at intersections and crosswalks: road rage. Stop and allow them to clear the lane safely.
Question 15:
Which statement about blind spots is true?
A
Before changing lanes, you should check mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear.
B
Large trucks have smaller blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
C
If traffic conditions permit you should cruise in blind spot of the vehicle ahead.
The correct driving rule is: Before changing lanes, you should check mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 16:
When changing lanes:
A
slow down and check your left mirror.
B
look over your shoulder to make sure no one is in the blind spot.
C
change lane before checking the inside rearview mirror.
The correct driving rule is: look over your shoulder to make sure no one is in the blind spot. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 17:
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving ability is permitted:
A
under no circumstances.
B
if it is prescribed by a physician.
C
if you dont feel drowsy.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: under no circumstances. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 18:
What should you do if you see smoke come from under the hood?
A
Call the fire department and then pull off the road and park your vehicle.
B
Pull off the road and park your vehicle. Turn off the ignition, get away from the car and call the fire department.
C
Try to fight the fire yourself.
The correct driving rule is: pull off the road and park your vehicle. Turn off the ignition, get away from the car and call the fire department. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 19:
Driver distractions include:
A
Avoiding unnecessary lane changes.
B
Slowing down to look at crash scene.
C
turning your headlights on when rain and fog make it hard to see.
The correct driving rule is: Slowing down to look at crash scene. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 20:
Road signs that point out scenic areas and parks are:
A
brown and white.
B
black and orange.
C
green and white.
The correct driving rule is: brown and white. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 21:
If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to expressway speed, you should:
A
stop and wait for a large space in traffic.
B
enter the expressway and accelerate quickly.
C
reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.
For safe speed and stopping control: stop and wait for a large space in traffic. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 22:
Your car stalls on the tracks at a railroad crossing, and a collision with a train is imminent. After getting yourself and your passengers out of the car, you should:
A
run toward the train but stay off the tracks.
B
signal the train to stop.
C
cross the tracks.
The correct driving rule is: run toward the train but stay off the tracks. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 23:
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, drivers should always:
A
look to the sides of their vehicle to see what is coming.
B
slowly pass vehicles the vehicles ahead.
C
stop, listen for oncoming traffic, and proceed with caution.
The correct driving rule is: look to the sides of their vehicle to see what is coming. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 24:
When entering a road from an alley:
A
you should sound your horn.
B
you must stop before reaching the sidewalk.
C
the speed limit is 15 MPH.
The correct driving rule is: you must stop before reaching the sidewalk. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 25:
This sign indicates:
A
Winding road. Drive with caution.
B
The road may be slippery when wet. Drive slowly.
C
Warning: drunk drivers.
This traffic sign indicates: Winding road. Drive with caution. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 26:
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you must look:
A
in your outside rearview mirror.
B
over your shoulders.
C
in your side mirrors.
The correct driving rule is: over your shoulders. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 27:
What should drivers do when the red lights begin to flash?
A
Stop.
B
Yield.
C
Slow down.
The correct driving rule is: stop. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 28:
If you hear a thumping sound while driving, you should:
A
hook your shoe under the gas pedal and see if you can free it.
B
get off the road and check your tires.
C
try your emergency lights.
The correct driving rule is: get off the road and check your tires. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 29:
When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance:
A
is the sum of perception distance and braking distance.
B
equals total stopping distance minus perception distance.
C
is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.
For safe speed and stopping control: is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 30:
What does it mean If an oncoming driver flashes headlights at you during a period of low visibility?
A
Your headlights are too bright. You should turn them off.
B
Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights.
C
Your headlights are too bright. You should use parking lights instead.
The correct driving rule is: Your vehicle was difficult to see. You should turn on your headlights. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.