Question 1:
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 2:
You are approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing light. You should:
A
stop and wait for the light to change.
B
speed up to beat the red light.
C
prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.
D
proceed with caution through the intersection.
This traffic sign indicates: proceed with caution through the intersection. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 3:
This road sign means:
A
Merge
B
Side Road
C
Merging Traffic
D
All traffic must go straight ahead
This traffic sign indicates: Side Road. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 4:
To reduce their chances of colliding with an animal, drivers should:
A
scan the sides of the road to watch for the reflection of vehicle headlights in the eyes of animals.
B
look well down the road and far off to each side.
C
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: scan the sides of the road to watch for the reflection of vehicle headlights in the eyes of animals; look well down the road and far off to each side. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 5:
Warning signs normally are:
A
rectangles.
B
triangles.
C
diamond-shaped.
The correct driving rule is: diamond-shaped. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 6:
This road sign means:
A
Church ahead
B
Intersection ahead
C
Do not enter
D
Side road
This traffic sign indicates: Intersection ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 7:
Which of the following is true about the Anti-Locking Brake System?
A
It prevents skidding.
B
It allows drivers to steer during an emergency braking situation.
C
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: It prevents skidding; It allows drivers to steer during an emergency braking situation. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 8:
When approaching a stopped school bus, you must come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the red lights flash or the stop arm is out. The only exception to this is:
A
where you are approaching the bus from the same direction on a road with at least two lanes in each direction.
B
where you are approaching the bus from the opposite direction on a road with at least two lanes in each direction.
C
where you are approaching the bus from the opposite direction on a road with one lane in each direction.
When a school bus displays flashing red lights and extended stop sign: where you are approaching the bus from the opposite direction on a road with at least two lanes in each direction. Traffic in both directions must come to a full stop on undivided roads until children are clear.
Question 9:
This road sign means:
A
Stop sign ahead
B
Keep to the side indicated by the arrow
C
Side road
D
Low shoulder
This traffic sign indicates: keep to the side indicated by the arrow. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 10:
Before turning, you should:
A
increase your speed.
B
sound your horn to alert the other drivers.
C
give the proper turn signal.
D
change lanes.
The correct driving rule is: give the proper turn signal. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 11:
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 12:
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 13:
The road is the most slippery:
A
when it first starts to rain.
B
after it rains.
C
All of the above.
For safe speed and stopping control: when it first starts to rain. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 14:
When passing another car, you have enough room to return to the driving lane when:
A
you cannot see the vehicle directly to your right.
B
you are at least 50 feet in front of the vehicle.
C
you can see both headlights of the car you passed in your rearview mirror.
Defensive driving guidelines state that: you can see both headlights of the car you passed in your rearview mirror. Anticipating road hazards and communicating maneuvers keeps traffic predictable and safe.
Question 15:
This road sign means:
A
Merging traffic from the right
B
Sharp curves ahead
C
Intersection ahead
This traffic sign indicates: Merging traffic from the right. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 16:
This road sign means:
A
Do not pass trucks
B
Truck must back up
C
Steep downgrade ahead
This traffic sign indicates: Steep downgrade ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 17:
If another vehicle passes you on the left, you must:
A
increase your speed slightly and keep to the right.
B
decrease your speed, then pull over to the right and stop.
C
decrease your speed slightly and keep to the right.
The correct driving rule is: decrease your speed slightly and keep to the right. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 18:
Your first response to reduced visibility should be:
A
to look for road edge markings to guide you.
B
to turn on your windshield wipers.
C
to reduce your speed.
D
to turn on your headlights.
The correct driving rule is: to reduce your speed. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 19:
Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of ordinary:
A
causes traffic congestion.
B
improves traffic flow.
C
helps prevent rear-end collisions.
The correct driving rule is: causes traffic congestion. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 20:
A flashing yellow traffic signal means:
A
Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.
B
The same thing as a stop sign.
C
Stop and proceed when a green light appears.
D
No right turn.
This traffic sign indicates: slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 21:
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 22:
On slippery roads, drivers should:
A
leave more space in front of their vehicle.
B
increase their speed to avoid hydroplaning.
C
come to a complete stop.
For safe speed and stopping control: leave more space in front of their vehicle. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 23:
This road sign means:
A
A four-way intersection is ahead
B
Do not pass
C
A steep grade is ahead
This traffic sign indicates: A four-way intersection is ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 24:
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 25:
This road sign indicates that:
A
a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles.
B
buses and car pools may not travel in the restricted lane.
C
vehicles cannot go straight ahead. Cars must turn either to the right or left.
This traffic sign indicates: a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 26:
What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?
A
Signal with your left turn signal, then check carefully for traffic coming toward you.
B
Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop.
C
Turn left, go across the road so you come to a stop while you face the edge of the road.
The correct driving rule is: signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 27:
This sign tells drivers that:
A
they must make a left turn at the intersection.
B
U-turns are not allowed.
C
they must not make a right turn.
D
None of the above.
This traffic sign indicates: they must not make a right turn. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 28:
When driving near light rail vehicles, drivers should:
A
never drive around lowered crossing gates.
B
expect trains on any track at any time.
C
always obey signs and traffic signals.
D
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: never drive around lowered crossing gates; expect trains on any track at any time; always obey signs and traffic signals. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 29:
After parking, are you allowed to open a door on the road side of your vehicle?
A
Yes, always.
B
Yes, but only if it does not interfere with bicyclists and other traffic.
C
No, never.
Under standard parking and curb regulations: Yes, but only if it does not interfere with bicyclists and other traffic. Following parking distance clearances keeps roadways unobstructed and emergency lanes accessible.
Question 30:
This is:
A
a side road sign.
B
a merging traffic sign.
C
a right curve sign.
The correct driving rule is: a side road sign. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 31:
This road sign means:
A
Divided highway ahead - stay to the right
B
Do not enter
C
Do not pass
This traffic sign indicates: Divided highway ahead - stay to the right. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 32:
If you see a 'lane closed ahead' sign you should:
A
make a U-turn. You are on the wrong side of the road.
B
merge into the correct lane when it is safe.
C
speed to the end of the closed lane and try to get into the other lane.
D
None of the above.
The correct driving rule is: merge into the correct lane when it is safe. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 33:
Worn tires:
A
may cause you to hydroplane even with very little water on the road.
B
can increase your stopping distance.
C
can make turning more difficult.
D
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: may cause you to hydroplane even with very little water on the road; can increase your stopping distance; can make turning more difficult. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 34:
When passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane when:
A
you look over your shoulder and see no vehicle behind you.
B
you can see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror.
C
the driver you just passed signals you over.
Defensive driving guidelines state that: you can see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror. Anticipating road hazards and communicating maneuvers keeps traffic predictable and safe.
Question 35:
When they see this road sign, drivers should:
A
drive carefully because the animal pictured on the sign is extremely rare in the area.
B
watch for this species crossing the road.
C
park in the zoo area.
This traffic sign indicates: watch for this species crossing the road. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.