Question 1:
This sign means:
A
The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.
B
Roundabout ahead. Slow down.
C
The divided highway on which drivers are traveling ends ahead.
This traffic sign indicates: The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 2:
This road sign tells drivers that:
A
they must change lane immediately.
B
they must turn either to the right or left.
C
the one-way street or roadway ahead ends.
D
None of the above.
This traffic sign indicates: they must turn either to the right or left. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 3:
This road sign means:
A
Railroad Crossing
B
One Way
C
Limited parking
Circular signs with an 'X' and 'RR' designate a Railroad Advance Warning: Railroad Crossing. Drivers must slow down, look both ways, listen for trains, and be prepared to stop.
Question 4:
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 5:
___________ normally are white rectangles with black letters or symbols.
A
Warning signs
B
Destination signs (guide signs)
C
Regulation signs (regulatory signs)
The correct driving rule is: Regulation signs (regulatory signs). Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 6:
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 7:
This sign means:
A
divided highway ahead.
B
narrow bridge ahead.
C
road construction.
D
lane ends, merge left.
This traffic sign indicates: lane ends, merge left. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 8:
This road sign means:
A
School zone ahead
B
Side road
C
Construction zone ahead
D
Sharp turn, slow down
This traffic sign indicates: Sharp turn, slow down. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 9:
The yield sign means:
A
Go. The light will soon be red.
B
If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping.
C
Stop if you can.
A triangular Yield sign requires drivers to slow down and give right-of-way to other traffic: If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping. Proceed only when there is a safe opening.
Question 10:
Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols.
A
blue; white
B
white; black
C
green; white
The correct driving rule is: blue; white. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 11:
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 12:
This road sign means:
A
Winding road
B
Side road ahead
C
Slippery when wet
This traffic sign indicates: Slippery when wet. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 13:
This sign indicates that the road ahead:
A
turns sharply right, then left.
B
is a divided highway.
C
curves right, then left.
D
curves right.
This traffic sign indicates: curves right, then left. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 14:
What does a flashing left yellow arrow mean?
A
Vehicles turning left must stop if they can. The light will soon be red.
B
Only right turns are allowed.
C
Left turns are allowed. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
D
None of the above.
The correct driving rule is: Left turns are allowed. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 15:
This sign indicates:
A
Warning: drunk drivers.
B
Winding road. Drive with caution.
C
The road may be slippery when wet. Drive slowly.
This traffic sign indicates: The road may be slippery when wet. Drive slowly. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 16:
This sign warns drivers that:
A
they cannot go straight ahead.
B
they will soon be facing oncoming traffic.
C
a shared lane starts ahead.
This traffic sign indicates: they will soon be facing oncoming traffic. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 17:
What does this sign indicate?
A
The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.
B
Winding road ahead. Drive with caution.
C
Drivers will soon be on a roadway with two-way traffic.
This traffic sign indicates: drivers will soon be on a roadway with two-way traffic. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 18:
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 19:
This road sign means:
A
School zone ahead
B
Keep right
C
Two-way Traffic
This traffic sign indicates: Two-way Traffic. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 20:
This road sign warns drivers that:
A
the road surface ahead changes to a low-type surface or earth road.
B
vehicles must leave the pavement immediately.
C
the dirt on the side of the road is soft.
This traffic sign indicates: the road surface ahead changes to a low-type surface or earth road. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 21:
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 22:
Select the most effective safety restraint(s) in a traffic crash.
A
Lap and shoulder belt only
B
Air bag only
C
Pumping brakes.
D
A combination of lap/shoulder belt and air bag.
The correct driving rule is: A combination of lap/shoulder belt and air bag. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 23:
Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines.
A
orange
B
yellow
C
black
D
white
The correct driving rule is: white. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 24:
What type of pavement marking shows you which lane you must use for a turn?
A
Edge line
B
Diamond
C
Crosswalk Lines
D
Arrows
This traffic sign indicates: Arrows. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 25:
When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:
A
slow down and pass the bus with caution.
B
stop if you are driving in the same direction.
C
stop regardless of your direction of travel.
When a school bus displays flashing red lights and extended stop sign: stop regardless of your direction of travel. Traffic in both directions must come to a full stop on undivided roads until children are clear.
Question 26:
If traffic on the other side of an intersection is backed up and you cannot get completely through, you must:
A
enter the intersection and try to avoid blocking it.
B
enter the intersection and proceed with caution.
C
wait until traffic ahead is clear.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: wait until traffic ahead is clear. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 27:
Braking distance is:
A
usually 50 feet.
B
how far a vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while the driver is braking.
C
the total distance a vehicle has traveled until it comes to a complete stop.
D
how far a vehicle will continue to travel before the driver hits the brakes.
For safe speed and stopping control: how far a vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while the driver is braking. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 28:
Drivers may cross solid yellow lines:
A
at any time.
B
only to pass traffic moving in the same direction.
C
when making turns.
D
during daylight hours only.
The correct driving rule is: when making turns. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 29:
A driver should be extra alert for motorcyclists, bicycles and pedestrians. Why?
A
They obey specific traffic laws.
B
They always have the right-of-way.
C
They are hard to see in traffic.
D
They don’t have rearview mirrors.
The correct driving rule is: they are hard to see in traffic. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 30:
If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving?
A
Stop drinking one hour before driving.
B
Drink coffee before driving.
C
Take a cold shower before driving.
D
Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 31:
It is important for drivers to know that trucks:
A
are easier for the driver to operate.
B
require more space for turning movements.
C
take longer than cars to stop.
D
require less time to pass on an incline than cars.
The correct driving rule is: take longer than cars to stop. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 32:
If an approaching driver does not dim the headlights, you should:
A
move your eyes to the left to help avoid the glare of approaching high beams.
B
move your eyes to the right and avoid looking directly at the bright lights.
C
flash your headlights to low beam for a second, then return to high beam.
The correct driving rule is: move your eyes to the right and avoid looking directly at the bright lights. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 33:
Your BAC depends on:
A
how much alcohol you drink.
B
how much time passes between drinks.
C
All of the above.
Alcohol and impairing substances degrade all critical driving functions: how much alcohol you drink; how much time passes between drinks. Driving while impaired carries severe criminal and safety penalties.
Question 34:
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.
Question 35:
From top to bottom, traffic lights are:
A
green, red and yellow.
B
green, yellow and red.
C
red, yellow and green.
The correct driving rule is: red, yellow and green. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 36:
If your front wheels start to skid, the first thing you should do is:
A
Take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral.
B
Immediately turn in the direction you want to go.
C
Speed up, pump your brakes and steer in the direction the vehicle is trying to go.
The correct driving rule is: take your foot off the gas pedal and shift to neutral. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 37:
You go with a group of friends to a social event, and you plan to have a few drinks. You should:
A
make alcohol the focus of the event.
B
avoid alternating between drinks with alcohol and drinks without any alcohol.
C
arrange to ride home with a friend who does not drink.
The correct driving rule is: arrange to ride home with a friend who does not drink. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 38:
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 39:
If you are continually being passed on the right, you should:
A
move into the right lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the left.
B
move into the left lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the right.
C
increase your speed immediately.
The correct driving rule is: move into the right lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the left. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 40:
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.