Question 1:
If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, pumping your brakes when you want to slow down:
A
prevents skids.
B
increases fuel efficiency.
C
stops you faster.
D
reduces tire consumption.
The correct driving rule is: prevents skids. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 2:
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 3:
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 4:
Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:
A
help you to be a better driver.
B
make you feel better.
C
impair your judgment.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: impair your judgment. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 5:
This road sign means:
A
Pavement ends
B
Winding road
C
Double curve ahead
This traffic sign indicates: Winding road. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 6:
A defensive driver:
A
never drives below the speed limit.
B
knows when it is safe to pass other vehicles.
C
considers what other drivers might do and is always prepared to act.
The correct driving rule is: considers what other drivers might do and is always prepared to act. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 7:
This road sign means:
A
Railroad Warning
B
Stop Sign Ahead
C
Lane ends
D
Stop if necessary
This traffic sign indicates: stop Sign Ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 8:
When a vehicle is hydroplaning:
A
the windshield wipers cannot keep the windshield clear of rain.
B
the spray from large trucks reduces visibility.
C
the tires lose contact with the road surface.
D
All of the above.
The correct driving rule is: the tires lose contact with the road surface. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 9:
If your accelerator becomes stuck while driving, you should:
A
hold the steering wheel firmly and turn the ignition off while the vehicle is moving.
B
turn the engine off and try to drive the car safely off the roadway.
C
shift to neutral, apply the brakes and try to drive the car safely off the road.
D
shift to park and apply the brakes until you come to a complete stop.
The correct driving rule is: shift to neutral, apply the brakes and try to drive the car safely off the road. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 10:
Drivers under the age of 21 are subject to a specific restriction prohibiting them from driving:
A
before consuming alcohol.
B
with alcohol in their system.
C
before midnight.
The correct driving rule is: with alcohol in their system. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 11:
The picture shows:
A
a railroad advance warning sign.
B
a speeding fines doubled sign.
C
a reversible road sign.
The correct driving rule is: a railroad advance warning sign. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
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:
When parking downhill:
A
turn your wheels away from the side of the road.
B
turn your wheels towards the side of the road.
C
keep your wheels straight.
When parking downhill (with or without a curb): turn your wheels towards the side of the road. Turn front wheels toward the curb or road edge (right) so the vehicle rolls safely off the roadway if it slips.
Question 14:
Parking is not allowed:
A
in an intersection, unless permitted by signs.
B
within 300 feet of a pedestrian safety area.
C
on public roads
Under standard parking and curb regulations: in an intersection, unless permitted by signs. Following parking distance clearances keeps roadways unobstructed and emergency lanes accessible.
Question 15:
Which of the following must you obey over the others?
A
A flashing red light.
B
A stop sign.
C
A steady red light.
D
A police officer.
The correct driving rule is: A police officer. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 16:
What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement?
A
Pull the steering wheel back.
B
Pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other drivers.
C
Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.
The correct driving rule is: Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 17:
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 18:
To drive defensively you should:
A
always put one car length between you and the car ahead.
B
keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
C
look only at the car in front of you while driving.
The correct driving rule is: keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 19:
To avoid crashes with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:
A
sound your horn right before turning or changing lanes.
B
adjust your rear-view mirrors every few minutes.
C
quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear, before changing lanes.
D
None of the above.
The correct driving rule is: quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear, before changing lanes. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 20:
BAC is:
A
the acronym for Beer ACcumulation.
B
the number of ounces of alcohol in your blood.
C
the percentage of alcohol in your blood.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: the percentage of alcohol in your blood. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 21:
If a bus needs to make a right turn and you are also turning right:
A
squeeze between the bus and the curb.
B
try to turn right before the bus does.
C
wait until the bus turns before turning right.
The correct driving rule is: wait until the bus turns before turning right. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 22:
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 23:
A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be:
A
a deaf person.
B
a traffic enforcement officer.
C
a blind person.
The correct driving rule is: a blind person. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 24:
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 25:
To drive more safely at night:
A
don’t drive when you are tired.
B
make sure your headlights are working properly.
C
increase following distance.
D
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: don’t drive when you are tired; make sure your headlights are working properly; increase following distance. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.