Question 1:
The traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through an intersection. If a car is already in the intersection and is making a turn, you must:
A
enter the intersection and then stop.
B
drive through the intersection. You have the right-of-way.
C
let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 2:
The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:
A
a crossbuck sign.
B
an advance warning sign.
C
a speed limit sign.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: an advance warning sign. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 3:
When drivers see the ‘Wrong Way’ sign:
A
they are going the wrong way on an expressway exit ramp.
B
they must drive past this sign and reach the next intersection.
C
they must not leave the pavement except in an emergency.
The correct driving rule is: they are going the wrong way on an expressway exit ramp. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 4:
This sign warns drivers of:
A
low clearance.
B
a narrow bridge ahead.
C
a low place in the road.
This traffic sign indicates: a narrow bridge ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 5:
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 6:
If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you should treat the intersection the same as:
A
a yield sign.
B
a stop sign.
C
a warning sign.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights or sirens, you must safely pull over to the right curb and stop completely until it passes.
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:
Which signs have black letters on a white background?
A
Warning signs (diamond)
B
Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)
C
Guide signs (horizontal rectangle)
The correct driving rule is: Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle). Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 9:
As they approach the top of a hill, drivers should:
A
prepare to stop if needed.
B
keep a steady speed.
C
speed up slightly.
The correct driving rule is: prepare to stop if needed. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 10:
This sign means:
A
A road crosses the main highway ahead.
B
The divided highway on which drivers are traveling ends ahead.
C
Drivers are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one they are on.
This traffic sign indicates: drivers are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one they are on. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 11:
When pedestrians are in a crosswalk, drivers should:
A
pull over to the right and stop.
B
go ahead because drivers have the right-of-way.
C
wait for them to cross.
Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at intersections and crosswalks: wait for them to cross. Stop and allow them to clear the lane safely.
Question 12:
These are:
A
route signs.
B
miles-left signs.
C
speed limit signs.
The correct driving rule is: route signs. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 13:
Your driving ability can be affected by:
A
just one drink.
B
three drinks or more.
C
at least two drinks.
The correct driving rule is: just one drink. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 14:
At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow:
A
after making a complete stop first.
B
if you wait until the light changes.
C
if you are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear.
The correct driving rule is: if you are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 15:
This sign warns that:
A
traffic must merge left.
B
the bridge ahead is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time.
C
traffic must merge right.
This traffic sign indicates: traffic must merge left. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 16:
Drivers turning left must yield to:
A
None of the above.
B
oncoming vehicles going straight.
C
oncoming vehicles turning left.
The correct driving rule is: oncoming vehicles going straight. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 17:
This sign warns ____________ ahead.
A
of two-way traffic
B
of a reduction of lanes
C
that a divided highway ends
This traffic sign indicates: of two-way traffic. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 18:
When passing a motorcycle you must:
A
give the motorcyclist the right hand part of his traffic lane.
B
give the motorcyclist the entire traffic lane as if the motorcycle was a car.
C
sound your horn to alert the motorcyclist.
Motorcycles can stop rapidly and are easily hidden in vehicle blind spots: give the motorcyclist the entire traffic lane as if the motorcycle was a car. Always allow an increased following distance of at least 3 to 4 seconds.
Question 19:
A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means:
A
Passing is permitted when safe.
B
Passing is not permitted.
C
Passing on the right is permitted in either direction
The correct driving rule is: Passing is permitted when safe. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 20:
In rainy weather, drivers should be most careful when turning or stopping:
A
when it's been raining all day.
B
after it has been raining for at least two hours.
C
during the first half hour of rain.
The correct driving rule is: during the first half hour of rain. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 21:
This road sign means:
A
Right lane closed
B
Do not block intersection
C
Flagger ahead
This traffic sign indicates: Flagger ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 22:
When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway?
A
Rely on your mirrors.
B
Get out of the car and check behind the car.
C
Look through your back window for children.
The correct driving rule is: Get out of the car and check behind the car. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 23:
You must come to a full stop at a yield sign:
A
Always.
B
Never.
C
If traffic conditions require it.
The correct driving rule is: If traffic conditions require it. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 24:
A pedestrian in the crosswalk when the 'DON’T WALK' signal begins flashing must:
A
stop immediately.
B
go back and wait the “WALK” light
C
finish crossing the street.
Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at intersections and crosswalks: finish crossing the street. Stop and allow them to clear the lane safely.
Question 25:
The amount of alcohol in the blood is measured by:
A
blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
B
Number of Drinks (NOC).
C
Amount of Alcohol Drunk (AAD).
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.