Question 1:
Which statement about driving and drugs is true?
A
Only illegals drugs can impair your driving.
B
Prescription drugs are safe to use if they don't make you feel drowsy.
C
Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 2:
This sign tells drivers:
A
they must wait for the traffic signal to turn green before turning right or left.
B
they may not turn right or left during the red light.
C
All of the above.
This sign alerts drivers to several mandatory requirements: they must wait for the traffic signal to turn green before turning right or left, they may not turn right or left during the red light. Obeying all posted traffic control instructions is required by law.
Question 3:
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 4:
You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. What must you do?
A
Enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead clears.
B
Wait for the next green light.
C
Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 5:
If weather requires you to have your lights on, you should use your:
A
low beams.
B
parking lights.
C
high beams.
The correct driving rule is: low beams. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 6:
This sign tells drivers that:
A
left and right turns are not allowed.
B
a divided highway is ahead.
C
they cannot go straight ahead.
This traffic sign indicates: they cannot go straight ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 7:
Signs with orange backgrounds mean:
A
railroad crossing.
B
side road ahead.
C
road construction site.
The correct driving rule is: road construction site. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 8:
Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.
A
take precedence over
B
are less important than
C
must obey
The correct driving rule is: take precedence over. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 9:
This road sign means:
A
Merging traffic
B
Steep grade ahead
C
Intersection ahead
This traffic sign indicates: Steep grade ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 10:
This sign tells drivers that:
A
there is a right turn ahead.
B
they must stay on the right side of the divider
C
a divided highway ends ahead.
This traffic sign indicates: they must stay on the right side of the divider. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 11:
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 12:
If the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim the lights, you should look:
A
toward the right side of the road.
B
toward the center of the roadway.
C
straight ahead.
The correct driving rule is: toward the right side of the road. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 13:
You reach an intersection that is not controlled at the same time as a driver on your right, and both of you prepare to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?
A
You.
B
No one.
C
The other driver.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: The other driver. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 14:
Which of the following is NOT true about ABS?
A
It improves the vehicle stability.
B
It helps increase your stopping distance.
C
It improves the steering ability.
The correct driving rule is: it helps increase your stopping distance. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 15:
What is the purpose of minimum speed limits?
A
To keep a smooth traffic flow.
B
To halt the traffic flow.
C
To allow emergency vehicles with red flashing lights to safely pass other vehicles.
For safe speed and stopping control: To keep a smooth traffic flow. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 16:
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 17:
This sign indicates that:
A
the highest safe speed drivers should travel around the curve ahead is 25 MPH.
B
the safe speed around the curve ahead is at least 25 MPH.
C
drivers may not turn right if traveling at 25 MPH or less.
This traffic sign indicates: the highest safe speed drivers should travel around the curve ahead is 25 MPH. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 18:
You are stopped at a stop sign and you are going to go straight through the intersection. A car on the cross road has stopped at a stop sign on your right and is going to go straight. Who has the right-of-way?
A
Whoever enters the intersection first.
B
You.
C
The car on your right.
According to standard right-of-way regulations: The car on your right. Yielding appropriately prevents intersection collisions and maintains safe traffic flow.
Question 19:
If you miss your exit on a freeway, do NOT:
A
continue on the freeway and find an alternative route.
B
turn around or back up.
C
get back on the freeway in the opposite direction and return to the exit you want.
Defensive driving guidelines state that: turn around or back up. Anticipating road hazards and communicating maneuvers keeps traffic predictable and safe.
Question 20:
Which of the following factors affect the absorption of alcohol?
A
Your race.
B
Your weight.
C
Your height.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: Your weight. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 21:
To drive defensively, you must:
A
anticipate errors by other drivers.
B
assume that a driver who approaches a STOP sign on a side road is actually going to stop.
C
not check behind you through your mirrors.
The correct driving rule is: anticipate errors by other drivers. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 22:
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 23:
What happens if two vehicles reach at the same time an intersection with four-way stop signs?
A
The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left.
B
The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
C
The first vehicle to reach the intersection must yield.
At an uncontrolled intersection or 4-way stop where vehicles arrive at the same time: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. The driver on the left must always yield to the driver on the right.
Question 24:
Blind spots are:
A
Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that are easy to spot.
B
areas of the road that cannot be seen even when looking into mirrors.
C
traffic control devices.
The correct driving rule is: areas of the road that cannot be seen even when looking into mirrors. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 25:
The ‘One Way’ sign means that:
A
only vehicles turning left may travel in the direction of the arrow.
B
there is only one road that turns left at the intersection.
C
drivers may travel only in the direction of the arrow.
This traffic sign indicates: drivers may travel only in the direction of the arrow. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.