Question 1:
What should you do if one of your tires blows out?
A
Hold the steering wheel tight and brake immediately to avoid the risk of skidding.
B
Leave the road immediately.
C
Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.
The correct driving rule is: Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 2:
When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
A
decrease the following distance.
B
increase their speed to get to their destination more quickly.
C
increase the following distance.
D
None of the above.
The correct driving rule is: increase the following distance. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 3:
On two-lane, two-way streets or highways, you should start left turns close to the center line.
A
True
B
False
The correct driving rule is: True. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 4:
BAC is expressed in:
A
percentage of alcohol to blood.
B
percentage of blood to alcohol.
C
ounces of alcohol in your blood.
Under state DUI and traffic safety laws: percentage of alcohol to blood. Alcohol degrades judgment, slows reaction times, and distorts depth perception.
Question 5:
What does this sign indicate?
A
Parallel railroad crossing (side road)
B
Low ground clearance railroad crossing
C
Parallel railroad crossing (crossroad)
Circular signs with an 'X' and 'RR' designate a Railroad Advance Warning: Parallel railroad crossing (side road). Drivers must slow down, look both ways, listen for trains, and be prepared to stop.
Question 6:
Blind spots are:
A
Dangerous intersection where the maximum speed limit is 15 MPH or less.
B
At night, the darkest areas of a road, where emergency flashers should be used.
C
Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that the driver cannot see with use of mirrors.
The correct driving rule is: Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that the driver cannot see with use of mirrors. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 7:
A speed limit is the __________ speed at which a vehicle may legally travel on the road under ideal conditions.
A
maximum
B
minimum
C
suggested
D
None of the above.
For safe speed and stopping control: maximum. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 8:
This road sign means:
A
No right turn
B
Divided highway ends
C
Lane ends
D
Two way Traffic
This traffic sign indicates: Lane ends. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 9:
This road sign means:
A
No left turn
B
No right turn
C
No U-turns
This traffic sign indicates: No right turn. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 10:
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 11:
A flashing red light means:
A
The same as a STOP sign.
B
The light will soon change to steady red.
C
Drive with caution.
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 12:
This road sign warns drivers that:
A
left turns are not allowed at the intersection.
B
the road will make a sharp turn to the right.
C
another road enters the highway from the direction shown.
This traffic sign indicates: another road enters the highway from the direction shown. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 13:
When driving in heavy rain, drivers should use:
A
parking lights.
B
low beam headlights.
C
high beam headlights.
For safe speed and stopping control: low beam headlights. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 14:
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.
Question 15:
Vertical panels, barricades, drums and cones are the most commonly used devices to guide drivers safely through work zones.
A
True
B
False
The correct driving rule is: True. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 16:
Most crashes involving large trucks:
A
are caused by truck drivers.
B
are caused by car drivers.
C
happen in bad weather.
D
happen at night.
The correct driving rule is: are caused by car drivers. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 17:
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
A
proceed with caution until you see a train.
B
go through when one of the tracks is free.
C
go through as soon as the first train passes.
D
wait until you have a clear view of both tracks.
The correct driving rule is: wait until you have a clear view of both tracks. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 18:
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 19:
If another vehicle is approaching you head-on in your lane, you should _______, sound your horn and brake.
A
steer right
B
None of the other answers is correct.
C
steer left
D
stay in the center of your lane
The correct driving rule is: steer right. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 20:
Your car stalls on the tracks at a railroad crossing, and a collision with a train is imminent. After getting yourself and your passengers out of the car, you should:
A
run toward the train but stay off the tracks.
B
signal the train to stop.
C
cross the tracks.
The correct driving rule is: run toward the train but stay off the tracks. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 21:
One broken line indicates:
A
You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe.
B
You can not pass other vehicles or go across the line.
C
You can change lanes, but only when traffic conditions or obstructions in the road make it necessary.
The correct driving rule is: you can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 22:
When driving through a work zone you should:
A
closely follow the vehicle ahead.
B
slow down and pay extra attention.
C
pull over to the right side of the road and stop.
D
keep a 2-second following distance behind the vehicle in front.
The correct driving rule is: slow down and pay extra attention. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 23:
What are some telltale signs of a drunk driver?
A
Sudden stops.
B
Weaving between lanes.
C
Driving slower than the normal flow of traffic.
D
All of the above.
Alcohol and impairing substances degrade all critical driving functions: Sudden stops; Weaving between lanes; Driving slower than the normal flow of traffic. Driving while impaired carries severe criminal and safety penalties.
Question 24:
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 25:
This road sign means:
A
Right turn permitted on red light
B
Drivers must turn right
C
No U-turns
D
No right turn permitted
This traffic sign indicates: No right turn permitted. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.