Question 1:
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 2:
Braking distance is affected by:
A
the condition of your brakes and tires.
B
pavement conditions.
C
the speed your vehicle is traveling.
D
All of the above.
Hazardous road and weather conditions require extra caution: the condition of your brakes and tires; pavement conditions; the speed your vehicle is traveling. Reducing speed and expanding following distance preserves control.
Question 3:
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 4:
This sign means:
A
Business area nearby. Watch for business people.
B
There is a work zone ahead. Watch for workers.
C
The driver is near a school and should watch for children.
Pentagonal (5-sided) signs are exclusively reserved for school zones and school crossings: The driver is near a school and should watch for children. Drivers must reduce speed and yield right-of-way to all crossing children.
Question 5:
If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
A
After the crosswalk.
B
Before the stop line.
C
Before the crosswalk.
Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at intersections and crosswalks: Before the crosswalk. Stop and allow them to clear the lane safely.
Question 6:
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 7:
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.
Question 8:
At a school crossing, drivers should:
A
always stop, whether there’s a stop sign or not.
B
always sound their horn and stay alert.
C
watch for children and be ready to stop.
The correct driving rule is: watch for children and be ready to stop. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 9:
What does this road sign indicate?
A
Hospital service
B
Area reserved for people with disabilities
C
Interstate highway
This traffic sign indicates: Hospital service. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 10:
The minimum drinking age in this State is ____ years.
A
20
B
21
C
9
D
18
The correct driving rule is: 21. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 11:
___________ are the most frequent fatality in work zone crashes.
A
Motorcyclists
B
Construction workers
C
Drivers and their passengers
D
Bicyclists
The correct driving rule is: drivers and their passengers. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 12:
This road sign means:
A
Low shoulder
B
Stop ahead
C
Tow away zone
D
Buggy warning
This traffic sign indicates: Low shoulder. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 13:
Large trucks:
A
have large blind spots.
B
can stop quicker than passenger vehicles.
C
do not need more room to maneuver.
D
All of the above.
The correct driving rule is: have large blind spots. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 14:
When there is a _______ at an intersection, you should come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceed when clear.
A
a solid green light
B
a solid red light
C
a flashing red light
D
a flashing yellow light
Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at intersections and crosswalks: a flashing red light. Stop and allow them to clear the lane safely.
Question 15:
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 16:
When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:
A
enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.
B
make a U-turn into the two-way road.
C
enter the two-way road to the right of its center line.
The correct driving rule is: enter the two-way road to the right of its center line. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 17:
This sign means:
A
You may make a U-turn.
B
Hairpin corner ahead.
C
You must make a U-turn.
This traffic sign indicates: you must make a U-turn. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 18:
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 19:
If you are turning into a street with more than one lane going in your direction, you should:
A
turn into the closest lane.
B
turn into the middle lane.
C
turn into the lane marked with an arrow.
D
turn into the leftmost lane.
The correct driving rule is: turn into the closest lane. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 20:
The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
A
slow down to encourage the tailgater to pass.
B
pump your brakes to get them to back off.
C
ignore them completely.
D
speed up to increase the space between you and the tailgater.
The correct driving rule is: slow down to encourage the tailgater to pass. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 21:
Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:
A
passing is not allowed.
B
passing is allowed during daylight only.
C
passing is allowed for both drivers.
D
passing is allowed if you are at the top of a hill.
The correct driving rule is: passing is not allowed. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 22:
It is illegal to drive below the speed limit:
A
when the pavement is wet.
B
only in residential areas.
C
when driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic.
D
only in rural areas.
For safe speed and stopping control: when driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic. Adjusting speed to match visibility and road traction prevents loss of steering grip.
Question 23:
If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate your intention to turn.
A
your emergency flashers
B
your horn
C
your high beams
D
hand signals
The correct driving rule is: hand signals. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 24:
This road sign means:
A
Keep left
B
Divided highway begins
C
Lane ends
This traffic sign indicates: Divided highway begins. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 25:
This road sign means:
A
Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles
B
Stop if necessary
C
You must make a complete stop
D
Slow down or stop
An octagonal Stop sign requires a full and complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk: you must make a complete stop. Proceed only after yielding to all cross traffic and pedestrians.