Driver's ED - Practice Test #1

YOU CAN DRIVE IN A CARPOOL LANE IF YOU:

* A. Have the minimum number of passengers shown on the sign* B. Are driving an empty 15-passenger van C. Want to pass the vehicle ahead

WHEN YOU BACK UP IN A PASSENGER VEHICLE:

* A. Look over your right shoulder out the rear window* B. Only use your side and rearview mirrors C. Rely on your rearview mirror

IF YOU WANT TO TURN LEFT FROM A DRIVEWAY ONTO A ROAD WITH A LANE MARKED AS SHOWN BELOW, YOU:

* A. May turn into this lane before merging into regular traffic* B. Must use this lane before merging into regular traffic C. May not turn into this lane while making your left turn

WHAT IS THE "BASIC SPEED LAW"?

* A. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions* B. Never drive faster than the posted speed limits C. Keep up with the flow of traffic

LOOK TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT BEFORE ENTERING ANY INTERSECTION ON A GREEN LIGHT BECAUSE:

* A. Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light* B. Once you are in the intersection, you must only look straight ahead C. Cross traffic may have a green arrow D. Pedestrians on the cross street have the right-of-way

WHEN A SCHOOL BUS WITH ITS RED LIGHTS FLASHING IS STOPPED AHEAD ON YOUR SIDE OF THE ROAD, YOU MUST:

* A. Stop as long as the red lights flash* B. Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass cautiously C. Stop until you think all of the children are unloaded

YOU ARE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT TO TURN RIGHT, AND A PEDESTRIAN ON YOUR RIGHT IS WAITING TO CROSS THE STREET YOU WANT TO ENTER. WHO HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEN YOUR LIGHT TURNS GREEN?

* A. The pedestrian has the right-of-way* B. You have the right-of-way only if the crosswalk is not marked C. You have the right-of-way because your light is green

THIS SIGN MEANS: (Arrow pointing slightly to the top right)

* A. The road curves to the right* B. You cannot make a right turn C. Right turn permitted on green arrow only

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE REGARDING SAFETY BELTS?

* A. They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents* B. They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents C. Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river

LARGE TRUCKS TURNING RIGHT ONTO A STREET WITH TWO LANES IN EACH DIRECTION:

*A. Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn* B. Must stay in the right lane at all times C. May complete their turn in either the right or the left lane

BEFORE CHANGING LANES, YOU MUST:

*A. See if it is safe before making the move* B. Flash your high-beam headlights C. Drive faster than other traffic D. All of the above

IF A CAR AHEAD OF YOU HAS STOPPED AT A CROSSWALK, YOU SHOULD:

*A. Stop and then proceed when safe* B. Change lanes, look carefully, and pass C. Slow down, look both ways, and proceed D. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

WHEN YOU ARE IN A DEDICATED TURN LANE CONTROLLED BY A GREEN ARROW, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE?

A. All vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you * B. All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights* C. You may turn in the arrow's direction without checking traffic

A GOOD SAFETY RULE, WHEN YOU ARE SURE YOU HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT-OF-WAY, IS:

A. Always take it * B. Never insist on it* C. Always let the other driver have it

IF YOU ARE BEING TAILGATED, YOU SHOULD:

A. Brake quickly B. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you * C. Increase your following distance*

THIS SIGN MEANS (Passing Lane 2 Miles):

A. Don't pass unless it is safe to do so * B. There is a passing lane ahead* C. Be prepared for vehicles passing you

IF YOU EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD:

A. Downshift and look for an area to slow down and stop B. Pump brake pedal quickly; if useless, pump released parking brake C. Stop off the road if possible, and call for help * D. All of the above*

TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS TOWARD THE CURB WHEN YOU ARE PARKED:

A. Facing uphill B. On a level road * C. Facing downhill*

WHEN YOU COME TO A CORNER WITH A STOP SIGN, YOU SHOULD FIRST STOP:

A. Far enough to see cross traffic B. After crossing a crosswalk or limit line * C. In back of the crosswalk or limit line*

FOLLOWING CLOSELY BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE:

A. Helps you avoid other drivers' blind spots * B. Is a common cause of rear-end accidents* C. Increases fuel efficiency

WORN OR "BALD" TIRES:

A. Increase stopping distance, while decreasing overall control B. Cause vehicles to "hydroplane" C. Cause tire failure and/or blown out tires *D. All of the above*

YOU MUST NOT CROSS A DOUBLE LINE TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE IF THE LINE ON YOUR SIDE:

A. Is a broken yellow one * B. Is a solid or double solid yellow one* C. Has double raised yellow dots D. Is none of the above

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH A FLASHING YELLOW SIGNAL LIGHT?

A. Maintain your speed but watch for other vehicles B. Stop before crossing the intersection *C. Slow down and cross carefully*

OTHER DRIVERS ARE NOT MAKING ROOM FOR YOU TO MERGE ONTO A FREEWAY WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. IF IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, YOU MAY:

A. Make room by forcing your way into a small gap * B. Stop before merging with freeway traffic* C. Drive onto a freeway shoulder until a gap appears

BEFORE GETTING OUT OF YOUR CAR, AFTER PARKING AT A TWO-WAY STREET CURB, YOU SHOULD:

A. Make sure you are parked at least two feet from the curb B. Turn your front wheels toward the curb * C. Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle*

IF YOU GET SLEEPY WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD:

A. Move to the right lane and continue driving B. Drink coffee to stay awake * C. Drive to a safe place, park, remove the ignition key, and rest*

USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS ON RAINY, SNOWY, OR FOGGY DAYS:

A. On the high-beam setting * B. So other drivers can see you* C. To warn others of bad conditions

(One Way Sign Pointing Left)THIS SIGN MEANS:

A. One-lane road to the left * B. One-way street—traffic travels to the left* C. All traffic must turn right ahead

YOU SHOULD CHECK TRAFFIC BEHIND YOU:

A. Only on a freeway or highway * B. So you will know if you are being tailgated* C. Only when you are slowing down

IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND FINDING IT HARD TO STAY AWAKE, YOU SHOULD:

A. Open your windows * B. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key and rest* C. Drink plenty of black coffee

YOU ARE DRIVING ON A TWO-WAY STREET AND WANT TO TURN LEFT AT THE CORNER. GIVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO:

A. Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a WALK signal B. Vehicles stopped at the red light * C. Any vehicle coming towards you*

SEAT BELTS PROPERLY WORN WILL:

A. Prevent accidents * B. Reduce the risk of injury* C. Keep you from moving your body

WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE LEFT OF TWO TRAFFIC LANES, AND MANY CARS ARE PASSING ON YOUR RIGHT, YOU SHOULD:

A. Pull onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass * B. Move over into the right lane when it is safe* C. Stay in your lane so you will not impede the traffic flow

ALLOW EXTRA SPACE IN FRONT OF YOUR VEHICLE WHEN FOLLOWING A:

A. Station wagon * B. Large tour bus* C. Passenger car

WHEN A TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT IS NOT WORKING, YOU SHOULD:

A. Stop only if other vehicles are present B. Slow down and stop if necessary * C. Stop and continue driving when it is safe*

WHEN YOU ENTER A FREEWAY, YOU SHOULD CHECK TRAFFIC BY USING:

A. The inside and outside mirrors only B. Only your rearview mirrors * C. All mirrors and turning your head*

TO TURN RIGHT ONTO A TWO-WAY STREET FROM A TWO-WAY STREET, START IN THE RIGHT LANE AND END IN:

A. The left lane * B. The lane closest to the curb* C. Any lane that is available

THIS SIGN MEANS: (Car with swervy lines)

A. The road ahead has many curves B. There is a sharp curve in the road ahead * C. The road ahead may be slippery*

THIS SIGN MEANS: (Traffic Signal in yellow diamond)

A. The traffic signal ahead is not working B. Be prepared to stop if the light is flashing * C. There is a traffic signal ahead*

IMPROPERLY INFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN:

A. Uneven wear and additional avoidable replacement of tires B. Inefficient gas mileage C. Blown out tires and shaking in the steering wheel * D. All of the above*