Driver's Ed Practice Set

A GREEN ARROW MEANS GO, BUT FIRST YOU MUST:

Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection

WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN?

A rest area is ahead

WHEN ENTERING A FREEWAY ENTRANCE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO

About the same speed as freeway traffic

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

All mirrors and turning your head

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

All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights

WHAT CAUSES MOST REAR-END ACCIDENTS?

Following other vehicles too closely

IF YOU REAR-ENDED A CAR, YOU WERE PROBABLY:

Following too closely

WORN OR "BALD" TIRES:

Increase stopping distance, while decreasing overall control Cause vehicles to "hydroplane" Cause tire failure and/or blown out tires

IF YOU ARE BEING TAILGATED, YOU SHOULD:

Increase your following distance

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE IN VEHICLES?

Infants should not ride in the front seat of vehicles

WHAT MIGHT CAUSE OTHER DRIVERS NOT TO SEE YOU?

Intersections or driveways blocked by trees, vehicles or buildings Vehicle windows covered with frost, snow or ice; or sudden glare Other drivers are backing out of a driveway or parking spot

WHICH WAY DO YOU TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS TO PARK DOWNHILL NEXT TO A CURB?

Into the curb

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

Is a solid or double solid yellow one

WHEN DRIVING IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF A FREEWAY, YOU:

Should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway onramps

WHICH OF THESE IS THE PROPER WAY TO CHANGE LANES?

Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder

TO AVOID ACCIDENTS, DRIVERS SHOULD COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER BY:

Signaling when changing lanes/direction, slowing down or stopping Using their horns in emergencies and when really necessary Using emergency flashers/flares/signs as needed

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

Slow down and cross carefully

IF YOUR VEHICLE STARTS TO HYDROPLANE, YOU SHOULD:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

IF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE HAS STARTED TO TURN LEFT IN FRONT OF YOU:

Slow or stop your car to prevent an accident

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

So other drivers can see you

TO AVOID GETTING REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD:

Start braking early as a signal to the driver behind you

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE FOR DRIVING WHEN HEAVY FOG, DUST, OR PRECIPITATION OCCURS?

Try not to drive until conditions improve

WHEN DRIVING THROUGH FOG OR RAIN, IT IS ADVISABLE TO:

Turn on your headlights to low-beam

THIS SIGN MEANS:

Turn to the right

WHEN YOU PARK YOUR CAR UPHILL NEXT TO A CURB, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SHOULD BE:

Turned so the back of the wheel is against the curb

WHEN CAN YOU DRIVE USING ONLY YOUR PARKING LIGHTS?

Under no circumstances

WHEN WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, YOU SHOULD GIVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO VEHICLES COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION:

Until dangerously close cars have passed

BEFORE TURNING LEFT, THE RIGHT-OF-WAY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ONCOMING CARS:

Until it is safe to turn

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BEST IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW?

Using public transportation

ACCIDENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN:

When one driver is traveling faster or slower than other drivers on the road

USE YOUR HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT:

Whenever it is legal and safe

IF YOU ARE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION AND THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNS GREEN, CAN YOU GO IMMEDIATELY?

Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection

WHEN A TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNS GREEN, SHOULD YOU GO IMMEDIATELY?

Yes, but you must yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection

SHOULD YOU TRY TO KEEP A "SPACE CUSHION" AROUND YOUR VEHICLE WHENEVER POSSIBLE?

Yes, when another driver makes a mistake, you will have time to react

WHEN YOU LOOK AHEAD WHILE DRIVING, IT IS BEST TO:

look beyond the car ahead of you

BACKING UP YOUR VEHICLE IS:

Always dangerous

THIS SIGN MEANS:

Another lane is merging with your lane

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

Any vehicle coming towards you

YOU SHOULD INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOUR CAR AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD WHEN YOU:

Are being followed by a tailgater

WHERE SHOULD YOU STOP YOUR VEHICLE WHEN THERE IS NO LIMIT LINE?

At the corner

IF YOU SEE ORANGE CONSTRUCTION SIGNS AND CONES ON A FREEWAY, YOU MUST:

Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead

TAILGATING OTHER DRIVERS:

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry

WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE OF A FOUR-LANE FREEWAY AND WISH TO EXIT ON THE RIGHT, YOU SHOULD:

Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane

WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING SLOWLY IN THE FREEWAY FAST LANE, BLOCKING TRAFFIC WHICH WISHES TO PASS, YOU SHOULD:

Change lanes to the right when it is safe to do so

YOU MUST CAREFULLY LOOK FOR BICYCLES IN TRAFFIC LANES BECAUSE THEY:

Could be hidden in your blind spots

YOU MUST CAREFULLY WATCH FOR BICYCLES IN TRAFFIC LANES BECAUSE THEY:

Could be hidden in your blind spots

DRIVERS ABOUT TO PASS OTHERS SHOULD BE ESPECIALLY CAREFUL OF PEDESTRIANS AND VEHICLES ENTERING THE ROAD AT:

Crossroads, intersections and junctions Railroad crossings and stations Shopping center entrances and exits

IF YOU EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD:

Downshift and look for an area to slow down and stop Pump brake pedal quickly; if useless, pump released parking brake Stop off the road if possible, and call for help

THE SPEED LIMIT POSTED ON A ROAD IS 55 MPH. WHEN THE ROAD IS WET:

Drive 5 to 10 mph under the speed limit

WHICH OF THESE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A DIMLY LIT STREET?

Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lit by your headlights

IF YOU GET SLEEPY WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD:

Drive to a safe place, park, remove the ignition key, and rest

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND SEE AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE WITH FLASHING LIGHTS BEHIND YOU?

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

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

Facing downhill

THE VERY FIRST EFFECT OF EVEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL ON A PERSON'S SAFE DRIVING ABILITY IS TO REDUCE HIS OR HER:

Good judgment

YOU CAN DRIVE IN A CARPOOL LANE IF YOU:

Have the minimum number of passengers shown on the sign

IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE SEEING OTHER VEHICLES BECAUSE OF DUST, PRECIPITATION, OR SMOKE BLOWING ACROSS THE ROADWAY, YOU SHOULD DRIVE SLOWER AND TURN ON YOUR:

Headlights

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR ENGINE STALLS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING?

Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult) Shift your transmission to neutral Try to re-start; if unable, stop off road, using four-way flashers

WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF A "SPACE CUSHION" AROUND YOUR VEHICLE?

If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react

YOU ARE DRIVING 45 MPH IN A 55 MPH ZONE. YOU CAN BE CITED FOR SPEEDING:

If road or weather conditions require an even slower speed

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR YOUR SAFETY BELT IN A MOVING VEHICLE:

If your vehicle is equipped with safety belts

WHERE SHOULD YOU START MAKING A U-TURN WHEN DRIVING ON A DIVIDED STREET WITH MULTIPLE LANES IN YOUR DIRECTION?

In the left lane

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE ABOUT DOUBLE PARKING?

It is illegal under any circumstances

HIGHWAYS ARE MOST SLIPPERY:

Just when it starts to rain after a dry spell

YOU ARE DRIVING DEFENSIVELY WHEN YOU:

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

WHAT IS A COMMON FACTOR IN THE TRAFFIC DEATHS OF TEENAGE DRIVERS?

Lack of driving skills

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

Large tour bus

WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN?

Left or U-turn permitted on green arrow only

IF A PERSON IS CROSSING THE STREET AT A CORNER WITHOUT CROSSWALKS, YOU SHOULD:

Let the person have the right-of-way

WHILE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE DANGEROUS TO DO WHILE DRIVING, WHICH IS ALSO ILLEGAL?

Listening to music through a set of dual headphones

WHEN BACKING OUT OF AN ANGLED PARKING SPACE, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS MOVE SLOWLY AND:

Look over your right shoulder

WHEN BACKING UP YOUR CAR, YOU SHOULD:

Look over your right shoulder through the rear window and back up slowly

WHEN YOU BACK UP IN A PASSENGER VEHICLE:

Look over your right shoulder through your rear window

YOU SEE A CAR APPROACHING FROM THE REAR, BUT WHEN YOU CHECK YOUR MIRROR AGAIN BEFORE CHANGING LANES, YOU NO LONGER SEE IT. YOU SHOULD:

Look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF AN ONCOMING CAR AT NIGHT APPROACHES WITH ITS HIGH-BEAMS ON?

Look toward the right edge of your lane

WHEN A CAR WITH BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS COMES TOWARD YOU AT NIGHT, YOU SHOULD:

Look toward the right edge of your lane

A GREEN ARROW POINTING TO THE LEFT ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT MEANS YOU MAY:

Make a protected turn in that direction

DRIVING SLOWER THAN OTHER TRAFFIC TENDS TO:

Make an accident more likely to happen

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT MOTORCYCLES?

Motorcycles should be followed at a greater distance

WHAT IS THE "BASIC SPEED LAW"?

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

YOU MAY NOT PARK A PASSENGER VEHICLE AT ANY TIME:

Next to a curb painted red

THIS SIGN MEANS:

No U-turn

SHOULD YOU DRIVE SLOWER THAN OTHER TRAFFIC THAT IS TRAVELING WITHIN THE SPEED LIMIT?

No. You can block traffic when you drive too slow

WHEN PLANNING TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES, YOU SHOULD:

Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane

A RED ARROW POINTING TO THE RIGHT ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT MEANS YOU MAY:

Not turn right until the light turns green

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

Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACES?

On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice

WHEN STOPPED AT RAILROAD CROSSING WITH MULTIPLE TRACKS, CROSS:

Only when it is safe to do so

IF YOU BECOME ANGRY OR UPSET, YOU SHOULD:

Park the car and "cool down" before driving on

WHEN DRIVING NEAR ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONE, YOU SHOULD:

Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking

WHO HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT AN INTERSECTION WITH NO CROSSWALKS?

Pedestrians always have the right-of-way

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD WHILE DRIVING THROUGH HEAVY RAIN OR FOG, AND YOUR WIPERS DO NOT HELP, YOU SHOULD:

Pull off the road completely until visibility improves

WHEN YOU WANT TO PASS A LARGE TRUCK IN THE CENTER OF THREE LANES, IT'S BEST TO PASS:

Quickly on the left and move ahead of it

WHEN LOOKING AHEAD OF YOUR VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD:

Scan your surroundings

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

Stop and continue driving when it is safe

IF THERE IS A RAILROAD CROSSING AHEAD AND A RED FLASHING SIGNAL WARNS YOU OF AN APPROACHING TRAIN, YOU MUST:

Stop and don't proceed until the red lights stop flashing

IF YOU ARE APPROACHING A RAILROAD CROSSING WITH RED FLASHING LIGHTS, YOU MUST:

Stop and don't proceed until the red lights stop flashing

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

Stop and then proceed when safe

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

Stop as long as the red lights flash

IF YOU ARE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH A RED FLASHING LIGHT. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Stop before entering and then proceed when safe

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

Stop before merging with freeway traffic

WHEN YOU FOLLOW VEHICLES TOO CLOSELY AND ANOTHER DRIVER SUDDENLY CUTS IN FRONT OF YOU, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Take your foot off the gas pedal

SAFELY BACKING UP YOUR VEHICLE INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT:

Tapping your horn before you back up

WHENEVER YOU DRIVE, THE LAW CONSIDERS THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN CONSENT (IMPLIED) TO A TEST OF:

The alcoholic content of your blood

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

The lane closest to the curb

TO TURN LEFT FROM A ONE-WAY STREET ONTO A ONE-WAY STREET, USE:

The lane closest to the left curb

WHO HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEN A VEHICLE APPROACHES A PEDESTRIAN AT AN INTERSECTION WITH NO CROSSWALKS?

The pedestrian

THIS SIGN MEANS:

The right lane will end ahead

THIS SIGN MEANS:

The road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction

THIS SIGN MEANS:

The road curves to the right

WHEN YOU ARE TOWING A TRAILER:

The trailer must not swerve from side to side at any speed

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE REGARDING SAFETY BELTS?

They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT LARGE TRUCKS?

They take longer to come to a complete stop

THIS LANE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TWO-WAY STREET MAY BE USED:

To begin or end left turns or start a permitted U-turn

IF YOU WANT TO PARK DOWNHILL AND THERE IS NO CURB, WHICH WAY DO YOU TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS?

Towards the side of the road

THIS SIGN MEANS:

Traffic signal ahead

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONES?

You are responsible for the safety of the road workers

YOU ARE IN A TRUCK'S BLIND SPOT IF:

You can't see the truck driver in his or her side mirror

WHEN PASSING IN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE OF A TWO LANE ROAD, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER:

Your speed relative to others, and your ability to accelerate How much clear space you need to pass, and how much you have The speed and distance of oncoming traffic, and possible hazards

TRAFFIC FATALITIES ARE _____________ AT NIGHT COMPARED TO DAYTIME.

about three to four times as high