Drivers Ed

44. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in business and residential areas is ____ mph. A. 25 B. 30 C. 35

25

16. WHEN ENTERING A FREEWAY ENTRANCE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE, YOU SHOULD DRIVE AT: A. About 10 mph below the flow of traffic B. About the same speed as freeway traffic C. A legal speed of freeway traffic

B. About the same speed as freeway traffic

20. YOU SHOULD INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOUR CAR AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD WHEN YOU: A. Follow a small passenger car B. Are being followed by a tailgater C. Drive slower than the posted speed limit

B. Are being followed by a tailgates

20. ON A SHARP CURVE, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BRAKES TO SLOW YOUR VEHICLE: A. During the entire time you drive through a curve B. Before you enter the curve C. Just after you enter the curve

B. Before you enter the curve

5. YOU SHOULD USE A TURNOUT AREA WHEN: A. You want to make a U-turn B. Faster drivers want to pass you C. You want to pass another driver

B. Faster drivers want to pass you

32. What should you do when an emergency vehicle with a siren and flashing lights approaches while you are crossing an intersection? A. Stop immediately and let it pass. B. Finish crossing the intersection, then pull to the right and stop. C. Pull to the right and stop.

B. Finish crossing the intersection, then pull to the right and stop.

10. IF YOU ARE STOPPED, INTENDING TO TURN LEFT, BUT ONCOMING VEHICLES ARE APPROACHING, YOU SHOULD: A. Turn immediately if there are no pedestrians nearby B. Give the oncoming vehicles the right-of-way C. Turn because you have the right-of-way

B. Give the oncoming vehicles the right-of-way

2. LAP AND SHOULDER BELT COMBINATIONS IN YOUR CAR ARE: A. Not effective at slow speeds B. Usually safer than lap belts only C. Required because they help prevent accidents D. Most effective in busy traffic

B. Usually safer than lap belts only

40. When should you return to the right lane after passing another car on the left? A. When you are 10 feet ahead of the car B. When you see the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror C. When you are within 100 ft of an oncoming vehicle

B. When you see the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror

45. You can be jailed up to six months and fined up to $1,000 if you _________________. A. are convicted of being a habitual truant from school B. abandon or dump an animal on the road C. drive faster than the posted speed limit

B. abandon or dump an animal on the road

27. When making a right turn ______________________. A. move to the left edge of the road B. don't enter a bicycle lane more than 200 ft before the turn C. begin signaling at least 200 ft before making the turn

B. don't enter a bicycle lane more than 200 ft before the turn

10. Any time you merge with other traffic, you should _____________. A. stop first and check for cross traffic B. make sure you have a gap of at least four seconds C. have the right-of-way

B. make sure you have a gap of at least four seconds

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means ______________. A. stop and yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection B. slow down and cross the intersection carefully C. stop before entering the intersection if you can do so safely

B. slow down and cross the intersection carefully

35. Drivers under 21 may not carry unopened containers of liquor, beer, or wine in a vehicle unless _______________. A. they are placed in the trunk B. someone over 21 is also present C. they are in the glove compartment

B. someone over 21 is also present

46. To avoid a collision, you need as much time as possible to react. Allow a following distance of at least ____ seconds. A. two B. three C. four

B. three

20. If you can choose among three lanes on your side of the road, ________________________ A. pick the right lane for the smoothest driving B. use the left lane to go faster, pass, or turn left C. use the middle lane to drive slowly, enter, or turn off the road

B. use the left lane to go faster, pass, or turn left

33. Passing another vehicle is illegal _________________. A. when a yellow broken line marks the left side of your lane B. where cross-traffic is present or likely to be present C. on a multi-lane one-way street

B. where cross-traffic is present or likely to be present

18. TRAFFIC FATALITIES ARE _____________ AT NIGHT COMPARED TO DAYTIME. A. about the same B. about twice as high C. about three to four times as high D. about five to six times as high

about three to four times as high

19. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR ENGINE STALLS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING? A. Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult) B. Shift your transmission to neutral C. Try to re-start; if unable, stop off road, using four-way flashers D. All of the above

all of the above

3. WHERE SHOULD YOU STOP YOUR VEHICLE WHEN THERE IS NO LIMIT LINE? A. Twenty feet before the intersection B. At the corner C. Just past the corner

at the corner

26. You are required to submit a written report (SR 1) to the DMV within 10 days _______________. A. if there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries B. only when you are at fault C. if there is property damage less than $750

if there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries

29. When you drive along the right-rear side of another vehicle, you are ______________. A. maintaining a space cushion on your left side B. in one of the driver's blind spots and in danger of a collision C. using a good defensive technique

in one of the driver's blind spots and in danger of a collision

12. When you hit a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, you should ___________. A. leave a note with your insurance information and drivers license number B. leave a note with your name and address and report the collision to police C. call the police to report the unattended vehicle

leave a note with your name and address and report the collision to police

13. FLASH FLOODS CAN CAUSE VEHICLES TO FLOAT AND FILL WITH WATER, TRAPPING AND DROWNING PEOPLE. WHILE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT AND IN DEEP WATER, EVEN ____ INCHES OF WATER CAN FLOAT SOME SMALL CARS. A. two B. four C. six D. eight

six

25. You may only stop long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail. This statement is true for parking at a _______ curb. A. red B. blue C. white

white

14. It is illegal to leave an unattended child age six or younger in a car if ____________. A. it's a rainy day and the windows are closed B. the child is accompanied by a person 12 years old or older C. the keys are in the ignition

. the keys are in the ignition

4. WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, LOOK: A. Left, right, and left again before pulling out B. Straight ahead and to the left before pulling out C. Left, right, left, and right again before pulling out

A. Left, right, and left again before pulling out

15. 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

A. Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light

34. A large truck is driving in the middle of a three-lane road. What is the best way to pass the large truck? A. Pass on the left quickly and move ahead of it. B. Reduce speed first and then make the pass on the left. C. Pass on the right quickly and move ahead of it.

A. Pass on the left quickly and move ahead of it.

9. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONES? A. You are responsible for the safety of the road workers B. Slow down only if you think workers are present C. Fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones

A. You are responsible for the safety of the road workers

1. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAFFIC LIGHTS WITH RED ARROWS AND THOSE WITH SOLID RED LIGHTS? A. You cannot turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first B. Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes C. Red arrows are only used to stop traffic that is turning left

A. You cannot turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first

31. A person with a Class C drivers license may operate ________________. A. a 2-axle vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,000 lbs. or less B. a 3-axle vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs. or more C. any truck

A. a 2-axle vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,000 lbs. or less

21. To be safe from air-bag related injuries, you should sit _______________. A. at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel B. within 5 inches of the steering wheel C. as close as possible to the steering wheel

A. at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel

38. Smoking in a vehicle with a minor present is _______________. A. illegal whether the vehicle is in motion or parked B. not restricted by law C. illegal unless the child is your relative

A. illegal whether the vehicle is in motion or parked

41. You are waiting to turn left into a small parking lot. A car approaching from the opposite direction has a turn signal on. You should _______________. A. wait until the other car starts its turn before making your turn B. make your turn if the driver is signaling for a left turn C. make your turn if the driver is signaling for a right turn

A. wait until the other car starts its turn before making your turn

20. IF YOU ALWAYS LET OTHER DRIVERS GO AHEAD OF YOU AT INTERSECTIONS, YOU ARE MOST LIKELY: A. Improving traffic flow B. Causing traffic delays C. Effectively using defensive driving techniques

B. Causing traffic delays

16. 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

B. Move over into the right lane when it is safe

11. WHERE SHOULD YOU PARK WHEN YOUR TIRE SUDDENLY DEFLATES ON A HIGHWAY? A. In the right-hand lane B. Off the pavement C. Where your car will be visible for 200 feet from the front

B. Off the pavement

9. WHEN DRIVING IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF A FREEWAY, YOU: A. Must drive slower than other traffic B. Should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway onramps C. Must give the right-of-way to merging traffic

B. Should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway onramps

19. 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

B. Stop before merging with freeway traffic

7. WHEN WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, YOU SHOULD GIVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO VEHICLES COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION: A. Until at least two vehicles have passed B. Until dangerously close cars have passed C. Until all of the cars have passed

B. Until dangerously close cars have passed

18. TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS TOWARD THE CURB WHEN YOU ARE PARKED: A. Facing uphill B. On a level road C. Facing downhill

C. Facing downhill

18. What should you do when you see a school bus stopped ahead with its red lights flashing on your side of the road? A. Slow down and pass the bus carefully B. Stop, check for crossing students, then proceed C. Stop and remain stopped as long as the red lights flash

C. Stop and remain stopped as long as the red lights flash

16. MOST SERIOUS ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AT WHAT TIME OF DAY? A. Morning B. Afternoon C. Twilight-Darkness D. Serious accidents happen at about the same rate throughout the day

C. Twilight-Darkness

7. YOU ARE IN A TRUCK'S BLIND SPOT IF: A. You stay close to the vehicle's left front wheel B. You follow no closer than 12 ft C. You can't see the truck driver in his or her side mirror

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

24. You may legally turn right on a steady red light _______________. A. after slowing down and making sure it is safe B. when permitted by a sign C. after you come to a complete stop unless otherwise posted

C. after you come to a complete stop unless otherwise posted

37. Driving slower than other cars ______________. A. helps prevent collisions B. has no effect on the chances of having a collision C. increases the chance of having a collision

C. increases the chance of having a collision

36. Orange road signs warn of a ___________ ahead. A. school zone B. railroad crossing C. road construction

C. road construction

23. A child must be secured in a child restraint system in the rear seat if he or she is _______________. A. six years old and 4'10" tall B. nine years old and 4'4" tall C. seven years old and 4'7" tall

C. seven years old and 4'7" tall

39. Roadways are most slippery ______________. A. during a heavy downpour B. after it has been raining for awhile C. when it first starts to rain

C. when it first starts to rain

18. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE OF SLIPPERY ROADS? A. Shaded areas may have hidden ice spots that freeze first/dry last B. Bridges and overpasses usually freeze before roads do C. Wet leaves cause slipping, and wet ice is slicker than ice alone D. All of the above

D. All of the above

When traveling on a two-way street with two lanes in each direction and planning to make a left turn, start it in _______ lane open for traffic in your direction. A. the left B. the right C. any

The left

43. You are driving in the left lane on a four-lane freeway and have to take the exit on the right, you should ______________. A. cross all lanes at once B. change one lane at a time to be in the exit lane C. reduce speed before changing lanes

change one lane at a time to be in the exit lane

42. When involved in a collision exchange the following information with other people involved: drivers license, vehicle registration card, proof of insurance, and _________. A. Social Security number B. driver record C. current address

current address