2023 Driver's Test Practice

Which of the following statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? a. Alcohol affects your judgment or ability to make safe decisions. b. If you can walk a straight line after drinking, you can safely drive. c. If your blood alcohol concentration is under the legal limit, your driving isn't impaired. d. Drinking a cup of coffee reduces the effect of alcohol on your driving.

a. Alcohol affects your judgment or ability to make safe decisions.

A peace officer is signaling you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and may be: a. Fined up to $1000. b. Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year. c. Given a warning and a citation. d. Have your vehicle impounded.

b. Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year.

What does this sign indicate? a. Divided highway ahead. b. Keep right. c. Keep left. d. Slippery road ahead.

b. Keep right

If you want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane: a. Must sound your horn before passing the bicyclist. b. Must not squeeze past the bicyclist. c. May not pass the bicyclist for any reason. d. Should maintain a cushion of 18 inches between your vehicle and the bicycle.

b. Must not squeeze past the bicyclist.

What does this sign represent? a. No passing. b. No parking. c. No pulling over. d. No pedestrians.

b. No parking.

What should you do if you see this sign? a. Come to a complete stop. b. Prepare to stop if necessary. c. Speed up to avoid collision. d. Prepare to turn around.

b. Prepare to stop if necessary.

If your car begins to skid on wet pavement, you should: a. Slow down by shifting to a lower gear. b. Slow down by easing your foot off the gas pedal. c. Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly. d. Steer toward the right edge of the pavement.

b. Slow down by easing your foot off the gas pedal.

During the first 12 months as a newly licensed driver, you must be accompanied by your parent guardian if you: a. Drive between 5:00 A.M. and midnight. b. Transport minors between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 5:00 A.M. c. Transport adults between the hours of 5:00 AM and midnight. d. Are an emancipated minor.

b. Transport minors between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 5:00 A.M.

If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should reduce your speed and: a. Drive with your right wheels on the shoulder of the road. b. Turn on your headlights. c. Use your emergency flasher. d. Turn on your parking lights.

b. Turn on your headlights.

What does this sign mean? a. Turn left b. Turn right c. Winding road d. Side road

b. Turn right

Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: a. Only at a controlled intersection. b. Whether or not the crosswalk is marked. c. Only when a crosswalk is marked on the pavement. d. Only if the pedestrian is blind.

b. Whether or not the crosswalk is marked.

If you are found guilty of a traffic violation that resulted in a crash, ____ points will be added to your driving record. a. 5 b. 4 c. 3 d. 2

c. 3

You are driving on a roadway where vehicles are approaching from the opposite direction on your left and vehicles are parked in a row on your right. You should steer: a. Closer to the centerline of the roadway than to the parked cars. b. Closer to the parked cars than the oncoming traffic. c. A middle course between the oncoming traffic and the parked cars. d. With one hand and signal your intentions with the other.

c. A middle course between the oncoming traffic and the parked cars.

You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle: a. Unless your vehicle was manufactured before 1975. b. Unless you are riding in the back of a pickup/camper. c. And you may get a ticket if you fail to do so. d. When you are riding in the front seat.

c. And you may get a ticket if you fail to do so.

When you see this yellow sign, you should: a. Always stop at the crosswalk. b. Stop and wait for a crossing guard to wave you on. c. Be prepared to stop for children in the crosswalk. d. Reduce your speed and move to the left edge of your lane.

c. Be prepared to stop for children in the crosswalk.

To avoid the glare of an oncoming vehicle's headlights, you should shift your eyes: a. Toward the driver of the oncoming vehicle. b. Toward the center of your lane. c. Down the lower right side of your lane. d. Down the lower left side of your lane.

c. Down the lower right side of your lane.

To insure that you have enough space to change lanes safely, you should: a. Look in your side view mirrors only. b. Always turn and look over your right shoulder. c. Glance over your shoulder at the lane you wish to enter. d. Accelerate slightly.

c. Glance over your shoulder at the lane you wish to enter.

What does this sign mean? a. No traffic allowed. b. Stop for trucks. c. No trucks allowed. d. Slow down and watch for trucks.

c. No trucks allowed.

When you change lanes on a freeway, you should: a. Reduce your speed before you begin the lane change. b. Assume that there will be enough space for your vehicle if you signal first. c. Signal for at least 5 seconds. d. Turn your steering wheel sharply in the direction of the lane you wish to enter.

c. Signal for at least 5 seconds.

What should you do if you see this sign? a. Come to a complete stop, the proceed. b. Gradually accelerate and stay in the left lane. c. Slow down and prepare to yield to traffic. d. Honk your horn and proceed.

c. Slow down and prepare to yield to traffic.

The following sign means: a. Persons using wheelchairs may stop here. b. Vehicles transporting persons with disabilities may stop here. c. Vehicles displaying special plates or placards for persons with disabilities may park here. d. This space is reserved for discharging passengers with disabilities.

c. Vehicles displaying special plates or placards for persons with disabilities may park here.

A pedestrian begins to cross the street after the DON'T WALK signal starts flashing. The pedestrian has not finished crossing when the traffic signal changes to green. You should: a. Proceed if you have the right of way. b. Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane. c. Wait until the pedestrian has finished crossing before proceeding. d. Move to the far right of your lane and proceed as soon as the pedestrian has moved past your vehicle.

c. Wait until the pedestrian has finished crossing before proceeding.

Use your high-beam headlights at night: a. As little as possible. b. Only on unlighted streets. c. Whenever it is legal and safe. d. Only on unlighted streets.

c. Whenever it is legal and safe.

Which of the following is true when you are moving in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow light? a. All oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by red lights. b. All other vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you. c. Unless you use your turn signal, you may go straight. d. You may turn in the direction of the arrow without checking for other traffic.

a. All oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by red lights.

Children in your vehicle require a child passenger restraint system if they are: a. Are 5 years old and weigh 55 pounds. b. 6 years old and weigh 60 pounds. c. 5 years old and weigh 65 pounds. d. 6 years old and weigh 55 pounds.

a. Are 5 years old and weigh 55 pounds.

Directions issued by school crossing guards must be obeyed: a. At all times. b. During school hours only. c. Only when children are present. d. Only when a school bus is picking up or discharging passengers.

a. At all times.

You should adjust your rearview and side mirrors: a. Before you start driving. b. Before you get into the car. c. After you begin moving. d. After you merge into traffic.

a. Before you start driving.

You are driving on a five-lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. To exit the freeway on the right, you should: a. Change lanes one at a time until you reach the proper lane. b. Carefully cross all of the lanes at one time. c. Reduce your speed before beginning each lane change. d. Travel for at least 500 feet in each lane before moving out of it.

a. Change lanes one at a time until you reach the proper lane.

What does this sign mean? a. Divided highway begins ahead. b. Be prepared. c. Divided highway terminates ahead. d. Winding road ahead.

a. Divided highway begins ahead.

When you see a driver ahead of you signaling in this manner, you know that they are: a. Making a right turn. b. Making a left turn. c. Slowing down. d. Driving straight through the intersection.

a. Making a right turn.

Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper: a. Must be marked with red flags or lights. b. Is illegal under all circumstances. c. Is not permitted on freeways. d. Must be marked only at night.

a. Must be marked with red flags or lights.

Pedestrians who are blind rely on traffic sounds to determine when it is safe to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or a cane at a street corner, you should: a. Pull up to the crosswalk so the pedestrian can hear your vehicle's engine. b. Stop at the crosswalk and sound your horn. c. Drive into the crosswalk so the pedestrian can hear your engine. d. Stop at the crosswalk, roll down your window, and tell the pedestrian to cross the street.

a. Pull up to the crosswalk so the pedestrian can hear your vehicle's engine.

What does this sign represent? a. Rest area is one mile ahead. b. Rest area will finish in one mile. c. Accelerate for the next one mile. d. Watch for pedestrians for the next one mile.

a. Rest area is one mile ahead.

When encountering the following road sign, you should: a. Slow down and watch the flagger for directions. b. Slow down and turn left. c. Turn around. d. Turn on your emergency warning lights.

a. Slow down and watch the flagger for directions.

A red traffic sign marks: a. Stop b. Construction c. Proceed d. School

a. Stop

Another vehicle creates a hazardous situation by suddenly cutting in front of you. Which of these actions should you take first? a. Take your foot off the gas. b. Sound your horn and step on the brake firmly. c. Swerve into the lane next to you. d. Drive onto the shoulder.

a. Take your foot off the gas.

This sign informs drivers they can: a. Turn left or go straight. b. Turn right or go straight. c. Go straight. d. Turn left.

a. Turn left or go straight.

When you park your vehicle facing uphill on a street with a curb, you should: a. Turn the front wheels away from the curb. b. Put the transmission in neutral. c. Turn the front wheels toward the curb. d. Both A and B.

a. Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

You should yield your legal right-of-way: a. When it helps prevent accidents. b. Often, even at intersections. c. Never, because it confuses other drivers. d. When making a left turn.

a. When it helps prevent accidents.

A peace officer stops you because he suspects you are DUI. You refuse to take a chemical test. What happens now? a. Your driving privilege may be taken away. b. You will receive an additional fine. c. You will not be allowed to post bail. d. The officer cannot arrest you.

a. Your driving privilege may be taken away.

Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle? a. Illegal drugs b. Over-the-counter drugs c. Prescription drugs d. All of the above

d. All of the above

You are crossing an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches with siren and flashing lights. You should: a. Stop immediately in the intersection until the emergency vehicle passes. b. Pull to the right edge of the intersection and stop. c. Reduce your speed, move to the right edge of your lane, and proceed cautiously. d. Continue through the intersection, pull over to the right, and stop.

d. Continue through the intersection, pull over to the right, and stop.

The following black and yellow sign means? a. Lanes merge ahead. b. Obstructed roadway ahead. c. Divided highway ends. d. Divided highway ahead.

d. Divided highway ahead.

What does this sign represent: a. Driving time to various cities. b. Interstate leading to various locations. c. Number of minutes until you reach you various cities. d. Driving distance to various locations.

d. Driving distance to various locations.

Your driving privileges will be suspended: a. If you refuse to designate a sober driver. b. If you carry a full, sealed, and unopened container of liquor, beer, or wine inside your vehicle. c. If you carry alcoholic beverages in a closed container, while working for someone with an off-site liquor sales license. d. If you refuse to submit to a blood and/or urine test.

d. If you refuse to submit to a blood and/or urine test.

If you drive slower than the flow of the traffic, you most likely will: a. Will arrive safely at your destination. b. Cause other drivers to drive more carefully. c. Demonstrate defensive driving techniques. d. Interfere with the flow of traffic and receive a ticket.

d. Interfere with the flow of traffic and receive a ticket.

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: a. Stop, listen, and proceed if you cannot hear anything. b. Roll down your window a few inches. c. Concentrate on oncoming traffic. d. Look to the sides of your vehicle.

d. Look to the sides of your vehicle.

Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you: a. Are temporarily parked in a traffic lane to make a delivery. b. Are backing out of a parking space. c. Must stop at a railroad crossing. d. Need to warn other drivers of an accident ahead.

d. Need to warn other drivers of an accident ahead.

Which of the following will help an intoxicated person sober up? a. A cold shower b. Coffee c. Exercise d. None of the above

d. None of the above

Your wheels should be pointed ahead unless you are: a. Waiting to make a left turn at an intersection. b. Parked on the side of a level roadway with a curb. c. Parked in a diagonal parking space. d. Parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

d. Parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

To help prevent skidding on slippery surfaces, you should: a. Shift to a lower gear after starting down a steep hill. b. Speed up to enter curves and slow down to exit. c. Tap your brakes frequently. d. Slow down before curves and intersections.

d. Slow down before curves and intersections.

What should you do if you encounter this sign? a. Only pass if the lanes behind you are clear. b. Stay to the left. c. Do not park here. d. Stay in your lane.

d. Stay in your lane.

When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must: a. Change lanes, reduce your speed, and proceed cautiously. b. Stop if it is during school hours. c. Stop until all children have left the bus. d. Stop until the lights have stopped flashing.

d. Stop until the lights have stopped flashing.

Drivers of large trucks often leave a large space in front of their vehicles because: a. The space can be used to accelerate and pass other vehicles. b. Other drivers need the space to slow down. c. They allow other drivers to use the space when merging onto the off ramp. d. They need more space for stopping their vehicles.

d. They need more space for stopping their vehicles.

A lane on a two-way street marked like the one in the following image is used: a. As a regular traveling lane during periods of heavy traffic. b. To pass slow-moving vehicles. c. For emergency. d. To begin or finish left turns or start a permitted U-turn.

d. To begin or finish left turns or start a permitted U-turn.

This sign warns drivers that: a. Elevation change b. One-way roadway c. Divided roadway d. Two-way roadway

d. Two-way roadway

What should you do if you encounter this sign? a. Exit if you are not riding a bicycle. b. Get into the far right lane. c. Slow down and exit. d. Watch for bicycles.

d. Watch for bicycles.

While driving in the left lane on a roadway with two lanes moving your direction, you notice many cars passing you on the right. You should: a. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the traffic flow. b. Drive on the left shoulder so other vehicles can pass you. c. Blink your headlights to signal other drivers to pass you. d. When it is safe to do so, move to the right lane.

d. When it is safe to do so, move to the right lane.

U-turns in residential districts are legal: a. On a one-way street at a green arrow light. b. Across two sets of double yellow lines. c. When there is no bus stop. d. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby.

d. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby.

A law enforcement officer has noticed that one of the passengers in your vehicle is not wearing a seatbelt. They write a citation for: a. Both you and your passenger. b. Your passenger, regardless of his or her age. c. Only you. d. You if the passenger is under the age of 16.

d. You if the passenger is under the age of 16.