Chapter 1
1.1 Children under the age of ___ and less than 4' 9" in height must be properly secured in a child restraint system.
a. 10
b. 8
c. 4
1.2 Each time you drive, make a routine predriving check of:
a. Tires, lights, and controls
b. Oil and transmission fluids
c. All fluid levels
1.3 If the air bags are not in proper operating condition:
a. Push the reset button to correct the problem
b. The warning light will stay on
c. The vehicle will not start
1.4 If the head restraint is adjusted properly, it should:
a. Be at neck level of the person seated
b. Be behind the top of the person's head
c. Be behind the middle of the person's head
1.5 If there is an air bag in your vehicle's steering wheel, keep your hands at the:
a. 9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o'clock positions
b. 10 and 2 or 7 and 5 o'clock positions
c. 10 and 2 or 11 and 1 o'clock positions
1.6 Michigan law require you to have your headleights on _________.
a. 30 minutes before sunset until 30 minutes after sunrise.
b. Anytime you use your windsheild wipers.
c. 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunset.
1.7 When a vehicle is equipped with airbags, the safest position for any child restraint is:
a. In the middle of the back seat
b. In the front seat near the right door
c. In the back seat near the right door
1.8 Which of the following is true regarding mirrors?
a. A properly adjusted insde mirror will eliminate the need for outside mirrors.
b. Properly adjusted mirrors will eliminate the need to look over your shoulder when backing.
c. Drivers should glance at their mirrors oftern when driving.
1.9 You must use your headlights when there is not enough light to see pedestrians and vehicles clearly at distances of:
a. 1000 feet
b. 1 half mile
c. 500 feet
1.10 Your vehicle's outside mirrors should be adjusted in a way that:
a. The blind spots are reduced
b. You do not have a blind spot
c. You can see the entire vehicle
1.11 When making a right turn in an urban setting you should signal your intersection to turn at least ____ ahead of the turn.
a. 200 feet or more.
b. 1 block.
c. 100 feet or 1/2 block.
2.1 Before moving a vehicle in reverse, you should:
a. Avoid use of the left foot on the brake pedal
b. Check to see that the area behind the vehicle is clear
c. Straighten the front wheels to prevent side movement
2.2 If you must turn your vehicle around on a narrow roadway and most of the traffic is coming toward you, the best type of turnaround would be:
a. 3-point turnaround or Y-turn
b. 3-point turnaround using the driveway on the right
c. Intersectional U-turn
2.3 What is the main value of making a head check of the left or right before changing lanes?
a. It is quicker than checking the side mirror settings
b. It covers areas not visible in the rearview mirrors
c. It is easier than checking the inside rearview mirror
2.3 When parked at a curb, which direction should you approach to enter the vehicle?
a. From the front
b. From the rear
c. From the right side
2.4 When turning, your last check is:
a. In the direction of your intended path of travel
b. Behind you
c. Over your shoulder
2.5 When you are parallel parked, how close to the curb should you be? Within ____.
a. 18 inches
b. 15 inches
c. 12 inches
2.6 You should turn your front wheel away from the curb when you park:
a. Facing uphill
b. Facing downhill
c. On a level road
2.7 After making a turn, you should:
a. Check your rearview mirror
b. Cancel your turn signal
c. Accelerate quickly to free the intersection
2.8 To make a right turn, you should start your turn in the farthest right-hand lane and end in the:
a. Any lane that is avaliable
b. Lane closest to the right curb
c. Laft lane
b
2
Which of these is the proper way to change lanes?
Signal, check you mirrors, and then change lanes.
Signal, check blind spot, and move quickly to change lanes.
Check mirrors and blind spots, check again, then change lanes.
c
2
When driving, it is best to have a space of at least _____ on both sides of yours vechile
12 inches
8 feet
4 feet
c
3
A broken yellow line means:
Passing allowed when it is safe
You may pass on the right
No passing allowed
a
3
A construction zone is indicated by:
An orange sign
A blue sign
A yellow sign
a
3
A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means:
Slow down before entering
Stop before entering
Stop and wait for the green signal
b
3
An advisory speed sign with a speed limit of 35 MPH attached just before a curver means:
You must travel at 35 MPH and no slower.
35 MPH is the fastest
recommended speed under ideal conditions.
You can only travel 5 MPH faster than the posted speed.
b
3
At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same diraction on a two-lane roadway?
Within 5 MPH of the other vehicle.
At least 10 MPH faster than the other vehicle without exceeding the speed limit.
Slightly higher than the speed limit.
b
3
Determining safe speed is the:
Most important decision in rural driving
Easiest decision in rural driving
Least understood factor in rural driving
a
3
Guide signs:
Provide information
Have white letters on a blue background
Warn of dangers ahead
a
3
The speed limit for a mobile home park or on some roads adjacent to parks is:
35 MPH
25 MPH
15 MPH
c
3
The two colors that are used for motorists information and recreation signs are:
Green and blue
Blue and brown
Brown and black
b
3
This sign means: (arrow pointing up and a arrow pointing down)
One-way road winden into two lane ahead.
Vehicles on this road travel in two directions.
There is a divided highway ahead.
b
3
To make a left turn from a one-way street to a two- way street, you should turn from:
The far right lane
The center lane
The far left lane
c
3
What should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light?
Slow down and be prepared to yield
Stop before crossing the intersection
Maintain your speed but watch for other vehicles
a
3
When a traffic signal isn't working at an intersection, you should:
Come to a complete stop, the proceed when it is safe
Treat the intersection as open or uncontrolled
Stop before entering and let all other traffic go first
a
3
When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, you should treat it as though which sign is present?
A stop sign.
A yield sign.
A warning sign.
b
3
When stopped at a red signal light which the changes green, you should:
Accelerate quickly to free the intersection
Check in all directions before proceeding
Check the rearview mirrors
b
3
When stopped for a red signal at an intersection you should:
Check rear zone before moving after the light turns green
Check traffic before moving after the light turns green
Begin moving immediately when the light turns green
b
3
Whenever you approach an intersection with a yield sign, you should:
Stop if vehicles are entering from the left or right
Allow vehicles coming from the opposite direction the right of way
Stop if you are going straight ahead
a
3
Which line is used to mark the outer edge of a road?
Broken yellow line
Solid yellow line
Solid white line
c
3
A flashing yellow turn arrow tells you oncoming through traffic has a:
Green light
Flashing red light
Solid red light
b
3
Passing on the right of another vehicle by crossing the solid white line that marks the edge of the roadway:
Is OK if the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Is Prohibited.
Is OK if there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction.
b
4
If you approach a curve or the top of a hill and you do not have a clear view of the road ahead, you should:
Pull over and wait for conditions to improve
Slow down so you can stop if necessary
Use your high beam lights to be more visible
b
4
On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle:
Just after you enter the curve
Before you enter the curve
During the entire time you drive through the curve
b
4
What rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions?
3-second
6-second
4-second
c
4
You are driving in steady rain. A good indication that hydroplaning can occur is when:
A roadway surface is new
The vehicle in front of you creates water splashes
You cannot see raindrops on the roadway surface
b
4
You can get a little better traction on wet roads by driving:
Toward the right edge of the roadway
In the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead
With reduced tire pressure
b
4
A 3-second following distance permits a driver to brake out of problems at speeds under:
45 MPH
55 MPH
65 MPH
a
4
______ is a term that describes the area of the vehicle that is engineered to absorb energy in a crash.
The impact zone
A pillar
The crumple zone
c
4
A body at reat tends to remain at rest is defined as:
Momentum
Inertia
Kinetic energy
b
4
If you double the speed of your vehicle, you _____ the energy in a crash.
Double.
Triple.
Quadruple.
b
4
The most basic principle of controlling the consequences of a crash is to avoid a _____ crash.
Passanger side impact.
Driver side impact.
Head-on.
b
4
When a vehicle hits a fixed object, like a tree, what is the most important factor in determining how hard it hits the tree?
The speed of the vehicle.
The speed and weight are equal factos.
The weight of the vehicle.
c
4
You should increase your following distance if the vehicle in front of you is:
Large
Speeding
Slowing Down
a
5
Before turning left onto a two-way street, your last check should be to the:
Rear
Left
Right
b
5
If you must leave the roadway at a high speed and no open space is available, you should:
Apply the brakes as hard as possible
Steer for something soft
Try to get back on the roadway as soon as possible
b
5
If you must stop suddenly and your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, you should:
Pump the brakes rapidly
Pivot your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal and press brake until wheels lock
Pivot your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal and press firmly, stopping just short of locking the wheels.
c
5
On a rural road, utility lines, mailboxes and reflectors give clues to the location of:
Pedestrians
Intersections
Driveways
c
5
Sudden braking or swerving in traffic indicated that the driver is:
Not searching far enough ahead
Skillful at maneuvering
Alert and searching well ahead
a
5
The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends mostly on:
The type, model and make of your vehicle
The type of highway you are driving on
Searching for hazards in advance
c
5
The best way to control consequences if you cannot avoid a collision is to:
Control brake and steer to collide at an angle with the object
Lock brakes and turn of the engine
Lock brakes and steer hard right
a
5
The best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations is to:
Continually search for hazards
Use rearview mirrors
Keep your vehicle in good mechanical condition
c
5
When braking for an emergency stop with a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes, you should:
Brake with enough force to maintain control
Apply full brakes
Pump the brakes until ABS takes over
b
5
The vehicle safety technology that compares where a driver is steering the vehicle with where the vehicle is actually going is called:
Anti-lock brakes
Traction control
Electronic stability program
a
5
The size of the gaps needed to safely cross an intersection from a stop sign depends on:
Lighting conditions.
If the roadway is designed for one-way or two-way traffic.
The size of the intersection.
c
5
How far ahead should you be searching to identify potential problems?
Less than 5 seconds
20 seconds or more
5-12 seconds
b
5
SEE stands for:
Seek, Expect, excute
Search, evaluate, execute
Scan, expect, evade
b
5
When you are looking far and near and side to side you are:
Monitoring
Scanning
Searching
c
6
Before making a right turn at an intersection from a stop, you should look:
Straight, left and right
Left, right and left again
Right, left and right again
b
6
If two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who must yield?
The driver on the right yields when turning right
The driver on the right yields when turning left
The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
c
6
If you don't have room to squeeze by an oncoming vehicles on a narrow street, you should:
Assume the right of way if you are going faster than the oncoming vehicle
Pull over and wait behind parked vehicles
Reduce speed and stop in your lane
b
6
When a school bus with its red light flashing is stopped on your side of the road, you must:
Change lanes to the left pass cautiously
Stop until the lights stop flashing
Stop until all the children have left the bus
b
6
When driving in city traffic, how far ahead should you check traffic signals?
No more than a block ahead
At least a block ahead
One intersection ahead
b
6
When driving on a one-way street past vehicles parked on the left, you should position your vehicle:
At least one vehicle door's width away
No less than 8 feet away
Within an arm's length away
a
6
When making a right turn at an intersection onto a 2- way street, you should:
Turn from the lane
closest to the right curb unless the turn is allowed from other lanes.
Turn into the lane closest to the center line.
Position your car cloeset to the center lane marking so not to hit the curb.
a
6
When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different streets at the same time:
Both vehicles must stop
The driver on the right shall yield to the vehicles on the left
The driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right
c
6
You are approaching an intersection. The light for your direction is green. You notice the pedestrian signal on the other side of the intersection just changed to "Don't Walk." Which one of the following is true:
The signal for traffic in your direction will soon turn yellow
Traffic crossing your path will soon have a yellow light.
Your signal will remain green for at least another 15 seconds.
a
6
You are at a red traffic signal. The traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. You should:
Move ahead only if you can go around the other vehicles safely.
Wait until the vehicles clear the intersections before entering.
Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear if other vehicles are behind you
b
6
You are driving and there are oncoming vehicles on your left and a row of parked vehicles on your right. You should steer:
Closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles
A middles course between the oncoming and parked vehicles
Closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles
b
6
You are driving on a city street and have a green light. A pedestrian begins to cross the street ahead of you. You:
Should quickly change lanes to avoid the pedestrian
Can continue without any change in speed or vehicle position
Must stop regardless of the signal light
c
6
You must yield to the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:
Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.
Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection
Driving to the right edge of the road and stopping
c
6
In a multiple lane roundabout, you should:
Change lanes in the roundabout.
Change lanes before entering.
Change lanes after entering.
b
7
A weave lane on a freeway is very dangerous because:
The lane curves sharply
It is both an entrance and an exit lane
High occupancy vehicles use this lane
b
7
Entering the expressway from the left presents a higher risk because:
Of the higher speed of vehicles using the left lane.
A left entryway lane is always shorter than a right enterway lane.
More vehicles use the left lane.
a
7
If a passing vehicle has cut closely in front of you to avoid oncoming traffic, you should:
Pull off the road as soon as possible
Slow down and check the right shoulder ahead
Accelerate to prevent the vehicle from entering
b
7
If the acceleration lane is short, you will need:
A longer gap to enter traffic
A shorter gap to enter traffic
More clear space ahead of your vehicle
a
7
If you enter an expressway entrance ramp that you do not want, you should:
Back up and leave the entrance ramp
Continue onto the expressway ramp and use the next emergency crossover
Continue onto the expressway and use the next exit
c
7
In order to avoid conflicts when traffic is heavy in the right lane you should use the:
Right lane and drive slower
Far left lane
Center lane
c
7
The exit ramp you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic. You should:
Slow and join the overflow traffic
Pull onto the shoulder and wait until the ramp opens
Use the next exit ramp
c
7
The first thing you should do before deciding to pass on a two-lane road is:
Make sure it is legal and the left lane is clear of oncoming traffic
Check mirrors for traffic behind you
Stay close to the vehicle ahead of you
a
7
When all or part of a highway traffic lane is closed for construction, maintenance, or surveying, the speed limit is:
25 MPH, unless posted otherwise
35 MPH, unless otherwise posted
45 MPH, unless otherwise posted
c
7
When driving on a highway, sudden strong cross wind gusts:
Can move a vehicle sidewise into another lane
Always cause severe dust problems
Do not affect a vehicle as much as a strong head wind.
a
7
When getting ready to exit from an expressway, you should:
Pump your brakes to alert other drivers you will exit
Maintain your speed until reaching the deceleration lane
Slow down before entering the deceleration lane
b
7
When may you use emergency crossovers on expressways?
When you are assisting a motorists on the other side of the expressway
When you have missed your exit
You are never allowed to use a crossover
c
7
When you encounter large trucks on the expressway, you should:
Avoid driving between two trucks
Drive between trucks for safety
Let the trucks pass you
a
7
You are driving 55 MPH on a two-lane highway, with one lane in each direction, and want to pass the vehicle ahead of you. To pass safely, you need to:
Increase your speed to at least 60 MPH
Wait until solid, double, yellow lines separate the lanes
Have a large enough gap in the oncoming traffic
c
7
You are driving through a highway work zone. You should:
Increase you speed if no construction is observable
Adjust your speed to the speed of other vehicles
Lower your speed any time you see a highway worker
c
7
On an expressway, the "Move Over Law" requires drivers to:
Move one lane away from the incident or parked emergency vehicle.
Make a lane change at entrances.
Slow down and proceed with caution if unable to lane change away from incident/parked emergency vehicle.
c
8
If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner, you should:
Drive partially into the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Stop at the crosswalk and communicate to the pedestrian it is safe to cross
b
8
If you want to pass a bicycle on a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching:
Wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway
Slow down and let the vehicle pass, then pass the bicyclist
Honk your horn, then pass the bicyclist
b
8
Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction:
Must stay in the right lane at all times
May complete their turn in either the left lane or right lane
Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
c
8
Pedestrians should only cross at an intersection when they:
See the DON'T WALK signal or symbol flash
Are on a one-way street
Face a WALK signal or symbol
c
8
The driver of a large truck will have the most difficulty seeing:
Ahead of the truck
To the sides and rear of his vehicle
Overhead signs
b
8
To make sure that a motorcycle is not in your blind spot, before changing lanes you should:
Check the rearview mirror
Glance over your shoulder
Check the outside mirrors
b
8
What makes it difficult for vehicle driver to judge a motorcycle's speed and distance?
The motorcycle's position on the road
The motorcycle's smaller size
The size of the motorcycles lights
b
8
Which of the following statements is true about motorcycles?
Motorcycles should be followed at a greater distance
Motorcycles may not share traffic lanes
Motorcycles are fast and can easily be seen
a
8
You are coming to an intersection. You see a tractor- trailer coming to the intersection from the left and starting to turn right. What should you expect from the tractor-trailer?
It will not interfere with your path of travel
It will stop and let you pass
It will turn wide and use part of your lane to complete its turn
c
8
You do not have to stop for a school bus that has:
Stopped on a rural highway with a passing lane
Stopped on a city street with 4 or more lanes of traffic
Stopped on the other side of a divided highway where the road is separated by a barrier
c
8
You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop:
On the tracks if no trains are coming
Before you cross the railroad tracks when the crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic
Before you cross the railroad tracks when you don't have room to completely cross the tracks
c
8
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
At all times
Only if the pedestrian is obeying traffic controls
Only when a guide dog is leading the person across a street
a
8
You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because:
If you drive too closely, you will get caught in their wind draft
You need extra room to see around the truck
Their heavier weight allows them to stop more quickly than you
b
8
You should stop no closer than _____ feet from a railroad crossing if a train is approaching.
15
25
20
a
8
When driving behind a large, slow-moving vehicle on a rual road, you should:
Stay close so other drivers can't cut in front of you.
Leave enough space so it doesn't block your view of potential dangers.
Pass as soon as possible.
b
8
Motorcycle operators:
Have the right to use a full traffic circle
Must stay to the right side of their lane
Often make quick, unexpected swerves and stops
a
8
This diamond-shaped marking in a driving lane means:
The lane will be ending shortly.
The lane is reserved for specific group of users.
Right turns are illegal.
b
8
When passing a large truck, do not cut in front of the truck too quickly because:
You may not provide an adequate stopping distance for the truck
Your following distance will not be long enough
The truck driver's view will be blocked.
a
9
A thin sheet of invisible ice is called:
Black ice
Hydroplaning
Transparent ice
a
9
At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, you should look:
Toward the right edge of your lane
Toward the center of your lane
Toward the left edge of your lane
a
9
If the left front tire blows out while you're driving, you vehicle will:
Pull sharply to the left
Sway left to right
Pull sharply to the right
a
9
If your vehicle starts to loose traction on the roadway, you should:
Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes
Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction
Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding
a
9
In reduced visibility conditions, you need to work especially hard to see hazards because:
Your responses slow in bad weather
There are more hazards to respond to
You need more time to respond to hazards
c
9
It is night. A vehicle coming toward you has its high beam headlights on which makes it hard to see the road ahead. You should look:
Ahead toward the right edge of your lane
Towards the left edge of your lane
Straight ahead in your lane
a
9
The greater the drop-off when your front wheel leaves the roadway, the greater the:
Steering control is needed
Speed should be
Pressure needed to brake
a
9
To turn right from a one-way street, you:
Can turn only if there is a right-turn lane
Can turn from any available lane
Should position your vehicle in the right lane
c
9
What is the best advice for drivers when a heavy fog occurs?
Alternate you low and high beams headlights to improve you visibility
Try not to drive until the fog has lifted
Use your emergency flashers
b
9
What is the most common reason for loss of traction while driving in the snow?
Sudden or quick maneuvers or reactions
The weight of the vehicle doesn't allow for good traction
The snow is deep and contact with the road surface is minimal
a
9
When driving on slippery roads, you should:
Use cruise control only on expressways
Not use your cruise control
Use cruise control at lower speeds
b
9
When you have a tire blowout, what should you do first?
Brake gently
Grip steering wheel firmly
Brake immediately
b
9
When your vehicle skids, you lose control of its:
Braking
Acceleration
Direction and speed
c
9
You are driving at night on a dimly lit city street with your high beam headlights on. You must dim your lights when you are within 500 feet of:
An oncoming vehicle
A controlled intersection
An area where there are street lights
a
9
Since it takes a few seconds for your eyes to adjust to darkness after being exposed to glare:
Do your mirror checks when the onciming car's headlights are too bright.
Glance to the right and down when being approached by a car with brights on headlights.
Close your eyes for a few seconds when you see bright headlights.
b
9
When approaching loose gravel on the roadway, you should:
Reduce speed before the gravel
Stop and then proceed cautiously
Maintain speed and move vehicle to the right
a
9
If a driver is about to be struck from the rear by another vehicle, you should:
Accelerate quickly.
Be ready to apply the brakes so as not to be pushed into another vehicle.
Apply the parking brake.
b
9
You are driving on a lwo-lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is headed straight for you. Which is a good rule to rememeber?
Stopping is always
the safest action in a traffic emergency.
You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.
Leaving the road is always more risky than hitting another vehcile.
a
10
If you're driving and simply cannot keep you eyes open, you should:
Turn on the air conditioner
Pull over at a safe location and sleep awhile
Continue driving to the nearest hotel or rest stop
b
10
Implied consent laws are dsigned to:
Penalize drivers for failing a blood alcohol concentration test.
Penalize drivers for refusal to take a breath or blood alcohol concentration test.
Penalize drivers for failing a preliminary breath test.
b
10
Implied consent means:
You have given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood
It is understood that you may drink alcohol now and then
You have given your consent for your vehicle to be searched for alcohol
a
10
Medicines used to treat the common cold:
Should only be used when driving in the daytime
Often make you sleepy and this should not be used while driving
Can still be used while driving if you only take half the dosage
b
10
The first precaution to take with regard to driving after taking medicine is to:
Test the medicine to see if it affects your driving
Read the label on the medicine to see if it has side effects that will affect your driving
Drive only for short distances
b
11
Fatigue affects your ability to:
Understand traffic signs
Know what things are
Perceive or respond to hazards
c
11
The biggest issue with using cell phones while driving is:
Having to view the cell phone display
The mental distraction
Holding the phone while steering
b
11
You have identified the driver ahead of you as being distracted. You should:
Attempt to get the driver's attention.
Pass the driver as soon as possible
Maintain a safe following distance
c
1.1 Children under the age of ___ and less than 4' 9" in height must be properly secured in a child restraint system.
a. 10
b. 8
c. 4
1.2 Each time you drive, make a routine predriving check of:
a. Tires, lights, and controls
b. Oil and transmission fluids
c. All fluid levels
1.3 If the air bags are not in proper operating condition:
a. Push the reset button to correct the problem
b. The warning light will stay on
c. The vehicle will not start
1.4 If the head restraint is adjusted properly, it should:
a. Be at neck level of the person seated
b. Be behind the top of the person's head
c. Be behind the middle of the person's head
1.5 If there is an air bag in your vehicle's steering wheel, keep your hands at the:
a. 9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o'clock positions
b. 10 and 2 or 7 and 5 o'clock positions
c. 10 and 2 or 11 and 1 o'clock positions
1.6 Michigan law require you to have your headleights on _________.
a. 30 minutes before sunset until 30 minutes after sunrise.
b. Anytime you use your windsheild wipers.
c. 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunset.
1.7 When a vehicle is equipped with airbags, the safest position for any child restraint is:
a. In the middle of the back seat
b. In the front seat near the right door
c. In the back seat near the right door
1.8 Which of the following is true regarding mirrors?
a. A properly adjusted insde mirror will eliminate the need for outside mirrors.
b. Properly adjusted mirrors will eliminate the need to look over your shoulder when backing.
c. Drivers should glance at their mirrors oftern when driving.
1.9 You must use your headlights when there is not enough light to see pedestrians and vehicles clearly at distances of:
a. 1000 feet
b. 1 half mile
c. 500 feet
1.10 Your vehicle's outside mirrors should be adjusted in a way that:
a. The blind spots are reduced
b. You do not have a blind spot
c. You can see the entire vehicle
1.11 When making a right turn in an urban setting you should signal your intersection to turn at least ____ ahead of the turn.
a. 200 feet or more.
b. 1 block.
c. 100 feet or 1/2 block.
2.1 Before moving a vehicle in reverse, you should:
a. Avoid use of the left foot on the brake pedal
b. Check to see that the area behind the vehicle is clear
c. Straighten the front wheels to prevent side movement
2.2 If you must turn your vehicle around on a narrow roadway and most of the traffic is coming toward you, the best type of turnaround would be:
a. 3-point turnaround or Y-turn
b. 3-point turnaround using the driveway on the right
c. Intersectional U-turn
2.3 What is the main value of making a head check of the left or right before changing lanes?
a. It is quicker than checking the side mirror settings
b. It covers areas not visible in the rearview mirrors
c. It is easier than checking the inside rearview mirror
2.3 When parked at a curb, which direction should you approach to enter the vehicle?
a. From the front
b. From the rear
c. From the right side
2.4 When turning, your last check is:
a. In the direction of your intended path of travel
b. Behind you
c. Over your shoulder
2.5 When you are parallel parked, how close to the curb should you be? Within ____.
a. 18 inches
b. 15 inches
c. 12 inches
2.6 You should turn your front wheel away from the curb when you park:
a. Facing uphill
b. Facing downhill
c. On a level road
2.7 After making a turn, you should:
a. Check your rearview mirror
b. Cancel your turn signal
c. Accelerate quickly to free the intersection
2.8 To make a right turn, you should start your turn in the farthest right-hand lane and end in the:
a. Any lane that is avaliable
b. Lane closest to the right curb
c. Laft lane
b
2
Which of these is the proper way to change lanes?
Signal, check you mirrors, and then change lanes.
Signal, check blind spot, and move quickly to change lanes.
Check mirrors and blind spots, check again, then change lanes.
c
2
When driving, it is best to have a space of at least _____ on both sides of yours vechile
12 inches
8 feet
4 feet
c
3
A broken yellow line means:
Passing allowed when it is safe
You may pass on the right
No passing allowed
a
3
A construction zone is indicated by:
An orange sign
A blue sign
A yellow sign
a
3
A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection means:
Slow down before entering
Stop before entering
Stop and wait for the green signal
b
3
An advisory speed sign with a speed limit of 35 MPH attached just before a curver means:
You must travel at 35 MPH and no slower.
35 MPH is the fastest
recommended speed under ideal conditions.
You can only travel 5 MPH faster than the posted speed.
b
3
At what speed should you pass another vehicle going in the same diraction on a two-lane roadway?
Within 5 MPH of the other vehicle.
At least 10 MPH faster than the other vehicle without exceeding the speed limit.
Slightly higher than the speed limit.
b
3
Determining safe speed is the:
Most important decision in rural driving
Easiest decision in rural driving
Least understood factor in rural driving
a
3
Guide signs:
Provide information
Have white letters on a blue background
Warn of dangers ahead
a
3
The speed limit for a mobile home park or on some roads adjacent to parks is:
35 MPH
25 MPH
15 MPH
c
3
The two colors that are used for motorists information and recreation signs are:
Green and blue
Blue and brown
Brown and black
b
3
This sign means: (arrow pointing up and a arrow pointing down)
One-way road winden into two lane ahead.
Vehicles on this road travel in two directions.
There is a divided highway ahead.
b
3
To make a left turn from a one-way street to a two- way street, you should turn from:
The far right lane
The center lane
The far left lane
c
3
What should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light?
Slow down and be prepared to yield
Stop before crossing the intersection
Maintain your speed but watch for other vehicles
a
3
When a traffic signal isn't working at an intersection, you should:
Come to a complete stop, the proceed when it is safe
Treat the intersection as open or uncontrolled
Stop before entering and let all other traffic go first
a
3
When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, you should treat it as though which sign is present?
A stop sign.
A yield sign.
A warning sign.
b
3
When stopped at a red signal light which the changes green, you should:
Accelerate quickly to free the intersection
Check in all directions before proceeding
Check the rearview mirrors
b
3
When stopped for a red signal at an intersection you should:
Check rear zone before moving after the light turns green
Check traffic before moving after the light turns green
Begin moving immediately when the light turns green
b
3
Whenever you approach an intersection with a yield sign, you should:
Stop if vehicles are entering from the left or right
Allow vehicles coming from the opposite direction the right of way
Stop if you are going straight ahead
a
3
Which line is used to mark the outer edge of a road?
Broken yellow line
Solid yellow line
Solid white line
c
3
A flashing yellow turn arrow tells you oncoming through traffic has a:
Green light
Flashing red light
Solid red light
b
3
Passing on the right of another vehicle by crossing the solid white line that marks the edge of the roadway:
Is OK if the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Is Prohibited.
Is OK if there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction.
b
4
If you approach a curve or the top of a hill and you do not have a clear view of the road ahead, you should:
Pull over and wait for conditions to improve
Slow down so you can stop if necessary
Use your high beam lights to be more visible
b
4
On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle:
Just after you enter the curve
Before you enter the curve
During the entire time you drive through the curve
b
4
What rule is used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions?
3-second
6-second
4-second
c
4
You are driving in steady rain. A good indication that hydroplaning can occur is when:
A roadway surface is new
The vehicle in front of you creates water splashes
You cannot see raindrops on the roadway surface
b
4
You can get a little better traction on wet roads by driving:
Toward the right edge of the roadway
In the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead
With reduced tire pressure
b
4
A 3-second following distance permits a driver to brake out of problems at speeds under:
45 MPH
55 MPH
65 MPH
a
4
______ is a term that describes the area of the vehicle that is engineered to absorb energy in a crash.
The impact zone
A pillar
The crumple zone
c
4
A body at reat tends to remain at rest is defined as:
Momentum
Inertia
Kinetic energy
b
4
If you double the speed of your vehicle, you _____ the energy in a crash.
Double.
Triple.
Quadruple.
b
4
The most basic principle of controlling the consequences of a crash is to avoid a _____ crash.
Passanger side impact.
Driver side impact.
Head-on.
b
4
When a vehicle hits a fixed object, like a tree, what is the most important factor in determining how hard it hits the tree?
The speed of the vehicle.
The speed and weight are equal factos.
The weight of the vehicle.
c
4
You should increase your following distance if the vehicle in front of you is:
Large
Speeding
Slowing Down
a
5
Before turning left onto a two-way street, your last check should be to the:
Rear
Left
Right
b
5
If you must leave the roadway at a high speed and no open space is available, you should:
Apply the brakes as hard as possible
Steer for something soft
Try to get back on the roadway as soon as possible
b
5
If you must stop suddenly and your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, you should:
Pump the brakes rapidly
Pivot your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal and press brake until wheels lock
Pivot your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal and press firmly, stopping just short of locking the wheels.
c
5
On a rural road, utility lines, mailboxes and reflectors give clues to the location of:
Pedestrians
Intersections
Driveways
c
5
Sudden braking or swerving in traffic indicated that the driver is:
Not searching far enough ahead
Skillful at maneuvering
Alert and searching well ahead
a
5
The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends mostly on:
The type, model and make of your vehicle
The type of highway you are driving on
Searching for hazards in advance
c
5
The best way to control consequences if you cannot avoid a collision is to:
Control brake and steer to collide at an angle with the object
Lock brakes and turn of the engine
Lock brakes and steer hard right
a
5
The best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations is to:
Continually search for hazards
Use rearview mirrors
Keep your vehicle in good mechanical condition
c
5
When braking for an emergency stop with a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes, you should:
Brake with enough force to maintain control
Apply full brakes
Pump the brakes until ABS takes over
b
5
The vehicle safety technology that compares where a driver is steering the vehicle with where the vehicle is actually going is called:
Anti-lock brakes
Traction control
Electronic stability program
a
5
The size of the gaps needed to safely cross an intersection from a stop sign depends on:
Lighting conditions.
If the roadway is designed for one-way or two-way traffic.
The size of the intersection.
c
5
How far ahead should you be searching to identify potential problems?
Less than 5 seconds
20 seconds or more
5-12 seconds
b
5
SEE stands for:
Seek, Expect, excute
Search, evaluate, execute
Scan, expect, evade
b
5
When you are looking far and near and side to side you are:
Monitoring
Scanning
Searching
c
6
Before making a right turn at an intersection from a stop, you should look:
Straight, left and right
Left, right and left again
Right, left and right again
b
6
If two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who must yield?
The driver on the right yields when turning right
The driver on the right yields when turning left
The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
c
6
If you don't have room to squeeze by an oncoming vehicles on a narrow street, you should:
Assume the right of way if you are going faster than the oncoming vehicle
Pull over and wait behind parked vehicles
Reduce speed and stop in your lane
b
6
When a school bus with its red light flashing is stopped on your side of the road, you must:
Change lanes to the left pass cautiously
Stop until the lights stop flashing
Stop until all the children have left the bus
b
6
When driving in city traffic, how far ahead should you check traffic signals?
No more than a block ahead
At least a block ahead
One intersection ahead
b
6
When driving on a one-way street past vehicles parked on the left, you should position your vehicle:
At least one vehicle door's width away
No less than 8 feet away
Within an arm's length away
a
6
When making a right turn at an intersection onto a 2- way street, you should:
Turn from the lane
closest to the right curb unless the turn is allowed from other lanes.
Turn into the lane closest to the center line.
Position your car cloeset to the center lane marking so not to hit the curb.
a
6
When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection from different streets at the same time:
Both vehicles must stop
The driver on the right shall yield to the vehicles on the left
The driver on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right
c
6
You are approaching an intersection. The light for your direction is green. You notice the pedestrian signal on the other side of the intersection just changed to "Don't Walk." Which one of the following is true:
The signal for traffic in your direction will soon turn yellow
Traffic crossing your path will soon have a yellow light.
Your signal will remain green for at least another 15 seconds.
a
6
You are at a red traffic signal. The traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. You should:
Move ahead only if you can go around the other vehicles safely.
Wait until the vehicles clear the intersections before entering.
Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear if other vehicles are behind you
b
6
You are driving and there are oncoming vehicles on your left and a row of parked vehicles on your right. You should steer:
Closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles
A middles course between the oncoming and parked vehicles
Closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles
b
6
You are driving on a city street and have a green light. A pedestrian begins to cross the street ahead of you. You:
Should quickly change lanes to avoid the pedestrian
Can continue without any change in speed or vehicle position
Must stop regardless of the signal light
c
6
You must yield to the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:
Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.
Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection
Driving to the right edge of the road and stopping
c
6
In a multiple lane roundabout, you should:
Change lanes in the roundabout.
Change lanes before entering.
Change lanes after entering.
b
7
A weave lane on a freeway is very dangerous because:
The lane curves sharply
It is both an entrance and an exit lane
High occupancy vehicles use this lane
b
7
Entering the expressway from the left presents a higher risk because:
Of the higher speed of vehicles using the left lane.
A left entryway lane is always shorter than a right enterway lane.
More vehicles use the left lane.
a
7
If a passing vehicle has cut closely in front of you to avoid oncoming traffic, you should:
Pull off the road as soon as possible
Slow down and check the right shoulder ahead
Accelerate to prevent the vehicle from entering
b
7
If the acceleration lane is short, you will need:
A longer gap to enter traffic
A shorter gap to enter traffic
More clear space ahead of your vehicle
a
7
If you enter an expressway entrance ramp that you do not want, you should:
Back up and leave the entrance ramp
Continue onto the expressway ramp and use the next emergency crossover
Continue onto the expressway and use the next exit
c
7
In order to avoid conflicts when traffic is heavy in the right lane you should use the:
Right lane and drive slower
Far left lane
Center lane
c
7
The exit ramp you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic. You should:
Slow and join the overflow traffic
Pull onto the shoulder and wait until the ramp opens
Use the next exit ramp
c
7
The first thing you should do before deciding to pass on a two-lane road is:
Make sure it is legal and the left lane is clear of oncoming traffic
Check mirrors for traffic behind you
Stay close to the vehicle ahead of you
a
7
When all or part of a highway traffic lane is closed for construction, maintenance, or surveying, the speed limit is:
25 MPH, unless posted otherwise
35 MPH, unless otherwise posted
45 MPH, unless otherwise posted
c
7
When driving on a highway, sudden strong cross wind gusts:
Can move a vehicle sidewise into another lane
Always cause severe dust problems
Do not affect a vehicle as much as a strong head wind.
a
7
When getting ready to exit from an expressway, you should:
Pump your brakes to alert other drivers you will exit
Maintain your speed until reaching the deceleration lane
Slow down before entering the deceleration lane
b
7
When may you use emergency crossovers on expressways?
When you are assisting a motorists on the other side of the expressway
When you have missed your exit
You are never allowed to use a crossover
c
7
When you encounter large trucks on the expressway, you should:
Avoid driving between two trucks
Drive between trucks for safety
Let the trucks pass you
a
7
You are driving 55 MPH on a two-lane highway, with one lane in each direction, and want to pass the vehicle ahead of you. To pass safely, you need to:
Increase your speed to at least 60 MPH
Wait until solid, double, yellow lines separate the lanes
Have a large enough gap in the oncoming traffic
c
7
You are driving through a highway work zone. You should:
Increase you speed if no construction is observable
Adjust your speed to the speed of other vehicles
Lower your speed any time you see a highway worker
c
7
On an expressway, the "Move Over Law" requires drivers to:
Move one lane away from the incident or parked emergency vehicle.
Make a lane change at entrances.
Slow down and proceed with caution if unable to lane change away from incident/parked emergency vehicle.
c
8
If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner, you should:
Drive partially into the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
Stop at the crosswalk and communicate to the pedestrian it is safe to cross
b
8
If you want to pass a bicycle on a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching:
Wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway
Slow down and let the vehicle pass, then pass the bicyclist
Honk your horn, then pass the bicyclist
b
8
Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction:
Must stay in the right lane at all times
May complete their turn in either the left lane or right lane
Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
c
8
Pedestrians should only cross at an intersection when they:
See the DON'T WALK signal or symbol flash
Are on a one-way street
Face a WALK signal or symbol
c
8
The driver of a large truck will have the most difficulty seeing:
Ahead of the truck
To the sides and rear of his vehicle
Overhead signs
b
8
To make sure that a motorcycle is not in your blind spot, before changing lanes you should:
Check the rearview mirror
Glance over your shoulder
Check the outside mirrors
b
8
What makes it difficult for vehicle driver to judge a motorcycle's speed and distance?
The motorcycle's position on the road
The motorcycle's smaller size
The size of the motorcycles lights
b
8
Which of the following statements is true about motorcycles?
Motorcycles should be followed at a greater distance
Motorcycles may not share traffic lanes
Motorcycles are fast and can easily be seen
a
8
You are coming to an intersection. You see a tractor- trailer coming to the intersection from the left and starting to turn right. What should you expect from the tractor-trailer?
It will not interfere with your path of travel
It will stop and let you pass
It will turn wide and use part of your lane to complete its turn
c
8
You do not have to stop for a school bus that has:
Stopped on a rural highway with a passing lane
Stopped on a city street with 4 or more lanes of traffic
Stopped on the other side of a divided highway where the road is separated by a barrier
c
8
You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop:
On the tracks if no trains are coming
Before you cross the railroad tracks when the crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic
Before you cross the railroad tracks when you don't have room to completely cross the tracks
c
8
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
At all times
Only if the pedestrian is obeying traffic controls
Only when a guide dog is leading the person across a street
a
8
You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because:
If you drive too closely, you will get caught in their wind draft
You need extra room to see around the truck
Their heavier weight allows them to stop more quickly than you
b
8
You should stop no closer than _____ feet from a railroad crossing if a train is approaching.
15
25
20
a
8
When driving behind a large, slow-moving vehicle on a rual road, you should:
Stay close so other drivers can't cut in front of you.
Leave enough space so it doesn't block your view of potential dangers.
Pass as soon as possible.
b
8
Motorcycle operators:
Have the right to use a full traffic circle
Must stay to the right side of their lane
Often make quick, unexpected swerves and stops
a
8
This diamond-shaped marking in a driving lane means:
The lane will be ending shortly.
The lane is reserved for specific group of users.
Right turns are illegal.
b
8
When passing a large truck, do not cut in front of the truck too quickly because:
You may not provide an adequate stopping distance for the truck
Your following distance will not be long enough
The truck driver's view will be blocked.
a
9
A thin sheet of invisible ice is called:
Black ice
Hydroplaning
Transparent ice
a
9
At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, you should look:
Toward the right edge of your lane
Toward the center of your lane
Toward the left edge of your lane
a
9
If the left front tire blows out while you're driving, you vehicle will:
Pull sharply to the left
Sway left to right
Pull sharply to the right
a
9
If your vehicle starts to loose traction on the roadway, you should:
Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes
Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction
Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding
a
9
In reduced visibility conditions, you need to work especially hard to see hazards because:
Your responses slow in bad weather
There are more hazards to respond to
You need more time to respond to hazards
c
9
It is night. A vehicle coming toward you has its high beam headlights on which makes it hard to see the road ahead. You should look:
Ahead toward the right edge of your lane
Towards the left edge of your lane
Straight ahead in your lane
a
9
The greater the drop-off when your front wheel leaves the roadway, the greater the:
Steering control is needed
Speed should be
Pressure needed to brake
a
9
To turn right from a one-way street, you:
Can turn only if there is a right-turn lane
Can turn from any available lane
Should position your vehicle in the right lane
c
9
What is the best advice for drivers when a heavy fog occurs?
Alternate you low and high beams headlights to improve you visibility
Try not to drive until the fog has lifted
Use your emergency flashers
b
9
What is the most common reason for loss of traction while driving in the snow?
Sudden or quick maneuvers or reactions
The weight of the vehicle doesn't allow for good traction
The snow is deep and contact with the road surface is minimal
a
9
When driving on slippery roads, you should:
Use cruise control only on expressways
Not use your cruise control
Use cruise control at lower speeds
b
9
When you have a tire blowout, what should you do first?
Brake gently
Grip steering wheel firmly
Brake immediately
b
9
When your vehicle skids, you lose control of its:
Braking
Acceleration
Direction and speed
c
9
You are driving at night on a dimly lit city street with your high beam headlights on. You must dim your lights when you are within 500 feet of:
An oncoming vehicle
A controlled intersection
An area where there are street lights
a
9
Since it takes a few seconds for your eyes to adjust to darkness after being exposed to glare:
Do your mirror checks when the onciming car's headlights are too bright.
Glance to the right and down when being approached by a car with brights on headlights.
Close your eyes for a few seconds when you see bright headlights.
b
9
When approaching loose gravel on the roadway, you should:
Reduce speed before the gravel
Stop and then proceed cautiously
Maintain speed and move vehicle to the right
a
9
If a driver is about to be struck from the rear by another vehicle, you should:
Accelerate quickly.
Be ready to apply the brakes so as not to be pushed into another vehicle.
Apply the parking brake.
b
9
You are driving on a lwo-lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is headed straight for you. Which is a good rule to rememeber?
Stopping is always
the safest action in a traffic emergency.
You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.
Leaving the road is always more risky than hitting another vehcile.
a
10
If you're driving and simply cannot keep you eyes open, you should:
Turn on the air conditioner
Pull over at a safe location and sleep awhile
Continue driving to the nearest hotel or rest stop
b
10
Implied consent laws are dsigned to:
Penalize drivers for failing a blood alcohol concentration test.
Penalize drivers for refusal to take a breath or blood alcohol concentration test.
Penalize drivers for failing a preliminary breath test.
b
10
Implied consent means:
You have given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood
It is understood that you may drink alcohol now and then
You have given your consent for your vehicle to be searched for alcohol
a
10
Medicines used to treat the common cold:
Should only be used when driving in the daytime
Often make you sleepy and this should not be used while driving
Can still be used while driving if you only take half the dosage
b
10
The first precaution to take with regard to driving after taking medicine is to:
Test the medicine to see if it affects your driving
Read the label on the medicine to see if it has side effects that will affect your driving
Drive only for short distances
b
11
Fatigue affects your ability to:
Understand traffic signs
Know what things are
Perceive or respond to hazards
c
11
The biggest issue with using cell phones while driving is:
Having to view the cell phone display
The mental distraction
Holding the phone while steering
b
11
You have identified the driver ahead of you as being distracted. You should:
Attempt to get the driver's attention.
Pass the driver as soon as possible
Maintain a safe following distance
c