drivers test 1

Question 1

in which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
a. when waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light
b. when parked on a hill or sloping driveway
c. when parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb

Answer 1

b. when parked on a hill or sloping driveway

Question 2

when driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
a. low beams
b. high beams
c. fog lights only

Answer 2

a. low beams

Question 3

when you see this sign, you: (yellow sign with a black X in the middle and an R on the left and right)
a. are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop
b. will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing
c. should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks

Answer 3

a. are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop

Question 4

if a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:
a. quickly turn before the truck or bus is able to
b. wait until the truck or bus turns before your turn
c. squeeze between the truck or bus and the curb

Answer 4

b. wait until the truck or bus turns before your turn

Question 5

you should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
a. are following a small passenger vehicle
b. are being tailgated by another driver
c. are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit

Answer 5

b. are being tailgated by another driver

Question 6

when driving under snowy or icy conditions:
a. it is safe to use cruise control
b. make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise
c. drive as you would under normal conditions

Answer 6

b. make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise

Question 7

a broken yellow centerline means that:
a. passing is not permitted
b. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear
c. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear

Answer 7

c. passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear

Question 8

which of these statements is true about changing lanes?
a. you only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left
b. look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left for a left lane change
c. vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots

Answer 8

b. look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left for a left lane change

Question 9

when being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?
a. merging into another lane
b. decreasing your following distance
c. changing lanes freequently

Answer 9

a. merging into another lane

Question 10

if you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping you should:
a. stop until the light turns green
b. go through the intersection without stopping
c. come to a complete stop before proceeding

Answer 10

b. go through the intersection without stopping

Question 11

which of the following factors affect an individual´s absorption of alcohol?
a. weight
b. height
c. intelligence

Answer 11

a. weight

Question 12

this white sign means: (sign says SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT)
a. you should slow down and move to the right lane
b. stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic
c. slower traffic must exit on the right

Answer 12

b. stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic

Question 13

an orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
a. the vehicle has the right-of-way
b. slow-moving vehicle
c. shoulder work ahead

Answer 13

b. slow-moving vehicle

Question 14

fatigue increases the risk of:
a. missing an exit
b. being late for an appointment
c. falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing

Answer 14

c. falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing

Question 15

this sign means: (red and white triangle with YIELD printed on it)
a. cars on the right move first
b. you have the right-of-way
c. let cross traffic pass before proceeding

Answer 15

c. let cross traffic pass before proceeding

Question 16

which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
a. slowing down to look at the collision scene
b. avoiding unnecessary lane changes
c. using public transportation instead of your vehicle

Answer 16

a. slowing down to look at the collision scene

Question 17

you want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. you should slow down and:
a. move towards the left side of your lane
b. avoid driving in the bicycle lane
c. signal for 100 feet before turning

Answer 17

c. signal for 100 feet before turning

Question 18

when driving in work zones, you should:
a. increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible
b. reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly
c. maintain your normal speed the whole way though the zone

Answer 18

b. reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly

Question 19

when backing up:
a. look through the rear window
b. Press hard on the gas pedal
c. rely only on your rearview mirror

Answer 19

a. look through the rear window

Question 20

you are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. you should:
a. slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution
b. speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red
c. stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely

Answer 20

c. stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely

Question 21

a person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
a. the sides of a pickup bed are at least 24 inches high
b. the back of a pickup is covered with a camper shell
c. in a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt

Answer 21

c. in a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt

Question 22

which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?
a. any prescription drug is safe to use if you don’t feel drowsy
b. even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving
c. only illegal drugs can impair your driving

Answer 22

b. even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving

Question 23

when you are behind a motorcycle, you should:
a. be ready to use your horn
b. drive more slowly
c. allow a larger following distance

Answer 23

c. allow a larger following distance

Question 24

when driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
a. drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights
b. turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicle ahead of you
c. keep your instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers

Answer 24

a. drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights

Question 25

this sign means: (yellow sign with a person walking on it)
a. pedestrians walking along the road ahead
b. pedestrian crossing ahead
c. pedestrians must not cross here

Answer 25

b. pedestrian crossing ahead

Question 26

you are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. what is the best thing to do?
a. partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way
b. don’t enter the intersection until you can get completely across
c. continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear

Answer 26

b. don’t enter the intersection until you can get completely across

Question 27

when being passed by another vehicle:
a. brake hard
b. maintain a constant speed
c. speed up

Answer 27

b. maintain a constant speed

Question 28

there are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. you are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. if the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
a. stay in your lane so you don’t impede the flow of traffic
b. drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass
c. move into the right lane when it is safe

Answer 28

c. move into the right lane when it is safe

Question 29

this sign means: (red and white triangle with a white border and YIELD printed on it)
a. yield the right-of-way
b. no passing zone
c. reducing in lanes

Answer 29

a. yield the right-of-way

Question 30

yelow lines separate:
a. traffic lanes on one-way streets
b. traffic moving In opposite directions no two-way roads
c. all carpool lanes from regular traffic lanes

Answer 30

b. traffic moving In opposite directions no two-way roads

Question 31

from the top to the bottom, the following order is the proper order for traffic lights:
a. red, yellow, green
b. red, green, yellow
c. green, red, yellow

Answer 31

a. red, yellow, green

Question 32

this road sign means: (a yellow triangle with a sideways T)
a. side road
b. merge
c. yield the right-of-way

Answer 32

a. side road

Question 33

the driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. what should you do?
a. cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or slower
b. stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed
c. change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle

Answer 33

b. stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed

Question 34

if you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:
a. release your seat belt
b. brace yourself
c. press your head against the head restraint

Answer 34

a. release your seat belt

Question 35

drivers must use their seat belt:
a. unless they are driving a vehicle built before 1978
b. unless they are driving a limousine
c. and failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket

Answer 35

c. and failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket

Question 36

if you park facing uphil on a street with a curb, setthe parking brake and:
a. turn the front wheels toward the curb
b. turn the front wheels away from the curb
c. leave the front wheels straight

Answer 36

b. turn the front wheels away from the curb

Question 37

when you see this black and yellow sign, it means: (yellow rectangular sign with a black arrow facing right)
a. the road to the right is for one-way traffic only
b. there is a detour to the right due to road construction
c. the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle

Answer 37

c. the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle

Question 38

a solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:
a. reduce your speed
b. traffic light ahead
c. do not pass

Answer 38

c. do not pass

Question 39

which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?
a. tailgating another vehicle
b. failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment
c. both of the above

Answer 39

c. both of the above

Question 40

this sign means: (round sign with a U-shaped arrow and a red line across it)
a. no U-turn
b. traffic signal ahead
c. railroad ahead

Answer 40

a. no U-turn

Question 41

when passing, you should move back into the right lane when:
a. you are one vehicle length ahead of the passed vehicle
b. you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
c. you are 50 feet ahead of the passed vehicle

Answer 41

b. you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror

Question 42

it is necessary to use your low beams any time you are:
a. on a lighted street
b. on a freeway
c. in fog

Answer 42

c. in fog

Question 43

reaction time is slower after:
a. drinking alcohol
b. sleeping
c. working hard

Answer 43

a. drinking alcohol

Question 44

before returning to your original lane after passing another vehicle, you should:
a. beep your horn
b. see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
c. flash your headlights

Answer 44

b. see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror

Question 45

when approaching a person who is crossing the street while using a white cane or a guide dog, you should:
a. stop until the person is well away from your path of travel
b. honk your horn as you proceed past them
c. carefully drive around them

Answer 45

a. stop until the person is well away from your path of travel

Question 46

when driving behind another vehicle at night, you should:
a. keep your headlights on the low beam setting
b. use your high beam headlights until you are within 10 feet of the vehicle ahead
c. use your high beam headlights

Answer 46

a. keep your headlights on the low beam setting