Practice Tests Strengthening

Question 1

You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:

Answer 1

Signal before you arrive at the intersection.

Question 2

It is illegal to leave a child age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day:

Answer 2

Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system.

Question 3

Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by:

Answer 3

1 - Merging into a different lane. #2 - Slowing down if you can’t change lane.

Question 4

At intersections with a “Yield” sign, you must:

Answer 4

Yield the right of way to traffic that is near enough to cause conflict.

Question 5

The first thing that alcohol effects is:

Answer 5

Judgement.

Question 6

As you approach the top of a hill, you should:

Answer 6

Prepare to stop, if needed

Question 7

Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign that indicates a hazardous load?

Answer 7

They must stop before crossing railroad tracks.

Question 8

When driving at night, you should:

Answer 8

1 - Increase your following distance. #2 - Always use your high beam lights.

Question 9

If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you:

Answer 9

Must treat the intersection as if it is controlled by a stop sign.

Question 10

What is an important step in turning?

Answer 10

Check traffic in all directions.

Question 11

You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:

Answer 11

Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.

Question 12

Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:

Answer 12

Locks the front wheels of a vehicle, causing a loss of steering.

Question 13

Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery, you should:

Answer 13

Avoid making turns and stops while driving at high speeds.

Question 14

To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should:

Answer 14

Slow down.

Question 15

If you parallel park facing downward on a hill:

Answer 15

Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road.

Question 16

It is dangerous to follow a motorcycle too closely because:

Answer 16

A motorcycle can stop much faster than a standard vehicle.

Question 17

When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

Answer 17

Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.

Question 18

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

Answer 18

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

Question 19

When entering an interstate highway, you should:

Answer 19

Check for cars, increase your speed to match the flow of traffic, and merge when the way is clear.

Question 20

Blue traffic signs offer information on:

Answer 20

Motorist services.

Question 21

What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate?

Answer 21

Drivers should prepare to yield to oncoming traffic. The protected left turn is about to end.

Question 22

Which of these statements is true about large trucks?

Answer 22

They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.

Question 23

You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?

Answer 23

Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

Question 24

When driving on a slippery surface, such as snow or ice:

Answer 24

Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills.

Question 25

When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:

Answer 25

Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.

Question 26

U-turns in residential districts are legal:

Answer 26

When there are no vehicles approaching nearby.

Question 27

The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

Answer 27

Under ideal conditions.

Question 28

The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

Answer 28

Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.

Question 29

If you are driving near a large commercial vehicle, you should:

Answer 29

Avoid driving beside it for long stretches of time.

Question 30

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

Answer 30

When making a right turn, you should begin signaling about 100 feet before the turn, reduce your speed, stop behind the limit line (if applicable), and then make the turn.

Question 31

For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?

Answer 31

Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals.

Question 32

A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

Answer 32

A flashing red signal means “stop.” After coming to a stop, you may proceed once it is safe, observing all right-of-way rules.

Question 33

Yellow lines separate:

Answer 33

Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.

Question 34

If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following, except for:

Answer 34

Letting go of the steering wheel.

Question 35

When is it legal for minors to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?

Answer 35

When making a call for emergency assistance

Question 36

You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:

Answer 36

Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass.

Question 37

A white painted curb indicates a:

Answer 37

Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

Question 38

A broken yellow centerline indicates that:

Answer 38

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Question 39

If you can see that the roadway up ahead is covered by heavy smoke, you should:

Answer 39

Reduce your speed, move as far to the right as possible, and stop off the roadway.

Question 40

When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

Answer 40

Near the centerline.

Question 41

Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb?

Answer 41

Into the curb.

Question 42

If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on while driving:

Answer 42

Use your low beams.

Question 43

Three of the most important times to check for traffic behind you are before:

Answer 43

Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly.

Question 44

At an intersection with stop signs on all corners, yield the right-of-way to any driver:

Answer 44

Who arrived before you.

Question 45

When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should:

Answer 45

Keep your headlights on the low beam setting.

Question 46

If you parallel park facing downward on a hill:

Answer 46

Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road.

Question 47

U-turns in business districts are:

Answer 47

Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them.

Question 48

When driving on the highway, consistently looking far ahead of your vehicle:

Answer 48

Reduces the need for last-minute braking or turning.

Question 49

Trucks’ blind spots are:

Answer 49

Both on the immediate left of the cab and directly behind the body.

Question 50

Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?

Answer 50

Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.

Question 51

When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:

Answer 51

Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.

Question 52

Which of the following increases your chances of being in a collision?

Answer 52

Adjusting your rearview mirror before you start driving

Question 53

When arriving to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as vehicles to your right and left, you should:

Answer 53

Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right.