1) If you're involved in a crash and damage another person's vehicle without their knowledge, you need to

A: try and find the owner
B: leave your name, address and phone number on the vehicle
C: notify the police
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

2) Who has the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection?

A: the driver who got there first
B: bicyclists
C: the driver to the left
D: you
E: buses

3) The speed limit in a residential neighborhood is no more than

A: 10 mph
B: 15 mph
C: 25 mph
D: 35 mph
E: 50 mph

4) Which of the following will help someone behind the wheel feel calm and relaxed?

A: deep breathing
B: rolling the shoulders
C: both A and B
D: stimulants
E: none of the above

5) If you have to have your windshield wipers on, it's a good idea to also use your

A: sunglasses
B: horn
C: parking brake
D: headlights
E: flashers

6) A blue curb marking represents a

A: no parking zone
B: loading and unloading zone
C: passenger drop-off area
D: handicap zone
E: fire lane

7) If your brakes fail while driving

A: shift to park
B: shift to neutral
C: shift to reverse
D: shift to a lower gear
E: turn to the right

8) One way to avoid over-heating your brakes when traveling on a steep, downhill grade is to

A: shift to a lower gear
B: use your emergency brake instead of your foot brake
C: turn on your heater
D: shift to neutral
E: coast

9) As quoted from the course, the freeway is not a place to consult a

A: cell phone
B: passenger
C: child
D: map
E: passenger

10) A child should be in a car seat if he/she is

A: eating
B: under 2 years old
C: under 4 years old
D: misbehaving
E: over 10 years old

11) How much of a cushion should you allow between yourself and a motorcyclist?

A: 200 feet
B: 3 seconds
C: 4 seconds
D: 50 yards
E: a car length

12) What kind of road conditions should you be aware of when driving near motorcycles?

A: debris and/or gravel on the road
B: grooved surfaces
C: wet pavement
D: all of the above
E: a and b only

13) The State has a Basic Speed Law which says

A: you must drive at a safe speed, regardless of the posted speed limit
B: you must never exceed the speed limit by 10 mph
C: you must stay within 5 mph of the posted speed limit
D: you must not drive 5 mph under the posted speed limit
E: you must use the fast lane if you exceed the speed limit

14) Traffic deaths would decrease if drivers started treating their cars like

A: cream puffs
B: race cars
C: the weapons they are
D: antiques
E: the danger they create

15) Safe driving means planning ahead for bad

A: accidents
B: luck
C: weather
D: days
E: news

16) On roads used for two-way traffic, _____ lines mark the center of the road.

A: white
B: yellow
C: double white
D: broken white
E: combination white

17) "Covering the brakes" means

A: keeping your foot on the pedal
B: keeping the rubber boot on the brake pedal
C: keeping your foot poised over the pedal
D: keeping one foot on the gas, and the other on the brake
E: repairing brake pads

18) Pavement is most slippery

A: after a heavy downpour
B: at the start of a rain shower
C: during a drought
D: in the winter
E: on overpasses

19) If you are moving slower than most of the other vehicles on the highway,

A: drive in the right-hand lane
B: drive in the left-hand lane
C: pick up your pace
D: keep your high beams on
E: drive on the shoulder

20) If you start to feel sleepy while driving,

A: hurry up to get to your destination
B: get some fresh air
C: increase the heat within your vehicle
D: watch the lane lines
E: use the air conditioner

21) If confronted with another driver who is driving hostilely, you should

A: forgive and forget
B: maintain a defensive driver attitude
C: give him the right of way
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

22) Keep a _____ second gap between you and the car ahead of you.

A: 1
B: 3
C: 5
D: 10
E: none of the above

23) If you are taking _____, you need to be especially cautious about driving.

A: laxatives
B: the long way
C: antihistamines
D: aspirin
E: diet supplements

24) High beam lights should enable you to see

A: 100 feet
B: 200 feet
C: 350 feet
D: 450 feet
E: 500 feet

25) Taking 2 or 3 seconds to look away to text, talk, or search on your cell phone while driving 55mph allows your vehicle to travel how far without your attention?

A: 55 feet
B: 110 feet
C: 300 feet, the length of a football field
D: 10 car lengths
E: 15 car lengths

26) Texting or talking on a cell phone while driving is like driving with a blood alcohol level of

A: .01
B: .03
C: .04
D: .06
E: .08

27) If you start to hydroplane, which of the following should you do?

A: put a heavy load on the rear end of your vehicle
B: take your foot off the gas
C: brake harder than normal
D: drive faster than normal
E: turn into the skid

28) When passing another vehicle, you need to be able to see _____ to have enough time to pass.

A: 1 mile
B: 6 car lengths
C: 1/3 mile
D: 10 car lengths
E: over the hill

29) Peripheral vision loss results in

A: greater risk of right-of-way crashes
B: reduced ability to detect intersection hazards
C: increased chance of pedestrian collision
D: all of the above
E: b and c only

30) If you can't see 200 feet in all directions,

A: avoid making a left turn onto a one-way street
B: replace your windshield
C: don't make a U-turn
D: slow down to 35 mph
E: pull over

31) When necessary to follow behind a motorcycle,

A: keep a 4-second gap between you and the motorcycle
B: use your high beam headlights to warn the motorcycle of your presence
C: keep 2 car lengths between you and the motorcycle
D: allow another vehicle to get between you and the motorcycle
E: flash your headlamps to signal when you want to pass

32) As quoted in the course, a first rule of defensive driving is

A: both hands on the wheel
B: extreme confidence
C: lose the attitude
D: the one second rule
E: check all mirrors every 1-2 miles

33) As quoted from the course, if you want to keep your life, keep your

A: habits
B: confidence high
C: perspective
D: high beams on in a snow storm
E: ID in the car

34) If you drive your car into a snow bank, you can free yourself by

A: turning the wheels sharply
B: racing the motor
C: rocking your car
D: adjusting the shocks
E: turning the heater to maximum

35) Alcohol is a

A: depressant
B: stimulant
C: harmless clear liquid
D: narcotic
E: brain booster

36) When passing other vehicles, you MAY NOT

A: accelerate
B: use your signal more than twice
C: go over the speed limit
D: eat
E: flash your headlamps

37) When is it legal to drive across the median of a divided highway?

A: it is never legal to drive across the median of a divided highway
B: when making a U-turn
C: when an "authorized vehicles" sign is posted
D: when there is grass on the median
E: when the median is paved

38) Misreading traffic signs, impulsive turning, inappropriate stopping, are signs of _____.

A: impaired physical ability
B: bad driving habits
C: inexperienced drivers
D: diminished cognitive ability
E: road rage

39) Before getting into your vehicle, you should

A: disable the alarm
B: unlock the doors
C: look in the trunk
D: walk around it
E: keep all windows clean and clear

40) If you realize that you're about to be hit from behind you should

A: quickly adjust your headrest
B: make sure your seatbelt is fastened
C: brake hard before the impact
D: keep your foot on the brake
E: grasp the steering wheel and lock your elbows

41) If you were traveling 60 mph and not wearing a seatbelt and collided with a fixed object, how fast would you be traveling when you hit the windshield?

A: 30 mph
B: 45 mph
C: 60 mph
D: 100 mph
E: 90 mph

42) When driving in fog, a driver should never

A: pass another vehicle
B: use low beams
C: use fog lights
D: listen for approaching vehicles
E: drive slower than the speed limit

43) A semi can't _____ at a stop light.

A: see well
B: turn right
C: take off quickly
D: back up
E: turn left

44) The 3-second rule refers to

A: yielding the right-of-way
B: unloading and loading passengers
C: safe driving distances
D: deep breathing when stressed and fatigued
E: crossing a crosswalk

45) If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you want to

A: accelerate
B: brake
C: take your foot off the gas
D: use your emergency brake
E: pump the gas pedal

46) Which of the following can cause reckless driving?

A: anger
B: stress
C: anxiety
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

47) Using high beams in fog

A: reduces visibility by increasing glare
B: cuts through fog and increases visibility
C: is optional
D: decreases condensation inside a vehicle
E: is recommended when it's raining

48) To safely pass another car while traveling uphill, you must drive at least _____ mph faster than the car you are passing.

A: 5
B: 10
C: 15
D: 20
E: 30

49) When passing a bicycle, allow at least _____ feet between your car and the bicycle.

A: 3
B: 5
C: 10
D: 15
E: 25

50) When your signal turns from red to green, you must yield to any _____ still in the intersection.

A: vehicles
B: bicycles
C: pedestrians
D: all of the above
E: none of the above