1) When it is necessary to look away from the road, you can limit your danger by

A: taking quick glances
B: taking a long gaze
C: relying on a passenger
D: both A and C
E: both B and C

2) 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

3) If a big rig is approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a smart thing to do before pulling out in front of it is to:

A: honk your horn
B: flash your lights
C: spin your wheels
D: wait for the truck to pass through the intersection
E: use hand signals

4) Your headlights should be on

A: from sunset until sunrise
B: when a train is approaching
C: whenever you leave your house
D: when driving on the freeway
E: all of the above

5) If you hit a pedestrian, you should first

A: drive to the nearest police station
B: stop and check the victim
C: call your attorney
D: rush home and dial 911
E: find your insurance card

6) When your traffic light turns green at a 4-way intersection

A: you may go in any direction
B: you must yield to cars and pedestrians still in the intersection
C: all cross-traffic has stopped
D: accelerate to the posted speed limit
E: look right, then left before proceeding

7) When an approaching vehicle drifts into your lane, you should

A: honk your horn
B: move to the right
C: stand your ground
D: call the police
E: move to the left

8) Driving safely means driving

A: slowly
B: only during daylight
C: defensively
D: with the crowd
E: alone

9) When driving in fog, you should

A: use only your fog lights
B: use your high beams
C: use your low beams
D: use your defogger
E: use your hazard lights

10) Freeway shoulders are often

A: marked with broken yellow lines
B: gravelly and contain debris
C: used while driving during rush hour
D: the site of most freeway accidents
E: closed to through traffic

11) If you cause a backup of _____ cars behind you, you should pull over and let them pass.

A: 3
B: 10
C: 5
D: 8
E: 7

12) Alcohol is a

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

13) No matter what you drive, you are no _____ for the power of a big truck.

A: aim
B: problem
C: match
D: favor
E: scare

14) A yellow curb marking represents

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

15) 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

16) The weight of tractor-trailer trucks affects their ability to

A: stop
B: see you
C: pass under signs
D: stay in their lane
E: drive defensively

17) A safe thing to do while driving on long, straight stretches of highway on a sunny day is

A: close your eyes a little bit
B: drive on the shoulder
C: turn on your headlights
D: turn on your fog lights
E: flash your headlamps

18) When making a turn, you need to signal at least _____ feet before the turn.

A: 100
B: 200
C: 300
D: 400
E: 500

19) When you come across a herd of cattle on a country road, it is unwise to

A: get out of your vehicle to help
B: honk your horn
C: take photographs
D: use your headlights
E: slow down

20) 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

21) 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

22) Drivers who go too slowly are just as _____ as drivers who go too fast.

A: annoying
B: dangerous
C: aggravating
D: particular
E: courteous

23) If you are using your high beams at night, and another car approaches, you should

A: dim your lights
B: flash your bright lights
C: steer a little bit to the right
D: yield the right-of-way
E: identify the oncoming car

24) On a non-divided residential street, you may pass a school bus displaying red signals

A: if there are no children present
B: if you are approaching the school bus from the front
C: if you are traveling in the opposite direction
D: on a non-divided street, you may never pass a school bus displaying red signals
E: if it is a sports team bus

25) If you're not totally alert while driving through a school zone, you and your 1-ton vehicle could collide with

A: a child
B: a bicycle
C: a crossing guard
D: a vehicle
E: all of the above

26) 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

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

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

28) When entering a freeway, you should

A: allow for a 1.5 second gap
B: stop and check all blind spots
C: not cause drivers behind you to hit their brakes
D: move to the middle lane as quickly as possible
E: be approaching at the posted speed limit

29) 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

30) When passing, the first decision to be made is

A: are there any oncoming cars
B: how fast am I going
C: is it legal to pass
D: the distance it will take to pass
E: to pass on the left or the right

31) 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

32) The amount of _____ determines whether you maintain control of your vehicle.

A: transmission fluid
B: fuel
C: tire traction
D: wisdom
E: engine coolant

33) 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

34) 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

35) 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

36) Driving is a

A: privilege
B: right
C: requirement for people 16 years and older
D: ability
E: danger-free activity

37) When arriving at an uncontrolled intersection where there are no stop signs or signal lights, you must

A: yield to traffic already in the intersection
B: yield to the car to the right
C: yield to the car which arrived first
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

38) If your brakes fail, look for

A: a police officer
B: something to swerve into
C: a truck to follow
D: the next intersection
E: a passing zone

39) When turning while backing up, your front wheels

A: can easily cause a skid
B: swing in a wider arc
C: go faster than the rear wheels
D: can hydroplane
E: are controlling the vehicle

40) _____ is a critical factor in avoiding a collision.

A: Reaction time
B: Braking distance
C: Wearing safety belts
D: Tire tread
E: Engine size

41) While driving around sharp curves, up hills or through mountains, you will likely be changing

A: gears
B: stereo
C: mirror
D: timing belt
E: seat position

42) The total distance it takes to stop a vehicle going 60 mph is

A: half the length of a football field
B: about the length of a football field
C: the length of an Olympic-sized pool
D: the length of a city block
E: about the length of 2 football fields

43) 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

44) According to the Course, what is a novice driver less likely to notice than an experienced driver?

A: the stereo volume
B: positive driving habits
C: brake lights 3 cars ahead
D: friends in the car
E: other rude drivers

45) The only thing that will sober up a drunk person is

A: caffeine
B: time
C: a cold shower
D: water
E: immobility

46) Most states use a _____ system to keep track of vehicle convictions.

A: reciprocity
B: point
C: computerized
D: checks and balance
E: manual

47) If you are required to wear glasses while driving, you have a _____ license.

A: false
B: restricted
C: bothersome
D: special
E: unadorned

48) 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

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) 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