1) Speeding is permitted when passing another vehicle

A: if the other vehicle is going too slowly
B: speeding is never permitted
C: on open highways
D: on mountain roads
E: on a divided highway

2) 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

3) When a school bus is flashing red lights on an undivided residential road, which vehicles are required to stop?

A: oncoming vehicles
B: vehicles following the bus
C: all vehicles on the road
D: other school buses
E: vehicles carrying children

4) 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

5) Driving safely means driving

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

6) If you see a long line of cars approaching from the other direction

A: ignore it, its very normal
B: move to the right edge of your lane
C: flash your bright lights
D: stop and allow them to pass
E: honk and wave

7) Depending on your weight and other factors, you could be impaired

A: after 1 or 2 drinks
B: on New Year's Eve
C: at an early age
D: before noon
E: the older you become

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

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

9) 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

10) "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

11) 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

12) If you hurt or kill someone while driving under the influence, you can be

A: assaulted
B: sued by the victim or victim's family
C: A and B
D: asked to surrender your license
E: B and D

13) Your horn should be used for

A: warning other drivers when going around a blind corner
B: berating a foolish driver
C: removing farm animals from the road
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

14) Anyone using a guide dog or a white cane

A: must yield to all vehicles
B: must wear 30 square inches of fluorescent orange
C: must use hand signals whenever crossing a road
D: has the right-of-way wherever they are
E: must identify themselves as such

15) Most accidents occur

A: within one hour of home
B: on the way to work
C: before 10am
D: within 25 miles of home
E: after dark

16) 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

17) 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

18) 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

19) The only time it is legal to turn left at a red light is

A: on a one-way street
B: it is not legal to turn left at a red light
C: when there is no oncoming traffic
D: none of the above
E: in a residential area

20) Speeding is permitted only when

A: speeding is never permitted
B: in an emergency
C: you're on dry, safe roads
D: the flow of traffic is moving faster than the speed limit
E: you are on rural highways

21) 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

22) To determine how far your vehicle is traveling per second,

A: watch the broken white lane lines
B: divide your speed by distance
C: count how many light posts you pass in 3 seconds
D: multiply your speed by a factor of 1.5
E: count 1001; 1002; 1003

23) 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

24) 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

25) 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

26) 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

27) At what distance should headlights be dimmed to oncoming traffic?

A: 100 feet
B: 200 feet
C: 500 feet
D: 700 feet
E: 1000 feet

28) 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

29) _____ is a leading cause of intersection deaths.

A: Following too closely
B: Turning left onto a one-way street
C: Running a red light
D: Traffic light malfunctions
E: not using turn signals

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

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

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) 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

33) 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

34) Safe driving means planning ahead for bad

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

35) What problems associated with aging affect reaction time and braking distance?

A: heart attacks
B: circulation problems
C: blood pressure
D: osteoporosis
E: hearing loss

36) You should use headlights from

A: 7am to 8pm
B: morning till night
C: sunset until sunrise
D: 7pm to 7am
E: 6am to 7pm

37) While stopped at a red light, you should

A: put your car in neutral
B: have one foot on the brake and one on the gas
C: set the parking brake
D: keep your foot on the brake
E: rev the engine

38) You may make a right turn on a red signal after you

A: look right, then left
B: slow down to 3 mph
C: slow down long enough to see that the intersection is clear
D: come to a complete stop
E: honk at pedestrians

39) A _____ line means that you may cross into the oncoming lane in order to pass.

A: broken yellow
B: broken white
C: solid white
D: solid yellow
E: parallel

40) 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

41) 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

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) 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

44) According to the Course, what type of changes affect older people’s driving?

A: physical and cognitive
B: physical and financial
C: cognitive and emotional
D: financial and emotional
E: cognitive and financial

45) Driving defensively requires you to

A: plan ahead
B: plan to be late
C: drive with both hands on the wheel
D: see clearly
E: drive assertively

46) An Implied Consent law means

A: a driver admits to driving under the influence
B: parents are responsible for drivers 18 and under
C: a driver gives consent to be tested for drugs and/or alcohol
D: a police officer may search your trunk
E: the DMV permits you to drive

47) Which factors contribute to most teen driver collisions?

A: foolishness & loud music
B: impracticability & ignorance of law
C: risky behavior & poor skills
D: ignorance of law & DWI
E: Homecoming and Prom

48) If your gas pedal gets stuck while driving, you should

A: shift to neutral
B: shift to park
C: shift to reverse
D: shift to a lower gear
E: create a draft by releasing the trunk latch

49) 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

50) 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