1) 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

2) 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

3) 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

4) 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

5) 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

6) 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

7) 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

8) You can be refused a license if you provide _____ documents.

A: dirty
B: personal
C: too many
D: fraudulent
E: old

9) 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

10) Carpool lanes and bus lanes on freeways are marked with double, parallel solid lines, with _____ in the middle.

A: arrows
B: circles
C: diamonds
D: rectangles
E: octagons

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

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

12) 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

13) What type of line would mark the center of a two-way road?

A: solid white
B: solid yellow
C: broken white
D: double white
E: diagonal

14) 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

15) Alcohol can cause which of the following?

A: poison to the body
B: deterioration of the liver
C: brain cell damage
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

16) If you're traveling at 70 mph, your car is moving at _____ per second.

A: 70 feet - 7 car lengths
B: 140 feet - the width of a freeway
C: 35 feet - the length of a semi truck
D: 105 feet - a third of the distance of a football field
E: 100 yds - the distance of a football field

17) What should you do first to slow down your car if your brakes go out?

A: downshift
B: steer to the right side of the road
C: turn off the engine
D: engage the parking brake
E: shift to neutral

18) Before driving an unfamiliar vehicle, make sure you know where the _____ is.

A: turn signal
B: gas can
C: hazard light switch
D: power window switch
E: glove box

19) As a defensive driver you should check your mirrors

A: every three to five seconds
B: once in a while
C: occasionally
D: when you're carrying passengers
E: when you're carrying minors

20) 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

21) Which of the following is NOT key controlling equipment on a vehicle?

A: gas pedal
B: radiator
C: steering wheel
D: brakes
E: all of the above

22) 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

23) If not wearing a seatbelt and thrown from your vehicle, you are _____ times more likely to die.

A: 2
B: 3
C: 4
D: 5
E: 10

24) How can you be sure that you are not in a trucker’s blind spot?

A: ask him
B: drive with your high beams on
C: keep his tail lights in your sight
D: be able to see the truck driver in his side mirror
E: be sure he knows you're in the blind spot

25) _____ 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

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

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

27) 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

28) There are products on the market that can modify vehicles for people who experience

A: hip problems
B: joint pain
C: diminished vision
D: all of the above
E: a and c only

29) If a driver needs to compensate for a limited range of neck motion, he/she can

A: apply for a restricted license
B: use mirror attachments to eliminate blind spots
C: drive only on one-way streets
D: drive only in the morning
E: reduce accidents by driving only during daylight

30) 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

31) 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

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

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

33) Keep in mind when driving behind a big rig, these trucks weigh _____ and therefore cannot stop quickly.

A: too much
B: 30 - 40 tons
C: 1500 pounds
D: 1 - 2 tons
E: less than you think

34) 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

35) 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

36) If you are driving 60 mph, your car is traveling _____ feet per second.

A: 30
B: 60
C: 90
D: 120
E: 180

37) 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

38) 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

39) Which group of people account for the majority of intersection collisions?

A: foreign drivers
B: older drivers
C: teen drivers
D: both a and b
E: both a and c

40) 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

41) 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

42) 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

43) 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

44) As other drivers around you make mistakes, you should

A: honk your horn
B: stand your ground, regardless of the result
C: allow them space and live to tell about it
D: get angry and yell obscenities
E: pull over

45) To operate a vehicle, you must have proof of financial _____.

A: solvency
B: responsibility
C: security
D: hardship
E: assets

46) What factor has the greatest impact on driving skills?

A: hearing loss
B: muscle weakness
C: joint pain
D: vision loss
E: impatience

47) Good drivers have

A: fewer tickets and crashes
B: cool heads
C: good driving attitudes
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

48) 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

49) When entering a freeway, the best speed to be going is

A: slower than the other cars
B: the same speed as the other cars
C: faster than the other cars
D: 5-10 mph faster than the cars behind you
E: 10-15 mph faster than the cars behind you

50) Alcohol does NOT

A: make you more alert
B: affect your reaction time
C: affect your perception
D: dull your senses
E: affect your vision