1) If you are traveling on a one-lane mountain road and encounter another vehicle and neither of you has room to pass, who should yield and back up?

A: the vehicle nearest the mountain
B: whoever is traveling uphill
C: whoever is traveling downhill
D: the outside vehicle
E: none of the above

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 you encounter a school bus with red flashing lights, you must

A: stop until the bus driver turns the lights off
B: proceed slowly and pass with caution
C: stop only if the bus is facing toward you
D: stop only if you are behind the bus
E: stop only if you are in a school zone

4) 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

5) Where are you most likely to encounter fog?

A: in a low lying area
B: on a hill
C: in a tunnel
D: after sunset
E: on an open roadway

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

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

7) 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

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

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

9) What does alcohol do to your perception?

A: speed it up
B: humor it
C: slow it down
D: ignore it
E: accentuate it

10) To be a defensive driver, you need to become

A: a wimp
B: aggressive
C: Mr. Congeniality
D: Mr. Hyde
E: assertive

11) 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

12) Brake lights on freeways invite

A: law enforcement
B: panic
C: sudden lane changing
D: both B and C
E: positive driving habits

13) 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

14) 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

15) 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

16) To calculate a 3 second cushion, you need to

A: count 1001...1002...1003
B: estimate the speed of the car ahead of you
C: multiply your speed by 1.5 and divide by 2
D: divide your speed by 1, and add the first digit of your speed
E: pass 3 objects and count the time it takes

17) 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

18) As stated in the course, _____ is the term used to describe the tendency to drive too fast.

A: defensive driving
B: aggressive driving
C: road rage
D: velocitation
E: hit and run

19) 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

20) 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

21) 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

22) 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

23) Driving safely means driving

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

24) Driving is a

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

25) 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

26) 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

27) According to the Course, what are the two most dangerous habits of young drivers?

A: cell phone usage and eating in the car
B: speeding and tailgating
C: excessively loud music and speeding
D: hyper-awareness and tailgating
E: drinking and other passengers

28) 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

29) 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

30) 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

31) 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

32) A school bus with red flashing lights means

A: stop
B: stop and proceed with caution
C: slow down and watch for children
D: drivers behind the bus yield to those in front
E: pass with caution

33) 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

34) If you find yourself becoming oblivious to your surroundings while driving, you should

A: focus on the shoulder line
B: turn up the heater
C: pull off and get some rest
D: focus on the front tip of your hood
E: turn on the inside light

35) _____ 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

36) 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

37) On slippery surfaces, watch the car in front of you and try to follow in its

A: direction
B: tracks
C: blind spot
D: wake
E: rear view mirror

38) 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

39) The purpose of taking defensive driving is

A: respect of others
B: safety
C: learning to drive
D: a punishment
E: C and D

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

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

41) 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

42) 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

43) 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

44) 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

45) 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

46) 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

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) Defensive driving requires you to

A: forgive and forget
B: be assertive
C: hurry up and wait
D: go nowhere fast
E: arrive on time

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

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

50) 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