1) Stopping distance is determined by

A: atmospheric pressure
B: reaction time and braking
C: the speed limit
D: tire size
E: force of impact

2) 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

3) 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

4) 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

5) 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

6) 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

7) If your vehicle is skidding sideways,

A: shift to a higher gear
B: accelerate out of the skid
C: steer into the turn
D: move the gear shift to the reverse position
E: move the gear shift to the neutral position

8) 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

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

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

10) According to the course, in most residential areas the speed limit is

A: 35 mph unless otherwise posted
B: 40 mph unless children are present
C: at the driver's discretion
D: 15 mph
E: 5 mph

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) 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

13) 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

14) 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

15) 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

16) 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

17) High beam lights should enable you to see

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

18) What does alcohol do to your perception?

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

19) 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

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

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

21) 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

22) 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

23) 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

24) Driving safely means driving

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

25) 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

26) 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

27) If you are driving along narrow mountain roads, you should keep your vehicle

A: on the shoulder
B: near the center line
C: in the center of your lane
D: as far to the right of your lane as possible
E: under 10mph

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

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

29) The best way to avoid hazards while driving is to

A: look straight ahead
B: think positive thoughts
C: anticipate what's coming up
D: watch in your rear-view mirror
E: keep your head lamps on at all times

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

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

31) 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

32) 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

33) 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

34) Driving across a grass median is legal if

A: there is a traffic jam
B: there is a multi-car pile up
C: it is never legal to drive across a grass median
D: there are no other ways to turn around
E: you have a specific reason for doing so

35) 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

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) 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

38) 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

39) 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

40) 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

41) 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

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

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

43) 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

44) 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

45) Driving is a

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

46) 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

47) 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

48) As a defensive driver, you should think of your vehicle as

A: a classic automobile
B: a way to carpool
C: a means to get back and forth
D: a lethal weapon
E: a hazard

49) 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

50) 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