1) 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

2) What does alcohol do to your perception?

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

3) 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

4) Which of the following can cause reckless driving?

A: anger
B: stress
C: anxiety
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

5) Misreading traffic signs, impulsive turning, inappropriate stopping, are signs of _____.

A: impaired physical ability
B: bad driving habits
C: inexperienced drivers
D: diminished cognitive ability
E: road rage

6) 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

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) 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

9) 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

10) Low beam lights should enable you to see

A: 100 feet
B: 200 feet
C: 300 feet
D: 500 feet
E: 1000 feet

11) Taking 2 or 3 seconds to look away to text, talk, or search on your cell phone while driving 55mph allows your vehicle to travel how far without your attention?

A: 55 feet
B: 110 feet
C: 300 feet, the length of a football field
D: 10 car lengths
E: 15 car lengths

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

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

13) 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

14) 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

15) 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

16) 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

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

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

18) 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

19) 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

20) 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

21) 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

22) 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

23) 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

24) 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

25) 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

26) 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

27) 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

28) 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

29) 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

30) 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

31) 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

32) 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

33) 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

34) 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

35) 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

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

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

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

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

38) 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

39) What is the leading cause of accidental death for older drivers?

A: heart failure
B: car crash
C: pedestrian crash
D: carbon monoxide poisoning
E: prescription drug overdose

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

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

41) When driving in rain, you should

A: slow down by 5 to 10 mph
B: use your headlights
C: have a full reservoir of windshield wiper fluid
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

42) State agencies and police officers of the State are _____ about keeping the highways safe.

A: passive
B: serious
C: absurd
D: status quo
E: non-chalant

43) As quoted from the course, the freeway is not a place to consult a

A: cell phone
B: passenger
C: child
D: map
E: passenger

44) 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

45) 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

46) You should stay _____ behind an emergency vehicle in action.

A: 4 car lengths
B: 100 feet
C: 300 feet
D: 500 feet
E: 700 feet

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

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

48) 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

49) 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

50) 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