1) On a one-way street, you may turn left at a red light if

A: you are turning onto another one-way street
B: nobody is coming from the other direction
C: you may never turn left on a red light
D: there are no other vehicles present in the intersection
E: the light was yellow before you came to a stop

2) 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

3) 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

4) 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

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

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

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

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

7) If your brakes fail while driving

A: shift to park
B: shift to neutral
C: shift to reverse
D: shift to a lower gear
E: turn to the right

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

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

9) 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

10) 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

11) 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

12) 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

13) 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

14) _____ is a critical factor in avoiding a collision.

A: Reaction time
B: Braking distance
C: Wearing safety belts
D: Tire tread
E: Engine size

15) 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

16) 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

17) 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

18) If you have to have your windshield wipers on, it's a good idea to also use your

A: sunglasses
B: horn
C: parking brake
D: headlights
E: flashers

19) 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

20) _____ 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

21) 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

22) 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

23) 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

24) 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

25) 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

26) 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

27) 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

28) When driving in fog, you should

A: use only your fog lights
B: use your high beams
C: use your low beams
D: use your defogger
E: use your hazard lights

29) When passing, the first decision to be made is

A: are there any oncoming cars
B: how fast am I going
C: is it legal to pass
D: the distance it will take to pass
E: to pass on the left or the right

30) 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

31) 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

32) 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

33) Traffic deaths would decrease if drivers started treating their cars like

A: cream puffs
B: race cars
C: the weapons they are
D: antiques
E: the danger they create

34) 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

35) 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

36) 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

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

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

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

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

39) 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

40) 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

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) High beam lights should enable you to see

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

43) 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

44) You should turn on your headlights if you are using your

A: windshield wipers
B: turn signals
C: emergency flashers
D: stereo
E: brake lights

45) 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

46) 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

47) 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

48) 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

49) 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

50) 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