1) 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

2) If you cheat on the driving test, you

A: get an "F"
B: can be imprisoned for one year
C: look like a fool
D: will not get a license
E: pay a fine

3) 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

4) Driving safely means driving

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

5) You may make a right turn on a red signal after you

A: look right, then left
B: slow down to 3 mph
C: slow down long enough to see that the intersection is clear
D: come to a complete stop
E: honk at pedestrians

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

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

7) 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

8) 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

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

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

10) 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

11) _____ 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

12) 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

13) 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

14) 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

15) Driving is a

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

16) Which child is required to be in a child safety seat?

A: 3 year old
B: 5 year old
C: 6 year old
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

17) Stopping distance is determined by

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

18) 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

19) 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

20) Texting or talking on a cell phone while driving is like driving with a blood alcohol level of

A: .01
B: .03
C: .04
D: .06
E: .08

21) 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

22) 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

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) 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

25) 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

26) Which of the following can cause reckless driving?

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

27) 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

28) 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

29) 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

30) 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

31) 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

32) Low beam lights should enable you to see

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

33) 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

34) A vehicle can be considered a potentially lethal weapon and pedestrians can be considered

A: potential enemies
B: potential victims
C: potential drivers
D: potential risk takers
E: potential lawsuits

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

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

36) A horn blast should be used when

A: a horseback rider is near your lane
B: going around blind or narrow turns
C: another driver makes a mistake
D: you need to get the attention of a slow driver
E: pedestrians are slow to clear the crosswalk

37) High beam lights should enable you to see

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

38) 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

39) 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

40) 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

41) Driving defensively means driving with

A: a plan
B: an attitude
C: a chip on your shoulder
D: the radio volume at an appropriate level
E: your lawyer

42) 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

43) If you're being tailgated, keep a _____ second gap between you and the car ahead of you.

A: 1
B: 4
C: 6
D: 10
E: none of the above

44) 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

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

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

46) 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

47) 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

48) When necessary to follow behind a motorcycle,

A: keep a 4-second gap between you and the motorcycle
B: use your high beam headlights to warn the motorcycle of your presence
C: keep 2 car lengths between you and the motorcycle
D: allow another vehicle to get between you and the motorcycle
E: flash your headlamps to signal when you want to pass

49) 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

50) 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