1) 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

2) If you cause a backup of _____ cars behind you, you should pull over and let them pass.

A: 3
B: 10
C: 5
D: 8
E: 7

3) 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

4) How much of a cushion should you keep between you and the car in front of you under normal driving conditions?

A: 1 second
B: 3 seconds
C: 5 seconds
D: 7 seconds
E: 1 second per car length

5) 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

6) 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

7) Which group of people account for the majority of intersection collisions?

A: foreign drivers
B: older drivers
C: teen drivers
D: both a and b
E: both a and c

8) Most states use a _____ system to keep track of vehicle convictions.

A: reciprocity
B: point
C: computerized
D: checks and balance
E: manual

9) 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

10) 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

11) How far back from a railroad crossing should you stop?

A: one car length
B: 15 feet
C: far enough to see the first rail over the hood of your vehicle
D: 100 feet
E: approximately the length of one railroad car

12) 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

13) 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

14) When someone is trying to pass your vehicle, you must

A: brake
B: continue at your same speed or slightly greater
C: maintain your same speed
D: yield to the other driver
E: pull over to the right side of your lane

15) When your vision is affected by alcohol, what else is affected?

A: reaction time
B: ability to judge distance
C: sense of speed
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

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

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

17) Don't turn off your ignition until you stop because you will lose

A: your sense of direction
B: your balance
C: your brake lights
D: power steering
E: traction

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) If you were traveling 60 mph and not wearing a seatbelt and collided with a fixed object, how fast would you be traveling when you hit the windshield?

A: 30 mph
B: 45 mph
C: 60 mph
D: 100 mph
E: 90 mph

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) 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

22) 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

23) 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

24) 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

25) To safely pass another car while traveling uphill, you must drive at least _____ mph faster than the car you are passing.

A: 5
B: 10
C: 15
D: 20
E: 30

26) 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

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

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

28) Safe driving means planning ahead for bad

A: accidents
B: luck
C: weather
D: days
E: news

29) 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

30) 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

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

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

32) What type of line would mark the center of a two-way road?

A: solid white
B: solid yellow
C: broken white
D: double white
E: diagonal

33) If your brakes fail, look for

A: a police officer
B: something to swerve into
C: a truck to follow
D: the next intersection
E: a passing zone

34) 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

35) 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

36) 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

37) 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

38) 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

39) 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

40) 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

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) 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

43) 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

44) 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

45) 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

46) 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

47) 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

48) 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

49) 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

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