1) 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

2) 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

3) 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

4) 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

5) Keep a _____ second gap between you and the car ahead of you.

A: 1
B: 3
C: 5
D: 10
E: none of the above

6) _____ 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

7) 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

8) 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

9) 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

10) 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

11) 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

12) What does alcohol do to your perception?

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

13) 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

14) 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

15) 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

16) 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

17) 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

18) 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

19) 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

20) Hearing loss is crucial to drivers because

A: warnings on the road are often audible
B: it affects their insurance rates
C: it reduces their ability to drive
D: passengers need to talk louder
E: they're forced to play the radio louder

21) 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

22) 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

23) Driving is a

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

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

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

25) Where are you most likely to encounter fog?

A: in a low lying area
B: on a hill
C: in a tunnel
D: after sunset
E: on an open roadway

26) 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

27) 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

28) As stated in the course, _____ is the term used to describe the tendency to drive too fast.

A: defensive driving
B: aggressive driving
C: road rage
D: velocitation
E: hit and run

29) 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

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

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

31) Good drivers have

A: fewer tickets and crashes
B: cool heads
C: good driving attitudes
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

32) 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

33) 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

34) 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

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

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

36) 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

37) A blue curb marking represents a

A: no parking zone
B: loading and unloading zone
C: passenger drop-off area
D: handicap zone
E: fire lane

38) 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

39) 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

40) If you realize that you're about to be hit from behind you should

A: quickly adjust your headrest
B: make sure your seatbelt is fastened
C: brake hard before the impact
D: keep your foot on the brake
E: grasp the steering wheel and lock your elbows

41) 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

42) 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

43) 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

44) 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

45) 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

46) 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

47) 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

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

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

49) 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

50) 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