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

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

2) Safe driving means planning ahead for bad

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

3) 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

4) 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

5) 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

6) 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

7) 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

8) 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

9) 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

10) As a defensive driver, you should think of your vehicle as

A: a classic automobile
B: a way to carpool
C: a means to get back and forth
D: a lethal weapon
E: a hazard

11) What does alcohol do to your perception?

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

12) 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

13) 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

14) To be a defensive driver, you need to become

A: a wimp
B: aggressive
C: Mr. Congeniality
D: Mr. Hyde
E: assertive

15) 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

16) 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

17) 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

18) 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

19) 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

20) 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

21) 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

22) Brake lights on freeways invite

A: law enforcement
B: panic
C: sudden lane changing
D: both B and C
E: positive driving habits

23) Driving is a

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

24) 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

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

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

26) 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

27) 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

28) 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

29) 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

30) 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

31) 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

32) 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

33) 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

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

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

35) 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

36) 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

37) 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

38) 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

39) 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

40) _____ is the critical factor in the distance it takes to stop your vehicle.

A: Reaction time
B: Tire tread
C: Brake fluid level
D: Vehicle control
E: Tire pressure

41) There are products on the market that can modify vehicles for people who experience

A: hip problems
B: joint pain
C: diminished vision
D: all of the above
E: a and c only

42) 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

43) Speeding is permitted when passing another vehicle

A: if the other vehicle is going too slowly
B: speeding is never permitted
C: on open highways
D: on mountain roads
E: on a divided highway

44) 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

45) To determine how far your vehicle is traveling per second,

A: watch the broken white lane lines
B: divide your speed by distance
C: count how many light posts you pass in 3 seconds
D: multiply your speed by a factor of 1.5
E: count 1001; 1002; 1003

46) 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

47) 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

48) 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

49) Which of the following can cause reckless driving?

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

50) 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