Sample Test 1

Question 1

This sign means:

1. Traffic signal ahead
2. stop
3. yield the right-of-way

Answer 1

1. Traffic signal ahead

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?
1. Driving too slowly is not an unsafe practice.
2. Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
3. The speed at which you drive a vehicle does not affect safety.

Answer 2

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

Driving too slowly can be dangerous because it may cause drivers behind you to become frustrated and make dangerous moves to pass you. It is safest to drive with the flow of traffic, within the legal speed limit.

Question 3

This Sign Means:
1. Change in direction or narrowing of roadway
2. No right turn
3. No passing zone

Answer 3

1. Change in direction or narrowing of roadway

This sign warns a driver of a change in direction or a narrowing of the road. A driver may find several of these signs on the outside of a sharp curve or on approaches to a narrow bridge.

Question 4

This road sign means:
1. School crossing
2. Pedestrian crossing
3. Jogging trail

Answer 4

2. Pedestrian crossing

Question 5

“No zones” are areas around trucks where cars:
1. Disappear into blind spots or are so close that they restrict the truck driver’s ability to stop and maneuver safely.
2. Have sufficient space to travel behind the truck.
3. Have sufficient space to travel behind the truck

Answer 5

“No zones” are areas around trucks where cars:

“No zones” are areas around trucks or buses in which cars disappear into the larger vehicle’s blind spots. “No zones” can also be defined as areas in which cars are so close to the larger vehicle that they restrict the truck or bus driver’s ability to stop and maneuver safely. A car being in a “No zone” greatly increases the potential for a crash.

Question 6

When an authorized vehicle using its sirens and flashing lights approaches a vehicle, the driver should pull to the right-hand edge of the roadway and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.
1. True
2. False

Answer 6

True

Question 7

This Sign means:
1. No right turn
2. Right turn on red light permitted with caution
3. All traffic must turn right at next intersection

Answer 7

No right turn

Question 8

You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by:
1. Driving 10 mph faster than the car behind you.
2. Driving 10 mph slower than the car behind you.
3. Maintaining a steady speed.

Answer 8

You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by:

It is not always easy to maintain a safe distance behind your vehicle. However, you can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by maintaining a steady speed and signaling turns, lane changes, and deceleration in advance.

Question 9

In order to obtain court supervision for a traffic violation, a minor must appear in court with a parent/legal guardian and attend a traffic safety school.
1. True
2. False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:
1. First come to a complete stop.
2. Wait until the light changes.
3. Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

Answer 10

Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

You may proceed in the direction that a green arrow signal is pointing if you are in the proper lane, regardless of any other signals that are displayed. Before turning, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles already within the intersection.

Question 11

To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car:
1. Look briefly toward the right side of the road.
2. Stay focused on the centerline on the road.
3. Flash your high beams

Answer 11

Look briefly toward the right side of the road.

You should avoid looking toward the bright lights of an oncoming vehicle by glancing toward the right side of the road. After looking briefly toward the side of the road, continue looking ahead to check on the position of the other vehicle.

Question 12

If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:
1. Loudly play the radio while driving so you won’t think about your argument.
2. Take a few minutes to cool off before driving.
3. Drive on the interstate ot let off steam

Answer 12

Take a few minutes to cool off before driving.

Question 13

You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?
1. The driver on your left has the right-of-way.
2. You have the right-of-way.
3. Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right of way.

Answer 13

You have the right-of-way.

If two vehicles arrive at the same time to an intersection that has stop signs on all corners, the vehicle to the right has the right-of-way.

Question 14

When a train is approaching, all vehicles are required to stop within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?
1. Within 15 to 50 feet
2. Within 5 to 10 feet
3. Within 10 feet

Answer 14

Within 15 to 50 feet

Question 15

Cellphone use while driving is permitted as long as the driver is using a hands-free device and is over age 18.
1. True
2. False

Answer 15

True

Question 16

When you approach an octagonal sign, you must:
1. Slow.
2. Stop.
3. Turn

Answer 16

Stop.

Question 17

Drivers must yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk.
1. True
2. False

Answer 17

True

Question 18

This road sign means:
1. Sharp right turn ahead.
2. A road joins from the right.
3. The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left.

Answer 18

The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left.

Question 19

When following any vehicle at night, it is important to dim your headlights.
1. True
2. False

Answer 19

True

Question 20

This sign means:
1. Slow-moving vehicle.
2. Road construction/maintenance area.
3. Traffic signal ahead

Answer 20

Slow-moving vehicle.

Question 21

This sign is used to warn drivers about:
1. Upcoming intersections.
2. Road construction.
3. Road curves ahead

Answer 21

Road curves ahead

Question 22

What does this road sign mean?
1. Winding road
2. Loose gravel
3. Slippery when wet

Answer 22

Slippery when wet

Question 23

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
1. Station wagon.
2. Passenger vehicle.
3. Motorcycle

Answer 23

Motorcycle

Question 24

An orange-colored sign like this means:
1. There is roadwork ahead.
2. You must change lanes ahead.
3. There is a detour ahead

Answer 24

There is roadwork ahead.

Question 25

You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:
1. Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.
2. Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.
3. Wait until the person crosses the street

Answer 25

Wait until the person crosses the street

Question 26

How should a driver proceed if, while within an intersection waiting to make a left turn, the traffic signal light turns red?
1. Wait in the intersection until the light turns green.
2. Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.
3. Make sure it is clear, then back up from the intersection.

Answer 26

Yield to oncoming traffic and complete the turn.

Question 27

This road sign means:
1. The roadway ends ahead.
2. Drivers must bear either right or left.
3. A four-way intersection is ahead.

Answer 27

Drivers must bear either right or left.

Question 28

The three-second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance.
1. True
2. False

Answer 28

True

Question 29

This sign means:
1. There is a 35 mph speed zone after the curve ahead.
2. Drive no slower than 35 mph around the upcoming curve.
3. Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.

Answer 29

Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.

Question 30

This sign means:
1. Watch for bicycles.
2. Bicycles not allowed.
3. Bicycle repair shop ahead.

Answer 30

Watch for bicycles.

Question 31

This sign means:
1. Two-way traffic.
2. Change in direction ahead.
3. School zone and crossing.

Answer 31

Two-way traffic.

Question 32

Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:
1. In a marked crosswalk.
2. In any crosswalk or intersection.
3. Crossing any street.

Answer 32

Crossing any street.

Question 33

What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?
1. Drink strong coffee.
2. Wait.
3. Take a cold shower.

Answer 33

Wait.

Question 34

Before returning to your original lane after passing another vehicle, you should:
1. Beep your horn.
2. See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
3. Flash your headlights.

Answer 34

See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Question 35

This sign means:
1. No left turn can be made here.
2. A left turn can be made only after stopping.
3. All traffic must turn right at the next intersection

Answer 35

No left turn can be made here.