Writing Exam

Question 1

To avoid tailgating, one should follow the:

Answer 1

Three-second Rule

Question 2

While driving in a fog you should use your

Answer 2

Low-beam Lights

The light from the high-beams will reflect back and cause glare.

Question 3

In a roundabout, a driver must drive in:

Answer 3

A Counter-clock wise direction

Question 4

This sign represents:

Answer 4

A School zone

Question 5

If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should:

Answer 5

Continue through the intersection, then drive to the right and stop.

Question 6

A driver in front of you is signalling with hand and arm pointing upwards, which means the driver wants to:

Answer 6

Turn right.

Question 7

You must use your headlights __________ after sunset.

Answer 7

30 Minutes.

Question 8

A child under the age of 6 years __________, when all the rear seats are already occupied by children under the age of 12 years.

Answer 8

may ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a seat belt.

Question 9

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicates:

Answer 9

A Barrier

Do not drive on or over this barrier, make a left turn or a U-turn across it, except at designated openings.

Question 10

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

Answer 10

The Vehicle traveling uphill

Question 11

A __________ sign on a truck means that the load on the truck is potentially dangerous.

Answer 11

diamond shaped

Question 12

A driver who is involved in a collision should report it to the DMV within:

Answer 12

10 days

Question 13

Use __________ steering when correcting a skid.

Answer 13

Hand-over-hand

Question 14

A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:

Answer 14

Left turns only

Question 15

When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?

Answer 15

Use your high-beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas or where there may be people along the side of road and where there are no oncoming vehicles.

Question 16

If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must:

Answer 16

Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight slow down gradually

Question 17

If drivers approaching from opposite directions reach a stop sign at about the same time, then:

Answer 17

a driver turning left must yield to approaching traffic going straight or turning right.

Question 18

When you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic following you.

Answer 18

Try not to slow down too early

Question 19

A vehicle’s stopping distance is equal to:

Answer 19

The sum of the braking distance and reaction distance.

Question 20

_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

Answer 20

Intersections.

Question 21

The first rule of a safe and legal turn is:

Answer 21

To move into the proper lane well before the turn.

Question 22

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must:

Answer 22

Signal just after you pass through the intersection.

Question 23

Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by:

Answer 23

yellow lane dividers

Question 24

If you wish to enter an express highway or freeway, you must _________ before merging with the traffic.

Answer 24

move to the acceleration lane

Question 25

Double solid white lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic:

Answer 25

going in the same direction

Question 26

What does a solid white line mean between lanes of traffic?

Answer 26

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane, unless a special situation requires you to change lanes.

Question 27

When you are turning on a one-way or divided streets, always turn from:

Answer 27

the lane nearest the curb

Question 28

A solid yellow line on your side of the road indicates a...

Answer 28

No passing zone

Question 29

If you are changing lanes, preparing to pass another vehicle, or entering traffic, signal and check for passing traffic by first using your mirrors and then:

Answer 29

check your vehicle's blind spot

Question 30

When turning from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must:

Answer 30

begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line.

Question 31

Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems ahead is part of:

Answer 31

Defensive driving

Question 32

If you find a "speed zone ahead" sign, you are approaching:

Answer 32

an area where a reduced speed limit has been established.

Question 33

When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least:

Answer 33

one vehicle length

Question 34

If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should:

Answer 34

ease your foot off the gas pedal. Keep the steering wheel straight. Only try to turn if it is an emergency. Do not try to stop or turn until your tires are gripping the road again.

Question 35

When following a large vehicle at night, always...

Answer 35

dim your headlights.

Question 36

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

Answer 36

Two times

Question 37

What is the use of the special "turnout" areas marked on a two lane road?

Answer 37

To allow vehicles behind the driver to pass.

Question 38

A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that...

Answer 38

the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph.

Question 39

With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.

Answer 39

Shorter Path

Question 40

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is ___ or higher.

Answer 40

.08% - Eight hundredths of one percent

Question 41

Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:

Answer 41

Illegal at all times.

Question 42

To park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb...Always turn your front wheels:

Answer 42

Right - towards the side of the road.

Question 43

A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:

Answer 43

Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.

Question 44

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?

Answer 44

You have the right-of-way

Question 45

If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate shoulder belt, you are:

Answer 45

Required to use both the lap and the shoulder belts.

Question 46

When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:

Answer 46

You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles.

Question 47

You may drive in a bike lane if...

Answer 47

You are no more than 200 feet before making a right turn.

Question 48

What is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?

Answer 48

They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does.

Question 49

You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage. You should:

Answer 49

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.

Question 50

Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted:

Answer 50

Under any circiumstances, even if your light is green.

Question 51

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.

Answer 51

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

Question 52

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 52

5-15 seconds

Question 53

You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn

Answer 53

100

Question 54

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is \_\_\_\_.

Answer 54

25 Mph

Question 55

Roadways are the most slippery:

Answer 55

The first rain after a dry spell.

Question 56

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

Answer 56

In an unmarked crosswalk

Question 57

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

Answer 57

At all times.