Driver's Test

Front 1

which of the following must you obey over the other 3?
a steady red light
a policeman
a stop sign
a flashing red light

Back 1

a policeman

Front 2

Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning:
Flashing red lights.
Flashing yellow lights.
White lines on the side of the road.
White arrows in the middle of the lanes.

Back 2

White arrows in the middle of the lanes

Front 3

A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left. That shows that:
There is an intersection just ahead.
You are approaching a construction area.
You will be required to turn left just ahead.
The road will get narrower.

Back 3

The road will get narrower.

Front 4

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
Signal and keep your wheels straight.
Flash your headlights so the driver will let you get through.
Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

Back 4

Signal and keep your wheels straight

Front 5

The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:
Turn left
turn right
stop
start up

Back 5

Stop.

Front 6

The driver's left hand and arm are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:
turn left
turn right
come to a stop
go straight ahead

Back 6

turn right

Front 7

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:
Use the next intersection.
Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.
Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.
Take the right-of-way since you have the light.

Back 7

Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear

Front 8

You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. You should:
Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.
Get as close as possible to the other car.
Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.
Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

Back 8

stay out of the intersection until you can pass through

Front 9

You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal:
At least 50 feet before the turn.
When you reach the intersection.
At least 100 feet before the turn.
As soon as you see cars behind you.

Back 9

At least 100 feet before the turn

Front 10

In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going:
On the right.
On the left.
Only if the other driver signals it is safe.
Whenever you have the opportunity to do so.

Back 10

On the left

Front 11

After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you:
See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror.
Have put your turn signal on.
Have turned your headlights on.
See the other car's headlights come on.

Back 11

See the front bumper of the other car in your mirrow

Front 12

A “no stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only:
Long enough to unload packages.
To avoid conflict with other traffic.
To discharge passengers.
For less than 5 minutes.

Back 12

to avoid conflict with other traffic

Front 13

You may never park:
On a one-way street.
At the entrance of a building.
In a crosswalk.
Within 50 feet of a fire hydrant.

Back 13

in a crosswalk

Front 14

In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a non-disabled driver:
May park in an emergency.
May not park, but stop in an emergency.
May not park or stop, but may stand in an emergency.
May neither park, stop nor stand.

Back 14

May neither park, stop nor stand.

Front 15

On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by:
Turning on your car radio.
Slowing down so you can react better.
Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.
Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.

Back 15

Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.

Front 16

What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test (breath or blood):
There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving.
You cannot be arrested for drunk driving.
Your driver's license will be taken away.
None of these choices.

Back 16

Your driver's license will be take away

Front 17

You have just left an expressway and are starting to drive on an ordinary highway. You should:
Check your tires for correct pressure.
Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit.
Stay twice as far behind other cars.
Change gradually to the lower speed limit.

Back 17

Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit.

Front 18

Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should:
Brake quickly and keep the wheel straight.
Lock your brakes until you come to a full stop.
Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go.
Steer toward the side of the road to get off the wet pavement.

Back 18

Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go.

Front 19

Expressways have “expressway entrance lanes” (acceleration lanes) so that drivers can:
Test their brakes before driving at expressway speeds.
Stop at the end to wait for a traffic opening.
Reach the proper speed before blending with traffic.
Test the pickup of their cars.

Back 19

Reach the proper speed before blending with traffic

Front 20

When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours you should drive with your:
Headlights off.
Parking lights on.
Headlights on low beam.
Headlights on high beam.

Back 20

Headlights on low beam

Front 21

When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use your turn signal:
Just as you get to the exit ramp.
50 feet before the exit ramp.
100 feet before the exit ramp.
When you see cars behind you in the exit lane.

Back 21

100 feet before the exit ramp

Front 22

If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is:
Speed up to gain traction and then pull to the right.
Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas.
Apply the brakes, then shift into neutral.
Shift into neutral, then apply the brakes.

Back 22

Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas

Front 23

When your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder what is the best way to get back on the highway:
Apply the brakes firmly and steer gently to the left.
Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently.
Steer hard to the left and then gently to the right.
Apply the brakes firmly and stop completely.

Back 23

Ease your foot off the gas and brake gently

Front 24

If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first:
Try to pump it to build up the pressure.
Shift into neutral and shut the engine off.
Try to raise it by hooking your toe under it.
Apply the parking brake hard to stop the car.

Back 24

Try to pump it to build up the pressure

Front 25

You are getting on a highway which has a very short entrance lane. The safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be to:
Use as much ramp as possible to get up to cruising speed.
Use the left lane of the highway to get up to cruising speed.
Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly.
Get up to cruising speed gradually so other cars will see you.

Back 25

Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly

Front 26

On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the:
Side of the road which has the lightest traffic.
Same side of the road in which traffic is moving.
Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.

Back 26

Side of the road in which traffic is moving.

Front 27

What does a “slow moving vehicle” emblem look like:
A square red sign.
A round green sign.
A diamond-shaped yellow sign.
A triangular orange sign.

Back 27

A triangular orange sign.

Front 28

Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have:
Reflective handlebar grips.
Front headlight and red taillight.
White reflectors on the front and rear fenders.
Brake lights.

Back 28

front headlight and red taillight

Front 29

You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car you should:
Race your motor to warn the children that you are moving.
Sound your horn so the children will hear you.
Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.
Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.

Back 29

Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear