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WorksheetsPractice Test 1: 60 Questions With Explanations
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 45mins
In densely packed snow, what should you use?
No special equipment
Chains or snow tires
All-season tires
Regular tires
When driving in heavy snow or fog, which headlights should you use?
Fog lights only
Low-beam headlights
High-beam headlights
Hazard lights
Alcohol-related highway deaths account for what percentage of all traffic fatalities?
15%
25%
38%
50%
What might happen if you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record?
Attend a driver improvement clinic
Pay a large fine
License suspension
Automatic increase in insurance premiums
What are “Secondary roads”?
Roads with smoother surfaces
Roads with less traffic
Roads with more lanes
Roads with steeper hills and sharper curves
What is the speed limit in cities and towns typically set at?
45 miles per hour
25 miles per hour
35 miles per hour
55 miles per hour
What steps must you take to get your revoked license back?
Retake the driving test
Wait a mandatory period
Pay a fine
Visit a driver's license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a driver's license
At a 4-way stop, who has the right of way if three cars arrive simultaneously?
The car on the left
The car on the right
The car going straight
The car turning left
If a car sways freely, leans heavily during a turn, or bounces a lot, what might be the issue?
Suspension system problem
Transmission issue
Engine problem
Brake system failure
What should you do if you experience a breakdown?
Continue driving slowly
Abandon the vehicle
Call a law enforcement officer
Signal to other drivers
How can you maintain a safe driving distance between you and the car in front of you?
Keep your eyes on the rearview mirror
Use the two-second rule
Drive at the same speed as the car in front
Rely on your brakes
Before driving, after taking any medication, what should you do?
Find out what effect the medication has
Consult your doctor
Take a smaller dose
Avoid driving altogether
If you are planning a long road trip, what should you do to ensure safety?
Check tire pressure every hour
Drive continuously to save time
Stop and rest every 100 miles
Avoid eating during the trip
Before passing another car, what should you do?
Honk your horn
Increase your speed
Flash your headlights
Look ahead to ensure there is enough room
When driving down a very steep hill, what should you do to control your speed?
Shift into a lower gear
Shift into a higher gear
Turn off your engine
Use your brakes continuously
What should you do if you run off the side of the road?
Immediately steer back onto the road
Slam on the brakes
Gradually take your foot off the gas pedal
Speed up to regain control
On rural highways, at what speed does farm equipment usually travel?
35-40 mph
15-20 mph
25-30 mph
10-15 mph
When driving into a circle, what should you do?
Speed up to merge quickly
Stop before entering
Use your horn to alert other drivers
Yield to cars already in the circle
If you are involved in a crash, what is the first thing you should do?
Leave the scene
Exchange information with the other driver
Move your car to the side of the road
Call a law enforcement officer immediately
What must school buses do at every railroad crossing?
Halt completely
Slow down and honk the horn
Speed up to clear the tracks quickly
Proceed without stopping
In urban driving conditions, What should you be vigilant about?
Cars parked on the sidewalk
Drivers who make sudden stops
Pedestrians jaywalking on highways
Bicycles using the sidewalks
What are the significant blind spots truck drivers have where cars can become invisible?
Directly in front
Blind spots
Underneath the truck
Above the truck
When is it permissible to make a rate turn at a red light?
Only during rush hour
When there are no pedestrians
If there is a green arrow
After stopping and insuring the turn is safe
What is the consequence for an underage person who helps another attempt to buy alcohol?
A warning letter
License revocation for one year
A small fine
Community service
At what blood alcohol concentration will your license be immediately revoked?
0.08 percent
0.15 percent
0.05 percent
0.10 percent
How should you proceed when approaching a road blocked from view?
Speed through quickly
Honk to alert others
Stop and proceed with caution
Follow the car in front closely
How often should defensive drivers check their mirrors?
After every lane change
Every 2 minutes
Approximately every 10 seconds
Only when reversing
How far in advance should you signal before turning if traveling at 45 mph?
200 feet
50 feet
100 feet
150 feet
What should you do if you're not in the correct lane to execute a turn?
Cut across lanes quickly
Turn from the current lane anyway
Continue to the next intersection and then turn
Stop and reverse to the correct lane
What is the most common cause of accidents on the highway?
Rear-end collisions
Head-on collisions
Rear-end collisions
Tire blowouts
When driving behind someone, what should you avoid doing?
Using your horn frequently
Using high beams
Tailgating
Changing lanes frequently
How can you dry wet brakes?
Use the parking brake repeatedly
Pump the break pedal rapidly
Apply them gently
Accelerate quickly
What does "Don't hang out in the no zone" mean?
Keep off highway shoulders
Avoid driving close to schools
Stay out of truckers' blind spots
Do not park in bus zones
What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing?
Stop only if you see a train coming
Ignore any signals if the road looks clear
Race to cross before the train
Slow down and prepare to stop
What does a red arrow signal mean when you approach it?
The turning lane is the only lane that must stop
You may turn if the way is clear
All lanes must stop
Proceed with caution without stopping
What should pedestrians do when walking along a road at night?
Carry or wear something white
Wear dark clothing
Walk in the middle of the road
Use a flashlight to signal drivers
When is it appropriate to use high beams?
In foggy conditions
in city traffic
When following another vehicle closely
On highways with no approaching traffic
When are roads most likely to become slippery?
During a heavy downpour
On a dry, hot day
When it has just begun to drizzle or rain
During a snowstorm
What should you do when trailing a farm vehicle on a two-lane road?
Overtake immediately
Use your horn to signal the driver
Follow closely to avoid other traffic
Wait until it pulls over, then pass safely
What is true about large trucks like tracker-trailers?
They can stop faster than cars
They have large blind spots on the side and rear
They are easier to maneuver in tight spaces
They always have the right of way
What is the proper approach to making a right-hand turn?
Turn without signaling if no one is around
Use your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road
Swing wide to the left before turning
Stop in the intersection before turning
What does a "shoulder check" entail?
A quick glance over your shoulder on the side you intend to turn or change lanes
Checking your mirrors before turning
Inspecting your tires before turning
Looking at the road ahead for obstacles
What action should you take if you become fatigued on a long journey?
Stop and rest
Drink coffee and continue driving
Open the windows for fresh air
Turn up the radio volume
At night, how can you determine if the road is bumpy while following another car?
Listen for unusual noises
Look at the car's tires
Watch the car's tail lights
Feel the steering wheels vibrations
Which of the following is true about pedestrians?
In rural areas, most accidents involve pedestrians
Pedestrians always have the right of way
In the city, 2 out of 5 people killed in a car crash are pedestrians
Pedestrians are not allowed allowed to walk on highways
What should you do while entering a curve?
Speed up to maintain control
Slow down before entering the curve
Accelerate halfway through the curve
Maintain a steady speed
While parking the car downhill, where should you place the front wheels?
Straight ahead
Parallel to the curb
Away from the curb
Toward the curb
Signal test: What should you do if you see a circular orange sign?
Stop immeditaely
Proceed with caution
Maintain current speed
Caution, signal is about to turn red
Which of the following is true regarding speed limits?
The speed limit, unless posted on highways is 75 mph
The speed limit, unless posted outside the city is 55 mph
The speed limit, unless posted in the city is 25 mph
The speed limit, unless posted in residential areas is 30 mph
At an intersection without a traffic light, who has the right of way?
The vehicle going straight
The pedestrian
The vehicle on the left
The vehicle on the right
In bad weather, what is the best practice when following another car?
Maintain a safe distance
Drive closely to keep sight of the car
Use high beams for better visibility
Speed up to pass the car
Where would it be dangerous to drive very slow?
On a school zone
On a residential street
In heavy traffic
When you have just passed the crest of a hill
On a freeway, if you miss an exit, what should you do?
Reverse to take the exit
Stop and wait for an opening
Take the next exit
Make a U-turn at the next opportunity
Under the point system, what happens if a driver accumulates 12 points within three years?
No consequence
License suspension
Mandatory driving course
Fine only
A driver will lose his/her license if convicted of.
Running multiple stop signs
Parking violations
Failing to yield to pedestrians
Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone
If a person refuses to take the chemical test, what happens?
A warning is issued
License may be immediately revoked for 12 months
They must take a driving test
Nothing, refusal is allowed
If the solid yellow line is on your side of the road and there is a dotted yellow next to it on the other side, it means...
Both sides can pass freely
You may pass if there is no oncoming traffic
You may pass only with caution
You are not allowed to cross to the left for passing
What do you do if you have a brake failure?
Shift into a lower gear
Pump the brake pedal rapidly
Use the parking brake immediately
Turn off the engine
Who has the right of way at an intersection?
The vehicle going straight
Pedestrians crossing with a green signal
The vehicle turning left
The vehicle on the right
As you approach a railroad crossing, you must...
Speed up to cross quickly
Stop and wait for a train to pass regardless of the signal
Slow your speed, keep alert, and watch for the railroad crossing signal
Honk to alert any oncoming trains
