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Practice Test 1: 60 Questions With Explanations

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In densely packed snow, what should you use?​

a)

No special equipment

b)

Chains or snow tires​

c)

All-season tires

d)

Regular tires

2.

When driving in heavy snow or fog, which headlights should you use?​

a)

Fog lights only

b)

Low-beam headlights

c)

High-beam headlights

d)

Hazard lights

3.

Alcohol-related highway deaths account for what percentage of all traffic fatalities?​

a)

15%

b)

25%

c)

38%​

d)

50%

4.

What might happen if you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record?

a)

Attend a driver improvement clinic

b)

Pay a large fine

c)

License suspension

d)

Automatic increase in insurance premiums

5.

What are “Secondary roads”?​

a)

Roads with smoother surfaces

b)

Roads with less traffic

c)

Roads with more lanes

d)

Roads with steeper hills and sharper curves

6.

What is the speed limit in cities and towns typically set at?

a)

45 miles per hour

b)

25 miles per hour

c)

35 miles per hour

d)

55 miles per hour

7.

What steps must you take to get your revoked license back?​

a)

Retake the driving test

b)

Wait a mandatory period

c)

Pay a fine

d)

Visit a driver's license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a driver's license

8.

At a 4-way stop, who has the right of way if three cars arrive simultaneously?​

a)

The car on the left

b)

The car on the right

c)

The car going straight

d)

The car turning left

9.

If a car sways freely, leans heavily during a turn, or bounces a lot, what might be the issue?​

a)

Suspension system problem

b)

Transmission issue

c)

Engine problem

d)

Brake system failure

10.

What should you do if you experience a breakdown?​

a)

Continue driving slowly

b)

Abandon the vehicle

c)

Call a law enforcement officer

d)

Signal to other drivers

11.

How can you maintain a safe driving distance between you and the car in front of you?​

a)

Keep your eyes on the rearview mirror

b)

Use the two-second rule

c)

Drive at the same speed as the car in front

d)

Rely on your brakes

12.

Before driving, after taking any medication, what should you do?​

a)

Find out what effect the medication has

b)

Consult your doctor

c)

Take a smaller dose

d)

Avoid driving altogether

13.

If you are planning a long road trip, what should you do to ensure safety?

a)

Check tire pressure every hour

b)

Drive continuously to save time

c)

Stop and rest every 100 miles

d)

Avoid eating during the trip

14.

Before passing another car, what should you do?​

a)

Honk your horn

b)

Increase your speed

c)

Flash your headlights

d)

Look ahead to ensure there is enough room

15.

When driving down a very steep hill, what should you do to control your speed?​

a)

Shift into a lower gear

b)

Shift into a higher gear

c)

Turn off your engine

d)

Use your brakes continuously

16.

What should you do if you run off the side of the road?​

a)

Immediately steer back onto the road

b)

Slam on the brakes

c)

Gradually take your foot off the gas pedal

d)

Speed up to regain control

17.

On rural highways, at what speed does farm equipment usually travel?

a)

35-40 mph

b)

15-20 mph

c)

25-30 mph

d)

10-15 mph

18.

When driving into a circle, what should you do?

a)

Speed up to merge quickly

b)

Stop before entering

c)

Use your horn to alert other drivers

d)

Yield to cars already in the circle

19.

If you are involved in a crash, what is the first thing you should do?

a)

Leave the scene

b)

Exchange information with the other driver

c)

Move your car to the side of the road

d)

Call a law enforcement officer immediately

20.

What must school buses do at every railroad crossing?​

a)

Halt completely

b)

Slow down and honk the horn

c)

Speed up to clear the tracks quickly

d)

Proceed without stopping

21.

In urban driving conditions, What should you be vigilant about?​

a)

Cars parked on the sidewalk

b)

Drivers who make sudden stops

c)

Pedestrians jaywalking on highways

d)

Bicycles using the sidewalks

22.

What are the significant blind spots truck drivers have where cars can become invisible?

a)

Directly in front

b)

Blind spots

c)

Underneath the truck

d)

Above the truck

23.

When is it permissible to make a rate turn at a red light?

a)

Only during rush hour

b)

When there are no pedestrians

c)

If there is a green arrow

d)

After stopping and insuring the turn is safe

24.

What is the consequence for an underage person who helps another attempt to buy alcohol?

a)

A warning letter

b)

License revocation for one year

c)

A small fine

d)

Community service

25.

At what blood alcohol concentration will your license be immediately revoked?

a)

0.08 percent

b)

0.15 percent

c)

0.05 percent

d)

0.10 percent

26.

How should you proceed when approaching a road blocked from view?​

a)

Speed through quickly

b)

Honk to alert others

c)

Stop and proceed with caution

d)

Follow the car in front closely

27.

How often should defensive drivers check their mirrors?

a)

After every lane change

b)

Every 2 minutes

c)

Approximately every 10 seconds

d)

Only when reversing

28.

How far in advance should you signal before turning if traveling at 45 mph?

a)

200 feet

b)

50 feet

c)

100 feet

d)

150 feet

29.

What should you do if you're not in the correct lane to execute a turn?

a)

Cut across lanes quickly

b)

Turn from the current lane anyway

c)

Continue to the next intersection and then turn

d)

Stop and reverse to the correct lane

30.

What is the most common cause of accidents on the highway?

a)

Rear-end collisions

b)

Head-on collisions

c)

Rear-end collisions

d)

Tire blowouts

31.

When driving behind someone, what should you avoid doing?

a)

Using your horn frequently

b)

Using high beams

c)

Tailgating

d)

Changing lanes frequently

32.

How can you dry wet brakes?​

a)

Use the parking brake repeatedly

b)

Pump the break pedal rapidly

c)

Apply them gently

d)

Accelerate quickly

33.

What does "Don't hang out in the no zone" mean?​

a)

Keep off highway shoulders

b)

Avoid driving close to schools

c)

Stay out of truckers' blind spots

d)

Do not park in bus zones

34.

What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing?​

a)

Stop only if you see a train coming

b)

Ignore any signals if the road looks clear

c)

Race to cross before the train

d)

Slow down and prepare to stop

35.

What does a red arrow signal mean when you approach it?​

a)

The turning lane is the only lane that must stop

b)

You may turn if the way is clear

c)

All lanes must stop

d)

Proceed with caution without stopping

36.

What should pedestrians do when walking along a road at night?

a)

Carry or wear something white

b)

Wear dark clothing

c)

Walk in the middle of the road

d)

Use a flashlight to signal drivers

37.

When is it appropriate to use high beams?​

a)

In foggy conditions

b)

in city traffic

c)

When following another vehicle closely

d)

On highways with no approaching traffic

38.

When are roads most likely to become slippery?​

a)

During a heavy downpour

b)

On a dry, hot day

c)

When it has just begun to drizzle or rain

d)

During a snowstorm

39.

What should you do when trailing a farm vehicle on a two-lane road?

a)

Overtake immediately

b)

Use your horn to signal the driver

c)

Follow closely to avoid other traffic

d)

Wait until it pulls over, then pass safely

40.

What is true about large trucks like tracker-trailers?​

a)

They can stop faster than cars

b)

They have large blind spots on the side and rear

c)

They are easier to maneuver in tight spaces

d)

They always have the right of way

41.

What is the proper approach to making a right-hand turn?​

a)

Turn without signaling if no one is around

b)

Use your turn signal and approach the right-hand side of the road

c)

Swing wide to the left before turning

d)

Stop in the intersection before turning

42.

What does a "shoulder check" entail?​

a)

A quick glance over your shoulder on the side you intend to turn or change lanes

b)

Checking your mirrors before turning

c)

Inspecting your tires before turning

d)

Looking at the road ahead for obstacles

43.

What action should you take if you become fatigued on a long journey?​

a)

Stop and rest

b)

Drink coffee and continue driving

c)

Open the windows for fresh air

d)

Turn up the radio volume

44.

At night, how can you determine if the road is bumpy while following another car?​

a)

Listen for unusual noises

b)

Look at the car's tires

c)

Watch the car's tail lights

d)

Feel the steering wheels vibrations

45.

Which of the following is true about pedestrians?

a)

In rural areas, most accidents involve pedestrians

b)

Pedestrians always have the right of way

c)

In the city, 2 out of 5 people killed in a car crash are pedestrians

d)

Pedestrians are not allowed allowed to walk on highways

46.

What should you do while entering a curve?​

a)

Speed up to maintain control

b)

Slow down before entering the curve

c)

Accelerate halfway through the curve

d)

Maintain a steady speed

47.

While parking the car downhill, where should you place the front wheels?

a)

Straight ahead

b)

Parallel to the curb

c)

Away from the curb

d)

Toward the curb

48.

Signal test: What should you do if you see a circular orange sign?

a)

Stop immeditaely

b)

Proceed with caution

c)

Maintain current speed

d)

Caution, signal is about to turn red

49.

Which of the following is true regarding speed limits?​

a)

The speed limit, unless posted on highways is 75 mph

b)

The speed limit, unless posted outside the city is 55 mph

c)

The speed limit, unless posted in the city is 25 mph

d)

The speed limit, unless posted in residential areas is 30 mph

50.

At an intersection without a traffic light, who has the right of way?

a)

The vehicle going straight

b)

The pedestrian

c)

The vehicle on the left

d)

The vehicle on the right

51.

In bad weather, what is the best practice when following another car?

a)

Maintain a safe distance

b)

Drive closely to keep sight of the car

c)

Use high beams for better visibility

d)

Speed up to pass the car

52.

Where would it be dangerous to drive very slow?​

a)

On a school zone

b)

On a residential street

c)

In heavy traffic

d)

When you have just passed the crest of a hill

53.

On a freeway, if you miss an exit, what should you do?​

a)

Reverse to take the exit

b)

Stop and wait for an opening

c)

Take the next exit

d)

Make a U-turn at the next opportunity

54.

Under the point system, what happens if a driver accumulates 12 points within three years?

a)

No consequence

b)

License suspension

c)

Mandatory driving course

d)

Fine only

55.

A driver will lose his/her license if convicted of.​

a)

Running multiple stop signs

b)

Parking violations

c)

Failing to yield to pedestrians

d)

Speeding more than 75 mph in a 55 mph zone

56.

If a person refuses to take the chemical test, what happens?

a)

A warning is issued

b)

License may be immediately revoked for 12 months

c)

They must take a driving test

d)

Nothing, refusal is allowed

57.

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...

a)

Both sides can pass freely

b)

You may pass if there is no oncoming traffic

c)

You may pass only with caution

d)

You are not allowed to cross to the left for passing

58.

What do you do if you have a brake failure?​

a)

Shift into a lower gear

b)

Pump the brake pedal rapidly

c)

Use the parking brake immediately

d)

Turn off the engine

59.

Who has the right of way at an intersection?​

a)

The vehicle going straight

b)

Pedestrians crossing with a green signal

c)

The vehicle turning left

d)

The vehicle on the right

60.

As you approach a railroad crossing, you must...​

a)

Speed up to cross quickly

b)

Stop and wait for a train to pass regardless of the signal

c)

Slow your speed, keep alert, and watch for the railroad crossing signal

d)

Honk to alert any oncoming trains