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Written Practice for Driving Test #1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The hand signals for a right turn are

a)

left arm out, palm facing up

b)

right arm out, palm facing down

c)

left arm out, palm facing down

d)

right arm out, palm facing up

2.

A flashing red light means

a)

stop and then proceed when it is safe to go

b)

slow down and prepare to stop

c)

proceed with caution

d)

ignore and continue driving

3.

What do you do if you miss your exit on the highway?

a)

Turn back immediately

b)

Go to the next exit

c)

Stop on the highway

d)

Call for help

4.

You should always yield

a)

to cars that are on your right at an uncontrolled intersection and at a yield sign.

b)

to cars that are on your left at a stop sign.

c)

to pedestrians at all times regardless of the situation.

d)

to vehicles making a U-turn.

5.

When should you use your high beams?

a)

In heavy traffic

b)

Open country driving

c)

During rain

d)

In urban areas

6.

If a tire blows out, what should you do?

a)

Grip the wheel firmly

b)

Ease off of the gas

c)

Slow down gradually and pull off the road

d)

All of these

7.

The roads are most slippery when?

a)

right after a rainfall

b)

during a snowstorm

c)

when it's sunny

d)

after a long dry spell

8.

The speed limit in a school or residential zone is

a)

15 mph

b)

25 mph

c)

35 mph

d)

45 mph

9.

The best way to communicate with other drivers is

a)

horn and lights

b)

hand signals

c)

flashing headlights

d)

using turn signals

10.

How do you regain control in a skid?

a)

let off the gas and turn in the direction that the back of the car is skidding.

b)

brake hard and steer away from the skid.

c)

accelerate to gain traction.

d)

turn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction.

11.

How far in advance must you use your turn signal?

a)

50 ft

b)

100 ft

c)

150 ft

d)

200 ft

12.

When should you use your signals?

a)

when slowing and stopping

b)

when changing lanes

c)

when parking

d)

when driving in reverse

13.

The three second rule refers to

a)

how closely you should be following a car

b)

the time it takes to react to a traffic signal

c)

the distance you should keep from pedestrians

d)

the duration of a yellow traffic light

14.

When sharing the road with trucks, remember..

a)

they have large blind spots

b)

they can drive faster than cars

c)

they are always in the right lane

d)

they can stop on a dime

15.

If a car is passing you on a two lane road, what should you do?

a)

Speed up to get ahead of the car

b)

Slow down and allow them to pass you

c)

Stay in your lane and ignore the car

d)

Signal and change lanes immediately

16.

True or False: You must have liability insurance in NJ

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Only for commercial vehicles

d)

Only if you have a mortgage

17.

A yield sign looks like

a)

red, white and is a triangle

b)

blue, square and is a rectangle

c)

green, circular and is an oval

d)

yellow, diamond and is a hexagon

18.

How far away should you stop from a bus that has its red flashing lights on?

a)

10 ft

b)

15 ft

c)

25 ft

d)

30 ft

19.

When going into a curve, what should you do?

a)

Speed up before the curve

b)

Maintain your speed throughout the curve

c)

Slow down before the curve

d)

Take the curve at a sharp angle

20.

What are you supposed to do with your old license plates?

a)

turn them in to the DMV

b)

throw them away

c)

keep them as a souvenir

d)

sell them online