Practice Exam

1. The sign below means:

(A) Right lane ends ahead, stay to the left.

(B) Winding road ahead.
(C) Divided highway ahead.
(D) Merging traffic is approaching from the right.

2. The sign below means:

(A) Slippery when wet.

(B) There you are approaching a hill.
(C) Road curves ahead.
(D) Dont drink if you are going to drive.

3. A diamond-shaped sign is:

(A) Speed limit sign
(B) School Crossing sign
(C) Stop sign
(D) Road hazard sign.

4. A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means

(A) Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.
(B) Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
(C) Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
(D) Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
5. The sign below means:

(A) Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so.

(B) Slow down and prepare to stop only if cars are approaching you.
(C) Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.
(D) Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.

6. The sign below means:

(A) Look both ways as you cross the intersection.

(B) Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
(C) Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
(D) Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.

7. What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway?
(A) Red with white letters.
(B) Black with white letters.
(C) Yellow with black letters.
(D) Green with white letters.

8. What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or
narrow bridges?
(A) Black letters or symbols on a yellow background.
(B) White letters or symbols on a blue background.
(C) Black letters or symbols on a white background.
(D) White letters or symbols on a green background.

9. You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin to use your turn signal
(A) When you reach the intersection.
(B) At least 50 feet before the turn.
(C) As soon as you see cars behind you.
(D) At least 100 feet before the turn.

10. You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are
(A) Going straight ahead.
(B) Turning left.
(C) Already in a traffic circle.
(D) Already in an intersection.

11. You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to

(A) Turn right
(B) Park at the curb
(C) Turn left
(D) Turn into a driveway on the right.

12. You have the right-of-way when you are

(A) Backing out of a driveway.
(B)
Already in a traffic circle.
(C)
Leaving a parking space
(D) Entering a traffic circle.

13. An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop
(A) Where you think the stop line would be.
(B) Before the crosswalk.
(C) With your front wheels in the crosswalk.
(D) 50 feet before the intersection.
14. The sign below means:

(A) Hiking trails ahead to the right.

(B) Hotel ahead to the right.
(C) Hospital ahead to the right.
(D) Highway changes ahead to the right.

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

16. When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should
(A) Change lanes quickly so the other driver will see you.
(B) Stay close behind so you need less time to pass.
(C) Signal and pass when safe to do so.
(D) Wait for a signal from the other driver.
17. You may never park
(A) Within 50 feet of a fire hydrant.
(B) At the entrance of a building.
(C) On a one-way street.
(D) In a crosswalk.

18. A no parking sign at a certain location means

(A) You may leave your vehicle unattended for less than 5 minutes.
(B) You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers.

(C) You may never stop your vehicle there.

(D) You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.

19. Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by
(A) Passengers when they are on a long drive.
(B) The person driving the car.
(C) Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car.
(D) All occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.

20. What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

(A) It has no effect on either driving skills or judgement.
(B) It has no effect on judgement but it harms driving skills.
(C) It harms both driving skills and judgement.
(D) It helps driving skills but harms your judgement.

21. In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication
(A)
0.08%
(B)
0.10%
(C)
0.03%
(D)
0.05%

22. Drinking alcohol and driving is

(A) Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.
(B) A serious traffic safety problem.
(C) A minor traffic safety problem.
(D) Safe if you only have a few drinks.

23. In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden?

(A) The vehicle ahead is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
(B) You are on a one-way street which has two lanes.
(C) The vehicle ahead is making a left turn.
(D) The vehicle ahead is going to park parallel to the curb.

24. The hand signal below means that the driver plans to:

(A)
(B)

Start up.
Turn right.

(C)
(D)

Stop.
Turn left.

25. The sign below means:

(A) Intersection ahead.

(B) Two-way traffic ahead.
(C) Four-lane traffic ahead.
(D) Divided highway ahead.

26. What does a flashing yellow light mean?

(A) Come to a full stop.
(B)
Pedestrian crossing.
(C)
Merging traffic.
(D)
Proceed with caution.

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

28. Minimum speed signs are designed to

(A) Test future traffic signal needs.
(B) Keep traffic flowing smoothly.
(C) Show current local road conditions.
(D) Assure pedestrian safety.

29. Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary street?

(A) There is more of a tendency to exceed the speed limit.
(B) Trucks have to go slower on the expressways.
(C) You must think faster and handle your vehicle more effectively.
(D) There is more of a tendency to tailgate.

30. Night driving is dangerous because

(A) The distance we can see ahead is reduced.

(B) More vehicles are on the road at night.
(C) Some traffic signs are less visible at night.
(D) Street lights tend to blur our vision.

31. When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use your turn signal
(A) 100 feet before the exit ramp.
(B) 50 feet before the exit ramp.
(C) Just as you get to the exit ramp.
(D) When you see cars behind you in the exit lane.

32. You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to
move your car you should
(A) Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.
(B) Sound your horn so the children will hear you.
(C) Race your motor to warn the children that you are moving.
(D) Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.
33. The sign below means:

(A) Truck route to the left.

(B) No left turn.
(C) All traffic turn left.
(D) No U-turn.
34. The sign below means:

(A) One-way traffic ahead.

(B) Divided highway ahead.
(C) Divided highway ends.
(D) Four-lane highway ahead.

35. A no standing sign at a certain location means

(A) You may stop to load or unload merchandise.
(B) You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.
(C) You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers.
(D) You may never stop your vehicle there.

36. A no stopping sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you may stop only
(A) For less than 5 minutes.

(B) To avoid conflict with other traffic.

(C) To discharge passengers.
(D) Long enough to unload packages.

37. What kinds of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability?
(A) Marijuana.
(B) A cold remedy.
(C) An allergy medicine.
(D) All of these choices.

38. Which of the following does alcohol affect?

(A) Judgement of distances.
(B) Recovery from headlight glare.
(C) Reaction time.
(D) All of these choices.
39. A blind person legally has the right-of-way when crossing the street when he is
(A) Wearing dark-colored glasses.
(B) Helped by another person.
(C) Led by a guide dog, or using a white or metallic cane.
(D) Wearing light-colored clothing.

40. When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours you should drive with your
(A) Headlights on low beam.
(B) Parking lights on.
(C) Headlights on high beam.
(D) Headlights off.

41. You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to

(A) Park at the curb.
(B) Turn left.
(C) Turn into a driveway on the right.
(D) Turn right.

42. You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line
(A) When the car in front is disabled.
(B) When turning left into a driveway.
(C) When passing to the right on a one-way street.
(D) When to do so would interfere with traffic.

43. You have the right-of-way when you are

(A) Already in a traffic circle.
(B) Leaving a parking space.
(C) Backing out of a driveway.
(D) Entering a traffic circle.

44. Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished parallel parking in a
space between two other cars
(A) Move as far forward in the space as possible.
(B) Leave your front wheels turned toward the curb.
(C) Make sure your car almost touches the car behind you.
(D) Straighten your front wheels and leave room between cars.
45. The sign below means:

(A) Intersection ahead.

(B) Merging traffic from the right.
(C) Highway curves ahead.
(D) One-way traffic
46. You may cross a double solid yellow line
(A) To pass a car if traffic permits.
(B) To pass a slow moving truck.
(C) To turn into a driveway.
(D) Under no conditions.

47. Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situations?
(A)
Think before you act.
(B)
Your first reaction is the best reaction.
(C)
Apply your brakes immediately.
(D)
Always slow down gradually.

48. On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer in about
(A) Five hours.
(B) Five minutes.
(C) One day.
(D) One hour.

49. A red and white triangular sign at an intersection means

(A) Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
(B) Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
(C) Look both ways as you cross the intersection.
(D) Slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching.

50. The sign below means:

(A) One-way traffic ahead.

(B) Two-way traffic ahead.
(C) Keep to the right.
(D) Divided highway ends.