Road signs and signals
Rules of the road
Defensive Driving
State-Specific laws
Data
100
What does a red and white triangular sign with an exclamation point indicate?
a) Yield ahead b) Stop sign ahead
c) Railroad crossing ahead d) School zone ahead
b) Stop sign ahead
100
When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?
a) When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there's an available lane
b) Only on one-way streets
c) Never pass on the right
d) When you are driving in a carpool lane
a) When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there's an available lane
100
When driving in adverse weather conditions, such as rain or fog, you should:
a) Increase your speed to reach your destination faster
b) Turn on high beam headlights for better visibility c) Reduce your speed and increase following distance d) Drive in the center of the road to avoid slippery edges
c) Reduce your speed and increase following distance
100
In New York, what is the maximum allowed blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for drivers over 21 years old?
a) 0.08%
b) 0.05%
c) 0.10%
d) 0.02%
a) 0.08%
100
What percentage of U.S. drivers admit to using their smartphones while driving?
a) 25% b) 45% c) 65% d) 85%
Answer: d) 85%
200
What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
a) Proceed with caution
b) Stop and yield to oncoming traffic
c) Slow down and proceed when safe
d) Treat it as a stop sign
b) Stop and yield to oncoming traffic
200
What is the speed limit in a school zone during school hours, unless otherwise posted?
a) 25 mph
b) 15 mph
c) 35 mph
d) 20 mph
b) 15 mph
200
When parking uphill with a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
a) Away from the curb
b) Towards the curb
c) Parallel to the curb
d) There is no specific rule for parking uphill with a curb
a) Away from the curb
200
In Texas, what is the "Move Over" law intended for?
a) Yielding to emergency vehicles
b) Yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks
c) Giving space to stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights
d) Allowing bicyclists to use the full lane
c) Giving space to stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights
200
Which state has the highest rate of seat belt usage in the U.S.? a) New York b) Texas c) Colorado d) Illinois
Answer: a) New York (as of 2021, it had one of the highest seat belt usage rates in the country, above 90%).
300
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means:
a) Passing is allowed in both directions
b) Passing is allowed in one direction
c) No passing in either direction
d) No passing in the direction of the broken line
d) No passing in the direction of the broken line
300
You should use your turn signals at least _____ feet before turning.
a) 50 feet b) 75 feet c) 100 feet d) 150 feet
c) 100 feet
300
To avoid a collision, what should you do if another driver merges into your lane without enough space?
a) Speed up and honk your horn to assert your position
b) Brake hard to create space
c) Maintain your speed or slow down to make space d) Change lanes immediately
c) Maintain your speed or slow down to make space
300
In Colorado, how far in advance must you activate your turn signals before making a turn?
a) 50 feet
b) 75 feet
c) 100 feet
d) 200 feet
Answer: c) 100 feet
300
In Colorado, what age group has the highest percentage of drivers involved in fatal crashes?
a) 16-20 years b) 21-30 years c) 31-40 years d) 41-50 years
Answer: a) 16-20 years
400
A green arrow displayed with a red traffic light allows you to:
a) Turn in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians and other traffic
b) Proceed straight through the intersection
c) Make a U-turn
d) Turn left or right without stopping
a) Turn in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians and other traffic
400
If you encounter a pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog, you must:
a) Yield the right-of-way and proceed cautiously
b) Honk your horn to alert them of your presence
c) Pass them quickly to avoid causing delays
d) Proceed at normal speed, as they will be aware of your presence
a) Yield the right-of-way and proceed cautiously
400
If you see a pedestrian using a white cane at a crosswalk, you should:
a) Proceed, as pedestrians must yield to traffic
b) Slow down but proceed if there are no other pedestrians nearby
c) Come to a complete stop until the pedestrian has safely crossed
d) Signal the pedestrian to cross by waving your hand
c) Come to a complete stop until the pedestrian has safely crossed
400
In Illinois, what is the law regarding cell phone use while driving?
a) Handheld cell phone use is allowed while driving b) Hands-free cell phone use is allowed for all drivers c) All cell phone use is prohibited while driving d) Cell phone use is only allowed in emergencies
c) All cell phone use is prohibited while driving
400
Which traffic violation is most frequently cited in Illinois?
a) Running red lights b) Improper lane usage c) Failure to stop at stop signs d) Speeding
Answer: d) Speeding