On The Road
Right-of-Way
Other Vehicles
Pedestrians
Hazards
100
Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:
A. Is used only on one-way streets
B. Has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow
C. Means that you may proceed, but only if the green arrow is accompanied by a circular green light
D. Points the way to an airport
B. Has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow
A green arrow has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic in the indicated lane must turn in the direction shown by the arrow.
100
When changing lanes you should not:
A. Check your side and rearview mirrors
B. Give a turn signal to signal your intentions
C. Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you
D. Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear
D. Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear
Before changing lanes, check your side and rearview mirrors for traffic approaching you from behind. Use your turn signal to let other drivers know you plan to change lanes. Check for other drivers who also may be moving into the same lane.
100
You do not have to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing if it is on a private road.
A. True
B. False
B. False
When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm out, other drivers are required to stop. This law applies to drivers traveling on both public and private roads.
100
Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
A. True
B. False
B. False
A driver must come to a complete stop and yield when a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk. A driver must also yield to a pedestrian who is in an unmarked crosswalk on the driver’s side of the roadway when there are no traffic control signals.
100
When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:
A. That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain
B. That wet roads can cause hydroplaning
C. To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Wet roadway surfaces can be dangerously slick, especially immediately following a rainfall. When you are driving on wet roads, your vehicle is traveling on a thin layer of oil, dirt, and water. Slow down when there is heavy rain, standing water, or slush on the road to reduce the risk of your wheels losing traction on the slick surface.
200
When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.
A. Increase
B. Maintain
C. Vary
D. Reduce
D. Reduce
When turning, you should reduce to a speed that allows you to maintain control of your vehicle, stay in your lane, and react to unexpected situations.
200
You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?
A. A solid green light
B. A flashing yellow light
C. A green arrow pointing left
D. A flashing red light
C. A green arrow pointing left
A green steady arrow means you may pass through the intersection in the direction that the arrow is pointing. Oncoming traffic is required to stop for turning traffic.
200
It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:
A. They are more difficult to see than cars
B. They rarely use their headlights
C. Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists
D. All of the above
A. They are more difficult to see than cars
Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see than cars. Because of their size, they are easily hidden in a car’s blind spot. It may be difficult to judge your distance to a motorcycle and difficult to tell how fast a motorcycle is moving, so always be alert and extra cautious when near a motorcyclist.
200
If planning to back up your vehicle, you should:
A. Check behind your vehicle before getting in
B. Depend entirely on your mirrors
C. Accelerate quickly
D. Only look to the sides of your vehicle
A. Check behind your vehicle before getting in
If planning to back up your vehicle, you should check behind your vehicle before you get in. Children or small objects are difficult to see from the driver’s seat.
200
Work zone signs mean:
A. It is summer
B. You must immediately stop and back up
C. Less than ideal conditions are present for driving
D. You should drive faster to get out of the work zone
C. Less than ideal conditions are present for driving
Work zone signs are orange and indicate that some type of work is being performed on or alongside the roadway. Be extremely careful when you see these signs.
300
You may pass another vehicle if the line dividing your lane from the lane you wish to enter is a ____ line.
A. Broken white
B. Double solid yellow
C. Solid yellow
D. Solid white
A. Broken white
White lines separate traffic lanes traveling in the same direction. You may cross broken white lines to pass, as long as the passing lane is clear.
300
Yield also means stop if you cannot merge safely into the flow of traffic.
A. True
B. False
A. True
In a situation requiring you to yield the right-of-way, you must also stop if you cannot merge safely into the flow of traffic.
300
If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:
A. Slow down and proceed with caution
B. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed
C. Cross the tracks at your own risk
D. Find an alternative route across tracks
B. Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed
You should look and listen for trains before crossing any railroad tracks. If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you cannot go across the tracks. This is true even if they have no signals or the signals are not working.
300
You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:
A. Honk your horn
B. Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrians
C. Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely
D. Drive close to the pedestrians and frighten them so they’ll think twice before crossing against a red light
C. Stop to let the pedestrians cross safely
Yield to pedestrians and cars that may be caught in an intersection when you have a green light. Be careful around pedestrians under every circumstance.
300
On slippery roads, you should:
A. Slow down
B. Drive more quickly
C. Drive the speed limit, with caution
D. Not drive more quickly than 20 mph
A. Slow down
You should slow down at the first sign of rain, snow, or sleet, all of which can create slippery road conditions. When conditions on the road are less than ideal, safety may require that you drive more slowly than the posted speed limit.
400
An arrow painted on the pavement means:
A. Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so
B. Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working
C. Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow
D. Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals
D. Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals
An arrow painted on the pavement within a traffic lane indicates that drivers in the lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow. Drivers should follow directions given by any traffic signs or signals before proceeding in the direction indicated by the arrow.
400
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:
A. Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow
B. Should come to a complete stop
C. May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
D. Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them
C. May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
A flashing yellow arrow indicates that left turns are allowed in the direction of the arrow. However, the oncoming traffic has a green light and you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
400
When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:
A. Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed
B. Remain in the left lane if you intend to turn left
C. Return to the right side of the roadway immediately
D. Drive in either lane
A. Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed
When passing another vehicle on a two-lane roadway, you must return to the right side of the roadway when there is enough room between you and the vehicle you have passed.
400
Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
A. Whoever started moving last
B. The driver
C. Whoever is slower
D. The pedestrian
B. The driver
Drivers must yield to pedestrians when they are crossing at any intersection without a traffic light, whether or not there is a crosswalk.
400
When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.
A. True
B. False
B. False
You should use your low beam headlights when driving in fog. High beam headlights may cause the light to reflect off of the fog and into your eyes.
500
What do lane use control signals with a solid yellow X indicate?
A. The signal is about to change to a red X
B. The signal is about to change to a green arrow
C. Drivers may drive normally in this lane
D. Drivers may drive slowly in this lane
A. The signal is about to change to a red X
Lane use control signals are used when the direction of the flow of traffic in a specific lane changes throughout the day. They are used to show which lanes of traffic are open and closed, as well as to show if toll booths are open or closed. When a lane control signal contains a solid yellow X, drivers should clear the lane, as the lane signal is about to change to a red X.
500
At an intersection with a stop sign, you should stop and:
A. Check your rearview mirror for cars tailgating
B. Move when the vehicle ahead of you moves
C. Look right first, then left, then right again
D. Look left first, then right, then left again
D. Look left first, then right, then left again
When stopped at an intersection, you should first look to your left, as vehicles coming from the left are closer to you than vehicles coming from the right. Look to your right, then look to your left again, in case there are any vehicles coming from that direction that you did not see at first glance.
500
The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
A. Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater
B. Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off
C. Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass
D. Ignore them
C. Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass
Check the traffic behind you several times a minute to know if another driver is tailgating, approaching too fast, or trying to pass. If another car is following you too closely, slow down and let it pass. Most rear-end collisions are caused by vehicles following too closely.
500
When a funeral procession is present, ____ has the right-of-way.
A. Another driver
B. A pedestrian
C. The funeral procession
D. A bicyclist
C. The funeral procession
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to funeral processions. When the lead vehicle enters an intersection, the remaining vehicles in the funeral procession may follow through the intersection regardless of traffic control devices.
500
If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is to:
A. Get out of the car and go for help
B. Lay down in your car and go to sleep
C. Walk into the road and get the attention of other drivers
D. Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle
D. Stay in the car, as you are most likely to be found when you stay in your vehicle
If you become stranded in a snowstorm, the best thing to do is stay in your car and wait for help. You are most likely to be found if you don't leave your vehicle. Additionally, it may be unsafe to walk around outside in a snowstorm.