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1.A "Merging lanes" sign means drivers should be prepared to change lanes or allow other traffic to come into their lane.

True

False

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2.This road sign means:

Do not enter.

No parking.

No U-turn.

No left turn.

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3.If a vehicle starts to skid on water, the driver should quickly apply the brakes.

True

False

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4.What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

Blow your horn to warn cars you are entering the roadway.

Stop with part of your car on the roadway to alert other drivers.

Drive out fast to merge smoothly with the traffic.

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and roadway traffic.

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5.If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

Honk to let them know you’re there.

Move to the left lane.

Yield.

Speed up to pass.

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6.When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

That pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.

That wet roads can cause hydroplaning.

To give yourself additional space when coming to a stop.

All of the above.

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7.At a four-way stop:

The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.

The driver to arrive last has the right-of-way.

One driver should continue driving without stopping.

One driver should wave the other drivers ahead.

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8.When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

Slow down gradually while checking their rearview mirror.

Move into the left lane.

Watch for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

All of the above.

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9.When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.

Cut them off to slow them down.

Retaliate by tailgating them.

Make sure they know you disapprove of their behavior.

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10.How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

Do not speed when the roads are wet.

Use tires with proper air pressure.

Replace tires with bad tread.

All of the above.

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11.When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car they've just passed is visible in the rearview mirror before changing back into the right-hand lane.

True

False

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12.To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.

Stare straight ahead at all times.

Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.

Maintain focus toward the middle of the road.

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13.When driving on city streets, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning a turn.

20 feet

50 feet

100 feet

300 feet

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14.Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?

Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.

Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.

Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.

Stay near the right edge of your lane.

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15.When driving in fog:

Use your parking lights.

Use your low beams.

Use your high beams.

It makes no difference which lights you use.

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16.If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

Park your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored.

Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers.

Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

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17.Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

Steering ability

Braking distance

Reaction distance

Perception time

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18.You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

Stop and look for a train.

Slow down and look for a train.

Look for a train, then speed up.

Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.

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19.Crossbuck signs indicate:

Railroad crossings.

School zones.

No passing zones.

Hospitals.

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20.The posted maximum speed limit is the fastest you can drive in an area.

True

False

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21.When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

Drive through the intersection if there is no crossing traffic.

Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.

Stop only if a police officer is nearby.

Come to a complete stop.

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22.This sign means:

Pedestrians walking along the road ahead.

Pedestrian crossing ahead.

Pedestrians must not cross here.

Be alert for construction workers on the road.

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23.The speed limit in school zones is always 25 mph.

True

False

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24.This sign means:

Bicycle crossing.

Stop.

Fines double in a work zone.

Stop ahead.

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25.Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.

You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.

Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.

All of the above.

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26.A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

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27.You may cross double solid yellow lines:

To pass a slow-moving truck.

To turn into a driveway.

To pass another car.

Under no conditions.

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28.When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, with the broken line next to your lane, you may pass:

Only in an emergency.

If you are on an expressway.

If traffic is clear.

Only at an intersection.

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29.You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

He or she is deaf.

He or she is a police officer.

He or she is blind.

He or she has poor balance.

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30.Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

Cars overheat more quickly at night.

Visibility is reduced in the dark.

It is more likely to be raining at night.

You are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.

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31.To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

Never pass them.

Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.

Flash your lights at them.

Sound your horn.

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32.On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

Honk at incoming traffic.

Always remain at your present speed.

Speed up to avoid congesting traffic.

Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.

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33.Before changing lanes on a multilane highway, you should:

Sound your horn.

Turn on your headlights.

Reduce your speed.

Check your mirrors and blind spots.

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34.This sign means:

All traffic must turn.

Turn right at the intersection.

Parking area ahead.

Crossroad ahead. Watch for traffic.

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35.Larger vehicles have:

Smaller blind spots.

Larger blind spots.

No blind spots.

The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.

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36.When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:

Is not required to stop.

Is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear.

Should stop only at a place where they can see at least 200 feet on either side, even if they have to enter the intersecting roadway.

Should stop where they have a clear view of approaching traffic before they enter the intersecting roadway.

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37.Always signal when:

Changing lanes.

Pulling into or out of a parking space.

Pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley.

All of the above.

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38.What should you do if your vehicle’s right wheels leave the pavement?

Stop quickly.

Immediately pull all the way off of the road and get back on when it is safe.

Accelerate and steer back on the road quickly.

Take your foot off the accelerator, slow down, then ease back onto the road when it is safe to do so.

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39.What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

Always bring the car to a complete stop.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation.

Increase your speed to get across the tracks quickly.

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40.It is unlawful for a car to try to share a lane with a motorcycle.

TRUE

FALSE

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41.Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

Vehicles in the roundabout.

Bicyclists in the roundabout.

Pedestrians in the roundabout.

All of the above.

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42.This sign means:

Stop.

Side road.

Two-way left turn.

Farm machinery.

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43.When approaching a roundabout, you should always:

Increase your speed.

Maintain your speed.

Come to a complete stop.

Decrease your speed.

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44.This sign means:

You must turn left or right.

You are approaching a T intersection.

The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.

You are on an overpass above a divided highway.

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45.To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:

Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.

Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.

Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.

None of the above.

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1.A "Merging lanes" sign means drivers should be prepared to change lanes or allow other traffic to come into their lane.

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2.This road sign means:

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3.If a vehicle starts to skid on water, the driver should quickly apply the brakes.

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4.What should you do when you are going to enter a roadway from a private road?

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5.If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

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6.When driving on wet pavement, it's important to remember:

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7.At a four-way stop:

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8.When preparing to turn left, drivers should:

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9.When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

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10.How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

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11.When passing another vehicle, a driver should wait until the entire car they've just passed is visible in the rearview mirror before changing back into the right-hand lane.

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12.To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

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13.When driving on city streets, you should signal to turn ____ before beginning a turn.

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14.Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?

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15.When driving in fog:

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16.If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

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17.Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

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18.You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

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19.Crossbuck signs indicate:

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20.The posted maximum speed limit is the fastest you can drive in an area.

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21.When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

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22.This sign means:

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23.The speed limit in school zones is always 25 mph.

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24.This sign means:

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25.Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

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