Practice Test 17

01/45

1.Highway pavement will be particularly treacherous and most slippery:

If it has been raining several hours.

If it has just begun to rain.

If it has been raining for one to two hours.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
01 /45

Practice Test 17

02/45

2.On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

Turning on your car radio.

Slowing down.

Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.

Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
02 /45

Practice Test 17

03/45

3.When riding in a vehicle, small children:

May be safely held by a strong adult.

Will be safe if they are standing on the floor in the back of the vehicle.

Will not be hurt in an accident because they are small.

Must never be allowed to ride while standing in the vehicle.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
03 /45

Practice Test 17

04/45

4.When approaching an intersection that is controlled by a flashing red traffic signal, you must:

Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians, then proceed.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
04 /45

Practice Test 17

05/45

5.A diamond-shaped sign:

Warns of existing or possible hazards.

Alerts drivers to school zones.

Alerts drivers to public recreation areas.

Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
05 /45

Practice Test 17

06/45

6.If you are being passed in a no passing zone, you should:

Pull off the road.

Maintain your speed and position.

Slow down and let the other driver safely return to the drive lane.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
06 /45

Practice Test 17

07/45

7.Interstate driving requires drivers to:

Have the ability to safely drive at increased speeds.

Be constantly alert.

Both of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
07 /45

Practice Test 17

08/45

8.To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

Any lane (as long as it is safe).

The lane closest to the left curb.

The lane in the center of the road.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
08 /45

Practice Test 17

09/45

9.Never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.

True

False

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
09 /45

Practice Test 17

010/45

10.The Child Passenger Restraint Law requires that all children up to age ____ ride properly secured in a federally-approved child safety seat.

Four

Six

Eight

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
010 /45

Practice Test 17

011/45

11.Before turning right on a solid red traffic light, a driver should:

Slow down and proceed without stopping, if the way is clear.

Come to a complete stop, look in both directions, and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic.

Maintain their speed because they have the right-of-way.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
011 /45

Practice Test 17

012/45

12.If you are already within an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to solid yellow, you should:

Stop.

Continue moving steadily and clear the intersection safely.

Increase your speed so you do not cause an accident.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
012 /45

Practice Test 17

013/45

13.This sign is a:

Yield sign.

School crossing sign.

Stop sign.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
013 /45

Practice Test 17

014/45

14.Sudden wind gusts on highways:

Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.

Only cause visibility problems.

Can cause problems for all vehicles.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
014 /45

Practice Test 17

015/45

15.The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:

Only a lap and shoulder belt.

Only an airbag.

Both a lap/shoulder belt and an airbag.

No safety restraints.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
015 /45

Practice Test 17

016/45

16.You should not make sudden stops in front of large trucks and buses because:

Small vehicle drivers cannot adequately see large trucks and buses in their rearview mirrors.

Large trucks and buses have air brakes and cannot stop as quickly as smaller vehicles can.

Large trucks and buses travel at a higher rate of speed than smaller vehicles.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
016 /45

Practice Test 17

017/45

17.A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that:

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid yellow line.

Passing is not permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken yellow line.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
017 /45

Practice Test 17

018/45

18.To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car:

Look briefly toward the right side of the road.

Stay focused on the centerline on the road.

Flash your high beams.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
018 /45

Practice Test 17

019/45

19.You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:

Vehicle in front of you moves to the right to let you pass.

Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.

Yellow line next to the opposite side of the road is broken.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
019 /45

Practice Test 17

020/45

20.As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:

Stop before crossing the intersection.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Wait for a green light before proceeding.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
020 /45

Practice Test 17

021/45

21.When driving at night, you should:

Always use your high beams.

Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle.

Increase your following distance.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
021 /45

Practice Test 17

022/45

22.If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:

Slow down and look both ways.

Maintain your speed and look both ways.

Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
022 /45

Practice Test 17

023/45

23.You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

Closer behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

To the right side of the truck and wait to pass.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
023 /45

Practice Test 17

024/45

24.If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

Improve traffic flow.

Demonstrate defensive driving techniques.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
024 /45

Practice Test 17

025/45

25.You may not park:

On a hill.

In a parking lot.

On a crosswalk or in a marked bicycle lane.

Within 12 inches of the right side of the road.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
025 /45

Practice Test 17

026/45

26.Failure to secure child passengers in a safety belt or child safety seat is punishable by:

A fine and one point assessed against the driver.

Two points assessed against the driver.

Two points and court costs assessed against the driver.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
026 /45

Practice Test 17

027/45

27.On a green arrow, you must:

Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection.

Yield to pedestrians only in the intersection.

Wait four seconds before proceeding.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
027 /45

Practice Test 17

028/45

28.Which of the following statements is true?

Driving too slowly is not an unsafe practice.

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

The speed at which you drive a vehicle does not affect safety.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
028 /45

Practice Test 17

029/45

29.A major cause of rear-end collisions in work zones is:

One driver driving at a different speed than surrounding traffic.

The lack of work zone barricades alerting drivers to road maintenance.

Construction equipment obstructing drivers' views.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
029 /45

Practice Test 17

030/45

30.When approaching a person who is crossing the street while using a white cane or guide dog, you should:

Stop until the person is well away from your path of travel.

Honk your horn as you proceed past them.

Carefully drive around them.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
030 /45

Practice Test 17

031/45

31.Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?

The amount of food in the stomach

The body weight of an individual

How much time passes between drinks

All three choices

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
031 /45

Practice Test 17

032/45

32.If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:

Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.

Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.

Turn into the middle lane.

Turn into any lane.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
032 /45

Practice Test 17

033/45

33.You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

A solid green light

A flashing yellow light

A green arrow pointing left

A flashing red light

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
033 /45

Practice Test 17

034/45

34.When changing lanes you should not:

Check your side and rearview mirrors.

Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.

Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.

Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
034 /45

Practice Test 17

035/45

35.This sign means:

Traffic signal.

Fire station.

T intersection.

Left turn signal.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
035 /45

Practice Test 17

036/45

36.You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead

Right, toward the side of the road

Left, toward the center of the road

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
036 /45

Practice Test 17

037/45

37.Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?

Tailgating another vehicle

Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment

Both of the above

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
037 /45

Practice Test 17

038/45

38.When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:

Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk.

Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.

Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk to yield the right-of-way.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
038 /45

Practice Test 17

039/45

39.If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

You cannot cross the line to pass.

You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.

You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
039 /45

Practice Test 17

040/45

40.This sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have a signal. You should:

Come to a complete stop.

Proceed at a consistent speed while looking and listening for approaching trains.

Slow down, look both ways, listen for any trains, and be prepared to stop if any trains are nearby.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
040 /45

Practice Test 17

041/45

41.If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.

Go through as soon as the train passes.

Go through when one of the tracks is free.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
041 /45

Practice Test 17

042/45

42.Which of the following is true about traveling in a vehicle equipped with airbags?

A safety belt should not be worn by the driver of a vehicle equipped with airbags.

When combined with safety belts, airbags provide improved protection in a crash.

Children age 12 and under can safely sit in the front seat of a car that is equipped with airbags.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
042 /45

Practice Test 17

043/45

43.When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

Maintain their speed and proceed.

Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.

Yield to all other drivers.

Be prepared to yield.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
043 /45

Practice Test 17

044/45

44.You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You should:

Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes.

Pull to the right of the intersection and stop.

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.

Correct! Wrong!

Progress
044 /45

Practice Test 17

045/45

45.Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?

Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.

Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.

Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.

Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.

Correct! Wrong!

Sign Up/Sign In now to view your test results

Sign In

Sign Up to Unlock more Questions

Practice Test 17

01/45

1.Highway pavement will be particularly treacherous and most slippery:

Progress 01 /45

Practice Test 17

02/45

2.On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

Progress 02 /45

Practice Test 17

03/45

3.When riding in a vehicle, small children:

Progress 03 /45

Practice Test 17

04/45

4.When approaching an intersection that is controlled by a flashing red traffic signal, you must:

Progress 04 /45

Practice Test 17

05/45

5.A diamond-shaped sign:

Progress 05 /45

Practice Test 17

06/45

6.If you are being passed in a no passing zone, you should:

Progress 06 /45

Practice Test 17

07/45

7.Interstate driving requires drivers to:

Progress 07 /45

Practice Test 17

08/45

8.To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

Progress 08 /45

Practice Test 17

09/45

9.Never drive a vehicle through, around, or under any railroad gate or barrier.

Progress 09 /45

Practice Test 17

010/45

10.The Child Passenger Restraint Law requires that all children up to age ____ ride properly secured in a federally-approved child safety seat.

Progress 010 /45

Practice Test 17

011/45

11.Before turning right on a solid red traffic light, a driver should:

Progress 011 /45

Practice Test 17

012/45

12.If you are already within an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to solid yellow, you should:

Progress 012 /45

Practice Test 17

013/45

13.This sign is a:

Progress 013 /45

Practice Test 17

014/45

14.Sudden wind gusts on highways:

Progress 014 /45

Practice Test 17

015/45

15.The most effective safety restraints in a traffic crash are:

Progress 015 /45

Practice Test 17

016/45

16.You should not make sudden stops in front of large trucks and buses because:

Progress 016 /45

Practice Test 17

017/45

17.A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that:

Progress 017 /45

Practice Test 17

018/45

18.To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car:

Progress 018 /45

Practice Test 17

019/45

19.You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:

Progress 019 /45

Practice Test 17

Progress
01 /45

Progress
02 /45

Progress
03 /45

Progress
04 /45

Progress
05 /45

Progress
06 /45

Progress
07 /45

Progress
08 /45

Progress
09 /45

Progress
010 /45

Progress
011 /45

Progress
012 /45

Progress
013 /45

Progress
014 /45

Progress
015 /45

Progress
016 /45

Progress
017 /45

Progress
018 /45

Progress
019 /45

Progress
020 /45

Progress
021 /45

Progress
022 /45

Progress
023 /45

Progress
024 /45

Progress
025 /45

Progress
026 /45

Progress
027 /45

Progress
028 /45

Progress
029 /45

Progress
030 /45

Progress
031 /45

Progress
032 /45

Progress
033 /45

Progress
034 /45

Progress
035 /45

Progress
036 /45