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1.Which statement about tires is true?

Tires must have good tread and be free of damage.

Tires with low air pressure provide a smoother ride.

Over-inflated tires do not skid on wet pavement

None of the above.

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2.A work zone:

May be moving or stationary.

Is marked with black and white signs.

Does not require a driver to slow down and pay extra attention.

All of the above.

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3.As you are driving on a four-lane highway, you approach a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of the road with its red lights flashing. You:

May not pass.

May pass, but only if a pedestrian indicates that the way is clear.

May pass because you are not required to stop.

Must turn on your emergency flashers.

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4.When changing lanes, you should:

Rely on your mirrors.

Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.

Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.

Always check your blind spot.

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5.When driving through a neighborhood, the speed limit is usually 30 mph.

True

False

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6.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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7.Braking distance is affected by:

The speed your vehicle is traveling.

The condition of your brakes and tires.

The condition of the pavement.

All of the above.

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8.If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:

Stop and make a U-turn.

Get off at the next exit and come back to the exit you missed.

Roll down your window and ask the driver next to you for help.

Back up on the highway.

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9.When sharing the road with cyclists, you should:

Regard the bicycles as vehicles on the road.

Be extra careful when driving near the cyclists.

Leave ample room when turning after passing a cyclist.

All of the above.

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10.A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

Slow down.

Pass with caution.

Do not pass.

Keep right on hills.

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11.This sign means:

Trucks under 18,000 pounds are allowed.

Hill ahead.

Truck stop ahead.

None of the above.

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12.Which of the following is against the law and is punishable by imprisonment and/or fines?

Driving barefooted

Steering with one hand

Speeding

All of the way.

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13.Which of the following statements about steering a vehicle is true?

Both hands should be placed on the outside of the steering wheel.

Never steer with just one hand, unless you are backing or operating a vehicle control (wiper, flashers, lights, etc.) that requires a temporary reach from the steering wheel.

Both of the above.

None of the above.

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14.Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body.

Drinking caffeine

Eating foods high in fat

Time

All of the above.

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15.Which of the following statements is true?

Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes to pass and ensure there is no oncoming traffic.

Use your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot when passing to the left.

When passing, wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.

All of the above.

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16.Night driving presents unique problems because:

The speed limit is increased at night.

There are fewer cars on the roads at night.

Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark.

None of the above.

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17.When changing lanes:

Rely on the rearview mirror.

Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move

Rely on the left side mirror.

All of the above.

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18.When you are traveling in a work zone, you should:

Watch for cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, and workers

Slow down and obey the posted speed limit.

Follow instructions given by flaggers and signs.

All of the above.

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19.When approaching a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog, you should:

Stop until the person is well away from the roadway.

Honk your horn as you pass them.

Carefully drive around them.

None of the above.

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20.Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

Combination solid and broken yellow

Single broken yellow

Double solid yellow

Single broken white

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21.Which statement about making a left turn is true?

You should swing wide into the right lane when making a left turn.

You cannot make a left turn from a two-way roadway at a red traffic light.

When making a left turn onto a four-lane roadway, finish the turn in the far right lane.

None of the above.

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22.Which statement is true?

You only have to stop for a stopped school bus if you see children crossing the street.

You must stop for a stopped school bus on any two-lane highway.

You must stop for a school bus when the bus is in a passenger loading zone completely off the roadway.

All of the above.

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23.A motorist making a left turn at an intersection should yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction.

True

False

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24.The correct way to execute a three-point turnabout is to:

Signal, check your mirrors, then perform the turnabout.

Signal, then perform the turnabout.

Signal, check your mirrors, look over your left shoulder, and perform the turnabout when the way is completely clear

All of the above.

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25.If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

Slow down because the lane ends ahead.

Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

Change lanes and maintain your current speed.

All of the above.

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26.You should follow which of the following tips when being passed by another driver?

Be on guard so that you can protect yourself from any unsafe actions performed by the other driver.

Maintain your speed and position when being passed.

If the passing car wants to return to your lane, allow them space.

All of the above.

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27.This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.

Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.

Do not enter.

Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

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28.You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway.

Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

All of the above.

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29.When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:

The light will reflect back into your eyes.

Approaching vehicles might not see you.

Vehicles behind you may follow too closely.

None of the above.

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30.Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:

Pull off the road.

Signal to the other driver when it is safe for them to pass.

Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.

Speed up.

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31.To pass on a two-lane road, you should:

Sound your horn as you pass.

Flash your headlights as you pass.

Judge the distance to any oncoming vehicles.

All of the above.

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32.What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Merging traffic

Proceed with caution.

Pedestrian crossing

Come to a full stop.

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33.Double solid yellow lane markings mean that:

Neither lane may pass

Both lanes may pass.

The lane to the right may pass.

None of the above.

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34.What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?

Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.

If the intersection is clear, the driver does not need to stop.

Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.

None of the above.

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35.You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.

Signal and keep your wheels straight.

Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.

Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

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36.What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.

The alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold.

The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.

There is no effect because they are different substances.

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37.Drivers may park in the handicap parking access aisles located directly beside handicap parking stalls.

True

False

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38.You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed

Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection.

All of the above.

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39.To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be:

On opposite sides of the steering wheel.

Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.

On the top and bottom of the steering wheel.

None of the above.

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40.The effect that alcohol has on your reflexes and judgment:

Is less pronounced when consuming beer instead of wine.

Is less pronounced when consuming wine instead of beer

Is most pronounced when consuming hard ciders and mixed drinks.

Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.

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41.Signs with orange backgrounds are:

General warning signs.

Construction and maintenance warning signs.

Regulatory signs.

None of the above.

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42.When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:

Be ready to use your horn.

Drive more slowly.

Allow a larger following distance.

None of the above.

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43.SCDMV must be notified within ____ days of any name or address changes.

15

30

45

10

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44.This sign means:

No U-turn.

No turning.

No left turn.

Left turn

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45.While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement

Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.

Slam on your brakes and stop.

Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

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4.When changing lanes, you should:

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5.When driving through a neighborhood, the speed limit is usually 30 mph.

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

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7.Braking distance is affected by:

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8.If you miss your exit on an interstate expressway:

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9.When sharing the road with cyclists, you should:

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10.A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

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