59 questions
You should change lanes only when there is sufficient space between vehicles to safely merge into traffic in the next lane by allowing a gap of at least how many seconds?
1
2
3
4
When do you need to cover your brakes?
When sudden stops may be needed
Next to parked cars
Approaching signal lights
All of the above
None of the above
On mountain roads, if you have ____ or more vehicles behind you, you must use turnouts to let them pass.
2
3
4
5
You should always use side streets as opposed to through roads as the side streets are less busy.
true
false
What is the most common type of crash in urban areas?
Being struck from the rear
Running off the road and striking an object
Swerving into another occupied lane
Running red lights or other traffic controls such as stop or yield signs
Turning left and colliding with an oncoming vehicle
What does 'covering the brake' mean?
It means you are braking while pressing the gas pedal
It means your foot is hovering over the brake pedal but not actually touching it
It means you have put a covering over the break
All of the above
Side by side driving on a freeway is safe as long as you drive slowly.
true
false
When you see a bunch of cars driving keeping pace with each other you should also join the group and drive at the same speed.
true
false
When driving slower than the rest of the traffic on which lane should you be driving?
Any lane
Right lane
Center lane
Left lane
What is the safest speed to use when you are merging onto the freeway?
Faster than the flow of traffic on the freeway
Slower than the flow of traffic on the freeway
At or near the same speed as the flow of traffic on the freeway
Any speed, as long as you use your signal
At what speed should you drive in a one-way alley?
10 mph
15 mph
25 mph
any speed
It's always safer to travel at the same speed as other highway traffic, even if the other cars are exceeding the speed limit.
true
false
Up to how many lanes can you change at a time when making a lane change?
3
2
1
as many lanes as you want
Intersections are the most likely locations for crashes to occur.
true
false
In a city, it is safe to pass another vehicle and go over the centerline as long as there are no oncoming cars.
true
false
A visual lead of ________ seconds or 1 city block is appropriate when driving in traffic in urban areas.
12 to 15
5 to 10
1 to 5
30 to 60
When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
Once you see the toll booth
On the main road, just before the exit lane
Once you have moved into the exit lane
When you first see the exit sign
Before changing lanes on a multi-lane highway you should:
Check your mirrors and blind spots
Reduce your speed
Turn on your headlights
Sound you horn
Turn on your emergency flashers
When approaching the crest of a hill, you should never cross the center line.
true
false
At highway speeds of 50 to 55 mph, you need a ___to ___ second gap in oncoming traffic to pass safely.
10,12
5,8
3,5
What are the three ingredients to safe successful passing?
Good judgement, rapid decision making, and practice
Having a fast car, making sure you can see the car, and good eyesight
Making sure you are very close to the car, speeding up, and signaling
Lets say you are on the highway and traveling approximately 800 feet every 8 to 10 seconds. An oncoming car is also traveling at the same rate. In order to pass safely in this situation you need to have over .........feet (roughly a .... of a mile).
3200,half
1600,third
500,tenth
On a one lane mountain road when two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither can pass, the vehicle facing _______must back up until the vehicle going ______can pass.
Uphill, Downhill
Downhill, Uphill
It is permitted to pass on a bridge or abutment when there are more than two lanes going in the same direction. When are the exceptions to this rule?
When the weather and road conditions are poor and where signs are posted that prohibit passing.
When a car race is on
When you are traveling below the speed of 60 mph
When there is a procession
What color indicates you are in a work area?
green
red
orange
blue
When entering the lane of an oncoming vehicle in order to pass, you will need at least how many feet to pass safely?
500
1000
1200
1600
What must you do in a work area?
Continue to drive as usual
Slow down, watch out for workers, and obey any special signs or instructions as you pass
Stop to view the work
Increase your speed to exit the work area as quickly as possible
You do not need to yield to an emergency vehicle as long as it does not have its siren on.
true
false
On a Freeway it is much easier to pass another vehicle than on a two-way roadway, as traffic on a freeways flows in the .........direction and .......... traffic is contained on its side by dividers
Opposite, Same
Same, Opposing
Same, Same
When passing upwards on a hill, you will need at least double the clearance time to pass another vehicle.
true
false
On a freeway with more than 2 lanes, you should use the right lane to pass.
true
false
When going up a hill you need to double the clearance time needed for passing because your ...... will be ..... while oncoming traffic speed is likely to be..... because they are going .....hill
speed, reduced, faster, down
car, slower, reduced, up
car, heavier, slower, up
Pedestrians have the same responsibilities as motorists when using the roadways and must obey all traffic laws. Therefore you need not stop for them if they are illegally crossing the roadway.
true
false
How can one avoid being in the blind spot of a large truck?
By continually honking at the driver while driving next to the truck
By making sure you can see the driver through their side mirror
By driving closer to the truck
All of the above
When you see a school bus flashing a red light but you are in the opposite direction, and there is no divider, you can pass the bus as long as it is safe to do so.
true
false
On a two-lane roadway, when can you pass on the right lane?
When there are no oncoming vehicles
When the driver of the other vehicle is making a left turn, and it is safe to do so
When the other car is driving very slowly
You should have at least a...... mph speed advantage when passing another vehicle.
10
5
15
25
when you are turning left from a multilane two-way road into a multilane two-way road, you can change lane during the turning as long as there is no traffic either to your right or left and behind you.
false
true
Driving over the curb during your driving test is a not reason for disqualification.
false
true
If there is no crosswalk, you need not stop at the point nearest to the intersection where you have a clear view of approaching traffic in the intersection before entering it.
true
false
Being overly cautious during a driving test is not good as it can result in stopping the normal flow of traffic. You should always make sure you proceed when it is your turn to do so.
true
false
It is important to just look straight ahead as if in a tunnel, instead of scanning the environment around you while driving.
true
false
White lines on the roadway mean that traffic is traveling in the same direction as you.
true
false
Even though it is your turn to cross in a four way intersection, it is alright to let all other vehicles stopped at the intersection have the right of way. This is considered safe driving.
false
true
When you are approaching or entering an intersection at the same time as other drivers, you must yield the right of way to vehicles on the left.
false
true
when you are going to change lanes, like merging into a bike lane, or entering a center lane or a left turn lane, you should always signal a 100 feet before you start to change lane, then check your mirror and turn your head to look over your shoulder to check your blind spot, before making the lane change.
false
true
While backing up you should always look over your shoulder to ensure a proper view of the environment behind you.
true
false
Critical errors in a behind-the-wheel test include failure to stop, rolling stop, or pause, stopping over limit line, and not looking right and left for pedestrians at intersections.
false
true
When you are turning left into an intersection, or into an alley way, private road or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the …………… direction which is within the intersection or which is so ……………as to become a ……………… to you.
opposite, close, hazard
right, far, nuisance
same, distant, small problem.
In order to receive a certificate of completion for this Drivers Education course, you need not have reached 30 hours of course review time. As long as you read through the whole course, you will be able to take the final exam and then, upon passing the final, receive your certificate of completion in the mail. If you do not reach 30 hours, you will not be penalized.
false
true
If you are presented with a green arrow at a certain intersection that allows you to turn either left or right, you can proceed without caution without watching for pedestrians and other vehicles that might enter the path of your vehicle during the turn, as it is your right of way.
true
false
Vehicles already in traffic circles do not have the right-of-way
true
false
If your light is green, you do not have to yield to traffic in the intersection. Rather, the traffic already there has to yield to you.
true
false
In mountainous or hilly regions, you’ll get better gas mileage if you hold a constant throttle position instead of using cruise control.
true
false
After passing a vehicle, you should move back into the right lane when approximately .... vehicle lengths ahead of the passed vehicle.
two
three
one and a half
two and a half
Elderly drivers are more dangerous than teenage drivers
true
false
Adjustment of windows, air vents and air conditioners in your car will not help if there is a leakage of carbon monoxide from the exhaust vent into your vehicle
false
true
You will get ....... percent less gas mileage for every 100 pounds of excess weight carried in your car
20
30
4
10
in order to keep steering changes to a minimum and limit movements to the left and right of the path of travel
peripheral vision
visual lead
central vision