Class D License – Academic Year 2026/2027 –
Comprehensive Examination with Q&A |
Verified Questions
ACTUAL QUESTIONS
Domain 1: Traffic Laws and Right-of-Way Rules
Question 1. When approaching a four-way stop at the same time as another
vehicle on your right, who has the right-of-way?
A. You do, because you are on the left
B. The vehicle on the right
C. The larger vehicle
D. The faster vehicle
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At a four-way stop, when two vehicles arrive at the same time, the
vehicle on the right has the right-of-way. Drivers must yield to the vehicle on their
right.
Question 2. A driver is required to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian:
A. Only at marked crosswalks during daylight
B. In a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, and in other situations
required by law
C. Only when the pedestrian is a child
D. Never, because vehicles always have priority
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks (marked or unmarked)
at intersections and in other situations specified by state law. Pedestrian safety is a
primary responsibility of every driver.
Question 3. When making a left turn at an intersection, you must yield to:
A. Only vehicles turning right
B. Oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard
C. Vehicles behind you
D. No other traffic
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: A driver turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles that are close
enough to constitute a hazard. Completing the turn only when it is safe protects
against collisions.
Question 4. The speed limit in a school zone when children are present is
typically:
A. The same as the highway speed limit
B. A reduced limit posted and enforced during designated times or when children
are present
C. 55 miles per hour
D. Unrestricted
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: School zones have reduced speed limits that apply during posted hours
or when children are present. Drivers must obey the posted limit and remain
especially alert.
Question 5. When an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaching
from behind is in your lane, you should:
A. Speed up to get out of the way
B. Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop
C. Stop in the middle of the intersection
D. Ignore it and continue driving
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with lights and
siren, drivers must pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until the vehicle
has passed.
Question 6. What is the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
for drivers over the age of 21 in most states?
A. 0.05%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.10%
D. 0.02%
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In all 50 states, the legal limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08% BAC.
Commercial drivers are held to a lower limit of 0.04%.
Question 7. When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?
A. When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is a clear lane
,B. Never, under any circumstances
C. On a two-lane road with a solid yellow line
D. When you are in a hurry
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Passing on the right is generally prohibited, but it is permitted when the
vehicle ahead is making a left turn, and there is a clear lane or shoulder to pass
safely.
Question 8. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
A. You may pass if the road is clear
B. You may not pass
C. You may pass only during daylight hours
D. It marks a bicycle lane
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A solid yellow line on your side of the road indicates that passing is not
permitted. A broken yellow line means passing is allowed when safe.
Question 9. When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or
signals) at the same time, who yields?
A. The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right
B. The vehicle on the right yields to the vehicle on the left
C. The larger vehicle has the right-of-way
D. The first vehicle to honk has the right-of-way
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle on the left must yield to the
vehicle on the right.
Question 10. What is the proper action when a traffic signal light turns yellow
as you approach the intersection?
A. Speed up to beat the red light
B. Stop if you can do so safely; otherwise, proceed with caution
C. Always stop immediately, even if it means slamming on brakes
D. Honk your horn and proceed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A yellow light warns that the signal is changing to red. You should stop
if you can do so safely; if you are too close to stop safely, proceed through the
intersection with caution.
, Question 11. When must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
A. Only when you are behind the bus
B. On a two-lane road, in both directions
C. Only on a divided highway
D. Never, if you are on the opposite side of the road
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: On a two-lane road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus
with flashing red lights. On a divided highway, traffic on the opposite side does not
have to stop.
Question 12. What is the recommended following distance under normal
driving conditions?
A. One car length for every 10 mph
B. At least three seconds
C. One second
D. Two car lengths
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The three-second rule is the standard recommendation for following
distance. It provides enough time to react and stop safely in normal conditions.
Question 13. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights
and gates down, you must:
A. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the gates are raised
B. Drive around the gates if no train is visible
C. Proceed with caution
D. Stop only if a train is visible
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It is illegal and extremely dangerous to drive around lowered gates or
ignore flashing red lights at a railroad crossing. You must stop and wait until it is
safe to proceed.
Question 14. What is the rule regarding the use of seat belts in most states?
A. Only the driver must wear a seat belt
B. All occupants must wear seat belts, and it is a primary offense in most states
C. Seat belts are optional for adults
D. Only front-seat passengers must wear seat belts
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In most states, seat belt use is mandatory for all occupants. It is a
Comprehensive Examination with Q&A |
Verified Questions
ACTUAL QUESTIONS
Domain 1: Traffic Laws and Right-of-Way Rules
Question 1. When approaching a four-way stop at the same time as another
vehicle on your right, who has the right-of-way?
A. You do, because you are on the left
B. The vehicle on the right
C. The larger vehicle
D. The faster vehicle
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At a four-way stop, when two vehicles arrive at the same time, the
vehicle on the right has the right-of-way. Drivers must yield to the vehicle on their
right.
Question 2. A driver is required to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian:
A. Only at marked crosswalks during daylight
B. In a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, and in other situations
required by law
C. Only when the pedestrian is a child
D. Never, because vehicles always have priority
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks (marked or unmarked)
at intersections and in other situations specified by state law. Pedestrian safety is a
primary responsibility of every driver.
Question 3. When making a left turn at an intersection, you must yield to:
A. Only vehicles turning right
B. Oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard
C. Vehicles behind you
D. No other traffic
Correct Answer: B
,Rationale: A driver turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles that are close
enough to constitute a hazard. Completing the turn only when it is safe protects
against collisions.
Question 4. The speed limit in a school zone when children are present is
typically:
A. The same as the highway speed limit
B. A reduced limit posted and enforced during designated times or when children
are present
C. 55 miles per hour
D. Unrestricted
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: School zones have reduced speed limits that apply during posted hours
or when children are present. Drivers must obey the posted limit and remain
especially alert.
Question 5. When an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaching
from behind is in your lane, you should:
A. Speed up to get out of the way
B. Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop
C. Stop in the middle of the intersection
D. Ignore it and continue driving
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with lights and
siren, drivers must pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until the vehicle
has passed.
Question 6. What is the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
for drivers over the age of 21 in most states?
A. 0.05%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.10%
D. 0.02%
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In all 50 states, the legal limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08% BAC.
Commercial drivers are held to a lower limit of 0.04%.
Question 7. When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?
A. When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is a clear lane
,B. Never, under any circumstances
C. On a two-lane road with a solid yellow line
D. When you are in a hurry
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Passing on the right is generally prohibited, but it is permitted when the
vehicle ahead is making a left turn, and there is a clear lane or shoulder to pass
safely.
Question 8. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
A. You may pass if the road is clear
B. You may not pass
C. You may pass only during daylight hours
D. It marks a bicycle lane
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A solid yellow line on your side of the road indicates that passing is not
permitted. A broken yellow line means passing is allowed when safe.
Question 9. When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or
signals) at the same time, who yields?
A. The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right
B. The vehicle on the right yields to the vehicle on the left
C. The larger vehicle has the right-of-way
D. The first vehicle to honk has the right-of-way
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle on the left must yield to the
vehicle on the right.
Question 10. What is the proper action when a traffic signal light turns yellow
as you approach the intersection?
A. Speed up to beat the red light
B. Stop if you can do so safely; otherwise, proceed with caution
C. Always stop immediately, even if it means slamming on brakes
D. Honk your horn and proceed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A yellow light warns that the signal is changing to red. You should stop
if you can do so safely; if you are too close to stop safely, proceed through the
intersection with caution.
, Question 11. When must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
A. Only when you are behind the bus
B. On a two-lane road, in both directions
C. Only on a divided highway
D. Never, if you are on the opposite side of the road
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: On a two-lane road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus
with flashing red lights. On a divided highway, traffic on the opposite side does not
have to stop.
Question 12. What is the recommended following distance under normal
driving conditions?
A. One car length for every 10 mph
B. At least three seconds
C. One second
D. Two car lengths
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The three-second rule is the standard recommendation for following
distance. It provides enough time to react and stop safely in normal conditions.
Question 13. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights
and gates down, you must:
A. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the gates are raised
B. Drive around the gates if no train is visible
C. Proceed with caution
D. Stop only if a train is visible
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It is illegal and extremely dangerous to drive around lowered gates or
ignore flashing red lights at a railroad crossing. You must stop and wait until it is
safe to proceed.
Question 14. What is the rule regarding the use of seat belts in most states?
A. Only the driver must wear a seat belt
B. All occupants must wear seat belts, and it is a primary offense in most states
C. Seat belts are optional for adults
D. Only front-seat passengers must wear seat belts
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In most states, seat belt use is mandatory for all occupants. It is a
