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Questions & Detailed Answers (A+ Guide
Solutions) 2025/ 2026.
What should you do if you approach a horse being ridden on the highway? - Answer: Slow
down. (hint: do not flash lights or blow the car horn)
A flashing yellow traffic light means: - Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution (hint: not
stop entirely)
During heavy traffic, drivers are prohibited from entering any intersection, unless there is
sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate their vehicle without
obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. NOT doing so is referred to as... -
Answer: "Blocking the box."
This road sign generally means... - Answer: The road ahead curves to the right, then the left.
(hint: not right and left turns ahead, depicts actual direction, also does not indicate a winding
road or simply a right turn.)
This road sign indicates... - Answer: Crossroads.
If your driver's license says you must wear corrective lenses and you are stopped by a law
enforcement officer while not wearing them, you may be... - Answer: Issued a citation.
A new driver's license is valid for 5-1/2 to 7 years and will expire... - Answer: On the driver's
birthday of the last year.
Know these... - Answer: Signs. Some flash cards dedicated to signs but not all.
,A 16- or 17-year-old driver who received their license on or after August 1, 2008, must not
operate a vehicle between the hours of ________, unless it is for certain activities. - Answer:
11pm to 5am.
When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause.... - Answer: Faster tire
wear.
If you fail the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test, your operator's license will be suspended for at
least... - Answer: 45 days.
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should... - Answer:
Not stop until the tires are gripping the road again, keep steering the wheel straight and ease
your foot off the gas pedal.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phone while driving for 16-
17 year old drivers? - Answer: Prohibited. Phone should be kept in glove compartment.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phone while driving for
adult drivers? - Answer: Hands free cell phone use.
When a road is too narrow for cars and bikes to ride side-by-side, bicyclists should... - Answer:
Ride near or in the center of the lane. Bicyclists have the right.
The correct hand signal indicating a right turn is... - Answer: Extending the arm and hand
upwards.
Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true? - Answer: At an intersection where there is
no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from
the right.
,Right of way ALWAYS goes to pedestrians.
When turning sharp corners, turn the steering wheel using the... - Answer: When turning sharp
corners, turn the steering wheel using the "hand-over-hand" technique. When you complete a
turn, straighten out the steering wheel by hand. Letting it slip through your fingers could be
dangerous.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct when making a turn? - Answer: Do not signal
when no one is around.
Correct when making a turn: If you intend to turn after an intersection, wait until you reach the
intersection before signaling.
Signal at least three seconds before turning.
If your turn signals are not working, use hand signs.
Safer drivers tend to look at least _________ ahead of their vehicles. - Answer: Safer drivers
tend to look at least 12 seconds ahead of their vehicles. This is the distance that a vehicle will
travel in 12 seconds. In the city, 12 seconds is about one block. When you drive in city traffic,
you should try to look at least one block ahead. On the highway, 12 seconds is about four city
blocks (or a quarter of a mile).
Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs. - Answer:
White canes.
You must not park your vehicle... - Answer: Do not park within 25 feet of a pedestrian safety
zone or within 25 feet of a stop sign.
The eye test for the driver's license evaluates... - Answer: The eye test evaluates: 1) acuity—how
clearly you see; 2) peripheral vision—how far you can see to either side while looking straight
ahead; 3) depth and color perception.
, If your brakes stop working while driving, which of the following must be done? - Answer: If
your brakes stop working: 1) Pump the brake pedal several times. This will often build up
enough brake pressure to allow you to stop. 2) If that does not work, use the parking brake. Pull
on the parking brake handle slowly so you will not lock the rear wheels and cause a skid. Be
ready to release the brake if the vehicle does start to skid. 3) If that does not work, start shifting
to lower gears and look for a safe place to slow to a stop. Make sure the vehicle is off the
roadway. Do not drive the vehicle without brakes.
When a vehicle does not pass an emissions inspection, the driver will be given ________ to
have the problem fixed and the emissions re-checked. - Answer: Your vehicle may be required
to have an emissions inspection at an authorized inspection station. If the vehicle does not pass,
you will be given 60 days to have the problem fixed and the emissions re-checked. (2 months)
When you are being followed too closely, you should... - Answer: If you are being followed
closely, pull to the right and allow the vehicle behind you to pass.
This sign indicates... - Answer: This sign indicates that the pavement is wet. When pavement is
wet, drivers should reduce their speed.
Vehicles should not be parked within _________ of a fire hydrant. - Answer: 10 feet.
25 feet from a pedestrian safety zone.
25 feet from a stop sign.
At a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs _________ to pass. - Answer: At a speed of 55 mph, a
vehicle needs about 10 seconds to pass. That means a driver needs a 10-second opening in
oncoming traffic and sight distance to pass.
When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, you must... -
Answer: When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, you must
pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, and stop your vehicle.
You must remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed by
a state/local police officer or a firefighter.
Questions & Detailed Answers (A+ Guide
Solutions) 2025/ 2026.
What should you do if you approach a horse being ridden on the highway? - Answer: Slow
down. (hint: do not flash lights or blow the car horn)
A flashing yellow traffic light means: - Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution (hint: not
stop entirely)
During heavy traffic, drivers are prohibited from entering any intersection, unless there is
sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate their vehicle without
obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. NOT doing so is referred to as... -
Answer: "Blocking the box."
This road sign generally means... - Answer: The road ahead curves to the right, then the left.
(hint: not right and left turns ahead, depicts actual direction, also does not indicate a winding
road or simply a right turn.)
This road sign indicates... - Answer: Crossroads.
If your driver's license says you must wear corrective lenses and you are stopped by a law
enforcement officer while not wearing them, you may be... - Answer: Issued a citation.
A new driver's license is valid for 5-1/2 to 7 years and will expire... - Answer: On the driver's
birthday of the last year.
Know these... - Answer: Signs. Some flash cards dedicated to signs but not all.
,A 16- or 17-year-old driver who received their license on or after August 1, 2008, must not
operate a vehicle between the hours of ________, unless it is for certain activities. - Answer:
11pm to 5am.
When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause.... - Answer: Faster tire
wear.
If you fail the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) test, your operator's license will be suspended for at
least... - Answer: 45 days.
If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should... - Answer:
Not stop until the tires are gripping the road again, keep steering the wheel straight and ease
your foot off the gas pedal.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phone while driving for 16-
17 year old drivers? - Answer: Prohibited. Phone should be kept in glove compartment.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a cell phone while driving for
adult drivers? - Answer: Hands free cell phone use.
When a road is too narrow for cars and bikes to ride side-by-side, bicyclists should... - Answer:
Ride near or in the center of the lane. Bicyclists have the right.
The correct hand signal indicating a right turn is... - Answer: Extending the arm and hand
upwards.
Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true? - Answer: At an intersection where there is
no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from
the right.
,Right of way ALWAYS goes to pedestrians.
When turning sharp corners, turn the steering wheel using the... - Answer: When turning sharp
corners, turn the steering wheel using the "hand-over-hand" technique. When you complete a
turn, straighten out the steering wheel by hand. Letting it slip through your fingers could be
dangerous.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct when making a turn? - Answer: Do not signal
when no one is around.
Correct when making a turn: If you intend to turn after an intersection, wait until you reach the
intersection before signaling.
Signal at least three seconds before turning.
If your turn signals are not working, use hand signs.
Safer drivers tend to look at least _________ ahead of their vehicles. - Answer: Safer drivers
tend to look at least 12 seconds ahead of their vehicles. This is the distance that a vehicle will
travel in 12 seconds. In the city, 12 seconds is about one block. When you drive in city traffic,
you should try to look at least one block ahead. On the highway, 12 seconds is about four city
blocks (or a quarter of a mile).
Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs. - Answer:
White canes.
You must not park your vehicle... - Answer: Do not park within 25 feet of a pedestrian safety
zone or within 25 feet of a stop sign.
The eye test for the driver's license evaluates... - Answer: The eye test evaluates: 1) acuity—how
clearly you see; 2) peripheral vision—how far you can see to either side while looking straight
ahead; 3) depth and color perception.
, If your brakes stop working while driving, which of the following must be done? - Answer: If
your brakes stop working: 1) Pump the brake pedal several times. This will often build up
enough brake pressure to allow you to stop. 2) If that does not work, use the parking brake. Pull
on the parking brake handle slowly so you will not lock the rear wheels and cause a skid. Be
ready to release the brake if the vehicle does start to skid. 3) If that does not work, start shifting
to lower gears and look for a safe place to slow to a stop. Make sure the vehicle is off the
roadway. Do not drive the vehicle without brakes.
When a vehicle does not pass an emissions inspection, the driver will be given ________ to
have the problem fixed and the emissions re-checked. - Answer: Your vehicle may be required
to have an emissions inspection at an authorized inspection station. If the vehicle does not pass,
you will be given 60 days to have the problem fixed and the emissions re-checked. (2 months)
When you are being followed too closely, you should... - Answer: If you are being followed
closely, pull to the right and allow the vehicle behind you to pass.
This sign indicates... - Answer: This sign indicates that the pavement is wet. When pavement is
wet, drivers should reduce their speed.
Vehicles should not be parked within _________ of a fire hydrant. - Answer: 10 feet.
25 feet from a pedestrian safety zone.
25 feet from a stop sign.
At a speed of 55 mph, a vehicle needs _________ to pass. - Answer: At a speed of 55 mph, a
vehicle needs about 10 seconds to pass. That means a driver needs a 10-second opening in
oncoming traffic and sight distance to pass.
When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, you must... -
Answer: When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, you must
pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, and stop your vehicle.
You must remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed by
a state/local police officer or a firefighter.
