ARMY LICENSE INSTRUCTORS NEWLY UPDATED COLLECTION OF EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS DESIGNED TO GUARANTEE YOUR
SUCCESS ON THE LATEST TEST VERSION
1. Q: What is the purpose of defensive driving? ANSWER To anticipate
potential hazards and take preventive action to avoid accidents.
2. Q: What is the minimum following distance recommended in normal
conditions? ANSWER At least 3-4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead.
3. Q: When must headlights be used? ANSWER From sunset to sunrise,
during fog, rain, snow, or when visibility is less than 500 feet.
4. Q: What does a solid yellow line on your side mean? ANSWER
Passing is prohibited on your side of the road.
5. Q: What is the proper hand signal for a left turn? ANSWER Left
arm extended straight out from the side of the vehicle.
6. Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean? ANSWER Stop,
yield right of way, and proceed when safe (treat as a stop sign).
7. Q: What is the legal requirement for stopping at a railroad crossing?
ANSWER Stop between 15-50 feet from the nearest rail when warning
signals are active.
8. Q: When parking on an uphill grade with a curb, which way should
wheels be turned? ANSWER Away from the curb (toward the street).
9. Q: What is hydroplaning? ANSWER When tires lose contact with the
road surface due to water buildup, causing loss of steering control.
10.Q: What is the maximum speed limit in a military installation unless
otherwise posted? ANSWER Typically 30 mph, but varies by
installation (always follow posted limits).
11.Q: What does ABS stand for? ANSWER Anti-lock Braking System.
,12.Q: When is it legal to pass a stopped school bus? ANSWER Only
when on a divided highway and traveling in the opposite direction.
13.Q: What is the first thing to do when entering a skid? ANSWER
Take foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front
of the vehicle to go.
14.Q: What is the purpose of a convoy? ANSWER To move multiple
vehicles as an organized unit for tactical or logistical purposes.
15.Q: What distance should be maintained between vehicles in a convoy
during daylight? ANSWER Approximately 50-100 meters (varies by
conditions and unit SOP).
16.Q: What does a pentagon-shaped yellow sign indicate? ANSWER
School zone or school crossing.
17.Q: When must you yield the right of way? ANSWER At yield signs,
to pedestrians in crosswalks, to emergency vehicles, and when entering a
roadway.
18.Q: What is the proper procedure when an emergency vehicle
approaches with lights and siren? ANSWER Pull to the right side of
the road and stop until the vehicle passes.
19.Q: What is the three-point turn used for? ANSWER To turn the
vehicle around in a narrow space where a U-turn cannot be completed.
20.Q: What should you do if your brakes fail? ANSWER Pump the
brake pedal, downshift to lower gears, apply parking brake gradually, and
find a safe place to stop.
21.Q: What is the blind spot? ANSWER The area around the vehicle that
cannot be seen in mirrors or with peripheral vision.
22.Q: What is the proper following distance in adverse weather?
ANSWER At least double the normal following distance (6-8 seconds).
23.Q: What does a white diamond painted on the road indicate?
ANSWER Reserved lane (HOV, bus, or special use).
24.Q: When are hazard lights (four-way flashers) used? ANSWER
When the vehicle is disabled, moving unusually slowly, or creating a
hazard.
25.Q: What is the primary cause of rear-end collisions? ANSWER
Following too closely and inattention.
, 26.Q: What should you do before backing up? ANSWER Check all
mirrors, use a ground guide if available, sound horn, and look behind the
vehicle.
27.Q: What is the proper tire pressure importance? ANSWER Proper
pressure ensures safe handling, fuel efficiency, and prevents tire failure.
28.Q: What does a red and white triangular sign mean? ANSWER
Yield right of way.
29.Q: When can you cross a double solid yellow line? ANSWER Only to
turn left into a driveway or private road when safe to do so.
30.Q: What is the speed limit in school zones when children are present?
ANSWER Typically 15-20 mph when posted (varies by jurisdiction).
31.Q: What should you do when approaching an intersection with a
green light? ANSWER Slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to
stop.
32.Q: What is required when towing a trailer? ANSWER Extended
mirrors, safety chains, proper lighting, and appropriate license
endorsement.
33.Q: How often should mirrors be checked while driving? ANSWER
Every 5-8 seconds.
34.Q: What is the first action after an accident? ANSWER Check for
injuries and call for medical assistance if needed.
35.Q: When must seat belts be worn? ANSWER At all times when the
vehicle is in motion (mandatory for all occupants).
36.Q: What is the purpose of reflective triangles? ANSWER To warn
approaching traffic of a disabled vehicle or hazard.
37.Q: Where should reflective triangles be placed? ANSWER 10 feet
behind, 100 feet behind, and 100 feet ahead of the disabled vehicle.
38.Q: What does a circular sign with a red circle and slash indicate?
ANSWER Prohibition (what is shown is not allowed).
39.Q: What is the maximum Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for military
drivers? ANSWER 0.00% - zero tolerance policy.
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS DESIGNED TO GUARANTEE YOUR
SUCCESS ON THE LATEST TEST VERSION
1. Q: What is the purpose of defensive driving? ANSWER To anticipate
potential hazards and take preventive action to avoid accidents.
2. Q: What is the minimum following distance recommended in normal
conditions? ANSWER At least 3-4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead.
3. Q: When must headlights be used? ANSWER From sunset to sunrise,
during fog, rain, snow, or when visibility is less than 500 feet.
4. Q: What does a solid yellow line on your side mean? ANSWER
Passing is prohibited on your side of the road.
5. Q: What is the proper hand signal for a left turn? ANSWER Left
arm extended straight out from the side of the vehicle.
6. Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean? ANSWER Stop,
yield right of way, and proceed when safe (treat as a stop sign).
7. Q: What is the legal requirement for stopping at a railroad crossing?
ANSWER Stop between 15-50 feet from the nearest rail when warning
signals are active.
8. Q: When parking on an uphill grade with a curb, which way should
wheels be turned? ANSWER Away from the curb (toward the street).
9. Q: What is hydroplaning? ANSWER When tires lose contact with the
road surface due to water buildup, causing loss of steering control.
10.Q: What is the maximum speed limit in a military installation unless
otherwise posted? ANSWER Typically 30 mph, but varies by
installation (always follow posted limits).
11.Q: What does ABS stand for? ANSWER Anti-lock Braking System.
,12.Q: When is it legal to pass a stopped school bus? ANSWER Only
when on a divided highway and traveling in the opposite direction.
13.Q: What is the first thing to do when entering a skid? ANSWER
Take foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front
of the vehicle to go.
14.Q: What is the purpose of a convoy? ANSWER To move multiple
vehicles as an organized unit for tactical or logistical purposes.
15.Q: What distance should be maintained between vehicles in a convoy
during daylight? ANSWER Approximately 50-100 meters (varies by
conditions and unit SOP).
16.Q: What does a pentagon-shaped yellow sign indicate? ANSWER
School zone or school crossing.
17.Q: When must you yield the right of way? ANSWER At yield signs,
to pedestrians in crosswalks, to emergency vehicles, and when entering a
roadway.
18.Q: What is the proper procedure when an emergency vehicle
approaches with lights and siren? ANSWER Pull to the right side of
the road and stop until the vehicle passes.
19.Q: What is the three-point turn used for? ANSWER To turn the
vehicle around in a narrow space where a U-turn cannot be completed.
20.Q: What should you do if your brakes fail? ANSWER Pump the
brake pedal, downshift to lower gears, apply parking brake gradually, and
find a safe place to stop.
21.Q: What is the blind spot? ANSWER The area around the vehicle that
cannot be seen in mirrors or with peripheral vision.
22.Q: What is the proper following distance in adverse weather?
ANSWER At least double the normal following distance (6-8 seconds).
23.Q: What does a white diamond painted on the road indicate?
ANSWER Reserved lane (HOV, bus, or special use).
24.Q: When are hazard lights (four-way flashers) used? ANSWER
When the vehicle is disabled, moving unusually slowly, or creating a
hazard.
25.Q: What is the primary cause of rear-end collisions? ANSWER
Following too closely and inattention.
, 26.Q: What should you do before backing up? ANSWER Check all
mirrors, use a ground guide if available, sound horn, and look behind the
vehicle.
27.Q: What is the proper tire pressure importance? ANSWER Proper
pressure ensures safe handling, fuel efficiency, and prevents tire failure.
28.Q: What does a red and white triangular sign mean? ANSWER
Yield right of way.
29.Q: When can you cross a double solid yellow line? ANSWER Only to
turn left into a driveway or private road when safe to do so.
30.Q: What is the speed limit in school zones when children are present?
ANSWER Typically 15-20 mph when posted (varies by jurisdiction).
31.Q: What should you do when approaching an intersection with a
green light? ANSWER Slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to
stop.
32.Q: What is required when towing a trailer? ANSWER Extended
mirrors, safety chains, proper lighting, and appropriate license
endorsement.
33.Q: How often should mirrors be checked while driving? ANSWER
Every 5-8 seconds.
34.Q: What is the first action after an accident? ANSWER Check for
injuries and call for medical assistance if needed.
35.Q: When must seat belts be worn? ANSWER At all times when the
vehicle is in motion (mandatory for all occupants).
36.Q: What is the purpose of reflective triangles? ANSWER To warn
approaching traffic of a disabled vehicle or hazard.
37.Q: Where should reflective triangles be placed? ANSWER 10 feet
behind, 100 feet behind, and 100 feet ahead of the disabled vehicle.
38.Q: What does a circular sign with a red circle and slash indicate?
ANSWER Prohibition (what is shown is not allowed).
39.Q: What is the maximum Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for military
drivers? ANSWER 0.00% - zero tolerance policy.
