$5 Traffic School Actual Practice Exam
& Driver Safety Test Preparation
DOMAIN 1: TRAFFIC LAWS & RIGHT-OF-WAY (Q1-7)
1. When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, the driver should:
A. Speed up to beat the red light
B. Stop immediately, even if in the intersection
C. Prepare to stop if safe to do so
D. Continue through at normal speed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C is correct. A steady yellow light warns that red is imminent. Drivers should
prepare to stop if it's safe to do so without causing a rear-end collision or entering the
intersection unsafely. Speeding up (A) is dangerous and illegal. Stopping in the
intersection (B) blocks traffic. Continuing at normal speed (D) ignores the warning
signal.
2. At a four-way stop, right-of-way goes to:
A. The largest vehicle
B. The first vehicle to arrive
C. The vehicle turning left
D. The vehicle with the most passengers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B is correct. At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive has the right-of-way.
If vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right goes first. Vehicle size (A), turn
, direction (C), and passenger count (D) do not determine right-of-way. Following these
rules prevents intersection collisions.
3. When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing and stop arm extended, drivers
must:
A. Stop only if they are behind the bus
B. Slow down and proceed with caution
C. Stop regardless of direction until lights stop flashing and arm retracts
D. Stop only if children are visible
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C is correct. All traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with red
flashing lights and extended stop arm, unless on a divided highway where only traffic
behind the bus must stop. Partial stops (A, D) or slowing (B) endanger children
loading/unloading. Failing to stop carries severe penalties and causes pedestrian
fatalities.
4. A solid white line between lanes indicates:
A. Lane changing is encouraged
B. Lane changing is discouraged but permitted with caution
C. Lane changing is prohibited
D. The lane is for emergency vehicles only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B is correct. Solid white lines indicate discouraged lane changes but do not
legally prohibit them; they mark lanes where traffic should stay in lane (toll lanes, HOV
lanes, lane drop areas). Dashed lines encourage changing. Solid lines (C) prohibit
changing. Emergency vehicle designation (D) uses different markings.
5. When making a left turn at an intersection with a green light but no green arrow:
A. Turn immediately before oncoming traffic approaches
B. Yield to all traffic including pedestrians, then turn when safe
& Driver Safety Test Preparation
DOMAIN 1: TRAFFIC LAWS & RIGHT-OF-WAY (Q1-7)
1. When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, the driver should:
A. Speed up to beat the red light
B. Stop immediately, even if in the intersection
C. Prepare to stop if safe to do so
D. Continue through at normal speed
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C is correct. A steady yellow light warns that red is imminent. Drivers should
prepare to stop if it's safe to do so without causing a rear-end collision or entering the
intersection unsafely. Speeding up (A) is dangerous and illegal. Stopping in the
intersection (B) blocks traffic. Continuing at normal speed (D) ignores the warning
signal.
2. At a four-way stop, right-of-way goes to:
A. The largest vehicle
B. The first vehicle to arrive
C. The vehicle turning left
D. The vehicle with the most passengers
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B is correct. At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive has the right-of-way.
If vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right goes first. Vehicle size (A), turn
, direction (C), and passenger count (D) do not determine right-of-way. Following these
rules prevents intersection collisions.
3. When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing and stop arm extended, drivers
must:
A. Stop only if they are behind the bus
B. Slow down and proceed with caution
C. Stop regardless of direction until lights stop flashing and arm retracts
D. Stop only if children are visible
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C is correct. All traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with red
flashing lights and extended stop arm, unless on a divided highway where only traffic
behind the bus must stop. Partial stops (A, D) or slowing (B) endanger children
loading/unloading. Failing to stop carries severe penalties and causes pedestrian
fatalities.
4. A solid white line between lanes indicates:
A. Lane changing is encouraged
B. Lane changing is discouraged but permitted with caution
C. Lane changing is prohibited
D. The lane is for emergency vehicles only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B is correct. Solid white lines indicate discouraged lane changes but do not
legally prohibit them; they mark lanes where traffic should stay in lane (toll lanes, HOV
lanes, lane drop areas). Dashed lines encourage changing. Solid lines (C) prohibit
changing. Emergency vehicle designation (D) uses different markings.
5. When making a left turn at an intersection with a green light but no green arrow:
A. Turn immediately before oncoming traffic approaches
B. Yield to all traffic including pedestrians, then turn when safe
