PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED
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1. When you come to an intersection with a stop sign, where should you
stop? - ANSWER At the stop line, pedestrian crosswalk, or before
entering the intersection
2. Which is more dangerous in winter: the surface of a bridge or the surface
of a road? - ANSWER A bridge, ice may linger after the rest of the
road is clear.
3. What are most rear-end collisions caused by? - ANSWER The car in
the back following to closely.
4. What should you do when you're driving and the front wheel of your
vehicle goes off the pavement? - ANSWER Grip the steering wheel
firmly and game your foot off the accelerator.
5. Why do most collisions at intersections occur? - ANSWER Because
drivers fail to check the traffic from their left and right before entering the
intersection.
,6. What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road? -
ANSWER Release pressure from the gas or brake pedal and steer in
the direction of the skid.
7. SMOG - ANSWER Signal, mirror, over shoulder, go
8. True or false: it is NOT the responsibility of the driver to be certain that
all passengers have their safety belts fastened - ANSWER false: it is
the drivers responsibility to make sure all seat belts are fastened
9. What does blind spot mean - ANSWER areas that are hidden from the
driver, either by the cars bodywork or areas not covered by mirrors
10.How often should you check your mirrors, & what hazards are you
scanning for - ANSWER 3-5 seconds; switching lanes & merging
11.How far down the road should you scan in city/residential areas -
ANSWER 12-15 seconds or 1-1.5 blocks
12.3 key elements of "analyzing the driving environment" - ANSWER
STV - space, traction, visibility
13.How far down the road should you scan on open road/highway/interstate
areas - ANSWER 1/4 mile
14.True or false: you can eliminate all your blind spots by adjusting your
mirrors - ANSWER false
15.What is the average reaction time of all drivers - ANSWER 0.75
seconds
,16.7 parts of the total stopping distance formula - ANSWER see, decide,
brake, stop & perception distance, reaction distance, breaking distance
17.True or false: anytime you have your windshield wipers on, you should
turn on your headlights - ANSWER true
18.Within how many feet is a driver required to dim the headlights before
meeting another vehicle? - ANSWER 500 feet
19.What is the single greatest factor in motor vehicle crashes? -
ANSWER Alcohol
20.For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making
a left or right turn in a business or residential district? - ANSWER Not
less than 100 ft before turning
21.A driver may pass another vehicle by driving along the shoulder of a
road. - ANSWER False
22.What should a driver do when it is approached by an authorized vehicle
using its signs and flashing lights? - ANSWER Stop, and wait for the
vehicle to pass.
23.Speed limit should be reduced below the posted speed limit for which
reasons? - ANSWER Adverse weather
Approaching an intersection
Crossing an intersection
, 24.When must a driver slow down for a school zone? - ANSWER On
school days between 7am and 4pm when children are present and signs
are posted.
25.All vehicles are required to stop within how many feet of the nearest rail
of a railroad crossing when a train is approaching? - ANSWER
Between 15 and 50 feet
26.What must drivers do upon approaching a bicyclist? - ANSWER Yield
the right of way to a bicyclist just as they would to another vehicle.
27.Must driver yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk? -
ANSWER YES
28.What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is
not in operation? - ANSWER Come to a full stop and yield the right
of way before entering the intersection.
29.How should a driver proceed if within an intersection waiting to make a
left turn and the traffic signal light turns red? - ANSWER Yield to
oncoming traffic and finish the turn.
30.What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped
school bus? - ANSWER Driving privileges or vehicle registration
suspended and a $150 fine.
31.What should drivers do when approaching a construction area? -
ANSWER Slow down, yield to authorized vehicles or workers,
change lanes away from the workers, and proceed with caution.