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At what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
correct answers .08
What is the penalty for refusing a chemical test to determine the alcoholic content in your blood?
correct answers Immediate revocation of license for at least 30-days and an additional, minimum
12-month revocation by the DMV.
What should you do if you are taking medications (prescription or over the counter) while
driving? correct answers Check the label for warnings about its effect. If you are not sure if it is
safe to take the drug and drive, ask your doctor or pharmacist about side effects before driving.
(pg 39)
True or False: Drinking coffee, fresh air and cold showers can help you sober up after drinking.
correct answers False. Only "time" will help you become more sober. (pg 40)
Who is required to wear seat belts when driving in a vehicle? correct answers The driver and all
passengers. (pg 41)
True or false: Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians if they cross the roadway against
ordinary traffic signals or pedestrian signals. correct answers False. Drivers must always yield
the right of way to pedestrians. (pg 45)
When driving on a two-lane roadway, what is the correct action to take when a school bus stops
for passengers? correct answers All traffic from both directions must stop. (pg 46)
What do you do when driving on a divided highway of four lanes or more with a median
separation when a school bus stops? correct answers Only traffic following the bus must stop.
(pg 47)
, What should you do if you are approached by an emergency vehicle with its light and sirens
going? correct answers Every vehicle must yield the right of way. You must stop and remain
stopped until the emergency vehicle or vehicles have passed, unless otherwise directed by a
police officer. (pg 47)
What should you NOT do if stopped by a law enforcement officer? correct answers Move around
the vehicle; reach under the seats or open the glove box or center console when the officer is
approaching the vehicle; exit the vehicle or have other passengers exit the vehicle. (pg 49)
What rules about speed limits should you always follow? correct answers Never drive faster or
slower than the posted speed; allow a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you
(the "two-second rule"); the faster you are moving, the farther ahead you must be able to see to
allow enough stopping distance. (pg 50)
What is the speed limit for vehicles in cities and towns? correct answers 35 MPH, unless posted
otherwise. (pg 50)
How do you safely navigate through a curve? correct answers Slow before you enter the curve so
you don't have to brake in the curve. Braking in a curve can cause the vehicle to skid. (pg 51)
What is the "two-second rule?" correct answers Allow two-seconds between the time the vehicle
ahead of you passes a given point and the time your vehicle reaches the same point. (pg 52)
What is the correct way to safely change lanes? correct answers Check side and rearview
windows; check over your shoulder to make sure the blind spot is clear; and signal the intended
move in advance. (pg 52)
What is the proper way to check behind you for potential obstacles when reversing or backing
up? correct answers Place your right arm on the back of the seat and turn around so that you can
look directly through the rear window. Do no depend on just your rearview or side mirrors as you
can not see directly behind your vehicle. (pg 54)
At what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) does the law state you are under the influence of alcohol?
correct answers .08
What is the penalty for refusing a chemical test to determine the alcoholic content in your blood?
correct answers Immediate revocation of license for at least 30-days and an additional, minimum
12-month revocation by the DMV.
What should you do if you are taking medications (prescription or over the counter) while
driving? correct answers Check the label for warnings about its effect. If you are not sure if it is
safe to take the drug and drive, ask your doctor or pharmacist about side effects before driving.
(pg 39)
True or False: Drinking coffee, fresh air and cold showers can help you sober up after drinking.
correct answers False. Only "time" will help you become more sober. (pg 40)
Who is required to wear seat belts when driving in a vehicle? correct answers The driver and all
passengers. (pg 41)
True or false: Drivers are not required to yield to pedestrians if they cross the roadway against
ordinary traffic signals or pedestrian signals. correct answers False. Drivers must always yield
the right of way to pedestrians. (pg 45)
When driving on a two-lane roadway, what is the correct action to take when a school bus stops
for passengers? correct answers All traffic from both directions must stop. (pg 46)
What do you do when driving on a divided highway of four lanes or more with a median
separation when a school bus stops? correct answers Only traffic following the bus must stop.
(pg 47)
, What should you do if you are approached by an emergency vehicle with its light and sirens
going? correct answers Every vehicle must yield the right of way. You must stop and remain
stopped until the emergency vehicle or vehicles have passed, unless otherwise directed by a
police officer. (pg 47)
What should you NOT do if stopped by a law enforcement officer? correct answers Move around
the vehicle; reach under the seats or open the glove box or center console when the officer is
approaching the vehicle; exit the vehicle or have other passengers exit the vehicle. (pg 49)
What rules about speed limits should you always follow? correct answers Never drive faster or
slower than the posted speed; allow a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you
(the "two-second rule"); the faster you are moving, the farther ahead you must be able to see to
allow enough stopping distance. (pg 50)
What is the speed limit for vehicles in cities and towns? correct answers 35 MPH, unless posted
otherwise. (pg 50)
How do you safely navigate through a curve? correct answers Slow before you enter the curve so
you don't have to brake in the curve. Braking in a curve can cause the vehicle to skid. (pg 51)
What is the "two-second rule?" correct answers Allow two-seconds between the time the vehicle
ahead of you passes a given point and the time your vehicle reaches the same point. (pg 52)
What is the correct way to safely change lanes? correct answers Check side and rearview
windows; check over your shoulder to make sure the blind spot is clear; and signal the intended
move in advance. (pg 52)
What is the proper way to check behind you for potential obstacles when reversing or backing
up? correct answers Place your right arm on the back of the seat and turn around so that you can
look directly through the rear window. Do no depend on just your rearview or side mirrors as you
can not see directly behind your vehicle. (pg 54)
