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1. If you are convicted of a moving traffic violation, what can a judge do?
A. Take away your driving privileges for up to one (1) year
B. Make you pay money (fines or court costs)
C. Require you to attend a driver training school
D. All of the above
2. When roads are wet, how much might safe stopping distances increase by?
A. 20-30 times
B. About 200 feet
C. About the same as for dry roads
D. 8-10 times
3. A flashing red light means:
A. Same as a steady red light
B. Same as a STOP sign
C. Same as a YIELD sign
D. Slow your speed and drive carefully
4. When you want to turn right at the next corner, what should you do?
A. Reduce your speed and begin turn signal at least 100 feet before the corner
B. Increase your speed
C. Honk your horn twice
D. Blink your lights
5. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, when should you move your vehicle from the roadway?
A. When no one is injured
B. When the traffic is light
C. If the accident occurred on an interstate highway
D. When the traffic is heavy
6. Rectangle shape signs:
A. Tell you information that might be helpful
B. Tell drivers to STOP
C. Warn the driver about danger
D. Require you to slow down
7. Reckless driving is punishable by:
A. A fine up to $1000.00
B. You can be jailed for up to one (1) year
C. Revocation or suspension of driving privilege for up to one (1) year
D. All of the above
8. When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
A. The car which sounds its horn first
B. The one whose driver waves first
C. The one on the right
D. The one going either north or south
9. Where are U-turns against the law?
A. Inside city limits
B. Out in the country
C. Near curves
D. On two-lane county roads
10. When you are following another car, a good rule to follow is:
A. Allow 100 feet for every 10 miles per hour of speed
B. Allow one car length (about 20 feet) for every 10 miles per hour of speed
C. Allow 10 feet for every 10 miles per hour
D. Do not follow closer than 200 feet
11. If you are driving on a four lane highway and want to change from one lane to another, what is the correct procedure?
A. Pull slowly over to the other lane so that other cars are forced to make room for you
B. Look in your mirror, then pump your brakes gently so that other cars behind you will see your brake lights and know what you are going to do
C. Check your rearview mirror and give the proper turn signal
D. Change quickly so you will not interfere with other traffic
12. A driver must dim his lights when he gets within how many feet of an oncoming car:
A. 400 feet
B. 800 feet
C. 700 feet
D. 500 feet
13. What percentage of alcohol, as determined by a chemical test, prohibits a person UNDER 21 from operating a motor vehicle:
A. 0.35%
B. Same as for anyone over 21
C. 0.075%
D. 0.06%
14. Which one of these statements is generally true?
A. A car entering the road from a driveway must yield the right-of-way to any car already in that road
B. A car entering a traffic circle has the right-of-way over any cars already in that traffic circle
C. A car entering the road from a driveway has the right-of-way
D. When two cars approach an intersection at the same time, the car on the left has the right-of-way
15. When can you cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the road?
A. After honking your horn three times
B. When you are turning from a driveway or alley onto the road
C. After yielding the right-of-way to oncoming traffic
D. When the traffic is very light
16. Which one of these statements is FALSE
A. A car already in the intersection has the right-of-way over a car preparing to enter that intersection
B. A car entering a traffic circle has the right-of-way over any cars already in that traffic circle
C. A car going straight has the right-of-way over a car turning left
D. Vehicles already in a traffic circle have the right-of-way over any vehicles entering that traffic circle
17. A driver must turn his headlights on:
A. Two hours after sunset
B. From 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise
C. At sunset
D. When other drivers turn their lights on
18. When parking a car on an downhill grade, the wheels should be turned:
A. Straight
B. To the left
C. To the right
D. None of the above
19. The speed limit on state highways (outside cities and towns), unless otherwise posted, is:
A. 70 miles per hour
B. 75 miles per hour
C. 55 mph
D. 65 miles per hour
20. Why should you NOT drink and drive?
A. A driver's judgment is the first thing to go
B. A driver who has been drinking does not know when he has had too much
C. Alcohol affects a driver's skills
D. All of the above
21. The speed limit on rural interstate highways, unless otherwise posted, is:
A. 75 mph
B. 70 miles per hour
C. 50 mph
D. 60 mph
22. You are involved in an accident. What is the first thing that you should do?
A. Figure out who caused the accident
B. Stop immediately, get out of your car, and return to the accident scene
C. Notify the nearest police department, sheriff's office, or the State Police
D. Prove that you are covered by insurance
23. When a school bus has stopped for the purpose of picking up or discharging passengers and is displaying a flashing red light or a stop sign, all drivers are required to:
A. All drivers coming from the other direction must STOP
B. All drivers coming from the rear must slow down when passing the bus
C. A driver may slow down and proceed with caution
D. Stop and remain stopped until the bus is in motion
24. If you see a blind person crossing the street, what must you do?
A. Yield the right-of-way and stop if necessary
B. Speed up so you can get past him quickly
C. Sound your horn
D. Stop, get out of your car, and help him
25. When is it against the law to drive at a slow rate of speed?
A. When you are driving less than 15 miles per hour
B. Never, slow is always safe
C. When you keep other cars from moving at a reasonable speed
D. When maximum speed is 65 MPH
26. The "Implied Consent Law" holds that by operating a motor vehicle in this state:
A. You consent to have your vehicle inspected, when requested by a police officer
B. You consent to a search of that vehicle, when requested by a police officer
C. You imply that you are a legally licensed driver
D. You have consented to chemical testing of your blood, breath or urine when requested by a police officer
27. After a steady YELLOW light, what color light comes next?
A. Flashing RED
B. Steady GREEN
C. Flashing GREEN
D. Steady RED
28. It is unlawful to pass:
A. When approaching the top of a hill where your view is obstructed
B. When there is a yellow line in your lane
C. Within 100 feet of an intersection
D. All of the above
29. The Child Passenger Protection Act covers:
A. Children, 1-3 years of age
B. Babies and children up to 5 years old except those over 50 pounds
C. All babies and children under the age of 4 years except those over 40 pounds
D. Children, 1-5 years of age
30. What is the closest you can park to an intersection crosswalk?
A. 12 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 20 feet
D. 10 feet
31. If your driving privileges are suspended or revoked, and you continue to drive, you are subject to:
A. You might go to jail for up to 6 months
B. Your driving priveleges might be suspended for an even longer sentence
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
32. Any person between the ages of fourteen (14) and sixteen (16) who has satisfactorily completed all portions of the drivers examinations may be issued:
A. A restricted operator's license
B. A C.D.L. license
C. A motorcycle operator's license
D. A motorized bicycle operator's license
33. What should you do before backing up?
A. Check both of your mirrors, then turn your head and look behind you
B. Turn your head and look behind you
C. Check your rearview mirror
D. Look into your sideview mirror
34. If a vehicle is involved in an accident, what must the driver do?
A. Determine who is at fault
B. Notify the nearest police department, sheriff's office, or the State Police
C. Do not leave your vehicle
D. Leave the scene
35. What is the correct way to prepare for a right turn?
A. Approach the turn as close to the center of the road as possible
B. Approach the turn from the left lane
C. Approach the turn from the middle of the intersection
D. Approach the turn as close to the right curb as possible
36. Unless otherwise posted, you may turn right on a red-light:
A. When a sign or green arrow so indicates
B. If you turn carefully
C. After making a complete stop and yielding to traffic
D. When you are in the right lane
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