General Practice Test

The surest way for a person to eliminate the risk of driving under the influence of alcohol is to…

Drink only beer
Drink water after every drink
Have someone monitor his or her drinking
Not drink and drive

Alcohol begins to affect a person’s abilities…

Almost the moment it enters the body
Once it reaches the small intestine
During digestion
After it is digested

Alcohol is a (an)

Inhibitor, not a relaxant
Hallucinogen, not an inhibitor
Stimulant, not a depressant
Depressant, not a stimulant

Alcohol first affects a driver by…

Decreasing reaction time
Improving the ability to judge distance
Impairing judgment and reason
Slurring speech

Hallucinogens can interfere with vision, perception, hearing, and ______.

Can cause drivers to lose the ability to judge space and speed
Do not affect safe driving
Only affect the central nervous system
Reasoning

Drugs will affect a person by

Slowing down the central nervous system
Deteriorating decision-making skills
Making decision-making skills faster
They don't affect anything

Euphoria is a common effect of alcohol. It gives a person a false sense of

Well-being
Being sick
Limited abilities
Pride

How does cannabis affect a driver’s ability to drive?

The driver's reaction time is increased
The driver's ability to judge distance is increased
The driver is more aware of things in the environment
Causes the driver to overcompensate, become fatigued, and have an altered perception of distance

If a driver reaches a BAC of .05% after drinking alcohol, their chance of causing a crash is what?

2 times normal
5 times normal
6 times normal
25 times normal

What is equal in alcohol content to two 12 ounce bottles of beer?

One 5 ounce glass of wine
One bottle of wine
Two 1.5 ounce amounts of 86 proof liquor
A few shots

What does BAC stand for?

Blood Alcohol Concentration
Blood Alcohol Content
Blood Alcohol Complex
Backing Around a Corner

Bicyclists should ride…

Anywhere they want because they have the right of way
With the flow of traffic and as near to the right side of the road as is safe
Against the flow of traffic and as close to the shoulder of the road as possible
In parks

What are the differences between a vehicle and a bicycle that place the bicyclist at a major disadvantage in any collision?

Size and speed
Size and shape
Size and lack of protective covering of a vehicle
Shape and color

A bicyclist must share the roadway with other users, they also must share the

Responsibility for avoiding conflicts
Cost of highway maintenance
Insurance cost of collision
Vehicle maintenance costs

Look carefully for bicyclists

Because it helps you avoid last minute moves
Before opening doors next to moving traffic
When parking at the grocery store
When driving on freeways

As the driver of a vehicle, and to understand that cyclists are vulnerable roadway users, you should

Pass by getting close to the cyclist so they are aware of you
Always give a cyclist a larger safety buffer when passing
Swerve toward cyclists so they will move over
None of these

The hand signal for stopping is which of the following?

Hand and arm upward
Hand and arm downward palm facing to the rear
Hand and arm downward waving and pumping toward the ground
Hand and arm straight out

A pedestrian is to your right, walking on the shoulder, what is your best lane position to pass by safely?

Right
Left
Far left
Center

To avoid making a panic stop…

Don't drive fast on roads
Search ahead and for any changes to your path of travel
Always keep your eyes on the rear view mirror
Always watch your side view mirrors

When you tailgate other drivers…

You help reduce traffic congestion
Your reaction speed doesn't matter as much
Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation
Your ability to respond to the vehicle ahead of you is gone

As your visibility decreases, your following distance should _______.

Increase
Decrease
Stay the same
Stop

On a freeway, you should always be alert for

Signs indicating cross traffic ahead
Drivers who use cruise control
Vehicles changing lanes without signaling
Traffic that moves at your speed

You are halfway through a curve (the apex). You should look through the curve to your mark and lightly accelerate to

Get through the curve faster
Get out of the emergency quickly
Help reduce traction
Provide more traction and help stabilize your vehicle

Why should you perform a safety check before driving?

To check the void space for objects, children, or animals
To make sure the tires are well inflated and your tire tread is legal
To make sure that you have no fluid leaks
All of these

What are airbags?

Primary restraint system
A form of safety belt
Supplemental protection designed to work best in combination with safety belts
Bags installed under your vehicle to help keep it level

The area where a motorist cannot see behind his/her vehicle (on both sides) using the side mirrors?

Blind spots
Vision spots
Safety buffer
Safety zone

What is a common mistake new drivers make while stopping?

Pushing the brake too lightly
Pushing the gas pedal
Slamming on the brakes
Stopping behind the stop line

What is tail-gaiting?

Parking too close to the car in front of you
Driving closer than 4 seconds of the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead
Driving within 6 seconds of the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead
Stopping too close to the vehicle ahead of you at a traffic light.

What should a driver do if they are being tail-gaited?

Increase following distance to the vehicle to the front
Speed up to increase the distance between you and the vehicle that is following
Speed up and then resume normal speed
Brake quickly to scare the following vehicle into backing off

What is one of the benefits of maintaining a 4-second following distance?

It gives you space to move closer to the car ahead if you have a tailgater
It allows you the time needed to react to anything that happens in front of you
It allows you the time needed to respond to anything that happens in front of you
There is no benefit to a 4 second following distance

What is an example of distracted driving?

Driving safely
Obeying traffic signs
Paying attention to the road
Using a cell phone while driving

Turn on your headlights when

When the sun goes down
When there is a lot of traffic
When you are stopped on the roadway
It begins to rain, get dark, or visibility is limited

When should you use your horn?

To warn others of danger
Greeting a friend
When you are happy
When you are angry

Do not just drive alongside a semi-truck, bus, or RV as these vehicles have large…

Windows
Blind spots
Empty spots
Gas tanks

Braking in the middle of a curve can cause what to happen to the vehicle?

Increased speed
Skidding
Turning
None of these

What is hydroplaning?

Water purification
Water treatment
When an airplane lands on water
When water causes your tires to lose contact with the roadway surface

How does a driver communicate with other drivers?

Yelling
Cellular telephone
Hand gestures
Signals, lights, speed, lane position, and horn

If you have to use the street side to get out of the car what must you check before exiting?

Time of day
Sun position in sky
Traffic around you
Weather outside

Awareness of other drivers is important mostly because

They are aggressive
You are a better driver than they are
The other driver may a friend
Other drivers' behavior can be unpredictable

Stopping in an acceleration lane can cause _______.

A head on collision
A rear-end collision
A side-swipe collision
No collision

The single biggest contributor to collisions is

Driving too fast
Not checking your mirrors
Failing to see what is happening
Playing with the radio

Collisions can happen more often when

All vehicles are traveling about the same speed
There are too many vehicles on the road
One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic
One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes

No matter what side of the road or direction an emergency vehicle is approaching from you must

Drive slowly
Pull over and turn off your vehicle
Pull as far to the right as possible and stop
Pull to the left and stop

You must yield the right-of-way _______.

When emergency vehicles have their overhead lights and sirens activated
To all police cars
To bigger vehicles
All the time

You should obey any order in an emergency or special situation…

Unless it conflicts with existing traffic signs or signals
Unless you don't want to
Because you could interfere with the essential services of the police
Because you could drive over unprotected fire hoses

If you hear sirens but do not see an emergency vehicle, the best thing for you to do is

Speed up before the vehicle comes
Slow down, move to the right lane, and be prepared to stop
Stop until you see the emergency vehicle
Stop and scan the roadway

If you must leave the roadway at high speed, you should _______.

Drop to the floor
Steer for something "soft"
Head toward oncoming moving objects
Apply the brakes as hard as possible

What is the best way to avoid hitting an object that appears suddenly in your path?

Hit the brakes as hard as you can
Immediately swerve your car to the right
Look where you want to go and steer around the object
Focus on the object so you can swerve around it

Stopping suddenly can…

Cause you to get rear ended
Cause you to skid and/or lose control of your vehicle
Make you unpredictable
All of the above

Low-risk driving requires you to

Always maintain a minimum of a 4 second following distance
Always identify and properly search every intersection prior to entering
Always search ahead as far as you can see for anything that will cause you to change speed or direction
All of the above

At 30 mph, it can take about how many feet to react and stop?

15 feet
75 feet
200 feet
None of the above

If you cannot see 200 feet ahead, you may not be driving safely at what speed?

30 mph
45 mph
50 mph
None of the above

It is easy to be traveling much faster than you think, especially…

When you first start driving on a road
When you go from a local road onto the freeway
When you leave a freeway and are driving on slower local roads
When you go from one freeway to another

What is true about weave lanes?

Vehicles are out of control
Vehicles are all getting on the freeway
Vehicles are all getting off the freeway
Vehicles getting on and off the freeway cross each others path using the same lane

When driving on a multiple lane highway, the right lane is generally for _______.

Parking
Slower vehicle use
Faster vehicle use
Emergency vehicles

When there is a speed limit sign on an exit

You can exceed the posted speed limit under certain driving conditions
You should drive slower than the posted speed
You should not exceed the posted speed limit
Look for police officers

Freeway collisions tend to be more serious than those on other types of roads because

A median strip is present
Freeway speeds are higher
Freeways have so many traffic conflicts
There are so many vehicles driving on them

What is a freeway interchange?

It is a location where you use extra caution because cars are slowing down, speeding up, and changing direction
It is a structure that allows you to change directions without leaving the freeway
It is a crossing of multiple freeways
All of the above

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

Yes, it is a way to slow everyone down
Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique
Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic
No, impeding traffic can cause major traffic congestion and road rage

What are the challenges when you enter the freeway from an on ramp on the left side of the road?

The left lane is usually for faster moving traffic
Drivers in the left lane may not expect to encounter an on ramp
Drivers in the left lane may be passing slower moving traffic
All of the above

An intersection which has neither traffic signs nor traffic signals is _______.

A controlled intersection
An uncontrolled intersection
An illegal intersection
A hidden intersection

What happens when the traffic lights at an intersection are not working?

Cars on the busier road have right of way
It must be treated like a 4-way stop intersection
You should slow down approaching the intersection, then go if it's clear
You should wait for someone to direct traffic

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always

Drive normally
Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously
Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason
Search left, front, and right for vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and trains

You intend to turn left at an intersection. You have a protected left turn when on-coming traffic has a _______.

Green light
Green arrow
Solid yellow light
Flashing yellow light

How do you drive through an uncontrolled intersection?

There is no stop sign so you just drive through
Slow down only if there is another car turning in front of you
Search left, front, right, yield to cars in the intersection and oncoming traffic if you are turning left
Stop and search the intersection

You are preparing to enter the flow of traffic from a side street. You must accurately judge the

Acceleration ability of oncoming vehicles
Number of cars on the roadway
Size of the gap (size of the space) between vehicles
Type of roadway markings ahead

True or False: Every intersection has a crosswalk, whether it is marked or not.

True
False

True or False: Roundabouts are designed to reduce traffic collisions at intersections.

True
False

A roundabout moves traffic through an intersection without the aid of _______.

Traffic signals
Traffic signs
Road markings
None of the above

When you approach a roundabout you should…

Always keep right
Slightly speed up
Slow down as you approach
Stop and then go when safe

For roundabouts with multiple lanes

Choose your entry lane based on your exit destination
Change lanes within the roundabout if needed
Go straight through the intersection using any lane
No yielding is required

True or False: When approaching a roundabout it is important to watch for signs that will safely guide you through the intersection.

True
False

True or False: Roundabouts increase safety by decreasing vehicle speeds.

True
False

In a roundabout, drive in a counter-clockwise direction and

Change lanes whenever necessary
Watch for vehicles in the inner lane only
Watch for vehicles in the outer lane only
Do not stop or change lanes

The lower speeds within roundabouts allow entering traffic to access smaller gaps between circulating vehicles…

And increase traffic volume while decreasing delays and congestion
And decrease traffic volume because you must yield to cars already in the roundabout
Because they are bigger than older traffic circles and rotaries
Because they are hard to drive in

How many crosswalks are there at this intersection?

2
3
4
5

Roundabouts require entering vehicles to yield to vehicles…

Already in the roundabout
Anywhere in or around the roundabout
Changing lanes in the roundabout
Exiting the roundabout

In terms of traction, the worst time for a motorcyclist is

Immediately after the rain starts
Just before the rain starts
Immediately after the rain stops
Just before the rain stops

What makes it difficult for car drivers to judge a motorcycle’s speed and distance?

The car's size
The motorcycle's smaller size
The motorcycle's position on the road
The bright colors of a motorcycle

Motorcyclists often downshift versus using their brake to reduce speed. When they use this method to slow down, what is not activated at the back of their bike?

Brake lights
Hazard lights
Tail lights
Turn signals

Leave extra room when following a motorcycle because…

Motorcyclists are unsafe drivers
Motorcyclists make unexpected turns
If the motorcycle should fall, you need extra distance to avoid hitting the rider
You do not need to leave extra distance when following a motorcycle

Many conditions while driving pose hazardous conditions for motorcycles, they include _______.

Driveways
Roundabouts
Speed bumps
Railroad crossings and wind

True or False: Motorcyclists often use hand signals to make themselves more visible.

True
False

What do you need to keep in mind about sharing the road with motorcycles?

They are smaller and harder to see
They can accelerate and change lanes quickly
Certain road conditions are extremely hazardous to motorcycles
All of the above

What roadway marking means it is legal to pass another vehicle?

A double yellow line
A broken yellow line
A solid white line
A double white line

If you want to turn but you are not in the correct lane, you should…

Turn from the lane you're in
Swerve into the correct lane
Go past and backup to get there
Go straight and turn around when you can

Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle that

You have already passed
You are approaching from behind
Is approaching you from behind
Is not moving

If you see a car following you too closely

Tap your brakes to tell them to back off
Slam your brakes to surprise them
Speed up to put more distance between you
Make sure that you have a minimum of a 4 second following distance from the vehicle ahead of you

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks if

You are walking
You transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle
You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks
The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic

The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cell phones and driving is to

Review the number before answering a call
Keep your phone within easy reach so you won't need to take your eyes off the road
Turn the volume down so it's not distracting
Turn your phone off

Yielding the right of way is sometimes

Required by law
Necessary to avoid a crash
Helpful in allowing traffic to flow better
All of the above

Yellow center lines mean which of the following?

One-way traffic
Two-way traffic
Cross walk
Stop line

White lines mean which of the following?

Passing
No passing
One way traffic
Two way traffic

Solid yellow lines indicate which of the following?

Passing allowed
No passing allowed
Right turns allowed
Cross walk

Do not cross a railway crossing until the ______.

The train passes by
The lights turn green
Other vehicles start to cross
Gate has been raised, red lights are no longer flashing, and no bell is dinging

Even if you are driving under the posted speed limit, you can get a ticket for traveling too fast under what conditions?

A sunny day
Driving with an old car
Driving while upset/emotional
Any condition that requires a slower speed

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles

Next to the broken line may pass
Next to the solid line may pass
In both directions may pass
In neither direction may pass

Why is the speed limit around schools so low?

Going slowly allows children to see you
Going slowly helps save your car's maintenance
Going slowly means you can get around the buses more easily
Going slowly allows for shorter stopping distances and fewer injuries in a collision

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards

Only during school hours
Only on weekends
Unless you do not see any children present
At all times

Always drive more carefully near schools, playgrounds, parks, and residential areas

To look for your destination
To increase your visual sensitivity
Because children may suddenly dart into the street
And pay extreme attention to traffic

This sign means:

You are approaching a crosswalk in a school zone
Pedestrians are present, proceed with caution
You must slow down and be ready to stop
Watch for deer

Which is true when you see this sign?

If you are in the left lane you can turn left or continue straight
If you are in the middle lane you can turn right or continue straight
If you are in the middle lane you can turn left or continue straight
If you are in the right lane you can not turn right

The yield sign means

Look for trains nearby
The person going fastest gets to keep going
Stop quickly, then proceed when safe
Do nothing that will cause other drivers to change their direction or speed

When parking uphill on the right side with a curb

Steer straight, shift to neutral, and turn off car
Turn the steering wheel full left, activate the park brake, and shift to park
Turn the steering wheel full right, shift to neutral, and roll forward to the curb
Turn the steering wheel full right, shift to neutral, and roll back to the curb

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should

Remain where you are, out of the intersection, until traffic clears
Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears
Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic
Turn around and find an alternate route

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be

Parallel with the pavement
Turned to the left (toward the street)
Turned all the way to the right (away from the street)
Turned anyway you wish

This is an example of which type of sign?

Guide
Warning
Regulatory
Informational

This sign is telling you:

The road ahead curves
The road may be slippery when wet
You may have to swerve to avoid objects in the road ahead
It is snowing

What should you do at a yellow light?

Stop, if you have not reached the point of no return, otherwise maintain speed and continue through
Speed up and go through
Slow down and go through
Slam on the brakes

What does an octagon-shaped sign indicate?

Stop
Yield
Do not enter
Warning

What does a square sign with a red circle indicate?

Warning
Yield
No passing
Do not enter

An inverted triangle-shaped sign indicates what?

Stop
Yield
Warning
Do not enter

An orange triangle with a glowing red border sign indicates which of the following?

Construction
Slow moving vehicle
Slow down
Yield

A yellow diamond-shaped sign indicates which of the following?

Warning
Construction
Bike lane
No passing zone

A pennant-shaped sign means which of the following?

Rail road crossing
No passing zone
School zone
Left turn only

A pentagon-shaped sign means which of the following?

Road narrows
School zone
No passing zone
Rail road crossing

A circle or a cross buck-shaped sign means which of the following?

Left turn only
School zone
No passing zone
Rail road crossing

What category of sign is a stop sign?

Guide
Warning
Regulatory
Informational

What does this sign mean?

Hill
Workers Ahead
Speed Zone Ahead
Divided Highway Ends

What does this sign mean?

Hill
Speed Zone Ahead
Divided Highway Ends
Added Lane

What does this sign mean?

Yield Ahead
Added Lane
Sharp Curve Right
Slippery When Wet

What does this sign mean?

Stop Ahead
School Crossing
Pedestrian Crossing
Lane Ends, Merge Left

What category of sign is this?

Warning Sign
Regulatory Sign
Work Area Sign
Speed Limit Sign

This sign means?

Stop Ahead
School Crossing
Slow moving vehicle
Lane Ends, Merge Left

Where is this sign placed?

Near a spot to stop at
At a school crossing
Before a railroad crossing
Where a driver must merge lanes

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