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Question 1 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and you see this sign. Which of the following is true? Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and you see this sign. Which of the following is true? Next Question

You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and you see this sign. Which of the following is true?

Another lane is merging with yours from left.

Lane merging from right, watch for other traffic

You must exit the freeway if you remain in your lane.

Question 1 Explanation: 

This sign gives warning to a driver in the far left lane that they should watch out for traffic merging from right. This warning is given to alert them that the far right lane will be merged in to another lane and it will cease to exist. This sign gives clear direction to a driver that they must merge to the left.

Question 2 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric On the highway, you should look far down the road: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric On the highway, you should look far down the road: Next Question

On the highway, you should look far down the road:

In order to see hazards early

because it takes 1/4 mile to stop your vehicle completely

because it helps you keep up with traffic

Question 2 Explanation: 

To avoid last minute moves, look down the road 10–15 seconds ahead of your vehicle so you can see hazards early. Constantly staring at the road just in front of your vehicle is dangerous. As you scan ahead, be alert for vehicles around you.

Question 3 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them: Next Question

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

To know when it is safe to cross

To run out in front of you without looking

Not to cross unless they are with an adult

Question 4 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric Accidents tend to happen when: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric Accidents tend to happen when: Next Question

Accidents tend to happen when:

All vehicles are traveling near or at the same speed

One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the others

One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic

Question 5 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric If you are involved in an accident, you must show your driver license, ___________ and ___________ to the other person(s) involved: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric If you are involved in an accident, you must show your driver license, ___________ and ___________ to the other person(s) involved: Next Question

If you are involved in an accident, you must show your driver license, ___________ and ___________ to the other person(s) involved:

Proof of financial responsibility and current address

Proof of financial responsibility and vehicle registration

Vehicle registration and current address

Question 5 Explanation: 

These 3 documents are very important to carry with you while on the road as you may need to produce them in case of accident. License proves your legal permission to drive, vehicle registration proves your vehicle's legal registration and financial responsibility proves that you are covered to pay for expenses caused by accident.

Question 6 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric When may you legally go around or under a railroad crossing gate? Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric When may you legally go around or under a railroad crossing gate? Next Question

When may you legally go around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Under no circumstances

When you can see clearly in both directions

When the gate does not seem to be working correctly

Question 6 Explanation: 

Can you can not drive under or around railroad crossing in any circumstances. You must have to wait for the train to passby and wait for signal before you cross the crossing.

Question 7 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric The "implied consent law" means you have given your consent: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric The "implied consent law" means you have given your consent: Next Question

The "implied consent law" means you have given your consent:

To inspection of your vehicle for alcohol

To be tested for alcohol in your blood

For a field sobriety test

Question 7 Explanation: 

If you have a driver's license in one of these states, you have, by implication, consented to have your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measured as and when requested by law enforcement personnels..

Question 8 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the track in one direction. The speed limit is: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the track in one direction. The speed limit is: Next Question

You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the track in one direction. The speed limit is:

15 mph

20 mph

25 mph

Question 9 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric Drivers entering a roundabout or traffic circle: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric Drivers entering a roundabout or traffic circle: Next Question

Drivers entering a roundabout or traffic circle:

Must Stop Before Entering

Must Yield To Drivers In The Roundabout Or Traffic Circle

Have The Right Of Way If They Arrive First

Question 10 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You are entering a freeway. You should check traffic by using: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You are entering a freeway. You should check traffic by using: Next Question

You are entering a freeway. You should check traffic by using:

Only your rear view mirror

the inside and outside mirrors only

All mirrors and turning your head

Question 11 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric There is a railroad crossing ahead and you can't see if any trains are coming until you are almost ready to cross the tracks. how fast should you be driving? Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric There is a railroad crossing ahead and you can't see if any trains are coming until you are almost ready to cross the tracks. how fast should you be driving? Next Question

There is a railroad crossing ahead and you can't see if any trains are coming until you are almost ready to cross the tracks. how fast should you be driving?

10 m.p.h.

15 m.p.h.

25 m.p.h.

Question 12 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric If a driver unexpectedly merges into the lane in front of cutting you off, you should: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric If a driver unexpectedly merges into the lane in front of cutting you off, you should: Next Question

If a driver unexpectedly merges into the lane in front of cutting you off, you should:

Quickly move intot he lane next to you

Drive onto the shoulder of the road

Take your foot off the gas pedal

Question 13 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You should be prepared to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath or urine: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You should be prepared to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath or urine: Next Question

You should be prepared to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath or urine:

If asked by law enforcement

Only if you have been drinking alcohol

Only if an accident has occured

Question 14 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric Large trucks are most likely to lose speed and cause a hazard: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric Large trucks are most likely to lose speed and cause a hazard: Next Question

Large trucks are most likely to lose speed and cause a hazard:

On long, gradual curves

Going up long or steep hills

Going down long gradual hills

Question 15 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric When parking uphill on a two-way street with no-curb, your front wheels should be: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric When parking uphill on a two-way street with no-curb, your front wheels should be: Next Question

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

Turned to the left (towards the street)

Turned to the right (away from the street)

Parallel with the pavement

Question 16 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric When driving near road construction zones, you should: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric When driving near road construction zones, you should: Next Question

When driving near road construction zones, you should:

Slow down to watch the construction as you pass

Decrease your following distance

Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid "rubbernecking"

Question 17 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric Taking drugs along with alcohol: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric Taking drugs along with alcohol: Next Question

Taking drugs along with alcohol:

Increases the risk of causing a crash

Is no more dangerous than alcohol by itself

Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive

Question 18 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you: Next Question

You should increase the distance between your car and the vehicle ahead when you:

Follow a small passenger car

Are crowded by a tailgater

Drive slower than the posted speed limit

Question 18 Explanation: 

You will need to increase the safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to avoid collison in case the tailgator rear end your car. This will help your car from getting squeezed between two vehicles in case of an accident.

Question 19 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because: Next Question

Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

Their smaller size makes them harder to see

They always have the right-of-way at intersections

It is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes

Question 19 Explanation: 

Motorcycles are not easily visible on the road because of they are smaller in size, and so you should watch out for them. Also, motorcycle drivers tend to drive fast and in between two lanes, and that makes them harder to be seen by car drivers.

Question 20 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You are about to make a left turn. You must signla continuously during the last ______ feet before the turn. Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You are about to make a left turn. You must signla continuously during the last ______ feet before the turn. Next Question

You are about to make a left turn. You must signla continuously during the last ______ feet before the turn.

50

75

100

Question 21 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric The driver is: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric The driver is: Next Question

The driver is:

Slowing or stopping

Turning left

Turning right

Question 22 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric Before passing another vehicle you should: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric Before passing another vehicle you should: Next Question

Before passing another vehicle you should:

Flash your headlights to alert the driver

Turn on your four-way flashers to warn the driver

Give the proper turn signal to show you are changing lanes

Question 23 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You are waiting to turn right at a red traffic light. There is a pedestrian on the right side of your vehicle waiting to cross the street you want to enter. Who has the right-of-way when your light turns green? Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You are waiting to turn right at a red traffic light. There is a pedestrian on the right side of your vehicle waiting to cross the street you want to enter. Who has the right-of-way when your light turns green? Next Question

You are waiting to turn right at a red traffic light. There is a pedestrian on the right side of your vehicle waiting to cross the street you want to enter. Who has the right-of-way when your light turns green?

The pedestrian has the right-of-way

You have the right-of-way only if the crosswalk is not marked

You have the right-of-way because your light is green

Question 23 Explanation: 

Pedestrian has a right of way and so you should give them way before making a right turn.

Question 24 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric Which of these statements is NOT true about road workers? Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric Which of these statements is NOT true about road workers? Next Question

Which of these statements is NOT true about road workers?

Fines are doubled for some violations committed in construction zones

White signs tell you of closed lanes and road work ahead

Road working equipment is painted orange

Question 25 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric When should you use your headlights? Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric When should you use your headlights? Next Question

When should you use your headlights?

One hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise

Any time you can't see at least two miles ahead

Any time you have trouble seeing others or being seen

Question 26 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You just rear-ended the car in front of you. You were probably: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You just rear-ended the car in front of you. You were probably: Next Question

You just rear-ended the car in front of you. You were probably:

Weaving in and out of traffic

Following too closely

Looking in your rear view mirror too often

Question 26 Explanation: 

You should keep distance between your car and the car ahead to avoid such situation. You should practice the “3-seconds plus one” distance rule: count out the seconds between the vehicle in front of you and your vehicle using a landmark such as road sign. If you pass the same road sign fewer than three seconds after the car in front, you’re too close.

Question 27 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric The intersection has a stop sign. Where should you first stop? Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric The intersection has a stop sign. Where should you first stop? Next Question

The intersection has a stop sign. Where should you first stop?

At the crosswalk or limit line

After the crosswalk

Out far enough to see cross traffic

Question 28 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You are approaching a sharp curve on the road. You should: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You are approaching a sharp curve on the road. You should: Next Question

You are approaching a sharp curve on the road. You should:

Start braking before you enter the curve

Start braking as soon as you enter the curve

Do not brake unless it's absolutely necessary

Question 29 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric It is a good habit to signal continuously during the last 100 feet befor you turn at an intersection: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric It is a good habit to signal continuously during the last 100 feet befor you turn at an intersection: Next Question

It is a good habit to signal continuously during the last 100 feet befor you turn at an intersection:

Unless you are in a designated turn lane

Unless your turn is protected by a green arrow

Even if you do not see any other vehicles around

Question 30 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric When stopped at an intersection with stop signs at all four corners, you must yield the right-of-way to the driver: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric When stopped at an intersection with stop signs at all four corners, you must yield the right-of-way to the driver: Next Question

When stopped at an intersection with stop signs at all four corners, you must yield the right-of-way to the driver:

Approaching on your right

Approaching on your left

who arrives before you

Question 30 Explanation: 

You come upon a stop sign at the same time as another driver in a cross street and he is on your right, then You will have to yield (give up) the right of way to that driver by letting him go first.

Question 31 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle? Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle? Next Question

What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?

If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react

There is none, other drivers just crowd in front of you

You don't have to worry about the driver next to you

Question 32 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate you are turning. Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate you are turning. Next Question

If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate you are turning.

Your horn

Hand signals

Your emergency flashers

Question 33 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you: Next Question

Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you:

Need to warn other drivers of an accident ahead

Are driving much slower than other traffic

Are backing out of a parking space

Question 33 Explanation: 

Warn drivers behind you when you see you'll need to slow down. A few light taps on the brake pedal to flash the brake lights should warn following drivers. Also, you can use the four-way emergency flashers to alert following drivers when you are driving very slowly or are stopped.

Question 34 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally: Next Question

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

Enter Slowly To Avoid Other Vehicles

Stop First, Then Slowly Enter Traffic

Accelerate To The Speed Of Traffic

Question 35 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric It is best to keep a space cushion: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric It is best to keep a space cushion: Next Question

It is best to keep a space cushion:

Only In Back Of Your Vehicle

Only On The Left And Right Side Of Your Vehicle

On All Sides Of The Vehicle

Question 36 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You should honk your horn when you: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You should honk your horn when you: Next Question

You should honk your horn when you:

Are travelling through an intersection

Are passing a bicyclist

See a child who is about to run into the street

Question 37 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You sold your vehicle. You must notify _______ within 5 days. Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You sold your vehicle. You must notify _______ within 5 days. Next Question

You sold your vehicle. You must notify _______ within 5 days.

Your insurance company

DMV

Your automobile club

Question 38 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric A green painted curb means: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric A green painted curb means: Next Question

A green painted curb means:

Passenger loading or unloading area

Stopping or parking for a limited time only

Parking for emergency vehicles only

Question 38 Explanation: 

Green curb areas are limited time parking zones where the length of time that a vehicle can remain parked in a particular space is limited to a specified duration.

Question 39 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You are stopped at an intersection. The traffic light just turned green. Can you go immediately? Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You are stopped at an intersection. The traffic light just turned green. Can you go immediately? Next Question

You are stopped at an intersection. The traffic light just turned green. Can you go immediately?

Yes, other traffic or pedestrians must yield to you

Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection

yes, you now have the right-of-way

Question 40 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric This sign means: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric This sign means: Next Question

This sign means:

The driver on the right goes first

Give way to the other drivers

Make a complete stop before turning

Question 40 Explanation: 

You must slow down as you come to the intersection. Be prepared to stop. Let any vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists safely pass before you proceed.

Question 41 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You are repeatedly convicted of traffic violations. What can happen? Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You are repeatedly convicted of traffic violations. What can happen? Next Question

You are repeatedly convicted of traffic violations. What can happen?

DMV may suspend your driving privilege

DMV may revoke your insurance

DMV will suspend the registration of your vehicle

Question 42 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric You should use a turnout lane when: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric You should use a turnout lane when: Next Question

You should use a turnout lane when:

You want to pass another driver

You want to make a U-turn

Faster drivers want to pass you

Question 43 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric Driving Along the right-rear side of another vehicle is: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric Driving Along the right-rear side of another vehicle is: Next Question

Driving Along the right-rear side of another vehicle is:

Dangerous because you're probably in one of the driver's blind spots

A good defensive driving technique to avoid driver's blind spots

Recommended because it gives you an 'escape route'

Question 44 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric “Highway hypnosis” is a driver condition that can result from: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric “Highway hypnosis” is a driver condition that can result from: Next Question

“Highway hypnosis” is a driver condition that can result from:

Staring At The Roadway For Long Periods Of Time

Frequent Rest Stops

Too Much Sleep The Night Before Your Trip

Question 45 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric Which of the following is true about use of your turn signals? Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric Which of the following is true about use of your turn signals? Next Question

Which of the following is true about use of your turn signals?

You should never use both electric and hand signals

If you signal for a lane change, other drivers must let you in

It is a good habit to always signal for lane changes

Question 46 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric If you are being tailgated, you should: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric If you are being tailgated, you should: Next Question

If you are being tailgated, you should:

Step on your brakes

Change lane or slow down to allow the tailgating vehicle to safely pass you

Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you

Question 46 Explanation: 

If you are in the left lane of a multi lane highway then you should move to the right lane and let the faster vehicles pass safely. If you are in the right lane on a two lane road then you should slow down enough so as to allow the tailgating vehicle to safely pass you on the left.

Question 47 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric Which of the following is true about the speed at which you travel? Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric Which of the following is true about the speed at which you travel? Next Question

Which of the following is true about the speed at which you travel?

The Safe Speed To Drive Depends On Many Conditions

Driving Slowly Is Always Safer

Accelerating Is Always Dangerous

Question 48 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric What is a safety zone? Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric What is a safety zone? Next Question

What is a safety zone?

An empty lane next to the freeway dividers

A space set aside for pedestrians

The median strip on a divided highway

Question 49 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should: Next Question

If a vehicle using high beams comes toward you, you should:

Turn on your high beams

Turn off your headlights

Flash your high beams

Question 50 Incorrect The Correct Answer is: Led Zeppelin Lyric A person can ride in the back of a pick up truck when the: Next Question Correct Led Zeppelin Lyric A person can ride in the back of a pick up truck when the: Next Question

A person can ride in the back of a pick up truck when the:

Pickup bed has a seat bolted to the frame

Back of the pickup is equipped with a restraint (seat belt) system

Sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high

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