All Scenarios

Scenario: You can see all of Lincoln’s head in the tire tread. What do you do?

Do not drive on the worn tires; arrange replacement.

Scenario: Rain starts and you turn on your windshield wipers. What else is required?

Turn on headlights.

Scenario: You are preparing to turn in 50 feet. Is that enough signaling distance?

No. Signal at least 100 feet before changing direction.

Scenario: The steering wheel has excessive play or brakes cannot reliably stop the car. Should you drive?

No. Do not operate an unsafe vehicle.

Scenario: You are under 18 and stopped at a red light. Can you text?

No. The manual says under-18 drivers may not use electronic devices even while stopped at a light or in traffic, apart from stated exceptions.

Scenario: You feel sleepy and your reaction time is slowing. What is the safe decision?

Do not continue driving fatigued; stop somewhere safe and rest or arrange another driver.

Scenario: A flashing yellow light is ahead. What do you do?

Slow down, proceed cautiously, and be ready to stop for crossing/entering traffic.

Scenario: The traffic signal is dark and no officer is present. What do you do?

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop; proceed carefully and watch for drivers who may not stop.

Scenario: You and a vehicle on your right reach a four-way stop simultaneously. Who goes first?

The vehicle on your right.

Scenario: Your lane has a solid yellow line while the opposing lane has a broken yellow line. May you pass?

No. Passing is prohibited from the lane with the solid line.

Scenario: You cannot see traffic after stopping at a stop sign because of an obstruction. What should you do?

Stop first, then edge forward carefully to improve visibility before entering.

Scenario: You are on a freeway and realize you missed your exit. What should you do?

Continue to the next exit; do not reverse, stop abruptly, or use a median opening.

Scenario: A school bus shows flashing red lights on a two-lane road. What do you do?

Stop at least 10 feet away, regardless of direction, and remain stopped until the bus moves or the driver signals.

Scenario: You are entering a roundabout and a vehicle is already circulating. Who yields?

You yield to the vehicle already in the roundabout.

Scenario: You have had alcohol and taken a sedating medication. Should you drive?

No. Do not combine alcohol with impairing drugs or drive while impaired; arrange safe transportation.

Scenario: A 7-year-old is 4 ft 6 in tall. What restraint does the manual call for?

A booster seat, because the child is under 8 and shorter than 4 ft 9 in.

Scenario: You have a suspended license, but a friend offers their car. Can you drive it?

No. Driving while suspended is an offense; the owner may also face penalties for knowingly allowing it.

Scenario: You reach a fixed point three seconds after the vehicle ahead. Is the gap enough?

Not by the manual’s four-second method; increase the gap and recheck.

Scenario: Your vehicle begins to hydroplane. What should you do?

Ease off the accelerator, keep steering steady, and avoid abrupt braking or steering until traction returns.

Scenario: A bicycle is ahead and you cannot maintain 3 feet of clearance. What should you do?

Do not pass yet; wait until you can pass safely with at least 3 feet.

Scenario: A truck is turning right and its trailer swings wide. Where should you avoid being?

Do not squeeze beside it or linger in its blind spots; stay back and allow room to complete the turn.

Scenario: Your accelerator sticks and the car keeps accelerating. What sequence should you follow?

Hazards on → shift to Neutral → find escape route → steer smoothly and brake gradually → pull off → Park and engine off.

Scenario: A tire suddenly blows out at highway speed. What is the first priority?

Grip the wheel firmly and keep the vehicle straight; do not brake hard. Slow gradually and pull off safely.

Scenario: You skid on a slippery curve. What do you do?

Ease off brake/accelerator and steer into the skid; avoid abrupt inputs.

Scenario: You collide with another car and someone may be injured. What do you do?

Stop, hazards on, warn traffic, call 911, do not move injured people, notify authorities, and exchange required information.