Driver Ed
1.- A Red and white triangular sign at an intersection means
a) Slow down if any emergency vehicle is approaching.
b) Look both ways a s you cross the intersection.
c) Always come to a full stop at the intersection.
d) Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
2.- A rectangular-shaped sign i s
a) School crossing sign.
b) Railroad crossing sign.
c) Stop sign.
d) Speed limit sign.
3.- A diamond-shaped sign is
a ) Road Hazard sign.
b) Interstate route sign.
c) School crossing sign.
d) Speed limit sign.
4.- What are the colors of the warning sign that indicate hazards ahead, such as
curves in t h e road or narrow bridges.
a) Black letters or symbols on a white background.
b) Black letters or symbols o n a yellow background.
c) White letters or symbols on a blue background.
d) White letters or symbols on a green background.
5.- What are the colors of sign which tells you the distance t o the next exist of a
highway
a ) Yellow with black letters.
b) Black with white letters.
c ) R e d with white letters.
d) Green with white letters.
6. - what does this road sign mean
a) Slow down and prepare to stop only if cars are approaching
b) Come to a full stop, and then go when it is safe to do so. c) Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.
d) Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.
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7.-This sign is a warning that you are approaching
a ) An intersection.
b) A crosswalk.
c) A railroad crossing.
d) A blasting zone
8.- Which of the folowing must obey over the other three
a) A steady red light.
D) A policeman.
c) A stop sign.
d) A flashing red light
9.- As you near an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. Your
best action would be to.
a) Speed up to beat the red light.
b) Apply the brakes sharply to stop.
c) Be prepared to stop in the center of the intersection.
d) Be prepared to stop the intersection.
10.- You may cross a double solid yellow line.
a) To pass a slow moving truck.
b) To turn into a driveway.
c) To pass a car if traffic permits.
d) Under no conditions.
11. - You may cross a single solid white line in the highway
a) Whenever you want to.
b) If traffic conditions require.
c) Only to turn into a driveway.
d) Only to make a u-turn.
12. - A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that
a) You may only drive straight ahead.
b) You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
c) You must wait for a green light.
d) Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.
13.- What does a flashing yellow light mean
a) Merging traffic.
b) Proceed with caution.
c) Pedestrian crossing.
d) Come to a full stop.
a) Before the crosswalk.
14. - An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line. You must stop
b) 50 feet before the intersection.
c) Where you think the stop line would be.
d) With your front wheels in the crosswalk.
15. - You com the an intersection which has a flashing red light. You should
a ) Come to a full stop, then to when safe to do so.
b) Stop only if cars are already in the intersection
c) Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary.
d)Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
16.- Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the
proper lanes for turning
a) Flashing red lights.
b) Flashing yellow lights.
c) White lines on the side of the road
d) White arrows in the middle of the lanes.
17.- You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line
a) When to do so would interfere with traffic.
b) When turning left into a driveway.
c) When the car in front is disabled.
d) When passing to the right on a one-way street.
18.- When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line on
your side you may pass
a ) Only in an emergency.
b) If you are on an expressway.
c) If traffic is clear.
d) Only at an intersection
19.- A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left.
That s h o w s t h a t
a) There is an intersection just ahead
b) You are approaching a construction area.
c) You will be required to turn left just ahead.
d) The road will get narrower.
20.- What vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings.
a ) Pick up trucks.
b) School buses and passenger buses carrying passengers.
c) Motorcycles.
d) Vehicles towing a trailer.
21.- What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing
that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)
a) Always bring the car to a complete stop.
b) Slow down and be prepared to stop.
c) Do nothing; all railroad crossings have signals.
d) Increase speed to get across the tracks quickly,
22.- If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks,
y o u may proceed only when
a) An approaching train is not moving fast enough to be a danger.
b) There is room for your vehicle on the other side.
c) At least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks.
d) No trains are in sight.
23- If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a dangs.
you must
a) Slow down and proceed with caution.
b) Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.
c) Cross the tracks at your own risk.
d) Find an alternative route across tracks.
24. - You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a
railroad crossing
a) As long as an approaching train is not too close.
b) If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.
c) If your first look carefully in both directions.
d) Under no circumstances.
25.- You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should
a) Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
b) Signal and keep your wheels straight.
c) Flash your headlights so the driver will let you get through
d) Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.
26. - The driver's left arm and hand are extended downward. This hand signal means
that the driver plans to
a) Turn Left.
b) Turn right.
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d) Star up.
27.- The driver's left hand and arm are extended upward. This hand signal means
that the driver plans to
a ) Turn left.
b) Turn right.
c) Come to a stop.
d) Go straight ahead.
28.- You have the right-of-way when you are
a) Entering a traffic circle.
b) Backing out of a driveway.
c) Leaving a parking space.
d) Already in a traffic circle.
29. - When you want to make a right turn, your car must be.
a ) Near the center of the street.
b) Close to the left side of the street.
c) Close to the right side of the street.
d) Past the center of the intersection when you begin to tum.
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30. - You want to turn left at an intersection. The light i s g r e e n b u t o n c o m i n g traffic
i s heavy. You should
a ) U s e t h e next intersection.
b ) Wait a t the crosswalk f o r traffic t o clear.
c ) Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic t o clear.
d) Take the right-of-way sine you have the light.
31.- When two vehicles enter a n intersection from different h i g h w a y s a t t h e s a m e
time. Which vehicle must yield the right-of-way.
a ) Either one.
b) Vehicle on the left.
c ) Vehicle on the right.
d ) Neither o n e .
32.- You must yield the right-of-way t o a n approaching vehicle w h e n y o u a r e
a) Already on a traffic circle.
b) Already in a n intersection.
c ) Going straight ahead.
d ) Turning left.
33.- You come to an intersection which i s blocked b y other traffic. Y o u s h o u l d
a ) Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.
b) Get as close a s possible to t h e other car.
c) Stay out of the intersection until you c a n pass through.
d) Sound your horn to make the c a r s move u p .
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34.- You drive along a street and hear a siren. You c a n n o t immediately s e e t h e
a) Keep driving until you see the vehicle.
b) Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.
c) Slow down but don't stop until you s e e it.
d) Speed up and turn at the next intersection.
turn signal. 35.- You want to turn right at the next intersection. You should begin t o u s e y o u r
a ) At least 50 feet before the turn.
b) When you reach the intersection.
c ) At least 100 feet before t h e turn.
d) As soon as you see cars behind you.
you have complete the turn your c a r s h o u l d b e
45.- You are driving in the middle lane on a three lane expressway. A car begins to
pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are
a) Wrong because "pass to the left" is a firm rule.
b) Wrong because he's passing you in your "blind spot".
c) OK as long as he does it on a limited access highway.
d) OK if no signs forbid passing on the right.
46.- A "no standing" sign at a certain location means
a) You may never stop your vehicle there.
b) You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.
g) You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers.
d) You may stop to load or unload merchandise.
47.- A "no parking" sign at a certain location means.
a) You may never stop your vehicle there.
b) You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers.
c) You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.
d) You may leave your vehicle unattended for less than 5 minutes
48.- A "no stopping" sign means that, unless directed to do so by a policeman, you
may stop only
a) Long enough to unload packages
b) To avoid conflict with others traffic.
c) To discharge passengers.
d) For less than 5 minutes.
49. - You may never park
a) On a one-way street.
b) At the entrance of a building.
g) In a crosswalk.
d) Within 50 feet of a fire hydrant.
50.- Assuming that the street is level, what should you do after you have finished
parallel parking in a space between two cars.
a) Leave you front wheels turned toward the curb.
b) Make sure your car almost touches the car behind you.
c) Move as far forward in the space as possible.
d) Straighten your front wheels and leave room between carsI
51.- If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic
Side.
a) During the daytime when the other drivers can see you.
b) When the traffic light at the closest intersection turns red.
c) When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles.
d) If you use four-way flasher first.
52.- Before you leave a parking space which is parallel to the curb you should
a) Sound your horn.
b) Turn on your four-way flasher.
c) Look for traffic by turning your head.
d) Look for traffic by using your inside rear-view mirror.
53.- A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle
displays license plated for the disabled
a) Regardless of who is in the vehicle.
b) Only if the driver is disabled
c) And is carrying the disabled person named on the registration.
d) If someone on the driver's immediate family is disabled.
54. - In a parking space reserved for people with disabilities, a non-disabled driver.
a) May park in an emergency.
b) May not park, but stop in an emergency.
c ) May not park or stop, but many stand in an emergency.
d) May neither park, stop nor stand.
55.- Minimum speed signs are designed to
a) Keep traffic flowing smoothly.
b) Show current local road conditions.
c) Test future traffic signals needs.
d) Assure pedestrian safety.
56. On a New York State highway where there is no posted speed limit, the fastest
you may legally driver is.
a ) 50.
b ) 55.
c) 60
d) 65.
57.- One of the rules of defensive driving.
a ) Look straight ahead as you drive.
b) Stay alert and keep your eyes moving.
c) Expect that others drivers will make up for your errors.
d) Be confident that you can avoid danger at the last minute.
58.- A safe speed to drive your car
a) Is the posted speed limit
b) Is less than the posted speed limit.
c) Depends on the weather and road conditions.
d) Depends on the mechanical skills of the driver
59. - Seat belt can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn
a) The person driving the car.
b) Passenger when they are in a long drive.
c) Occupants of a car being driven on an expressway.
d) Passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car.
60.- On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by
a) Turning on your car radio.
b) Slowing down so you can react better.
c) Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.
d) Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.
61.- What does alcohol do your driving skills and judgment.
a) It helps driving skills but harms your judgment.
b) It harms both driving skills and judgment.
c) It has no effect on either driving skills or judgment.
d) It has no effect on judgment but it harms driving skills.
62.- What kind of drugs, other than alcohol, can affect your driving ability.
a) An allergy medicine.
b) Marijuana
c) A cold remedy.
d) All of these choices.
63.- What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your
blood.
a ) Increase the effect of both.
b) Have no effect on driving ability.
c) Reduce the effect on the drug or medicine.
d) Reduce the effect of the alcohol.
64.- Blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on each of the following, except
a ) your body weight.
b) How much you drink.
c) How much time pass between drinks
d) How physically fit you are
65.- What happens to your driver's license if you refuse to take a chemical test
(breath or blood)
a) There is no evidence to find you guilty of drunk driving.
b) You cannot be arrested for drunk driving.
c) Your driver's license will be taken away
d) None of these choices.
66.- What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
a) Possible imprisonment.
b) A mandatory fine.
c) Driver license revocation.
d) All of these choices.
67.- What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (BAC)
a ) Drinking coffee.
b) Exercising.
c ) Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.
d) Taking a cold shower.
68.- Drinking alcohol and driving i s
a ) A minor traffic safety problem.
b) A serious traffic safety problem.
c) Safe if you only have a few drinks.
d) Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.
69.- A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should
a) Read the labels on the drug before driving.
b) Drink alcohol instead.
c) Continue to drive.
d) Drive only during daylight hours.
70.- Which of the following does alcohol affect
a) Recovery from headlight glare.
b) Reaction time.
c) Judgment of distances
d) All of these choices.
71.- Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol
a ) Decreases blood alcohol content
b) Cancels the effect of the alcohol.
c) Has no effect on blood alcohol content
d) Increases blood alcohol content.
72.- On average, the human body can dispose of the alcohol in 12 ounces of beer
i n about
a) One hour.
D) One day.
c) Five minutes
d) Five hours.
73.- A chemical test is used to measure.
a) Reaction time.
b) Blood alcohol content.
c) Vision.
d) Driving ability.
74.- Which of the following influence the effects of alcohol.
a) The amount of food in the stomach
b) The body weight of an individual.
c) How much time passes between drinks.
d) All three choices.
75.- In this state, what BAC (blood alcohol content) is evidence of intoxication
a) 0.05 %
b) 0.03%
c) 0.10%
d) 0.08%
76.- Which of the following does not happen after drinking
a ) Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.
b) Your judgment of speed and distance is distorted.
c) You are less alert.
d) You calm down so you can concentrate
77.- What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the
counter medicine have.
a) The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.
b) The alcohol will help medicine cure the cold.
c) The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol.
d) No effect, they are different substances.
78.- If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving.
a) Drink coffee before driving.
b) Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.
c) Take a cold shower before driving
d) Stop drinking one-half hour before driving.
79. - Which of the folowing is true-People driving under the influence of the alcohol
a) Not a problem in New York State.
b) Every driver's problem whether they drink or not
c) A police enforcement problem only.
d) Only a problem to those who drink.
80.- Which of the following statements is true about BAC (blood alcohol content).
a) The "breathalyzer" is a test of a person's BAC.
b) A chemical test of BAC for an alcohol conviction.
c) BAC levels are reduced by a person's physical fitness.
d) After drinking, coffee or a cold shower will lower your BAC.
81.- Why is driving on an expressway different from driving on an ordinary street.
a) You must think faster and handle vour vehicle more effectively.
b) Trucks have to go slower on the expressways.
c) There is more of a tendency to exceed the speed limit.
b) There is more of a tendency to "tailgate".
82.- Night driving is dangerous because.
a) Some traffic signs are less visible at night.
b) More vehicles are on the road at night.
c) The distance we c a n s e e ahead is reduced.
d) Street lights tend to blur our vision.
83.- Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situations.
a) Always slow down gradually
b) Your first reaction is the best reaction.
c) Think before you act.
d) Apply your brakes immediately
84.- You have just left a n expressway and are starting t o drive o n an ordinary
highway. You should.
a) Check your tires for correct pressure.
b) Check your speedometer to keep at the lower speed limit.
c) Stat twice as far behind other cars.
d) Change gradually to the lower speed limit.
85.- Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should.
a) Brake quickly and keep the wheel straight.
b) Lock your brakes until you come to a full stop
c) Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go.
d) Steer toward the side of the road to get off the wet pavement.
86.- Expressways have "expressway entrance lanes" (acceleration lanes) so that
d r i v e r s c a n .
a) Test their brakes before driving at expressway speeds.
b) Stop at the end to wait for a traffic opening.
c) Reach the proper speed before blending with traffic.
d) Test the pickup of their car.
87. - When you drive in heavy fog during daylight hours you should drive with your.
a) Headlights off.
b) Parking lights on.
c) Headlights on low beam.
d) Headlights on high beam.
88. - When driving at night, it is most important for you to
a) Use your high beams at all times
b) Drive within the range of your headlights.
c) Be ready to brake more quickly.
d) Watch for cars at intersections.
89.- if you drive past your exist on an expressway, you should.
a) Pull onto the shoulder, then back up to the exit.
b) Drive to the next exit and leave the expressway.
c) Make a u-turn at the nearest emergency turn area.
d) Make a u-turn at the next service area.
90. - When you get ready to leave an expressway, you should begin to use your turn
signal.
a) Just as you get the exit ramp.
b) 50 feet before the exit ramp.
c) 100 feet before the exit ramp.
d) When you see cars behind you in the exit lane.
91.- If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is.
a) Speed up to gain traction and then pull to the right.
b) Hold the steering wheel firmly, and ease up on the gas.
c) Apply the brakes, and then shift into neutral.
d) Shift into neutral, and then apply the brakes.
92.- When attempting to stop on slippery road, the best action to take is to.
a) Apply the brakes quickly, and firmly.
b) Apply the brakes in slow, steady strokes.
c) Shift to a lower gear, do not use the breaks.
d) Shift into neutral, do not use the brakes.
94.- If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, you should first.
a) Try to pump it to build up the pressure.
b) Shift into neutral and shut the engine off.
c) Try to raise it by hooking your toe under it.
d) Apply the parking brake hard to stop the car.
95.- When you drive at night you can reduce the problem of glare from the
headlights of an approaching car by.
a) Looking to the lower right side of your lane.
b) Having the inside lights on to make the amount of light equal.
c) Looking at the spot on the lower edge of the steering wheel.
d) Wearing glasses with lightly tinted lenses.
96.- You are getting on a highway which has very short entrance lane. The safest
way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be to.
a) Use as much ramp as possible to get up to cruising speed.
b) Use the left lane of the highway to get up to cruising speed.
c) Wait for large gap in traffic then speed up quickly.
d) Get up to cruising speed gradually so other cars will see you.
97.- A blind person legally has the right-of-way when crossing the street when he
is.
a) Wearing light-colored clothing.
b) Led by a guide dog, or using a white or metallic cane.
c) Helped by another person.
d) Wearing dark-colored glasses.
98.- A bicyclist differs from a motorist in that he isn't required to.
a) Obey the same traffic laws.
b) Signal all turns.
c) Report accidents resulting in serious injury.
d) Insure the bicycle.
99. - On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the.
a) Side of the road which has the lightest traffic.
b) Sane side of the road in which traffic is moving.
c) Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
d) Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.
100.- A motorist should know that a bicyclist operating on a roadway must.
a) Ride on the right side of the road
b) Ride on the side of the road facing traffic.
c ) Ride either side of the road.
d) Ride on the side of the road with the least traffic.
101.- What does a "slow moving vehicle" emblem look like
a) A square red sign.
b) A round green sign.
c) A diamond-shaped yellow sign.
d) A triangular orange sign.
102.- Motorists should be aware that all bicycles used after dark must have.
a) Reflective handlebar grips.
b) Front headlight and red taillight.
c) White reflectors on the front and rear fenders.
d) Brake lights.
103.- A motorist approaching a bicyclist should.
a ) Speed up to pass him.
b) Proceed as usual.
c) Swerve into the opposite lane.
d) Exercise extreme caution.
104.- You want to back out your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before
you start to move your car you should.
a) Race your motor to warn the children that you are moving.
b) Sound your horn so the children will hear you.
c) Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.
d) Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.
105.- This sign means
a) Slow down and prepare to stop only if cars are approaching you.
b) Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe to do so. c) Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.
d) Stop only for traffic on an intersection road.
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106.- This sign means.
a) Pedestrians only.
b) Intersection ahead.
c) Hiking trails ahead.
d) School crossing ahead.
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107.- This sign is warning that you are approaching.
a ) An intersection.
b) A crosswalk.
c ) A railroad crossing.
d) A blasting zone.
108. This sign means.
a ) Merging traffic is approaching from the right.
b) Winding road ahead
c ) Right lane ends ahead, stay to the left.
d) Divided highway ahead.
109.- This sign means.
a) One-way traffic.
b) Intersection ahead
c) Merging traffic from the right.
c) Highway curves ahead.
110.- This sign means.
a) Divided highway ends.
b) One-way traffic ahead
c) Two-way traffic ahead.
d) Keep traffic signal ahead
111.- This sign means.
a ) Continue at your current speed.
b) You must stop ahead.
c) Speeding is not allowed.
d) There is a traffic signal ahead.
112.- This sign means.
a) Don't drink if you are going to drive.
b) Slippery when wet.
c) Road curves ahead.
d) You are approaching a hill.
113. - This sign means.
a ) Entrance to full parking lots.
b) Entrance to road construction areas.
c ) Entrance t o dead-end streets.
d) Wrong-way entrance on one-way streets and expressway ramps.
114.- This sign means
a ) All traffic turn left.
b ) N o left turn.
c ) No U-turn.
d ) Truck route to the left.
115.- This sign means.
a ) Highway changes ahead to the right.
b) Hiking trails ahead to the right.
c) Hotel ahead to the right.
d ) Hospital ahead to t h e right.