ROAD RULES DRIVING SCHOOL SAMPLE TEST D

ROAD RULES DRIVING SCHOOL SAMPLE TEST D (UPDATED 03/23/2013)

General Highway Merging Rules

  • Merging onto a highway
    • You must stop your vehicle:
    • a. When drivers on the highway do not give you room to enter.
    • b. To park for a short time.
    • c. If there is no traffic in your lane.
    • d. Only when driving at night.

Emergency Vehicles

  • Stopped emergency vehicle with lighted red and blue lights on a road having at least 4 lanes, but not less than 2 lanes, requires:
    • a. Come to a complete stop in your lane of traffic.
    • b. Slow down and yield the right of way if possible and if safe to do so; change lanes and pass with caution.
    • c. Stop and offer assistance to emergency personnel.
    • d. Increase speed and maintain lane position.

Railroad Crossing Signs

  • A white X-shape sign or "crossbuck" indicates a railroad crossing, meaning:
    • a. Come to a complete stop and proceed if there are no trains approaching.
    • b. Slow down and look for a train and be ready to stop.
    • c. Continue at normal speed, watching or listening for approaching trains.
    • d. None of the above.

Vehicle Control Issues

  • If the accelerator becomes stuck while driving:
    • a. Turn off your key.
    • b. Shift into neutral and brake.
    • c. Shift into park.
    • d. Shift into reverse.

Driver's License/Permit Requirements

  • You must carry your driver's license or permit:
    • a. Any time you are driving.
    • b. For identification when purchasing a license plate.
    • c. Unless you are accompanied by a licensed driver.
    • d. Only if you are driving out of state.

School Bus Protocols

  • When meeting or overtaking a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading students on any two lane roadway or highway, you must:
    • a. Come to a complete stop and proceed if there are no students in front of you.
    • b. Stop until the bus driver signals you or the bus starts proceeding.
    • c. Slow down and proceed with caution.
    • d. Sound your horn and move to the left side of the highway and pass slowly.

Handling Road Rage and Driving Behaviors

  • If confronted with a driver exhibiting road rage:
    • a. Follow the other driver to their destination.
    • b. Move as close to the other vehicle as possible to identify the other driver.
    • c. Honk your horn and make eye contact with the other driver.
    • d. Remain calm and do not react with similar behavior.
  • When following another vehicle in traffic:
    • a. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
    • b. Drive close to the vehicle ahead of you, so other vehicles cannot cut in front of you.
    • c. You can always rely on other drivers to slow at a safe gradual manner.
    • d. None of the above.

Points and Driver's License Suspension

  • If you accumulate 8 or more points in 18 months, the Department of Revenue will suspend your driving privileges.
    • The first suspension will be for:
    • a. 30 days
    • b. 60 days
    • c. 90 days
    • d. 120 days

Lane Control Signals

  • A lane control signal with a solid red X means:
    • a. This lane is reserved for thru traffic only.
    • b. You are exceeding the speed limit.
    • c. Do not drive in this lane.
    • d. There is a road hazard ahead.

Turning Regulations

  • When turning left at an unmarked intersection, you must:
    • a. Yield to oncoming vehicles going straight through the intersection.
    • b. Always make a complete stop before turning.
    • c. If your turn is delayed by oncoming traffic, pull to the right shoulder and allow following traffic to pass.
    • d. Flash your headlights so oncoming traffic will yield.

Highway Entry Procedures

  • When entering the highway from an entrance ramp with an acceleration lane, you should:
    • a. Sound your horn and merge immediately.
    • b. Match your speed with highway traffic and merge with caution.
    • c. Flash your headlights to warn highway traffic you are merging.
    • d. Drivers in the driving lane or the right lane must yield to you.

Large Trucks and Blind Spots

  • Which statement about large trucks is true?
    • a. Because of its size, the tractor-trailer appears to be traveling slower than it really is.
    • b. If you are driving behind the large truck and cannot see the driver in his/her rearview mirror, they cannot see you.
    • c. The truck has blind spots on the sides, in the rear and in the front, where an automobile cannot be seen.
    • d. All of the above.

Braking Distance

  • Braking distance is:
    • a. The time it takes to react and begin applying your brakes.
    • b. The distance your vehicle travels after you apply the brakes and before your vehicle comes to a stop.
    • c. The distance your brake pedal travels before engaging.
    • d. The distance between your accelerator and brake pedal.

Bicyclist Awareness

  • Several things to be aware of when driving near bicyclists:
    • a. When passing a bicyclist you should give a lane width or more.
    • b. Bicyclists are often overlooked by motorists.
    • c. You should remain a safe distance from a bicyclist.
    • d. All of the above are true.

DWI Consequences

  • If convicted of a first-time DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), your license will be suspended for:
    • a. 30 days with an added 60-day restricted driving.
    • b. 5 years
    • c. 1 year
    • d. 6 months

Liability Insurance

  • When the Department of Revenue knows that you do not have liability insurance, the following occurs:
    • a. You will receive a notice of suspension.
    • b. You will be required to attend a driver safety course.
    • c. Your vehicle safety inspection sticker will be removed.
    • d. Your insurance company will suspend your driver’s license for 45 days.

Stop Sign Regulations

  • When approaching a stop sign where there is no white stop line or crosswalk, you should:
    • a. Stop even with the stop sign.
    • b. Stop before entering the intersection.
    • c. Stop one car length before reaching the intersection.
    • d. Slow down and continue if the way is clear.

Parking on Downgrade Regulations

  • When parking your car downhill on a two-lane street, your front wheels should be turned:
    • a. Straight.
    • b. Any position if the emergency brake is on.
    • c. Right.
    • d. Left.

Driving Near No Zones

  • When trucks or buses have blind spots on each side, in the rear, and in the front where another vehicle cannot be seen, these areas are referred to as no zones:
    • a. You should only drive in a no zone when driving up or down a steep grade.
    • b. You should only drive in the no zone when absolutely necessary, for example, when passing.
    • c. You should only drive in the no zone along the side of the truck or bus to keep out of blowing rain or snow.
    • d. None of the above.

DWI Chemical Test Refusal

  • If you are arrested for driving while intoxicated, your refusal to take the chemical test, as requested by the officer, will result in the loss of your driver’s license for:
    • a. 90 days
    • b. 60 days
    • c. 30 days
    • d. 1 year.

Flashing Traffic Light Regulations

  • Approaching a red flashing traffic light, you should:
    • a. Slow down and continue if you think it is safe.
    • b. Stop and wait for a green light.
    • c. Continue at the same speed watching for other cars.
    • d. Come to a full stop and proceed with caution.

Night Driving Regulations

  • When meeting oncoming vehicles at night, you are required by law to dim your headlights within:
    • a. 200 feet
    • b. 100 feet
    • c. 300 feet
    • d. 500 feet.