How to drive safely
  • 1. What is the most important thing to do before starting a car?
A) Start the engine immediately
B) Adjust mirrors and seat
C) Turn on the radio
D) Check your phone
  • 2. What does a solid yellow line on the road indicate?
A) Merging lane
B) Bike lane
C) Passing is allowed
D) No passing allowed
  • 3. What is the safe following distance under normal conditions?
A) 5-second rule
B) Immediately behind the car in front
C) 1-second rule
D) 3-second rule
  • 4. What is the best action to take when hydroplaning?
A) Brake hard
B) Accelerate to regain control
C) Turn sharply
D) Ease off the gas and steer straight
  • 5. What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
A) Speed up
B) Yield, no need to stop
C) Stop and proceed when safe
D) Proceed without stopping
  • 6. What should you do when driving in fog?
A) Use high beams
B) Use low beams
C) Turn off all lights
D) Drive faster
  • 7. What is the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in most US states?
A) 0.08%
B) 0.02%
C) 0.10%
D) 0.05%
  • 8. What should you do if your tire blows out?
A) Grip the steering wheel firmly and steer straight
B) Turn sharply away from the blowout
C) Slam on the brakes
D) Accelerate to maintain speed
  • 9. What is the meaning of a yellow traffic light?
A) Prepare to stop
B) Proceed with caution
C) Stop immediately
D) Speed up to beat the light
  • 10. When should you use your turn signal?
A) Before every turn or lane change
B) Only when other cars are nearby
C) Only on the highway
D) Only at night
  • 11. What is 'defensive driving'?
A) Ignoring traffic laws
B) Anticipating potential hazards and reacting safely
C) Driving only during daylight hours
D) Driving aggressively to avoid collisions
  • 12. What is the first thing you should do in the event of a car accident?
A) Move the vehicles to the side of the road immediately
B) Leave the scene
C) Check for injuries
D) Admit fault
  • 13. When are you required to yield to pedestrians?
A) Only in marked crosswalks
B) Always, whether in a crosswalk or not
C) Only if the pedestrian is elderly
D) Only at intersections with stop signs
  • 14. What is 'road rage'?
A) A type of traffic jam
B) Driving very slowly
C) Aggressive or angry behavior by a driver
D) Calm and patient driving
  • 15. What is the danger of 'distracted driving'?
A) Faster reaction times
B) Increased risk of accidents
C) Improved awareness of surroundings
D) Decreased fuel consumption
  • 16. What is 'black ice'?
A) Heavy rain
B) A thin, virtually transparent layer of ice
C) Snow mixed with dirt
D) Dark colored asphalt
  • 17. Why is it important to check your blind spots?
A) To avoid collisions when changing lanes
B) To check the color of the cars around you
C) To adjust your mirrors
D) Because it's required by law
  • 18. What should you do if you are being tailgated?
A) Flash your lights
B) Brake suddenly
C) Speed up to get away from them
D) Slow down to encourage them to pass
  • 19. When should you dim your headlights?
A) When approaching oncoming traffic
B) When driving on a highway
C) When you're in a parking lot
D) When it's raining
  • 20. What does a dashed white line on the road mean?
A) You cannot change lanes
B) You can change lanes when safe
C) Shoulder of the road
D) Merging lane
  • 21. What is the purpose of antilock brakes (ABS)?
A) To improve fuel economy
B) To prevent the wheels from locking up during braking
C) To automatically park the car
D) To make the car go faster
  • 22. What is the best way to handle a skid?
A) Close your eyes and hope for the best
B) Slam on the brakes
C) Steer in the direction of the skid
D) Steer sharply in the opposite direction
  • 23. What does a 'Yield' sign mean?
A) Give the right-of-way to other vehicles or pedestrians
B) Speed up and merge
C) Stop immediately
D) Proceed without looking
  • 24. What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel?
A) 9 and 3 or 8 and 4
B) 10 and 2
C) 6 o'clock
D) Any position is acceptable
  • 25. When should you increase your following distance?
A) When driving behind a motorcycle
B) All of the above
C) During bad weather conditions
D) When driving at high speeds
  • 26. What is the minimum age to obtain a driver's license (without restrictions) in most states?
A) 16
B) 21
C) 15
D) Varies by state, usually 17 or 18
  • 27. What is 'implied consent'?
A) Agreement to have your car searched at any time
B) Agreement to be tested for alcohol or drugs if arrested for DUI
C) Agreement to always drive the speed limit
D) Agreement to pay higher insurance rates
  • 28. What is the purpose of rumble strips on the side of the road?
A) To slow down traffic
B) To alert drivers who are drifting off the road
C) To provide traction in icy conditions
D) To mark the edge of the road
  • 29. What is the safest way to make a left turn at a busy intersection?
A) Wait for a green arrow
B) Close your eyes and accelerate
C) Turn quickly before oncoming traffic arrives
D) Assume oncoming traffic will stop
  • 30. What should you do if you miss your exit on the highway?
A) Quickly cross all lanes to reach the exit
B) Make a U-turn across the median
C) Stop on the shoulder and back up
D) Continue to the next exit
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