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