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