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