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How to drive safely - Exam
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  • 1. What is the most important thing to do before starting a car?
A) Adjust mirrors and seat
B) Start the engine immediately
C) Turn on the radio
D) Check your phone
  • 2. What does a solid yellow line on the road indicate?
A) Bike lane
B) No passing allowed
C) Passing is allowed
D) Merging lane
  • 3. What is the safe following distance under normal conditions?
A) 1-second rule
B) 5-second rule
C) 3-second rule
D) Immediately behind the car in front
  • 4. What is the best action to take when hydroplaning?
A) Brake hard
B) Ease off the gas and steer straight
C) Accelerate to regain control
D) Turn sharply
  • 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) 0.02%
B) 0.08%
C) 0.05%
D) 0.10%
  • 8. What should you do if your tire blows out?
A) Grip the steering wheel firmly and steer straight
B) Slam on the brakes
C) Turn sharply away from the blowout
D) Accelerate to maintain speed
  • 9. What is the meaning of a yellow traffic light?
A) Prepare to stop
B) Speed up to beat the light
C) Proceed with caution
D) Stop immediately
  • 10. When should you use your turn signal?
A) Only on the highway
B) Only at night
C) Only when other cars are nearby
D) Before every turn or lane change
  • 11. What is 'defensive driving'?
A) Driving aggressively to avoid collisions
B) Driving only during daylight hours
C) Ignoring traffic laws
D) Anticipating potential hazards and reacting safely
  • 12. What is the first thing you should do in the event of a car accident?
A) Check for injuries
B) Move the vehicles to the side of the road immediately
C) Leave the scene
D) Admit fault
  • 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) 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) Improved awareness of surroundings
B) Faster reaction times
C) Increased risk of accidents
D) Decreased fuel consumption
  • 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) 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) Speed up to get away from them
C) Slow down to encourage them to pass
D) Brake suddenly
  • 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) 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 automatically park the car
C) To prevent the wheels from locking up during braking
D) To make the car go faster
  • 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) Stop immediately
C) Give the right-of-way to other vehicles or pedestrians
D) Proceed without looking
  • 24. What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel?
A) 9 and 3 or 8 and 4
B) 6 o'clock
C) 10 and 2
D) Any position is acceptable
  • 25. When should you increase your following distance?
A) All of the above
B) During bad weather conditions
C) When driving at high speeds
D) When driving behind a motorcycle
  • 26. What is the minimum age to obtain a driver's license (without restrictions) in most states?
A) Varies by state, usually 17 or 18
B) 21
C) 15
D) 16
  • 27. What is 'implied consent'?
A) Agreement to be tested for alcohol or drugs if arrested for DUI
B) Agreement to always drive the speed limit
C) Agreement to pay higher insurance rates
D) Agreement to have your car searched at any time
  • 28. What is the purpose of rumble strips on the side of the road?
A) To provide traction in icy conditions
B) To alert drivers who are drifting off the road
C) To slow down traffic
D) To mark the edge of the road
  • 29. What is the safest way to make a left turn at a busy intersection?
A) Turn quickly before oncoming traffic arrives
B) Assume oncoming traffic will stop
C) Close your eyes and accelerate
D) Wait for a green arrow
  • 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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