Q-1 Which of the following is one of the rules of defensive driving?
(A) keep your eyes fixed firmly on the road in front of you
(B) keep your eyes moving to know what is going on around you
(C) be confident that you can aviod danger in any driving situation
(D) expect that other driver to make up for any mistakes on your part
Q-2 When your right wheels run into a soft shoulder what is the best way to get back on the highway?
(A) steer hard to the left and then gently to the right
(B) apply the brakes firmly and steer gently to the left
(C) take your foot off the gas and steer gently to the left
(D) apply the brakes firmly and stop completely
Q-3 Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. You should:
(A) steer away from the skid and pump your brakes
(B) brake quickly and the wheel straight
(C) steer the same way as the rear of your car is skidding
(D) pump your brakes with light taps on the pedal
Q-4 Which of the following statements applies to all driving emergency situations?
(A) apply your brakes immediately
(B) your first reaction is the best reaction
(C) always slow down gradually
(D) don't panic
Q-5 When braking on a slippery road you should:
(A) apply the brakes firmly
(B) shift to a lower gear and not use the brakes
(C) shift into neutral and not use the brakes
(D) pump the brakes with light taps
Q-6 If a tire blows out, the proper thing to do is:
(A) speed up to gain traction; pull to the right
(B) apply the brakes quickly to gain control
(C) shift into neutral and apply the brakes
(D) hold the steering wheel tightly, ease up on the gas
Q-7 If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor:
(A) try to raise it by hooking your toe under it
(B) try to pump it to build up the pressure
(C) shift into neutral and shut the engine off
(D) apply the parking brake hard to stop the car
Q-8 Within how many inches from a curb must a vehicles be parked?
(A) 8 inches
(B) 10 inches
(C) 12 inches
(D) 14 inches
Q-9 What is the most important driving rule that applies in all emergency situations?
(A) your first action is the best
(B) always slow down gradually
(C) think before you act
(D) apply your brakes immediately
Q-10 If you drive past your exit on an expressway you should :
(A) drive to the next exit and get off the highway
(B) make a U-turn at the nearest emergency turn area
(C) make a U-turn at the next service station
(D) pull onto the shoulder, then back up to the exit
Q-11 When you get ready to leave an expressway you should begin to use your turn signal:
(A) just as you get to the exit lane
(B) once you are in the exit lane
(C) when you see cars behind you in the exit lane
(D) before you the exit lane
Q-12 What is the best thing to do if your car becomes disabled on an expressway?
(A) get your car off the road
(B) leave your car where it is and call a tow truck
(C) get out of your car and walk a safe distance away
(D) wait for the police to give you a push
Q-13 You are getting on a highway which has a very short entrance lane.The safest way for you to enter the flow of traffic would be to:
(A) use the left lane of the highway to get up to cruising speed
(B) use as much ramp as possible to get up to cruising speed
(C) wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly
(D) get up to cruising speed gradually so other cars will see you
Q-14 Why is driving on an expressway is different than driving on an ordinary street?
(A) you must get used to high speed driving
(B) motorcycles can be used only in the right lane
(C) trucks have to go slower on the expressway
(D) your field of vision is narrowed at high speeds
Q-15 You are driving in the middle lane on a three lane expressway. A car beginsto pass you on the right. The actions of that driver are:
(A) wrong because "pass to the left" is a firm rule.
(B) wrong because he is passing you on your "blind spot"
(C) ok as long as he does he does it on a limited access highway.
(D) ok if no signs forbid passing on the right.
Q-16 On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by:
(A) moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.
(B) slowing down so you can react better.
(C) stopping at regular intervalsfor a rest.
(D) turning on your car radio
Q-17 Expressways have "expressway enterance lanes" (acceleration lanes) so that drivers can:
(A) test their brakes before driving at expressway speeds
(B) reach the proper speed before entering traffic.
(C) pass slower moving vehicles.
(D) test the pickup of their cars.
Q-18 As you get near the intersections the traffic light changes from green to yellow. You should
(A) stop in the center of the intersections even if the light turns red.
(B) stop at the intersections even if the light is still yellow.
(C) speed up to beat the red light.
(D) slow down and get ready to stop if the light turns red.
Q-19 Inorder pass another vehicle safetly, what is the minimum number of feet there should be between you and an oncoming car after you pass the car?
(A) 100 feet
(B) 150 feet
(C) 200 feet
(D) 300 feet
Q-20 You come to an intersection which is blocked :
(A) get as close as possible to the other car
(B) go slowly until the traffic ahead moves
(C) sound your horn to make the cars move up
(D) stay out of the intersection until you can pass through
Q-21 You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should :
(A) take the right-of-way science you have the light
(B) wait in the intersection for the traffic to clear
(C) use the next intersection
(D) wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear
Q-22 What should you do when driving in heavy fog?
(A) keep to the center of the road
(B) use only your parking lights
(C) use your headlights on high beam
(D) use your headlights on low beam
Q-23 In order to drive in the same margin of safety at night as in the daytime, it is more important for you to :
(A) watch for cars at intersections
(B) drive within the range of your headlights
(C) be ready to brake more quickly
(D) use your high beams at all times
Q-24 When you drive at night you reduce the problem of glare from the headlights of an approaching car by :
(A) having the inside lights on to make the amount of light equal
(B) wearing the glasses with lightly tinted lenses
(C) looking at a spot on the lower edge of the steering wheel
(D) looking to the lower right side of your lane
Q-25 Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
(A) a steady red light
(B) a policeman
(C) a flashing red light
(D) a stop sign
Q-26 Before you leave the parking space which is parallel to the curb you should :
(A) look for traffic by using your inside rear-view miror
(B) turn on your four-way flasher
(C) look for traffic by turning your head
(D) sound your horn
Q-27 What should you do before leaving your car parked on the right facing uphill where there is a curb?
(A) turn the front wheels to the right and set the brakes
(B) leave the front wheels parallel to the curb and set the brakes
(C) leave the front parallel to the curb
(D) turn the front wheels to the left and set the parking brake
Q-28 What is the best action for you to take after you have parked your car and turned off your motor?
(A) remove the keys, and close the windows
(B) lock the ignition, and remove the keys
(C) remove the key, close the windows and lock the doors
(D) remove the keys, and leave the windows partially open
Q-29 Which of the following should you do after parking your vehicle on level ground?
(A) leave the wheels straight
(B) turn the wheels to the right
(C) put the car in drive or first gear
(D) apply the parking or emergency brake
Q-30 You may never park :
(A) within 50 feet of a fire hydrant
(B) on a one-way street
(C) at the entrance of a building
(D) in a crosswalk
Q-31 What is the closest legal distance you may park to a fire hydrant?
(A) 9 feet
(B) 12 feet
(C) 15 feet
(D) 6 feet
Q-32 After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you :
(A) have put your turn signal on
(B) have turned your headlights on
(C) see the other car's headlights come on
(D) see the front bumper of the other car in your mirror.
Q-33 What should you do when a car is passing you?
(A) maintain your normal speed
(B) increase your speed
(C) go as fast the other car is going
(D) slow up slightly
Q-34 In generaly, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going :
(A) on the right
(B) on the left
(C) whenever you have the opportunity to do so
(D) at intersections where you have more space
Q-35 When you want to overtake and pass another vehicle you should :
(A) wait for a signal from the other driver
(B) signal and pass when safe to do so
(C) change lanes quickly so the other driver will see you
(D) stay close behind so you need less time to pass
Q-36 You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to :
(A) turn left
(B) park at the curb
(C) turn right
(D) turn into a driveway on the right
Q-37 In which of the following situations is passing always forbidden?
(A) the vehicle ahead is going to park parallel to the curb.
(B) you are on a one way street which has two lanes
(C) the vehicle ahead is making a left turn
(D) when a pedestrian in a crosswalk
Q-38 The driver's left hand and arm is extended downward.This hand signal means that the driver plans to :
(A) stop
(B) turn right
(C) turn left
(D) go straight ahead
Q-39 The driver's left hand and arm is extended upward.This means that the drivers plan to:
(A) turn left
(B) come to a stop
(C) go straight ahead
(D) turn right
Q-40 You are driving on a street that has several driveways on your right.You want to turn right at the next intersection.You should begin to use your turn signal :
(A) at least 100 feet before the turn
(B) about half way down the street
(C) as soon as you get to the intersection where you want to turn
(D) as soon as you see the cars behind
Q-41 What dose it mean when the solid white line on the right edge of the highway moves inward diagonally?
(A) you are approaching an intersection
(B) the highway is becoming wider
(C) you are approaching construction work
(D) the highway is becoming narrower
Q-42 You may cross a signal broken white line only :
(A) when you will not interfere with the traffic
(B) on orders of a policeman
(C) when the car in front is disabled
(D) to make a u-turn
Q-43 When the road is marked with the yellow line and broken white line on your side, you may pass :
(A) only in an emergency
(B) if you are on an expressway
(C) only at an intersection
(D) if traffic is clear
Q-44 You may cross a double solid yellow line :
(A) to turn into a driveway
(B) to pass a car
(C) to pass a slow moving truck
(D) to turn around if you want to go the other way
Q-45 On a road which has no sidewalks a pedestrian should walk on the :
(A) side of the road which has the lightest traffic
(B) same side of the road as traffic is moving
(C) side of the road facing as traffic is moving
(D) right side of the road
Q-46 When do pedestrians have the right-of-way?
(A) when crossing in a crosswalk where there is no traffic signal
(B) when crossing anywhere where there is no traffic signal
(C) when crossing against the light if they are in a crosswalk
(D) when crossing anywhere on the street if the walk sign permits
Q-47 If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side :
(A) when the traffic light at the closest intersection turns red
(B) when you won't interfere with the incoming vehicles
(C) if you use your four-way flasher first
(D) during the daytime when other drivers can see you
Q-48 You must yield the right-of-way to an approaching vehicle when you are :
(A) turning left
(B) already in an intersection
(C) already in a traffic circle
(D) going straight ahead
Q-49 You drive along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should :
(A) speed up and turn at the next intersection
(B) pull to the curb untill you aresure it's not on your street
(C) keep driving until you see the vehicle
(D) slow down but don't stop untill you see it
Q-50 What does it mean for you to have the right-of-way at an intersection?
(A) you may go straight ahead, but not turn
(B) you have the privilege of going first if it is safe to do so
(C) you should always keep going
(D) you have no obligation to be careful
Q-51 Your car and another car both reach an intersection at the same time.There is no traffic signal. Which vehicle has the right-of-way?
(A) the car opposite you
(B) the car on the right
(C) the car making a turn
(D) the car on the left
Q-52 You have the right-of-way when you are :
(A) entering a traffic circle
(B) already in a traffic circle
(C) leaving a parking space
(D) backing out a private driveway
Q-53 What should you do when you are going to enter a highway from a private road?
(A) stop completelt even if there is no traffic
(B) drive out fast to keep up with other cars
(C) yield the right-of-way to highway traffic or pedestrians
(D) stop with part of the car on the highway to warm other drivers
Q-54 When does a blind person legally have the right-of-way?
(A) when wearing light colored clothes
(B) when being accompained by another person
(C) when using a white cane or being led by a seeing-eye dog
(D) when wearing completely black glasses
Q-55 Over what vehicles does an emergency vehicle in the line of duty have the right-of-way
(A) passenger vehicles only
(B) all vehicles
(C) all vehicles expect school buses
(D) passenger vehicles and trucks only
Q-56 Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by:
(A) all occupants of a car driven on an expressway
(B) passengers and the driver whenever they are in the car
(C) the person driving the car
(D) passengers when they are on a long drive
Q-57 How does the risk of the injury compare with and without the use of seat belts?
(A) about 30 per cent greater without seat belts
(B) about 90 per cent greater without seat belts
(C) about 50 per cent greater without seat belts
(D) about the same at moderate speeds
Q-58 What does it mean in all parts of the state except NEW YORK CITY, when a school bus is stopped to load or unload passengers and its red lights are flashing?
(A) you may not pass in either direction while the lights flash
(B) you may pass it if you are seperated from it by a center mall
(C) you may pass it if you are in the same lane
(D) you may pass in either direction if no children are on the road
Q-59 You are driving outside of NEW YORK CITY.A school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing and the driver waves you on.You may :
(A) drive by the bus slowly
(B) drive by slowly as soon as the lights go off
(C) wait until the bus moves, then drive by
(D) drive by the bus if you are on a divided highway
Q-60 When there is no posted speed limit in the NEW YORK STATE, what is the fastest you may drive?
(A) 40
(B) 65
(C) 60
(D) 55
Q-61 Why are minimum speeds sometimes posted?
(A) to test traffic signal requirements
(B) to keep traffic flowing smoothly
(C) to indicate privailing road conditions
(D) to increase the safety of pedestrians
Q-62 What does a "no stopping" sign means?
(A) you may stop long enough to unload packages
(B) you may not stop your vehicle at all
(C) you may not stop for longer than 5 minutes
(D) you may stop when ordered to do so by a policeman
Q-63 What should you do on approaching an intersection where a stop sign has been placed facing you?
(A) slow down and proceed with caution
(B) stop and proceed only when you can safely do so
(C) yield the right-of-way to all other vehicles
(D) stop only for vehicles approaching in the intersecting street
Q-64 An intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but not stop line. You must stop :
(A) with your front wheels in the crosswalk
(B) before the crosswalk
(C) where you think the stop line would be
(D) 50 feet before the intersection
Q-65 What does a "yield" sign mean?
(A) always come to a full stop at the intersection
(B) look both ways as you cross the intersection
(C) slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
(D) slow down if an emergency vehicle is approaching
Q-66 What does a "slow moving vehicle" emblem look like?
(A) a round green sign
(B) a diamond- shaped yellow sign
(C) a triangular orange sign
(D) a square red sign
Q-67 When a snow emergency is decleared what does the "snow emergency street" sign mean?
(A) chains or snow tires must be on all vehicles using the street
(B) no cars are allowed on the street during the emergency
(C) no vehicles may use the street untill it is cleared
(D) only police cars may use the street
Q-68 What does a flashing yellow light mean?
(A) come to a full stop
(B) merging traffic
(C) pedestrian crossing
(D) proceed with caution
Q-69 A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means :
(A) vehicles moving in any direction must stop
(B) move only as the arrow points
(C) move immediately straight or as the arrow points
(D) wait for a green light then move only as the arrow points
Q-70 What should you do when you come to flashing red light at an intersection?
(A) stop only if traffic is already in the intersection
(B) stop only if traffic is approaching the intersection
(C) slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection
(D) stop completely and proceed when the intersection is clear
Q-71 You are making a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street. When you have completed the turn your car should be :
(A) in either the right or left lane depending on traffic
(B) in the right lane of the street
(C) in the center of the street, between the two lanes
(D) in the left the lane of the street
Q-72 Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turns?
(A) flashing red lights
(B) white arrows in the middle of the lanes
(C) flashing yellow lights
(D) white lines on the side of road
Q-73 On a street or highway where traffic is moving in both directions, where should you position your car before making a left turn?
(A) directly over the center line of the road
(B) with your left wheels close to the center line of the road
(C) as close as possible to the right side of the road
(D) with your right wheels close to the center of the road
Q-74 You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn.You should :
(A) drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you
(B) flash your headlights so the driver will let you get through
(C) signal and keep your wheels straight
(D) signal and keep your wheels turned to the left
Q-75 When you want to make right turn, your car must be :
(A) near the center of the street
(B) past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn
(C) close to the left side of the street
(D) close to the right side of the street
Q-76 In addition to signsling, before you make any turn, you should :
(A) look around to make sure it's safe to turn
(B) flash your headlights
(C) maintain your normal speed
(D) honk your horn to warn other drivers
Q-77 How deep must tire treads be?
(A) at least 3/32 of an inch
(B) at least 3/16 of an inch
(C) at least 1/32 of an inch
(D) at least 2/32 of an inch
Q-78 When you drive at night on the open highway, you should use your low beam headlights when:
(A) the sky is not completely dark
(B) approaching an intersection
(C) following close behind another vehicle
(D) street lights are provided
Q-79 A safe speed to drive your car:
(A) depends on the mechanical skill of the driver
(B) depends on the weather and road conditions
(C) is less than the posted speed limit
(D) is the posted speed limit
Q-80 What are the colors of destination signs?
(A) yellow and black
(B) red and white
(C) black and white
(D) green and white
Q-81 What are the colors of a "stop" sign?
(A) yellow letters on a black background
(B) white letters on a red background
(C) black letters on a yellow background
(D) white letters on a green background
Q-82 What is the formula for following other cars?
(A) one car length for each 10 miles of speed
(B) two cars lengths for each 10 miles of speed
(C) three cars lengths for each 10 miles of speed
(D) four cars lengths for each 10 miles of speed
Q-83 Are bicycle riders governed by the same laws as motor vehicle operators?
(A) yes
(B) no
(C) sometimes
(D) depends on age of rider
Q-84 What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?
(A) it harms both driving skills and judgement
(B) it has no effect on judgement but it harms driving skills
(C) it has no effect on driving skills and judgement
(D) it helps your driving skills but harms your judgement
Q-85 What kind of drugs other than alcohol can effect your driving ability?
(A) drugs do not effect your driving skills if prescribed by a doctor
(B) zinc, magnesiom sellinium
(C) if you eat before taking the drug it will not effect your driving ability
(D) prescription and non-prescription medicines and illegal substances
Q-86 What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood?
(A) if taken seperately no effect
(B) it makes you more alert
(C) no effect if taken in moderation
(D) combining alcohol with another drug usually multiplies the effect of both
Q-87 What three major factors does blood alcohol content (bac) depends upon?
(A) the food water and exersice
(B) wine, beer, and hard liquor
(C) the amount of sugar in your blood, red blood cell, count white blood count cell
(D) body weight, time between drinks and amount alcohol consumed
Q-88 How do the following compare in the amount of alcohol they contain: 12 ounces of beer , one ounces of 80 proof liquor and four ounces of 24 proof wine?
(A) the wine has more alcohol than beer or liquor
(B) they all contains more alcohol than beer or wine if it’s a quality brand
(C) they all contain about the same amount of pure alcohol
(D) the beer has more alcohol than wine or liquor because its drink cold
Q-89 What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of the alcohol or other drugs?
(A) risk of serious accident
(B) risk of being arrested
(C) risk of death
(D) all of the above