Drivers License Exam Study Guide
In densely packed snow you should
o Use chains or snow tires
If you must drive during heavy snow or fog, use your
o Low-beam headlights
Alcohol-related highway deaths account for
o 38% of all traffic fatalities
If you accumulate 7 or more points on your traffic record you may
o Attend a Driver Improvement Clinic to deduct three points from your driving record
The traffic conviction that adds the highest number of points (5) to your driving record is
o Passing a stopped school bus that is loading or unloading children
“Secondary roads” are roads where
o Hills are more likely to be more steep and curves are likely to be more sharp than on
primary roads
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in cities and towns is
o 35 miles per hour
To have a revoked drivers license restored, you must
o Visit a drivers license office, pay a restoration fee, and reapply for a license
When three vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same time, the right of way belongs to
o The car on the right
If a vehicle sways freely, leans heavily to one side during a turn or seems to bounce
continuously, there may be a problem with the
o Suspension system
If you experience a breakdown, you should
o Call a law enforcement officer
To maintain a safe driving distance between your car and the car in front of you, you should
o Use the two-second rule
If you take any medication before you drive, you should
o Find out what effect the medicine has
If you are planning a long road trip, you should
o Stop and rest every 100 miles
Before passing another vehicle, you should
o Look ahead to ensure there is enough room for you to pass
When driving down a very steep hill, you should
o Shift into a lower gear to control your speed
If you run off the side of the road, you should
o Gradually take your foot off the gas pedal
When traveling on rural highways, farm equipment usually
o Travels at its maximum speed of 15-25 mph
If you are driving into a circle you should
o Yield to cars already in the circle
If you are in a crash, you should
o Move your car off the road
School buses are required to
o Stop at all railroad crossings
In city traffic, you should
o Be alert for drivers who make quick stops
Truckers have serious _______ ________ into which cars can disappear from view
o Blind spots
Unless there is a sign indicating no turn on red, you can turn right on red
o After stopping and making sure that the turn can be made safely
For any underage person who aids or abets another attempting to purchase any alcoholic
beverage, the law requires
o A one-year drivers license revocation
Your license will be revoked immediately if your blood alcohol concentration is at least
o 0.08 percent
When approaching a road that is blocked from view you should
o Stop and proceed with caution
Defensive drivers check their rear view mirror and side mirrors roughly
o Every ten seconds
If going 45 mph, how far ahead should you signal before turning?
o 200 feet
If you plan to turn and are not in the proper lane to do so, you should
o Continue to the next intersection, then turn
The most common type of accident on a highway is a
o Rear-end collision
When driving behind someone
o You should not use your high beams
To dry wet brakes
o Gently apply the brakes
“Don’t hang out in the No zone” refers to not being
o In truckers’ blind spots
When approaching a railroad crossing
o Slow down and prepare to stop
If you pull up to a red arrow
o The turning lane is the only lane that should stop
If you are a pedestrian walking along the side of the road at night, you should
o Carry or wear something white
Use high beams
o When driving on a highway and no car is approaching
Slippery roads are most likely to occur when
o It has just begun to drizzle or rain
When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two lane road
o Wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution
Large trucks (tractor trailers)
o Have large blind spots to the side and rear
When preparing to make a right-hand turn
o Turn on your signal and approach the right-hand side of the road
A “shoulder check” is
o A quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes
When you get tired on a long trip, you should
o Stop and rest
When taking a long trip, you should
o Plan to stop and rest every 100 miles
Of the three, which is correct: The speed limit unless posted on highways is 75 mph; The
speed limit unless posted in cities is 25 mph; The speed limit unless posted outside cities is
55 mph
o The speed limit unless posted outside cities is 55 mph
At an intersection without traffic lights, who has the right of way?
o The pedestrian
If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy?
o Watch the tail-lights
While parking the car in downhill, where will you place the front wheel?
o Towards the curb
While driving in the downhill
o Shift to a lower gear
What should you do while entering in a curve?
o You should apply brake before entering curve
If you are in an accident
o Do not pull over first, call the police
How can you avoid a rear end collision on the interstate?
o Check your mirrors often
If you have a leaking exhaust pipe, it can cause
o Harmful fumes to enter vehicle
Where do accidents occur most often?
o At intersections
A driver will lose his or her license if he or she is convicted of
o Speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone
If you refuse to take the chemical test
o Your license may be immediately revoked for 12 months
When the solid yellow line is on your side, and there is a dotted yellow line on the other
side, this means
o You are not allowed to cross to the left
What do you do if you have brake failure?
o Shift into a lower gear, release the clutch pedal if had, and apply the emergency brake
When driving on the interstate, how do you merge onto the highway?
o When entering the interstate, use the acceleration lane until your vehicles speed
matches that of the other traffic and merge safely
Why should you check your tires?
o For safe driving and fuel economy, tires should have the right amount of air
What do you do if your car begins to skid?
o Turn your steering wheel in the same direction that the read-end of your car is going
When a car is approaching you with full beam headlights on, what should you do?
o Look straight in front of you, avoid looking at the car
How can a truck driver see blind spots?
o By looking over the shoulder
What is the minimum and maximum fine for littering?
o $250 minimum, $1,000 maximum
You should inspect your vehicle
o Every 12 months
When school bus stops for passengers, all traffic from both directions must stop at
o Two-lane roadway with center turning lane
