All practice questions

You are driving in the right-hand lane of a multi-lane city street approaching an intersection with a solid green traffic signal. In the adjacent left lane, a large box truck slows down and comes to a complete stop just before the crosswalk. Which of the following is the safest defensive driving action to take?

While driving on a multi-lane roadway in moderate traffic, you scan several vehicles ahead and notice the brake lights of a car three positions in front of you flashing repeatedly, although the vehicle directly in front of you has not yet slowed down. Which of the following is the safest defensive driving action to take?

When driving on a two-lane roadway, hovering your foot over the brake pedal without pressing it (covering the brake) as you approach the crest of a blind hill is a recommended defensive driving practice to reduce stopping distance if an unseen hazard exists beyond the crest.

As you approach an intersection where the traffic signal has been green for a long distance (a 'stale green light'), which of the following actions best demonstrates defensive driving and hazard anticipation?

A motorcyclist who frequently shifts between the left, center, and right portions of a single traffic lane is typically driving erratically and violating lane rules.

When another vehicle is tailgating your car, you should increase the following distance between your vehicle and the car ahead of you.

When driving on a multi-lane highway separated by a physical median barrier, drivers traveling in the opposite direction of a stopped school bus with flashing red lights are required to come to a complete stop.

A pedestrian who has not yet entered the roadway is legally permitted to begin crossing the street when facing a flashing upraised hand (Don't Walk) signal accompanied by a numerical countdown timer.

Three drivers arrive at an intersection controlled by four-way stop signs at different times. Arrange the vehicles in the correct order in which they should proceed through the intersection.

A driver approaching an intersection controlled by a traffic light displaying a solid red circular light together with a steady green arrow pointing left in their dedicated turn lane must come to a complete stop before executing the left turn.

At an intersection controlled by traffic lights, a driver facing a flashing circular red light must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection, treating the signal the same as a stop sign.

You are driving in the right-hand lane of a multi-lane highway with a posted speed limit of 55 mph. Up ahead, you observe a stationary tow truck displaying flashing amber lights servicing a stalled vehicle on the right shoulder. Heavy traffic in the adjacent lane makes it unsafe to change lanes. Under standard Move Over laws, which action are you legally required to take?

You are driving through an intersection on a green light when you hear sirens and see an emergency vehicle with active flashing lights approaching from a cross street. Which of the following is the correct action to take?

When a large commercial truck executes a right turn at an intersection, its rear wheels follow a shorter path than its front wheels (off-tracking), requiring the truck driver to swing wide to the left before starting the turn.

You are approaching an intersection where the traffic signal has been green for a long period of time as you drive toward it (a 'stale green light'). Which action best demonstrates proper hazard anticipation and defensive driving?

You are driving on a roadway and notice a large white symbol consisting of an 'X' flanked by two 'R's painted directly onto the pavement of your travel lane. Which of the following best describes the requirement indicated by this special pavement marking?

While driving on a highway, your vehicle's engine temperature gauge spikes into the red warning zone, steam begins pouring from beneath the hood, and after pulling safely onto the shoulder, you notice small flames beneath the front engine compartment. Which sequence of actions represents the safest and most legally appropriate response?

When approaching an oncoming vehicle at night, a driver must dim high-beam headlights to low beams at a distance of at least 500 feet.

A driver on a multi-lane city roadway is approaching an intersection and intends to turn right. A marked bicycle lane runs along the right side of the road, and a bicyclist is proceeding straight through the intersection within that lane. Which of the following statements correctly describes the driver's legal duty when executing this turn?

When following a slow-moving farm tractor on a two-lane rural road, a tractor operator who swings to the right edge of the lane near a field entrance is indicating that they are pulling over to let trailing traffic pass.