Thin Blue Line Driver's Education Practice Exam

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• How does speed influence crash severity?
• Which signs control traffic in a roundabout?
• What is a common cue that a lane reduction is ahead?
• When there are no traffic control devices at an intersection, who has the right of way?
• A sign shaped like a home plate indicates a school crossing.
• When is it appropriate to use high beam headlights?
• The entrance ramp is where you try to accelerate to the speed of expressway traffic.
• To indicate a right turn, you should
• Balancing and controlling a motorcycle is difficult.
• At an uncontrolled intersection, who has the right of way if you reach the intersection at the same time as the vehicle on your right?
• What is the key requirement for child passengers in a vehicle?
• When is it legal to pass another vehicle on a two-lane road?
• The best clue that a roadway is changing from multi-lane to single-lane is
• If you encounter an angry driver you should
• In a left turn onto a multi‑lane road, which lane should you use to start the turn?
• Which statement about U-turns is correct?
• Power steering failure occurs when
• Which factor helps reduce hydroplaning risk while driving on wet pavement?
• Which statement about the Zone Control System is true?
• When your visibility is reduced for any reason, you should
• Turn left on red is allowed under which conditions?
• According to AAA, how long does a driver need to be distracted from the road in order to double the odds of collisions?
• When leaving a parallel parking space, you should
• Which of the following best describes the highway transportation system?
• The amount of alcohol in 1-1/2 ounces of whisky is approximately equal to the amount in which one?
• When driving in fog, which lighting setting best helps visibility without glare?
• If there is no gap in traffic as you are attempting to enter the expressway, what should you do?
• When passing a cyclist on a multi-lane road, what distance should you maintain and what action should you avoid?
• In driving, scanning means to
• What is by far the most common cause of collisions?
• What are the parts of the highway transportation system?
• When entering a multi‑lane road and you must make a left turn, you should first cross which lanes?
• Which color sign is commonly used to indicate a construction zone?
• To steer straight ahead, you should look
• A worn bald tire increases the risk of which event?
• When you are on a city street with a green light and a pedestrian begins to cross the street ahead of you, what should you do?
• Why is it important to keep the volume of entertainment systems in the car at a relatively low level?
• On a multi‑lane roadway, from which lane should you begin a left turn?
• Under which conditions should you increase your following distance to 4–6 seconds?
• If the brakes lock during a sudden stop on a non-ABS system, what is the risk?
• When backing an RV
• The driver of a scooter should wear
• When passing a bicyclist on the road, which steps should you take?
• What does a steady green light at an intersection indicate?
• Crossing a through street from a STOP sign requires judging gaps in traffic from which directions?
• What is the best practice when you are being tailgated?
• If windshield wipers fail during rain, which sequence is recommended?
• What should you do if you see children playing near a curb?
• How much alcohol does your body typically eliminate an hour?
• To stay alert on long trips you should?
• At a railroad crossing with flashing lights, what is the correct action?
• Five ounces of wine are approximately equal in alcohol content to which of the following?
• What is the purpose of a roundabout and how do you navigate it safely?
• Which IPDE step is used when you apply the brake to stop?
• Which of these is not generally an inside the car distraction?
• Which steps help you avoid blind spots when changing lanes?
• What is the proper seating position for safe driving?
• You should use the lower gears
• When approaching a school crossing sign, what should you be prepared to do if children are present?
• Which statement about swerving to avoid hazards is most accurate?
• Which action should you take first if smoke is coming from the engine compartment?
• If you are tailgated, which action is recommended?
• Which item represents a temporary driving disability?
• During a traffic stop, which action regarding hand positioning is recommended?
• Approximately what percent of all road miles in the United States are rural?
• Forgetting to fasten your seat belt before starting a trip may result in
• What steps should you take if you witness a crash while driving?
• What is the best indicator of drowsy driving?
• The typical reaction time for an alert driver is about 0.75 seconds. Which option matches this value?
• If a tire is under inflated, the only part that grips the road well is the?
• Glare recovery time is
• What steps should you take when entering a highway from an acceleration lane?
• In IPDE, which step is used when you determine how to adjust speed or position?
• Which statement best describes reducing wind resistance during highway driving?
• When driving on a long trip, you should take breaks every _____.
• How does hydroplaning occur and how can you reduce the risk?
• Black ice is defined as
• In case of a blowout which procedure is incorrect?
• When stopping suddenly, you should quickly check for traffic behind you.
• If you miss your highway exit, what is the recommended action?
• What is one of the main risks of driving under the influence?
• On a long trip, the rationale for breaks every 2 hours is to reduce fatigue.
• The safest way to turn your vehicle around is to
• If you are involved in a crash and authorities are required by law, what should you do?
• Which statement best describes proper lane-change technique?
• If smoke is coming from the engine compartment and you have stopped in a safe place, which action should you take first?
• What information should you provide if you are in a crash?
• It is easy to balance and control a motorcycle.
• Driving-related clues will not change as you drive in different environments.
• Coping with emotions while driving includes
• What is the risk of driving under the influence of alcohol?
• A construction zone is indicated by
• What should you do when you meet another vehicle while using high beams?
• When following a large vehicle, what minimum safe distance is generally recommended?
• If the temperature of ice on the roadway warms from 0 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, which statement is true?
• The entrance ramp is where you try to accelerate to the speed of the expressway.
• When is it legal to use a radar detector?
• To minimize evaporation fill the gas tank during warmer noontime hours.
• Low-speed vehicles are required to have which combination?
• What is a reaction of a low risk driver?
• What happens if the power steering system fails?
• Which description best describes cruise control?
• If all traffic and street signs are pointing in one direction, you can assume you are on a two way street.
• Which statement best defines driver distraction?
• The cost of insurance for your car is affected by all of the following except
• Which highway feature provides advance information and warning about approaching driving situations?
• For steering straight ahead, where should you look?
• If you are tailgated, which action would best maintain safety?
• If you lock the brakes when braking suddenly on a non-ABS system, you
• Which statement best describes the safest way to merge onto a highway from an on-ramp?
• If a traffic signal at an intersection is malfunctioning, you should?
• What is the recommended safety practice for child passengers?
• On a two-lane road, when a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights, you should?
• Hydroplaning is caused by a combination of which factors?
• What is the name of the road configuration where a side road forms a T-intersection with an expressway?
• Cruise control allows the driver to
• Your traffic light changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?
• In a tire blowout, what should you do first?
• Which condition increases the risk of a tire blowout?
• To drive in fog you should?
• What are common signs of drowsy driving?
• If there are signal lights on the entrance ramp, what must you do?
• Start of perpendicular parking back-in parking to the right side, your body is aligned with the center, select a target
• A yellow X on an overhead signal above your lane indicates the lane will be closed farther ahead. Which of the following is true about your lane?
• In a construction zone, what is the safest way to drive?
• If you stop suddenly, an object on the rear window ledge can become?
• When braking suddenly, you should check for traffic in which direction?
• In adverse conditions, such as rain or snow, what is the recommended following distance compared to normal conditions?
• If the temperature of ice on the roadway warms from zero to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, which statement is true?
• The last thing you do as a check inside the car before driving is
• In peer education, what is a primary activity?
• When approaching a four-way stop, who has the right of way?
• Which practice uses road edge lines as a guide?
• Two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway indicate no passing from either direction.
• What percentage of all miles of roadways in the United States are rural?
• Protecting yourself and others while driving means you are practicing
• If an emergency vehicle is approaching from the rear with lights on, what should you do?
• What is the only sure way to reduce BAC and impairment?
• When leaving a parallel parking space, the safest behavior is to
• How should you merge onto a highway safely?
• What is the recommended driving behavior in a construction zone?
• What should you do if your windshield wipers fail during rain?
• When backing an RV, the safest practice is to have a guide stand beside and behind the vehicle.
• If you notice your engine sounds louder over time, you may have a hole in which component?
• What minimum clearance is recommended when passing a cyclist on a multi-lane road?
• An uncontrolled intersection should be treated as if which sign is present?
• How should you react if your brakes fail while driving?
• What happens when you pass a large truck during rain or snow?
• When signaling through a roundabout, which practice is correct?
• Which of the following cannot be recycled?
• When you plan to overtake and pass a bicycle, what spacing should you maintain between your vehicle and the bicycle?
• After pulling over on a rural highway due to a tire issue, the first thing you should do to alert others is
• Which of the following best describes safe adjustments when driving in rain?
• In terms of wind resistance, keeping windows closed helps minimize drag.
• What is the difference between a stop line and a yield line at an intersection?
• If you experience a tire blowout while driving, which sequence of actions is correct?
• Where should you keep your hands on the steering wheel?
• In wet conditions, which action best describes the following distance rule?
• Mopeds might not keep up with traffic flow because they do not accelerate as quickly.
• If the engine temperature warning light comes on turning on your air conditioning may help cool your engine.
• When driving in fog, you should use your
• What is the correct action when you see a flashing yellow signal?
• Smoking inside a closed vehicle
• What does an overhead yellow X indicate about the lane you are in?
• In rainy conditions, besides reducing speed and increasing following distance, what other action helps you see and be seen?
• When jump starting a battery, which connection is correct?
• Hydroplaning is caused by a combination of which conditions?
• Three factors that determine the force of impact are
• Black ice is defined as
• What are the consequences of using a handheld mobile device while driving?
• What is the safest behavior when pulled over by a police officer?
• What should you carry in your vehicle in case of a combustible fire?
• A vehicle's speed when going downhill tends to?
• Traffic controls help you travel safely by providing which of the following?
• Which of these is one element of driver distraction?
• Your field of vision is the area you can see around you while looking straight ahead.
• The odometer indicates trouble in the vehicle's electrical system.
• To free wheels stuck in deep snow, mud, or sand, you usually should
• Which of the following is a temporary driving disability?
• Which factor does not influence car insurance premiums?
• Which of the following is NOT a listed cause of power steering failure?
• A three-second following distance is not the total stopping distance. Which statement is true?
• Low-speed vehicles are required to have which items?
• To make a right turn from a two‑lane one‑way street, in which lane should you position your vehicle?
• At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, which vehicle has the right of way?
• No U-turn signs prohibit U-turns; where should you U-turn?
• Which action describes scanning as a driving practice?
• When you move into the deceleration lane, you should
• Which parking orientation is typically used in parking lots?
• Which sign shape is used for school crossing signs?
• What does a solid red light mean for turning, and when may you turn on red where allowed?
• Crossing a solid white edge line is discouraged except to enter or exit the roadway. This statement means you should:
• In the context of RV backing, the measure is to have a guide stand beside and behind the vehicle.
• A disadvantage of pulling into a driveway on the left side is that you must
• What should you do to minimize glare when driving at night toward oncoming traffic?
• Traffic controls on highways serve which safety purpose?
• An auto or travel club can provide assistance as you prepare for long-distance trips.
• What system is a method for managing the space around your vehicle?
• If your vehicle stalls on a highway, what steps should you take?
• Roundabouts are controlled by which signs?
• Which is true about volume and safety?
• If road conditions require more stopping distance, what should you do?
• What can become projectile during a sudden stop?
• How should you determine stopping distance in wet conditions?
• Signs and signals regulate controlled intersections.
• What does it mean to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks?
• When a pedestrian begins crossing in front of you while you have a green light, what must you do?
• Which parking arrangement is only used in parking lots?
• For an alert driver, the typical reaction time is about how long?
• You can get assistance as you prepare for long-distance travel from an auto or travel club.
• An over the counter drug can be purchased legally with a prescription.
• What does a solid white line along the edge of a roadway indicate?
• If you are being tailgated while following another vehicle you should
• Wind resistance can be reduced by
• When your visibility is reduced for any reason, you need more time and space to use which process?
• If you are behind a motorcycle and road conditions are poor you should do what?
• Defensive driving is best described as?
• Controlled intersections are regulated by signs and signals.
• What is the safe following distance rule and how should it adapt to speed and conditions?
• An over the counter drug can be purchased legally without a prescription.
• For the start of perpendicular parking from the right side, your steering alignment should position your target at how many degrees to your left?