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Question 1 of 20Road signs

What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?

1. AA. The highway ends just ahead at a stop sign
2. BB. A median will split the two directions
3. CC. Two roads cross just ahead
4. DD. You must keep left of an island

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Question 2 of 20Road signs

What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?

1. AA. A side road joins from the left
2. BB. It ends, and you must turn left or right
3. CC. Two lanes merge into one lane ahead
4. DD. It splits into two branches, left and right

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Question 3 of 20Road signs

You reach this sign as a car with the right-of-way is coming. What should you do?

1. AA. Keep your speed if you got to the sign first
2. BB. Slow down or stop and let that car go first
3. CC. Flash your lights so the other driver waits
4. DD. Speed up to get through before the car arrives

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Question 4 of 20Road signs

What does this sign warn you about?

1. AA. People may be crossing the road ahead
2. BB. A school bus stop is just ahead on the right
3. CC. Cars are not allowed in a park ahead
4. DD. The sidewalk ahead is closed

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Question 5 of 20Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What can happen if you get many traffic tickets in a short time?

1. AA. You get a safe-driving reward
2. BB. Your license lasts longer
3. CC. Your license can be suspended
4. DD. Your insurance goes down

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Question 6 of 20Rules of the road · Speed and following distance

What is a "space cushion"?

1. AA. A pad that protects you in a crash
2. BB. A lane kept free for buses and taxis
3. CC. Room in the trunk for spare parts
4. DD. Open space around your car on all sides

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Question 7 of 20Rules of the road · Parking and stopping

In many states, what does a curb painted red mean?

1. AA. Parking for 20 minutes
2. BB. No stopping or parking
3. CC. Loading only
4. DD. Parking for disabled drivers

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Question 8 of 20Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards

You need to make a phone call while driving. What is the safest choice?

1. AA. Pull over to a safe place first
2. BB. Call while stopped at a light
3. CC. Hold the phone low, out of sight
4. DD. Call only on short trips

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Question 9 of 20Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards

On a long, dull highway drive, you start to feel drowsy and stare blankly ahead. What should you do?

1. AA. Drive faster so you finish sooner
2. BB. Look only at the road right ahead
3. CC. Take a break and move your eyes often
4. DD. Turn up the heat and the radio

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Question 10 of 20Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

How do the laws treat driving under the influence of illegal drugs?

1. AA. It is legal as long as you feel fine
2. BB. It is only a small fine
3. CC. It is as illegal as driving drunk
4. DD. It is treated as a minor offense

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Question 11 of 20Rules of the road · Signals and pavement markings

A crossing signal shows a white walking person. What does it mean for people on foot?

1. AA. Cars may turn without yielding to them
2. BB. They may start to cross, watching for turning cars
3. CC. They must wait for the next green light
4. DD. They may cross only if they run the whole way

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Question 12 of 20Rules of the road · Sharing the road

Why should you look twice for motorcycles at intersections?

1. AA. They are almost always speeding
2. BB. They have no lights in the day
3. CC. They must yield to cars
4. DD. They are small and hard to see

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Question 13 of 20Rules of the road · Emergencies and equipment

Your car breaks down on the highway. What should you do?

1. AA. Stop in the lane and fix it there
2. BB. Walk along the lanes to find help
3. CC. Leave it running in the lane and wait
4. DD. Pull off the road and turn on hazards

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Question 14 of 20Rules of the road · Signals and pavement markings

The light is green, but traffic is backed up on the far side of the intersection. What should you do?

1. AA. Pull into the intersection and wait there for room
2. BB. Wait until there is room to clear the intersection
3. CC. Sound your horn to move traffic along
4. DD. Use the crosswalk to wait out of the way of others

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Question 15 of 20Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

Can you be charged with impaired driving below the legal blood alcohol limit?

1. AA. Yes, if your driving is impaired
2. BB. No, never below the limit
3. CC. Only if you are over 65 years old
4. DD. Only if you are in a crash

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Question 16 of 20Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards

In New York, a 5-year-old is 3 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 45 pounds. What must the child ride in?

1. AA. A lap belt alone in the back seat
2. BB. An adult seat belt in any seat
3. CC. A rear-facing infant car seat
4. DD. A booster seat with lap and shoulder belt

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Question 17 of 20Rules of the road · Right of way

A school bus ahead of you has flashing yellow lights. What does this mean?

1. AA. It is letting children off now
2. BB. You may pass it with care
3. CC. It is getting ready to stop
4. DD. It is broken down

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Question 18 of 20Rules of the road · Signals and pavement markings

What does a green arrow pointing left mean?

1. AA. You must yield to oncoming traffic before turning
2. BB. You may turn left; oncoming cars must stop
3. CC. Left turns are not allowed until it goes out
4. DD. The left lane is closing just ahead

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Question 19 of 20Rules of the road · Speed and following distance

Why does it usually take longer to stop when you are going downhill?

1. AA. Gravity keeps pulling the car forward
2. BB. Brakes are weaker when the car tilts
3. CC. Tires lose air pressure on a slope
4. DD. The engine adds power on the way down

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Question 20 of 20Rules of the road · Parking and stopping

You park a car with an automatic gearbox. What gear should it be in?

1. AA. Neutral
2. BB. Park
3. CC. Drive
4. DD. Reverse

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