Driving License Written Test

Version 2
(Last update Apr 2000)

1. The hand signal for turning left is: Arm and hand extended straight out – 1
2. The hand signal for turning right is: Arm and hand pointed upward – 2
3. The hand signal for stopping is: Arm and hand pointed down with palm to the rear
–3
4. Begin to turn signal: 100 ft from corner – 1
5. Turn signal should be used: For all turns. It’s illegal to turn without signals – 3
6. If you see a right turn arrow ahead of you and you wish to make a right turn, you
should: Turn without stopping – 2
7. When you approach a stop sign, if there is no car in sight, you should: Stop
completely and go –1
8. If you are in an intersection and a fire truck with signal is coming up behind you,
you should: Continue across the intersection and then stop – 3
9. If a fire truck comes behind you without sirens and lights on, you should:
Continue at same speed – 1
10. If two cars reach the intersection at the same time, which car has the right of way?
The car on the right – 3
11. If an ambulance with sirens on comes down the street, who has to stop? All cars
in the area – 4
12. If a school bus with red lights blinking stops, who must stop? All of above – 4
13. If you have a car trouble on the highway, you should: Pull onto the shoulder – 1
14. When parking up a hill without a curb, tires must be: Turned to right – 1
15. When parking down the hill with curb, tires must be: Turned to right – 1
16. When parking up the hill with curb, tires must be: Turned to left – 2
17. You should not park in front of: All the above – 4
18. Parking parallel within how many inches of the curb: 18 inches – 4
19. Parallel parking means to: Park end to end by a curb – 4
20. This sign (fig 1) means: Merge left – 3
21. This sign (fig 2) means: School zone – 1
22. This sign (fig 3) means: Two-way traffic – 3
23. This sign (fig 4) means: Divided highway – 1

Fig.1.: School Zone Fig.2.: Merge Left Fig.3.: Two-way Traffic Fig.4: Divided highway Fig.5: No Left Turn

24. This sign (fig 5) means: No left turn – 1

YIELD

STOP R R

Fig.6 Merge Fig.7: Divided Fig.8: Stop Fig.9: Yield Fig.10: Rail road Crossing
Highway Ends
30. If you have a car trouble and pull of the highway, you should: Turn on emergency
blinkers –1
31. Use low beam lights when: All the above – 4 (a car 500, 200, fog)
32. If you have an accident with a parked vehicle, you should: Leave name and
address on parked vehicle – 2
33. If you have an accident with another vehicle, the first thing you should do is:
Exchange information – 1
34. Carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas: Has no odor – 4
35. If you skid: Turn the wheel in the direction of the skid – 2
36. When braking on ice or snow or when you have a flat tire: Tap brake – 3
37. If you get off the pavement: Get control of your car and get back on highway
slowly – 4
38. When driving on a highway: Slowly look in all directions – 2
39. Highways are specially slick: When it just starts to rain – 1
40. Most accidents are caused by: Human error – 4
41. The proper posture for driving is: Be seated comfortably without slouching – 1
42. When you are approached on a two-way roadway from the front or rear by an
emergency vehicle with lights and sirens on, you should: Drive to the right as far
as possible and stop – 3
43. Which of the following affect a motorcyclist more than an operator? Road and
weather conditions – 4
44. Accidents frequently occur just before darkness because: Drivers are not able to
see as well as in daylight – 2
45. What is the meaning of a crosswalk? For a pedestrians to cross at certain locations
–3
46. When you see children playing near the street, you should: Slow down and
prepare to stop – 4
47. Why do motorcyclists vary their position? All of above – 4
48. If you pass your exit on the interstate, you should: Go to the next exit and leave
interstate – 3
49. To help avoid accidents when driving on the interstate, keep your eyes: Moving to
observe traffic – 4
50. A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means: Passing allowed when it
is safe. – 4
51. When a school bus has stopped on a two-lane road and has its loading lights
flashing, all vehicles must: Stop until the flashing lights are off – 4
52. A flashing red traffic light means: Stop, proceed when way is safe.
53. When following other vehicles at night, a driver should: Increase his following
distance and use low beam headlight –1
54. A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means: No passing is allowed
from your lane – 3
55. When driving long distance, a driver should guard against accidents that may
result from: All of above – 4
56. After passing another vehicle, it is best to return to your lane: When car is visible
in rear mirror – 3
57. What is the minimum following distance that should be allowed between two
vehicles? Two seconds.
58. When a car ahead of you signals for a left turn, you should: Slow, prepare to stop
–4
59. When bad weather has reduced visibility during daytime hours you should turn
on: Low beam headlights – 2
60. If an incoming car drifts over the centerline into your lane, you should: Move to
the right, slow down and sound your horn. – 1
61. Alcohol will affect your judgment, react time and vision which of the following
will lessen the effects of alcohol: Wait a few hours before driving – 4
62. When approaching the top of a hill, a driver should: Wait until he moves out – 3
63. The law requires the use of low beam headlight when you are approaching within
500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
64. The Department of Public Safety, upon notice of a first offense driving under
influence (DUI) conviction will revoke the person’s driving privilege for: 30 days.
65. The basic speed rule requires that you: Consider all conditions that may affect
your driving.
66. (same as above). For second conviction: 6 months.
67. (same as above). For third conviction: 1 year.
68. When should the rear view mirror be used when backing? Never
69. When following another vehicle, what is the safe following distance? A distance
that is reasonable and prudent.
70. Drivers under the age of 18 who have committed any drug or alcohol related
offense are subject to cancellation of driving privileges for: All the above.
71. According to the “Implied Consent Law”: Residents and non-residents are treated
alike.
72. When meeting a vehicle at night with one headlight, you should: Drive as far to
the right as possible.
73. Penalties for impaired driving BAC: Fine $100-$500, up to 6 month in jail or both
74. Penalties for DUI in first offense is: All of above (a misdemeanor, imprisonment,
fine not more than $1,000).
75. If you changes address, you should notify in 30 days.