Sample Drivers Test

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Think you’re ready to get behind the wheel? Let’s see if you’ve really got what it takes in this sample driving test, which will show you a series of signs that require you to explain their meanings.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What do red signs mean?

    • A.

      Requirement that must be followed and that constitute an immediate threat to traffic safety if not followed

    • B.

      Warn drivers of specific road conditions and dangers ahead

    • C.

      Important information regarding traffic regulations that you must obey

    • D.

      Warn drivers of specific dangers ahead due to highway consturction and maintenance projects

    Correct Answer
    A. Requirement that must be followed and that constitute an immediate threat to traffic safety if not followed
  • 2. 

    What do yellow or fluorescent yellow-green signs mean?

    • A.

      Requirement that must be followed and that constitute an immediate threat to traffic safety if not followed

    • B.

      Warn drivers of specific road conditions and dangers ahead

    • C.

      Important information regarding traffic regulations that you must obey

    • D.

      Warn drivers of specific dangers ahead due to highway consturction and maintenance projects

    Correct Answer
    B. Warn drivers of specific road conditions and dangers ahead
  • 3. 

    What do white signs mean?

    • A.

      Warn drivers of specific road conditions and dangers ahead

    • B.

      Important information regarding traffic regulations that you must obey

    • C.

      Warn drivers of specific dangers ahead due to highway consturction and maintenance projects

    • D.

      Indicate directions, highway exit signs, and mileage signs

    Correct Answer
    B. Important information regarding traffic regulations that you must obey
  • 4. 

    What do orange signs mean?

    • A.

      Important information regarding traffic regulations that you must obey

    • B.

      Indicate directions, highway exit signs, and mileage signs

    • C.

      Warn drivers of specific dangers ahead due to highway consturction and maintenance projects

    • D.

      Traveler information to motorists

    Correct Answer
    C. Warn drivers of specific dangers ahead due to highway consturction and maintenance projects
  • 5. 

    What do green signs mean?

    • A.

      Warn drivers of specific dangers ahead due to highway consturction and maintenance projects

    • B.

      Indicate directions, highway exit signs and mileage signs

    • C.

      Traveler information to motorists

    • D.

      Nearby parks and recreational areas

    Correct Answer
    B. Indicate directions, highway exit signs and mileage signs
  • 6. 

    What do blue signs mean?

    • A.

      Traveler information to motorists

    • B.

      Nearby parks and recreational areas

    • C.

      Requirement that must be followed and that constitute an immediate threat to traffic safety if not followed

    • D.

      Warn drivers of specific road conditions and dangers ahead

    Correct Answer
    A. Traveler information to motorists
  • 7. 

    What do brown signs mean?

    • A.

      Nearby parks and recreational areas

    • B.

      Warn drivers of specific road conditions and dangers ahead

    • C.

      Requirement that must be followed and that constitute an immediate threat to traffic safety if not followed

    • D.

      Traveler information to motorists

    Correct Answer
    A. Nearby parks and recreational areas
  • 8. 

    What do octagonal signs mean?

    • A.

      Yield

    • B.

      Railroad

    • C.

      Stop

    • D.

      Regulatory

    Correct Answer
    C. Stop
  • 9. 

    What do triangular signs mean?

    • A.

      Railroad

    • B.

      Yield

    • C.

      School Zone

    • D.

      Regulatory

    Correct Answer
    B. Yield
  • 10. 

    What do circular signs mean?

    • A.

      Railroad

    • B.

      Warning

    • C.

      No passing Zone

    • D.

      School Zone

    Correct Answer
    A. Railroad
  • 11. 

    What do pentagonal signs mean?

    • A.

      Warning

    • B.

      No Passing Zone

    • C.

      School Zone

    • D.

      Speed Limit/Highway Markers

    Correct Answer
    C. School Zone
  • 12. 

    What do diamond signs mean?

    • A.

      No Passing Zone

    • B.

      Stop

    • C.

      Warning

    • D.

      Speed Limit/Highway Markers

    Correct Answer
    C. Warning
  • 13. 

    What do rectangular signs mean?

    • A.

      Stop

    • B.

      Speed Limit/Highway Marker

    • C.

      Yield

    • D.

      Railroad

    Correct Answer
    B. Speed Limit/Highway Marker
  • 14. 

    Correct Answer
    slippery when wet
  • 15. 

    Correct Answer
    divided highway begins
  • 16. 

    Correct Answer
    pedestrian crossing
  • 17. 

    Correct Answer
    two way traffic
  • 18. 

    Correct Answer
    long steep downgrade
  • 19. 

    Correct Answer
    merging traffic
  • 20. 

    Correct Answer
  • 21. 

    Correct Answer
    winding road ahead
  • 22. 

    Correct Answer
    deer crossing
  • 23. 

    Correct Answer
    no right turn
  • 24. 

    Correct Answer
    no u turn
  • 25. 

    Correct Answer
    do not enter
  • 26. 

    Correct Answer
    school crossing
  • 27. 

    Correct Answer
    school zone
  • 28. 

    Correct Answer
    flagger ahead
  • 29. 

    Correct Answer
    workers ahead
  • 30. 

    Correct Answer
    two way left turn lane
  • 31. 

    Correct Answer
    no parking
  • 32. 

    Correct Answer
    tow away zone
  • 33. 

    Correct Answer
    hospital
  • 34. 

    Correct Answer
    slow moving vehicle
  • 35. 

    At least 70% of accidents leading to property damage, injuries and death, is a result of:

    • A.

      Human error.

    • B.

      Malfunctioning traffic signals.

    • C.

      Unsafe road conditions.

    • D.

      Defective vehicles.

    Correct Answer
    A. Human error.
  • 36. 

    The safe and legal passing of another vehicle requires that a driver:

    • A.

      Make sure the passing lane is clear of traffic, and checks behind and to the left to make sure another car is not attempting to pass.

    • B.

      Apply the brake and slow down.

    • C.

      Pass when the lane marking is a solid line.

    • D.

      All answers are correct.

    Correct Answer
    A. Make sure the passing lane is clear of traffic, and checks behind and to the left to make sure another car is not attempting to pass.
  • 37. 

    As fog can greatly reduce visibility of other vehicles, pedestrians and traffic signals, you should:

    • A.

      Drive cautiously and reduce speed.

    • B.

      Do not use your high headlight beams.

    • C.

      Use low headlight beams to illuminate the road and objects better.

    • D.

      All answers are correct.

    Correct Answer
    D. All answers are correct.
  • 38. 

    A good defensive driver should:

    • A.

      Drive slowly at all times.

    • B.

      Look out for the actions of other drivers.

    • C.

      Travel at a constant speed.

    • D.

      Only drive in familiar areas.

    Correct Answer
    B. Look out for the actions of other drivers.
  • 39. 

    When making a right turn on red at a red light, you:

    • A.

      Slow down and roll around the corner if no traffic is coming.

    • B.

      Do not yield the right-of-way.

    • C.

      Come to a complete stop and do not interfere with the right-of-way of any vehicles or pedestrians moving in the direction of the turn.

    • D.

      Ignore a “No Turn on Red” sign.

    Correct Answer
    C. Come to a complete stop and do not interfere with the right-of-way of any vehicles or pedestrians moving in the direction of the turn.
  • 40. 

    When driving on wet roadways, you should remember:

    • A.

      Pavement is slick immediately following a rainfall.

    • B.

      Driving on wet roads can cause hydroplaning.

    • C.

      You should give yourself additional time to stop.

    • D.

      All answers are correct.

    Correct Answer
    D. All answers are correct.
  • 41. 

    A flashing red signal means:

    • A.

      A reason to slow down.

    • B.

      Equivalent to (same as) a stop sign, and means the driver must stop.

    • C.

      Caution, there may be danger.

    • D.

      A signal to look both ways, then proceed.

    Correct Answer
    B. Equivalent to (same as) a stop sign, and means the driver must stop.
  • 42. 

    You should signal your intention to turn at least:

    • A.

      200 feet before turning.

    • B.

      150 feet before turning.

    • C.

      100 feet before turning.

    • D.

      50 feet before turning.

    Correct Answer
    A. 200 feet before turning.
  • 43. 

    What is the maximum tandem axle weight for trucks?

    • A.

      20,000 lbs. per axle

    • B.

      10,000 lbs. per axle

    • C.

      17,000 lbs. per axle

    • D.

      15,000 lbs. per axle

    Correct Answer
    C. 17,000 lbs. per axle
  • 44. 

    The driver of a commercial motor vehicle must stop within how many feet of railroad tracks?

    • A.

      10 – 40 feet

    • B.

      15 – 50 feet

    • C.

      20 – 60 feet

    • D.

      5 – 45 feet

    Correct Answer
    B. 15 – 50 feet
  • 45. 

    What is the maximum height of any vehicle that may be operated without a special permit?

    • A.

      13 feet, 6 inches

    • B.

      12 feet, 7 inches

    • C.

      11 feet, 8 inches

    • D.

      10 feet, 9 inches

    Correct Answer
    A. 13 feet, 6 inches
  • 46. 

    A public passenger chauffeur license grants the privilege to transport persons for hire so long as the vehicle is not designed or used to transport how many persons?

    • A.

      20 persons including the driver

    • B.

      8 persons including the driver

    • C.

      25 persons including the driver

    • D.

      16 persons including the driver

    Correct Answer
    D. 16 persons including the driver
  • 47. 

    What is the maximum single-axle weight for trucks?

    • A.

      17,000 lbs.

    • B.

      20,000 lbs.

    • C.

      80,000 lbs.

    • D.

      All answers are correct

    Correct Answer
    B. 20,000 lbs.
  • 48. 

    While riding an unfamiliar motorcycle:

    • A.

      Stay in the right portion of the lane.

    • B.

      Have the owner ride with you.

    • C.

      Allow extra room for stopping.

    • D.

      Do not shift above third gear.

    Correct Answer
    C. Allow extra room for stopping.
  • 49. 

    When riding at night:

    • A.

      Ride with flashers on.

    • B.

      Wear reflective clothing.

    • C.

      Always ride in the center lane.

    • D.

      Follow closer to the vehicle ahead for safety.

    Correct Answer
    B. Wear reflective clothing.
  • 50. 

    When the front tire goes flat:

    • A.

      The steering will feel heavy.

    • B.

      The back of the motorcycle will jerk from side to side.

    • C.

      The handlebars will shake violently.

    • D.

      You will lose power to the brakes.

    Correct Answer
    C. The handlebars will shake violently.

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