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    Sample Knowledge Test

    Click the circle next to the correct answer. When you are finished, click SCORE MY TEST at the bottom of the page. Good luck!

    1. What is the most important driving technique to avoid crashes when driving in icy or snowy conditions?

    Add extra weight to the vehicle to improve traction.
    Get off the highways as quickly as possible.
    Engage 4 wheel drive on the vehicle.
    Reduce speed and increase following distance

    2. A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as which of the following?

    A slow sign
    A yield sign
    A stop sign
    An intersection sign

    3. The application for an operator’s license must be signed by the parent or guardian when the applicant is under what age?

    16
    20
    21
    18

    4. Unless it is posted otherwise, the speed limit in a residential area is:

    25 miles per hour
    20 miles per hour
    35 miles per hour
    15 miles per hour

    5. Child restraints are required for:

    Infants and children who are either or both under the age of 4 and weigh less than 40 pounds must be properly restrained in an approved child safety seat while being transported in a motor vehicle. Also, any child who is at least 4 years of age but less than 8 years of age must be properly restrained in a booster seat unless the child is 4’9” or taller.
    All children for whom the driver of the car is the parent or guardian
    All children who are seated in the front seat
    All children who are under the age of 6 when air bags are not available

    6. When traveling on a highway divided into four traffic lanes, which vehicles are required to stop for a school bus that has stopped to unload children?

    Only vehicles approaching the rear of the bus traveling in the same direction as the bus
    All vehicles approaching the bus from either direction
    No one is required to stop unless children are in view
    All vehicles may pass the bus after providing an audible signal

    7. When two vehicles arrive at an intersection at the same time, which one has the right-of-way when no signs or signals indicate rules?

    The car approaching from the right has the right of way.
    The car approaching from the left has the right-of-way.
    The car in which the driver sounds his horn first has the right of way.
    The car that is traveling faster has the right-of-way.

    8. If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?

    Tomato juice and lime
    Hot coffee
    Fresh air
    Time

    9. When is a driver permitted to turn right on a red traffic signal?

    When the driver has stopped and checked to see that the turn will not interfere with crossing traffic
    When signs are clearly posted to allow a right turn on red
    Only at the direction of a police officer
    After first slowing and verifying the turn will interfere with other traffic and pedestrians

    10. When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, which of the following is the appropriate place to make the stop?

    The driver is not required to stop
    The driver is required to slow down to make sure crossing traffic is clear
    Only at a place where the driver can see at least 200 feet on either side without regard for the intersecting roadway
    At the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before actually entering the roadway

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