Driving- Written Test Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is correct when backing to the left or right? * - CORRECT
ANSWER Steer in the same direction you want to move the car.
If you are backing, and you want the rear of the vehicle to go left, put your * - CORRECT
ANSWER left hand at 12 o'clock on the steering wheel and turn it to the left.
As you drive on a residential street, you spot the following clues: A parked vehicle with front wheels
turned toward the street and a person sitting behind the wheel. You should * - CORRECT
ANSWER predict that the vehicle may enter your path of travel.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane, two-way road marked with * - CORRECT ANSWER a
broken yellow line.
Which question should a driver answer first when approaching an intersection? * - CORRECT
ANSWER Are there any traffic controls?
A solid double yellow line down the center of a two-way street indicates * - CORRECT
ANSWER no passing in either direction.
In order to maintain a four-second following time, a driver must adjust * - CORRECT
ANSWER speed as needed.
If you must turn your car around on a narrow street and most of the traffic is coming toward you, the
safest turnabout would be * - CORRECT ANSWER using a driveway on the right side of the
road (2-point turn).
When parking on the right shoulder of a hill where there is no curb you should * - CORRECT
ANSWER turn the front wheels so they point away from the road (right).
When you look far and near and side to side you are * - CORRECT ANSWER scanning.
,What is the most important step in turning the car around? * - CORRECT ANSWER Careful
check of traffic in all directions.
The best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations is to * - CORRECT
ANSWER continually scan for hazards or changing areas.
When preparing to make a lane change, what else should you do besides use the turn signal? * -
CORRECT ANSWER Check mirrors and over the shoulder.
You should check the mirror blind spot area by * - CORRECT ANSWER looking over your
shoulder to check the area.
Which step of the IPDE process has a driver just taken when he foresees what will probably happen in
a driving situation? * - CORRECT ANSWER Predict.
When making a 3-point or Y-turnabout on a narrow street, how far should you back your car? * -
CORRECT ANSWER Only as far back as needed to complete the maneuver.
After parking uphill with a curb, your front wheels should be * - CORRECT ANSWER turned
sharply away from the curb.
Before changing lanes, the most important thing you should do is * - CORRECT
ANSWER make sure the area and path of travel to the front is open.
What is the main value of making a head check to the left or right before changing lanes? * -
CORRECT ANSWER It covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
When you are parallel parked, how close to the curb should the car be? * - CORRECT
ANSWER Within 12 inches.
Sudden braking and swerving in traffic often means that the driver * - CORRECT
ANSWER has not scanned far enough ahead.
, You should begin making a right turn at an intersection * - CORRECT ANSWER when line of
sight and path of travel are clear.
The front wheels should be turned toward the street when parked * - CORRECT
ANSWER uphill with a curb.
What is the most serious loss to a driver who tailgates? * - CORRECT ANSWER Seeing the
full traffic picture.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three questions you should ask yourself before every
decision? * - CORRECT ANSWER Is it controllable?
If a curve requires reduced speed, when should you slow down? * - CORRECT
ANSWER Before entering the curve.
The sharper the curve * - CORRECT ANSWER the slower you must go.
An intersection that has signals or signs that assign the right of way is called * - CORRECT
ANSWER a controlled intersection.
On bumpy roads or gravel surfaces, traction between the tires and road * - CORRECT
ANSWER decreases.
Where is the best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane, two-way street which is lined
with parked cars? * - CORRECT ANSWER Lane position 2.
Which of the following will help you with glare? * - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above.
The strategy of maintaining a space cushion should be considered as * - CORRECT
ANSWER a way of driving defensively.
Which of the following is least important about railroad crossings? * - CORRECT
ANSWER The length of the oncoming train.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is correct when backing to the left or right? * - CORRECT
ANSWER Steer in the same direction you want to move the car.
If you are backing, and you want the rear of the vehicle to go left, put your * - CORRECT
ANSWER left hand at 12 o'clock on the steering wheel and turn it to the left.
As you drive on a residential street, you spot the following clues: A parked vehicle with front wheels
turned toward the street and a person sitting behind the wheel. You should * - CORRECT
ANSWER predict that the vehicle may enter your path of travel.
Passing is allowed on a two-lane, two-way road marked with * - CORRECT ANSWER a
broken yellow line.
Which question should a driver answer first when approaching an intersection? * - CORRECT
ANSWER Are there any traffic controls?
A solid double yellow line down the center of a two-way street indicates * - CORRECT
ANSWER no passing in either direction.
In order to maintain a four-second following time, a driver must adjust * - CORRECT
ANSWER speed as needed.
If you must turn your car around on a narrow street and most of the traffic is coming toward you, the
safest turnabout would be * - CORRECT ANSWER using a driveway on the right side of the
road (2-point turn).
When parking on the right shoulder of a hill where there is no curb you should * - CORRECT
ANSWER turn the front wheels so they point away from the road (right).
When you look far and near and side to side you are * - CORRECT ANSWER scanning.
,What is the most important step in turning the car around? * - CORRECT ANSWER Careful
check of traffic in all directions.
The best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations is to * - CORRECT
ANSWER continually scan for hazards or changing areas.
When preparing to make a lane change, what else should you do besides use the turn signal? * -
CORRECT ANSWER Check mirrors and over the shoulder.
You should check the mirror blind spot area by * - CORRECT ANSWER looking over your
shoulder to check the area.
Which step of the IPDE process has a driver just taken when he foresees what will probably happen in
a driving situation? * - CORRECT ANSWER Predict.
When making a 3-point or Y-turnabout on a narrow street, how far should you back your car? * -
CORRECT ANSWER Only as far back as needed to complete the maneuver.
After parking uphill with a curb, your front wheels should be * - CORRECT ANSWER turned
sharply away from the curb.
Before changing lanes, the most important thing you should do is * - CORRECT
ANSWER make sure the area and path of travel to the front is open.
What is the main value of making a head check to the left or right before changing lanes? * -
CORRECT ANSWER It covers areas not visible in the mirrors.
When you are parallel parked, how close to the curb should the car be? * - CORRECT
ANSWER Within 12 inches.
Sudden braking and swerving in traffic often means that the driver * - CORRECT
ANSWER has not scanned far enough ahead.
, You should begin making a right turn at an intersection * - CORRECT ANSWER when line of
sight and path of travel are clear.
The front wheels should be turned toward the street when parked * - CORRECT
ANSWER uphill with a curb.
What is the most serious loss to a driver who tailgates? * - CORRECT ANSWER Seeing the
full traffic picture.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three questions you should ask yourself before every
decision? * - CORRECT ANSWER Is it controllable?
If a curve requires reduced speed, when should you slow down? * - CORRECT
ANSWER Before entering the curve.
The sharper the curve * - CORRECT ANSWER the slower you must go.
An intersection that has signals or signs that assign the right of way is called * - CORRECT
ANSWER a controlled intersection.
On bumpy roads or gravel surfaces, traction between the tires and road * - CORRECT
ANSWER decreases.
Where is the best lane position for your car when driving on a two-lane, two-way street which is lined
with parked cars? * - CORRECT ANSWER Lane position 2.
Which of the following will help you with glare? * - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above.
The strategy of maintaining a space cushion should be considered as * - CORRECT
ANSWER a way of driving defensively.
Which of the following is least important about railroad crossings? * - CORRECT
ANSWER The length of the oncoming train.
