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ORD DRIVING TEST ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADD | NEW AND
REVISED
1. When approaching a stop sign, you must:
A. Slow down and proceed if no one is around
B. Come to a complete stop, check for traffic, then proceed
C. Yield only to vehicles on your right
D. Stop only if you see other vehicles
Rationale: Drivers must always come to a full stop at stop signs and yield to
traffic and pedestrians.
2. A flashing yellow traffic light means:
A. Stop completely before proceeding
B. Proceed with caution
C. Yield only to pedestrians
D. Traffic light malfunction
Rationale: Flashing yellow signals require slowing down and proceeding
carefully.
3. When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?
A. On a two-lane road at any time
B. Only in a school zone
C. When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a safe lane to pass
D. Never
Rationale: Passing on the right is permitted only when it can be done safely and
legally.
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4. When driving in fog, you should use:
A. High beam headlights
B. Low beam headlights
C. Parking lights only
D. Emergency flashers
Rationale: Low beams reduce glare in fog and improve visibility.
5. The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 is:
A. 0.05%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.08%
D. 0.10%
Rationale: Most jurisdictions set 0.08% BAC as the legal driving limit for adults.
6. If you see a school bus with flashing red lights, you must:
A. Slow down and pass carefully
B. Honk to alert the bus driver
C. Stop until the lights stop flashing and children have cleared the road
D. Pass on the left only
Rationale: Flashing red lights on a school bus indicate children are boarding or
exiting, requiring a full stop.
7. The two-second rule is used to:
A. Determine maximum speed
B. Maintain a safe following distance
C. Decide when to change lanes
D. Estimate stopping distance on ice
Rationale: The two-second rule helps prevent rear-end collisions by keeping
adequate space between vehicles.
8. When merging onto a highway, you should:
A. Stop at the end of the ramp
B. Yield only to cars on the right
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C. Adjust speed to match traffic and merge safely
D. Speed up regardless of traffic
Rationale: Merging safely requires matching speed and yielding to vehicles
already on the highway.
9. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights, you must:
A. Slow down and proceed if no train is visible
B. Stop and wait for the train to pass
C. Proceed if only one track
D. Honk and cross quickly
Rationale: Flashing red lights indicate a train is approaching; drivers must stop.
10. If your vehicle starts to skid on ice, you should:
A. Slam on the brakes
B. Accelerate to regain control
C. Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go
D. Turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction
Rationale: Steering into the skid helps regain control without overcorrecting.
11. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means:
A. Passing is allowed on both sides
B. Passing is allowed only for the side with the broken line
C. No passing on either side
D. Passing allowed during daytime only
Rationale: Solid lines prohibit passing, while broken lines allow passing from
that side.
12. You should signal before turning at least:
A. 25 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 100 feet
D. 200 feet
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Rationale: Signaling at least 100 feet before a turn alerts other drivers of your
intent.
13. What does a red curb indicate?
A. Loading zone
B. No stopping, standing, or parking
C. Bus stop
D. Handicap parking
Rationale: Red curbs prohibit all stopping, standing, and parking.
14. When approaching an intersection with a non-working traffic light, you
should:
A. Proceed at normal speed
B. Wait for someone to direct traffic
C. Treat it as a four-way stop
D. Honk before entering
Rationale: Non-working signals require drivers to stop and yield according to
standard right-of-way rules.
15. If you are involved in a minor accident with no injuries, you should:
A. Leave immediately
B. Argue with the other driver
C. Stop, exchange information, and report if required
D. Move your car and forget it
Rationale: Stopping and exchanging information is required by law; police may
need to be notified.
16. Hydroplaning occurs when:
A. Your tires are flat
B. Water prevents tires from contacting the road
C. Your brakes fail
D. Driving too slowly
ORD DRIVING TEST ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADD | NEW AND
REVISED
1. When approaching a stop sign, you must:
A. Slow down and proceed if no one is around
B. Come to a complete stop, check for traffic, then proceed
C. Yield only to vehicles on your right
D. Stop only if you see other vehicles
Rationale: Drivers must always come to a full stop at stop signs and yield to
traffic and pedestrians.
2. A flashing yellow traffic light means:
A. Stop completely before proceeding
B. Proceed with caution
C. Yield only to pedestrians
D. Traffic light malfunction
Rationale: Flashing yellow signals require slowing down and proceeding
carefully.
3. When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?
A. On a two-lane road at any time
B. Only in a school zone
C. When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a safe lane to pass
D. Never
Rationale: Passing on the right is permitted only when it can be done safely and
legally.
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4. When driving in fog, you should use:
A. High beam headlights
B. Low beam headlights
C. Parking lights only
D. Emergency flashers
Rationale: Low beams reduce glare in fog and improve visibility.
5. The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 is:
A. 0.05%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.08%
D. 0.10%
Rationale: Most jurisdictions set 0.08% BAC as the legal driving limit for adults.
6. If you see a school bus with flashing red lights, you must:
A. Slow down and pass carefully
B. Honk to alert the bus driver
C. Stop until the lights stop flashing and children have cleared the road
D. Pass on the left only
Rationale: Flashing red lights on a school bus indicate children are boarding or
exiting, requiring a full stop.
7. The two-second rule is used to:
A. Determine maximum speed
B. Maintain a safe following distance
C. Decide when to change lanes
D. Estimate stopping distance on ice
Rationale: The two-second rule helps prevent rear-end collisions by keeping
adequate space between vehicles.
8. When merging onto a highway, you should:
A. Stop at the end of the ramp
B. Yield only to cars on the right
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C. Adjust speed to match traffic and merge safely
D. Speed up regardless of traffic
Rationale: Merging safely requires matching speed and yielding to vehicles
already on the highway.
9. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights, you must:
A. Slow down and proceed if no train is visible
B. Stop and wait for the train to pass
C. Proceed if only one track
D. Honk and cross quickly
Rationale: Flashing red lights indicate a train is approaching; drivers must stop.
10. If your vehicle starts to skid on ice, you should:
A. Slam on the brakes
B. Accelerate to regain control
C. Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go
D. Turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction
Rationale: Steering into the skid helps regain control without overcorrecting.
11. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means:
A. Passing is allowed on both sides
B. Passing is allowed only for the side with the broken line
C. No passing on either side
D. Passing allowed during daytime only
Rationale: Solid lines prohibit passing, while broken lines allow passing from
that side.
12. You should signal before turning at least:
A. 25 feet
B. 50 feet
C. 100 feet
D. 200 feet
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Rationale: Signaling at least 100 feet before a turn alerts other drivers of your
intent.
13. What does a red curb indicate?
A. Loading zone
B. No stopping, standing, or parking
C. Bus stop
D. Handicap parking
Rationale: Red curbs prohibit all stopping, standing, and parking.
14. When approaching an intersection with a non-working traffic light, you
should:
A. Proceed at normal speed
B. Wait for someone to direct traffic
C. Treat it as a four-way stop
D. Honk before entering
Rationale: Non-working signals require drivers to stop and yield according to
standard right-of-way rules.
15. If you are involved in a minor accident with no injuries, you should:
A. Leave immediately
B. Argue with the other driver
C. Stop, exchange information, and report if required
D. Move your car and forget it
Rationale: Stopping and exchanging information is required by law; police may
need to be notified.
16. Hydroplaning occurs when:
A. Your tires are flat
B. Water prevents tires from contacting the road
C. Your brakes fail
D. Driving too slowly
