Driver’s License Teacher’s Guide Arkansas Department of Education Special Education / Transition June 01, 2001 REVISED March 2008 Arkansas Transition Staff

A Big Thank You Driver’s License Committee Debbie Farrar, Special Educator, Greenwood High School Melissa Fowler, Special Educator, Benton Junior High School Paulette Murry, Special Educator, Taylor High School Cheryl O’Neal, Special Educator, Crossett High School Bonnie Boaz, Transition Consultant Rhonda Cochran, Transition Consultant

Teacher’s Guide Contents Unit Objectives Answers to Study Guide questions Practice test #1 and #2 Answer Key to Practice Tests Resource Information

This Guide is designed to assist teachers in preparing students studying for the Arkansas Driver’s License Exam. Volume 1, Edition 4 of the Arkansas Driver’s License Test Study Guide published by the Arkansas State Police should be used in conjunction with this study guide. The State Police guide can be found on line at: www.asp.state.ar.us.

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Teacher’s Guide Unit I – THE DRIVER LICENSE (p. 1-6) Objectives • Know who must possess an Arkansas Driver’s License. • Know how a person may obtain an Arkansas Driver’s License. • Know the different types of graduated licenses. • Be familiar with the kind of activities that could result in a person losing their driving privileges. Questions and Answers 1. Who is required to have an Arkansas Driver’s License? Anyone who operates a motor vehicle, motorcycle, motordriven cycle, or motorized bike on public roadways 2. You are required to have an Arkansas Driver’s License if in Arkansas for more than 6 months or within 30 days once you become a resident. 3. What type of license would a youth between the ages of 14 and 18 receive? restricted 4. Who may receive a non-restricted driver’s license? Persons at least 18 years of age 5. What must a person do to obtain a non-restricted driver’s license? 1. Be over 18 2. Possess a valid Instruction Permit indicating successful completion of the required knowledge, vision, and skills test or an Intermediate License. 3. Must not have been at fault in an accident or been convicted of a serious traffic violation within the last twelve months. 6. Who may not obtain a driver’s license? 1. Anyone under suspension, revocation, or denial in whole or part from this or any other state. 2. Anyone in this country illegally. 3. Anyone found incompetent, an alcoholic or habitual user of illegal drugs. 4. Anyone that has judgements pending for a moving traffic violation. 7. What are the types of graduated Driver’s licenses to operate an automobile? Instruction Permit-Allows driver to operate a motor vehicle

when accompanied by a licensed driver, at least 21 years of age or older. The applicant must be at least 14 years old and must pass the knowledge test and vision test. If the person is under age 18, they must have a consent form signed by their parent or legal guardian and possess the proper school forms. The permit is issued for six months and can be renewed for an additional six months if the applicant has not been at fault in an accident or been convicted of a serious traffic violation. Learner’s Permit- is a restricted license for persons between 14 and 16 years of age. The applicant must possess a valid Instruction Permit indicating successful completion of the required knowledge, vision and skills tests. They must be accompanied by a licensed driver over 21 years of age. All passengers riding in the vehicle must wear their seat belts at all times. Intermediate License- Issued to persons between 16 and 18 years of age. Applicant must possess a valid Instruction Permit or Learner’s License. The applicant must not have been at fault in an accident or convicted of a serious traffic violation within the last six months. All passengers must wear their seatbelts at all times. Class D License-This license is a non-restricted license issued to persons 18 years of age or older. The applicant must possess a valid instruction Permit indicating successful completion of the required knowledge, vision, and skills tests or an Intermediate License. The applicant must not have been at fault in an accident or been convicted of a serious traffic violation within the last twelve months. 8. To keep your license, you must drive safely at all times. 9. What eleven things could you lose your license for? 1. Being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 2. Refusing to be tested for alcohol or drugs when asked by officer. 3. Leaving the scene of an accident without identifying yourself. 4. Failing to notify the Dept. of Finance of a reportable accident. 5. Giving false info when you apply for a driver’s license. 6. Failing to show proof of financial responsibility or failing to settle damages from a motor vehicle accident. 7. Attempting to change info on a license or using someone else’s to purchase alcohol.

8. Failing to appear for a reexam when requested to do so by an officer. 9. Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony or causing a death in a motor vehicle. 10. Accumulating excessive points on your driving record. 11. Allowing another person to use your driver’s license.

Unit II – BEFORE YOU DRIVE (p. 6-12) Objectives • Know how a dirty glass surface could affect the driver’s view. • Know who must use seat belts and safety restraints/seats (this includes small children) • Know the penalties for littering. • Know the reasons for not leaving children and pets unattended in a hot car. Questions and Answers 1. You must be able to see clearly through the windows, windshield, and mirrors. 2. List 6 things you can do to help your vision. 1. Keep windshield clean. 2. Keep window washer bottle filled. 3. Keep the inside windows clean. 4. Clear snow, ice, or frost from all windows. 5. Do not hang things from the mirror or clutter up windshields with decals. 6. Keep headlights, backup, brake, and taillights clean. 3. Dirt on the headlights, backup, brake, and taillights can cut the light’s effectiveness by 50%. 4. You must always fasten seat belts before you drive away. 5. In Arkansas it is illegal to drive or be a front seat passenger without wearing a seat belt. 6. State (write) the law that requires children to wear safety restraints: Children under 15 must wear appropriate safety restraints. Children under 6, or weighing less than 60 pounds, must be secured in approved safety seats 7. What can you do if you cannot afford a child safety seat? Contact different organizations to get a loaner 8. Littering is a violation of the law. First offenders are subject to $100 Fine and 8 hours community service. Subsequent convictions can result in fines up to $1000 and /or up to 1 year in jail. 9. Children and pets and pets should never be left unattended in a hot vehicle.

Unit III – RULES OF THE ROAD (p.12-23) Objectives • Understand what to do when approaching a steady, flashing, or colored arrow (red, green, and yellow). • Understand the rules regarding turning right on red. • Know when a left turn on a red light is allowed. • Be familiar with the various types of signs and understand the meaning of each (warning, regulation, work area, stop, and yield). • Know the meaning of an X-shaped crossbuck sign and why a driver should not pull onto the tracks and should be conscious of the number of tracks present. • Know the penalty for not observing work area signs and flag people. • Know the difference between the stop and yield sign and what the driver’s responsibility is at each sign. • Know the difference between solid and broken white and yellow lines marked on the pavement. • Know what crosswalk and stoplines are and the driver’s responsibilities are at each, especially as they relate to pedestrians. • Have knowledge of lane usage on multiple lane road or highways, includes driving in the right lane, passing, and using the middle lane. • Know proper lane usage when turning right or left from and /or onto multiple-lane streets. (use illustration) Traffic Controls (p. 12-20) Questions and Answers 1. A steady red light means stop, do not go until it turns green. 2. A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign. 3. A red arrow means stop and do not go until the light turns green. 4. If there is no sign prohibiting a right turn, you may do so after coming to a complete stop and it is safe to do so. 5. A steady yellow light means the light is about to turn red. 6. What should you do when you approach a yellow light? You must stop if it is safe to do so. 7. What does a flashing yellow light mean? The same as a yield sign 8. A steady green light means you can go through the intersection 9. A green arrow means you may turn in that direction. 10. If you are stopped and the light turns green you must yield to any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection. 11. If there is no sign prohibiting the turn, you may turn left from a one-way street into another one-way street when the light is red, but only after you stop and yield to any approaching traffic.

12. Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols, most are diamond shaped. 13. These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. 14. Never start to cross a railroad track until there is room for your vehicle on the far side. 15. Describe a railroad crossing sign. Round yellow with an “X” symbol and black “RR” letters. 16. The “crossbuck” sign has the same meaning as a “Yield” sign, you must yield to trains on the track. 17. Why do some signs at a railroad crossing tell you the number of tracks? It is to warn you that there is more than one track and there may be more than one train crossing. 18. Describe regulation signs (shape, color, and type of message)white square or rectangular shape with black letter or symbols 19. Regulation signs give you information about rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, and other special situations. 20. What does the red circle and slash mean? that you cannot do something. 21. What do lane control signs tell a driver? These signs tell you where you can go and where you can turn, often with an arrow. 22. Passing areas are based on how far ahead you can see. 23. They consider unseen hazards such as intersections, driveways and other places a vehicle may enter a roadway. 24. Passing signs indicate where you can pass, or the beginning and ending of a passing zone on which you may not pass. 25. Where passing is allowed, you may do so only if it is safe. 26. Describe work area signs (color, shape, and type of message). orange, diamond shaped with black letters or symbols, they warn of people working on or near the road ahead. 27. Another name for work area signs is construction signs. 28. What happens to the fine for traffic violations in work areas? The fines in a work zone double. 29. Why are fines doubled in work areas? This is to help protect the workers from possible injury. 30. Describe a stop and yield sign (color, shape). What do they mean? A stop sign is red with 8 sides- it means to stop and yield the right-of-way to any approaching traffic or pedestrian crossing the road before proceeding. A yield sign is red and white (the old ones are yellow) with the word YIELD in the middle of an upside down triangle-it

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means to slow down and stop if necessary to yield the right-of-way to any traffic or pedestrian. How are a stop sign and a yield different? You must stop at a stop sign, but you only stop at a yield sign if there is traffic or pedestrians that you must yield the right-of-way to. What does a dashed white line between lanes of traffic mean? That you may cross it to change lanes, if it is safe to do so. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means you should stay in your lane. A dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may cross it to pass if it is safe to do so. Where there is both a solid yellow and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may not pass if the solid yellow line is on your side. If the dashed line is on your side, you may pass if it is safe to do so. Two solid yellow lines between opposing lanes of traffic means neither side can pass. You may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a drive-way,alley, or parking lot if it is safe to do so. What is a stop line? A stop line is a line about 2 feet wide and 6 feet long painted on the pavement at a stop sign or signal. What is a crosswalk? A crosswalk defines the area where pedestrians are to cross the roadway. You must yield to pedestrians in or about to enter a crosswalk. You must stop your vehicle before it reaches the stop line or crosswalk. On a road with 3 or more lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction you should drive in the right lane except to pass. Which lane should you use if there is a lot of entering traffic? center lane Unless directed by a police officer never drive on the shoulder of the road. On a multi-lane road which lane should be used to pass slower vehicles? the left-most lane Why should you never pass on the right while on a multi-lane road? The other driver may have trouble seeing you and might suddenly change lanes in front of you. Explain which lane you should turn from and into when making a turn at an intersection without signs or pavement markings. You turn from the lane closest to the direction you want to go, and turn into the lane closest to the one you came from.

49. Explain why from question #48. You will cross fewer lanes of traffic 50. Once you have completed the turn you may change to another lane if you need to. 51. When making right turns make sure you do not swing wide to the left. 52. When making a left turn avoid cutting the corner so sharply that you run into someone approaching from the left. Right of Way (p.20-22) Objectives • Be able to apply the right-of-way rules in various situations. • Know what to do when approached by an emergency vehicle, especially if the driver is already in the intersection. • Know the only exception to the right-of-way rule that requires drivers to yield to a stopped school bus with red flashing lights. Questions and Answers 1. Drivers must yield where necessary to avoid striking pedestrians who are crossing the road. 2. Drivers crossing a sidewalk when entering or exiting a driveway, alley, or parking lot must yield to pedestrians. 3. It is illegal to drive on a sidewalk except to cross it. 4. Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have absolute right-of-way. 5. Do not use your horn because it could confuse or frighten the blind pedestrian. 6. Who must a driver turning left yield to? A driver turning left must yield to oncoming cars going straight-ahead. 7. If there is no stop sign or traffic signal at an intersection, drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right. 8. Who has the right-of-way at a 4-way stop sign? The driver reaching the intersection first gets to go first. 9. Who must a driver entering a roadway from a driveway, alley, or sideroad yield to? They must yield to vehicles already on the main road. 10. A driver must not enter an intersection unless they can get through without having to stop. 11. When must a driver yield to a police vehicle, fire engine, ambulance, or other emergency vehicle? You must yield to these vehicles if they are using a siren or air horn, and a red or blue flashing light. 12. How do you yield to these vehicles? You yield by pulling over to

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the right edge of the road or as near as possible. If you are in an intersection how do you yield to emergency vehicles? You will drive through the intersection before you pull over. When must you yield to a school bus? You must yield to a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing. Does it matter in which direction you are going? No. It doesn’t matter if it is on your side of the road, the opposite side, or at an intersection you are approaching. The only time you are not required to yield to a stopped school bus with lights flashing is when you are on a roadway with a median 20 feet or more wide and you are traveling in the opposite direction.

Parking (p. 22-23) Objectives • Demonstrate an understanding of parking methods and procedures. • Be able to name or list the no parking rules outlined in the law. Questions and Answers 1. What two things must a driver keep in mind when parking a vehicle? stay far enough from the travel lane to avoid interfering with traffic and be visible to cars approaching from either direction. 2. When you park you should always set the parking brake and leave it in gear, or park if it has an automatic transmission . 3. Check traffic before you get out of the car. Try to get out of the vehicle on the curb side if you can. 4. If you have to get out of the car on the street side check traffic and shut the door as soon as you can . 5. Never leave ignition keys in a parked vehicle. 6. When you are parked on a hill, your tires should be turned sharply towards the side of the road . 7. Why should you turn your tires this way? If the car starts to move it will roll onto the edge or hit the curb.

DO NOT PARK 8. In an intersection or construction area. 9. On a crosswalk or sidewalk.

DO NOT PARK WITHIN 10. 20 ft. of a crosswalk, intersection, or a fire station driveway on the same side of the street. 11. 15ft. of a fire hydrant. 12. 30ft. of a traffic light, stop or yield sign, or a pedestrian safety sign 13. 50 ft. of a railroad crossing.

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75ft. of a fire station driveway on the opposite side of the road. Do not park More than 18 in. from the curb. Do not block a driveway, alley, private road, or area of the curb. Do not park on a bridge, overpass, or in a tunnel or underpass. Do not park on the wrong side of the road. Do not park in any space marked for handicapped, unless you have a handicapped license plate, tag, or sticker. 20. Do not park on railroad track. 21. Do not park on the road next to another parked vehicle.

UNIT IV – PRACTIVE THE RULES OF SAFE DRIVING (p. 2442) Objectives • Know what safety precautions should be taken prior to starting a vehicle. • Demonstrate the proper grip on the steering wheel. • Describe the adverse effects of making sudden, unexpected stops. • Know the reason most often given by drivers that are involved in crashes with motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. • Know what action a driver should take when adjusting a control within the vehicle. • Know what “rubbernecking” is and how it affects traffic. • Distinguish between scanning and focusing ahead. • Know how far to look ahead while driving in rural and urban areas. • Know how to scan the roadway before crossing an intersection. • Know what to do when a driver is stopped at an intersection if the view of cross traffic is blocked. • Know where a driver’s “blind spots” are. • Know why a driver should check for motorcycles, bicycles, or pedestrians before changing lanes, entering traffic, or crossing an intersection. • Describe how a driver should position himself or herself when backing a vehicle. • Know where a driver should focus his or her eyes when backing a vehicle. • Know when to use low beams and high beams. • Know the steps a driver should take if the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim the high beam headlights. • Describe situations in which headlights should be used. • Know when to use parking lights. Operating the Motor Vehicle (p.24-25) Questions and Answers 1. Where do you find the best starting procedures for the vehicle that you drive?

Vehicle owner’s manual 2. What do the starting procedures depend on? Whether or not the vehicle has an electronic ignition and the type of transmission 3. When do you set the parking brake? Before you start the car 4. How do you start a vehicle with a manual transmission? The vehicle must be out of gear, and in some vehicles you must depress the clutch. 5. How do you start a vehicle with an automatic transmission? You must put the shift selector in “park”. 6. You should accelerate gradually and smoothly after you start the car. 7. If you try to start too fast, the drive wheels will spin and cause the vehicle to slide. 8. In a vehicle with a manual shift, you should practice using the clutch and accelerator so that the engine does not over-rev or stall when shifting between gears. 9. Where should your hands be placed on the steering wheel while driving? At 2 and 10 o’clock 10. What two things could happen if you make a sudden, unexpected stop? a.) You could skid and lose control of your vehicle. b.) Drivers behind you may hit you from behind. Remaining Alert and Avoiding Distractions (p.25-29) Questions and Answers 1. What is the single biggest cause of accidents involving motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians? Failure of the driver to see the motorcycle, bicycles or pedestrians. 2. What should you do if you need to adjust the heater, radio or read a map while driving? You should pull safely off the road before trying to look at anything inside your vehicle. 3. “Rubbernecking” means trying to see what has happened when you drive past d.) all of the above 4. What two things could happen while you are “rubbernecking”? 1.) You could be in a crash if you take your eyes off the road to look at something by running into a vehicle ahead of you that has slowed or stopped. 2.) It can also cause congestion.

5. When scanning, a good driver must look ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle, because you must know what is happening around your vehicle.

6. What does scanning help you see? a. problems ahead b. vehicles and people that may be in the road by the time you reach them c. signs warning of problems ahead or giving directions 7. “Looking ahead means looking well ahead and being ready to stop or change lanes if needed. 8. How far should you “look ahead” in the city? at least one city block 9. How far should you “look ahead” while driving on highways and interstates? one quarter (1/4) mile 10. When scanning how many seconds should you look ahead? 15 seconds 11. Before you enter an intersection, look both left and right for approaching vehicles and/or crossing pedestrians. 12. If stopped, look both left and right just before you start moving. 13. Before you turn left across oncoming traffic, look for a safe gap in oncoming traffic. 14. Look to the street you are turning into in order to be sure that no vehicles or pedestrians are in your path, leaving you stranded in the path of oncoming traffic. 15. Look one more time in the direction of oncoming traffic before you turn. 16. Before turning right, make sure that there is no traffic approaching from your left into your path. 17. Do not begin your turn without checking for pedestrians who may be crossing where you will be turning. 18. You may turn right on red unless prohibited after stopping. 19. When you are stopped at an intersection and the view of the cross street is blocked, you should edge forward slowly until you can see. 20. You must look beside and behind your vehicle before you change lanes. 21. Before you change lanes look in your rear-view and side mirrors. 22. The driver’s “blind spots” are at the rear corners of the vehicle.

23. A driver should check for motorcycles, bicycles, or pedestrians before changing lanes, entering traffic, or crossing an intersection, because they are harder to see than cars and trucks. 24. Place your right arm on the back of the seat and turn around so that you can look directly through the rear window.

See and Be Seen (p.29-32) Questions and Answers 1. Use the high beams on your car while driving, when there are no oncoming cars. 2. Use the high beams of your car on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, and where there may be people along the side of the road. 3. You should be about 500 feet from an oncoming car when you dim your high beams to low. 4. When following another vehicle closer than 200 feet, you should use your low beams. 5. You should use your low beams in fog, and when it is snowing or raining hard. 6. You should flash your headlights quickly a couple of times if a vehicle comes toward you with high beams. 7. If the driver of the oncoming vehicle fails to dim the lights, look toward the right side of the road so the other vehicle’s headlights will not blind you. 8. Situations where you should use your headlights other than night would be: a. on rainy, snowy, or foggy days b. ½ hour after sunset, ½ hour before sunrise c. when driving away from a rising or setting sun d. when your windshield wipers are on 9. When is it is legal to use your parking lights in Arkansas? when the car is parked Let other Drivers Know Your Intentions (p.32) Objective • Know how to let other drivers know you are there. Questions and Answers 1. How soon after sunset and before sunrise should you turn on your headlights? One half hour after sunset, one half hour before sunrise or anytime you cannot see a person or object clearly for five hundred feet. 2. Should headlights be on when using your wipers?

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Yes, it is the law in Arkansas to have your headlights on anytime you are using your wipers. Give four examples of when it is necessary to give your horn a light tap. When a person on foot appears to be moving into your lane of travel, you are passing a driver who starts to turn into your lane, when there is a driver who is not paying attention or who may have trouble seeing you and when coming to a place where you cannot see what is ahead, like a steep hill, sharp curve , or exiting a narrow alley. If there is danger, how should your horn be used? With a sharp blast How soon should you signal before you turn? At least one hundred feet What should you do to let another driver know you are going to stop or slow down at an unexpected place? Tap your brake pedal three or four times quickly to let those behind you know you are about to slow down.

Adjusting the Vehicle Speed (p.33-34) Objectives • Know how to adjust to road conditions such as curves or slippery roads. • Describe how tires and the type of road surface affect traction. • Explain why roads are more slippery when it first begins to rain or freeze. • Know the cause of hydroplaning and what to do if this should occur. Questions and Answers 1. Why is it important that your tires be in good condition? Your tires need to have enough air in them and have good treads so your car will have proper traction. 2. When it first begins to rain, roads are more slippery because heat causes oil in the asphalt to come to the surface . 3. Bridges and overpasses are the first to ice during freezing weather. 4. Define hydroplaning and tell the best way to keep this from occurring. Hydroplaning—occurs when the road is wet and tires start to ride up on the water, like skis. To prevent hydroplaning, slow down in the rain or when the road is wet. 5. Why is it important to keep pace with other traffic? Vehicles moving in the same direction at the same speed cannot hit one another. 6. Describe how to merge with traffic. Enter at the same speed the traffic is moving. Use the ramp to reach the speed of the other vehicles before you pull into the road. Do not drive to the end of the ramp and stop.

7. When leaving traffic, when do you slow down? Do not slow down until you move onto the exit ramp. 8. When traveling 50mph, how long will it take for a vehicle to stop? About 400 hundred feet. 9. At 30 mph it can take about 200 feet for a car to stop. 10. When approaching a curve how should you adjust your speed? Adjust your speed so you can stop if necessary. 11. Why is it necessary to approach parked vehicles with caution? The parked vehicle may be blocking your view. You need to be ready for people to get out of a car or walk between parked vehicles. 12. What is the Four Second Sight Distance Rule? Pick out a stationary object as far ahead as you can clearly see. Start counting “one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand, threeone-thousand, four-one-thousand.” If you reach the object before saying “four-one-thousand” you need to slow down. 13. Under what conditions could you be given a ticket even if you are observing the speed limit? If you are traveling too fast for the conditions. For example, the roads are icy and you are driving the speed limit. Adjusting to the Flow of Traffic (p. 34-36) Objectives • Know why it is important to keep a safe distance between your vehicle and others. Visibility and Reaction (p. 36-37) • Explain why a Four Second Gap is utilized when merging with other traffic. Distance and Reaction (p. 37-38) • Explain the two second rule. • Explain situations that would require the driver to increase the two-second rule. • Explain why following large trucks or buses is hazardous. The Safety Cushion (p. 38-41) • Describe precautions a driver can take if being followed too closely, or tailgated, by another vehicle. • Know how many lanes a driver should change at a time. • Know how much space is needed to successfully complete a pass before reaching a hill or curve. • Explain why it is dangerous to pass within an intersection. • Describe when it is safe to return to the proper lane after passing another vehicle. Beware- Unusual Circumstances (p. 41-42)

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Questions and Answers 1. Why is it important to keep space between you and other vehicles when driving? Keeping distance between you and other vehicles is important because it gives you time to react. 2. Define the two-second rule and give situations when you need to use this rule. The two-second rule is an easy way to tell if you are following too close to another vehicle. Watch for when the rear of the vehicle ahead passes a stationary point. Count the seconds it takes you to reach the same spot. Count “one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two.” You are following too closely if you pass the mark before you finish counting. 3. Name situations when the two-second rule would need to be increased to four seconds. On slippery roads, when the driver behind you wants to pass, when following motorcycles, when it is hard for you to see. 4. What is the danger when following large trucks or buses? They may not be able to see you when you are directly behind them. They could also stop suddenly without knowing you are behind them. 5. What is meant by being tailgated and what should you do if you find yourself in this situation? Being tailgated means another vehicle is following you too closely. If there is a right lane move over to the right. If there is no right lane, wait until the way ahead is clear then reduce speed slowly. 6. Why is it important to utilize the four-second gap rule when merging with other traffic? Because you need to keep distance between you and other vehicles to prevent collisions. 7. If you are changing lanes, how many should you change at one time? Never change more than one lane at a time. 8. When passing another vehicle how much space is necessary to pass safely? You need over 1600 feet or about one-third of a mile to pass safely. 9. Why is it dangerous to pass another vehicle when you are approaching an intersection? Your view of other vehicles, trains, people, etc. in the intersection can be blocked by the vehicle you plan to pass. 10. When passing another vehicle when is it safe to return to the proper lane?

It is safe to return to the proper lane when you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed. 11. Name certain drivers and other road users who should be given extra room. Those who cannot see you, people who are distracted, and people who may be confused 12. When approaching a stopped law enforcement vehicle on a multilane highway with their emergency lights on what should a driver do? Move over to the to the farthest lane away from the stopped vehicle 13. How far do headlights let you see at night? About 400 feet ahead in normal conditions.

Unit V – TRACTOR TRAILER RIGS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (p.42-44) Objectives • Know how much longer it takes to stop a fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at the same speed as a passenger car. • Know why it is important to look for turn signals before passing a tractortrailer (18 wheel truck). • Be aware of the blind spots of a trucker. • Be aware of the most common mistakes motorists must avoid when driving around trucks. Questions and Answers 1. Does it take longer to stop a tractor-trailer than a passenger car? Yes 2. How many feet does it take to stop a fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 miles per hour? more than 400 feet 3. Why does a tractor-trailer swing out to the left to make a right turn? It is longer. 4. What should a driver of a car look for before passing a tractor-trailer? Watch for turn signals and wait to see which way it is turning. 5. Where are the blind spots for a driver of a tractor-trailer? Up to 20 feet in front of the cab, on either side of the tractor trailer, up to 200 feet in the rear of the truck. 6. What is a good rule of thumb for motorists sharing the road with a tractor-trailer? “If you can’t see the truck driver in his side mirror, he can’t see you.” 7. List the 4 most common mistakes motorists must avoid when driving around trucks. 1) Cutting off a truck in traffic. 2) Don’t linger alongside a truck when passing. 3) Following too closely or tailgating. 4) Never underestimate the size and speed of an approaching tractor-trailer.

Unit VI – SHARING THE ROAD WITH BICYCLES (p. 44-46) Objectives • Know the rights and responsibilities of bicycles • Know safety tips for motor vehicle drivers Questions and Answers 1. Bicycles are required to travel on the right side of the road. 2. The most common cause of collisions is driver’s turning left in front of an oncoming bicycles. 3. Bicyclists are required to have a front light and rear reflector when they ride at night. True or False

Unit VII – DRIVING FITNESS (p.46-51) Objectives • Know how often it is recommended to have an eye checkup. • Describe how fatigue can adversely affect driving and what steps can be taken to prevent fatigue. Vision and Hearing (p.46-47) Questions and Answers 1. Because it is so important to safe driving to see well, you should have your eyes checked every year or two. 2. The Arkansas driver’s test includes a vision test that requires at least 20/50 vision in at least 1 eye, with or without corrective lenses. True False 3. In order to spot potential trouble on either side or the side of you while you look ahead, you must use the side mirrors and glance to the side if necessary. 4. Adjust your rearview and side mirrors before you start driving. True False 5. Judging distances and speeds while driving requires what two things? a lot of practice knowing how far you are from other vehicles and judging safe gaps. 6. If you need to wear glasses or contact lenses for driving, remember to keep an extra pair in the car . 7. What should drivers do to see in their “blind spot?” Check over their shoulders. 8. Drivers who are deaf or have hearing problems may not be allowed to keep or obtain a driver’s license. True False 9. When a driver is tired and fatigued, it takes more time to make

decisions. 10. To avoid fatigue on a long trip, the driver should take a break every hour or so. 11. If you become sleepy while driving, you should drive well below the speed limit. True False 12. On a 400 mile trip, you should plan on a rest stop every one hour. Drinking and Driving (p.48-50) Objectives • Demonstrate awareness of the number of drinks necessary for driving to be affected. • Explain the amount of time necessary for the body to process a drink of alcohol. • Know what simple factor is necessary to sober up. • Be familiar with illegal limits of blood alcohol contents (BAC) for persons 21 or older and persons under 21 years of age. Questions and Answers 1. What is the only thing that will sober you up? Time. 2. The amount of alcohol in a 1 ½ oz. shot of 80 proof liquor is equal to how much beer? One 12 oz. can of beer. 3. What four things may be the penalty for driving after drinking? Heavy fines, higher insurance rates, loss of license, jail sentences. 4. Use of alcohol affects the areas of your brain that control judgement and skill. 5. List three ways that alcohol use affects a driver’s ability to drive safely. Slows reflexes, decreases reaction time, reduces the drivers ability to judge distances. 6. What is the length of time required for the body to rid itself of each alcoholic drink? 1 hour 7. In order to control the effects of alcohol on your ability to drive you must do the following. Drink no more than one drink per hour. 8. You must submit to a blood alcohol content (BAC) test if a police officer requests it. 9. A driver can be arrested for driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% and above. 10. You can be arrested for underage Driving Under the Influence if your Alcohol concentration is 0.02%. Other Drugs and Driving (p.50) Objective • Describe other chemicals, aside from alcohol, that would impair driving and subject drivers to being charged with driving while intoxicated.

Questions and Answers 1. Many prescription and over the counter drugs taken for headaches, colds, hay fever, allergy, or to calm nerves can make a person drowsy and affect your driving. True False 2. Studies have shown that people who use marijuana tend to make more mistakes. 3. For a short time, pep pills, “uppers” and diet pills can make a driver feel more alert. Later they cause the driver to experience what side effects? Nervousness, dizziness, not able to concentrate, and they can affect your vision Health (p.50-51) Objective • Know the effect health problems can have on the ability to drive safely. • Understand that emotions can affect a driver’s ability to drive safely. Questions and Answers 1. In Arkansas, if you have epilepsy explain under what conditions you are able to drive. You are under the care of a doctor, you have not had a seizure for one year. 2. Explain when insulin dependent diabetics should not drive. Their insulin level is out of control. 3. Driving with a heart condition is all right if a doctor has determined that the condition is under control. True False 4. If you are overly worried, excited, afraid, angry or just down, what should you do? Give yourself time to cool off, take a short walk, stay off the road until you have calmed down.

Unit VIII – EMERGENCIES (p.51-56) Objective • Demonstrate knowledge of quick responses to vehicle failures. Vehicle Emergencies (p.51-52) Questions and Answers 1. What should you do if your brakes stop working? Pump the brake several times, shift to a lower gear and slow to a stop off the roadway.

2. If a tire suddenly goes flat, lightly grip the steering wheel and stay on the road. True False 3. If the engine dies while you are driving, keep a strong grip on the steering wheel. It may be difficult to turn but you can turn it. Pull off the roadway out of danger from traffic. 4. If your headlights suddenly go out, what three things should you do? Try the switch several times, put on emergency flashers; turn signals; or fog lights, pull off the road as soon as possible. 5. If your motor keeps going faster and faster what two things should you do? Shift to neutral, turn off the engine. Avoiding Collisions (p.52-53) Objective • Distinguish the difference between making a quick stop with antilock brakes and without. • Describe what a driver should do once his vehicle goes into a skid. Questions and Answers 1. What options do drivers have when trying to avoid a collision? Stop, turn, or speed up. 2. When using an Antilock Braking System, what procedure does a driver use in order to make a quick stop? Press on the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing on it. 3. If you must stop quickly and you do not have antilock braking you must apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking them, then quickly let up on the brake pedal if the brakes lock up and the vehicle starts to skid, then continue to reapply the brakes as soon as the vehicle stops skidding. 4. How many seconds ahead of your vehicle should you look in order to avoid last-minute braking or sudden turns. 15 seconds 5. What should the driver do if his vehicle begins to skid out of control? Stay off the brakes until the vehicle is back under control. 6. The driver should always turn the vehicle in the direction of the skid in order to gain control. 7. Most skids are caused by drivers who are driving too fast for conditions. 8. Describe the procedure to follow when your vehicle begins to skid? Stay off the brakes until your vehicle slows. Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the vehicle to go. Continue to correct your steering left and right, until the vehicle is again under control.

Protect Yourself (p.54-55) Objective • Describe how a driver can minimize a rear end collision. Questions and Answers 1. The most important thing you can do to protect yourself in case you are involved in a collision is wear shoulder and lap belts . 2. What are the steps in order to minimize injuries from a rear end collision? Press yourself against the back of your seat, put your head against the head restraint, be ready to apply brakes to avoid hitting another vehicle. 3. If your vehicle is hit from the side, you should get ready to steer or brake to prevent your vehicle from hitting something else. 4. Shoulder or lap belts are the only thing that will keep front seat passengers in place during a side impact collision. True False 5. What two things does the driver need to do if his vehicle is about to be hit from the front? Try to have a glancing blow by turning the vehicle away from the point of impact. Be ready to prevent your vehicle from hitting something else. Traffic Crashes (p.55-56) Objectives • Know what to do if involved in an accident • Explain legal guidelines that establish when an accident must be reported. • Know timelines for reporting accidents. Questions and Answers 1. If you spot an accident and emergency help has already arrived, what should you do? Keep your attention on the road and keep moving. 2. Never go near downed electrical lines. True False 3. If you are involved in an accident and someone else is injured, what steps should you follow? Check anyone not up and about for breathing and bleeding. Do not move injured people unless they are in immediate danger. Cover injured people to help prevent shock. 4. In order to help prevent the danger of fire after an accident, you should turn off the ignition switches of involved cars. 5. It is a crime to leave the scene of an accident you are involved in if injury or death was a result of the accident. 6. After an accident, police will need information from witnesses, drivers involved in the accident and passengers involved in the accident.

7. You must make a report after an accident when damage to any one of the vehicles is over $500.00 and there are injuries. True False 8. You are involved in an accident that involves personal injury. You must file a written report within 24 hours. 9. How long do you have to file a written report of a non-injury accident with damage of $500.00 or more? 30 days

Unit IX MOTORCYCLE, MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLE, & MOTORIZED BICYCLE (p.57-58) (This unit is not on the test for the automobile Driver’s License Test.) Objective • Know laws and safety rules for motorcycles. Questions and Answers 1. All operators and passengers must wear eye protection. 2. The headlights and taillights must be on at all times. 3. Protective headgear must be worn by persons under 21 years of age. 4. No driver under the age of 16 years is allowed to carry a passenger.

SKILLS TEST GUIDELINES (p. 59) Questions and Answers 1. What is the final stage in obtaining a driver’s license in Arkansas? Successfully complete a skills test by driving a vehicle with a State Police Driver Examiner in the vehicle. 2. Who provides the vehicle for a skills test? The applicant should provide his or her vehicle. 3. What are 2 things you must have with you when you go to take the skills test? Vehicle registration and insurance papers that are current. 4. What are some of the reasons a skills test will not be given? 1. Vehicle’s interior is excessively dirty 2. All lights do not work. 3. The windshield is cracked so badly that the view is obstructed. 4. The muffler and exhaust system are not operating properly. 5. The horn does not work. 6. The speedometer does not work. 7. The tires are worn so badly as to be unsafe. 8. The windows are excessively tinted. 9. The examiner recognizes serious mechanical defects, such as defective brakes. 5. Does the car or truck need to be licensed before you can take the skills test? Yes, and it must be properly displayed on the vehicle.

6. What are some things on the vehicle that the driver needs to be familiar with before beginning the road test? Controls, such as dimmer switch, shift lever, signal light lever, seat adjustment. 7. What will the driver examiner be looking for to see if applicant has the ability to properly and legally operate the vehicle? 1. Is familiar with all controls. 2. Maintains proper control of the vehicle. 3. Obeys all traffic laws, such as speed limits, stop signs and signals, the seat belt law, use of headlights and windshield wipers, proper lane use and others. 4. Keeps a proper lookout for other vehicles and pedestrians. 5. Properly adjusts to special driver situations, such as construction zones and school zones. 6. A violation of any law may result in a failing grade on the skills test. 8. Can you fail the skills test if you are considered to be an unsafe driver? Yes 9. Can you get your driver’s license if you pass the written test but fail the skills test? No

Driver’s License Practice Test #1

NAME____________________ DATE____________________

1. After you start the vehicle, you should accelerate a. gradually and smoothly. b. as quickly as you can. c. swiftly. d. slowly. 2. You will find the best procedures for the vehicle that you drive in the a. drivers’ handbook. b. auto dealership. c. vehicle owner’s manual. d. drivers’ education class. 3. The single biggest cause of accidents involving motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians is a. drivers failing to see what is happening when they look. b. motorcycles and bicycles going too fast. c. pedestrians stepping out in front of motorcycles and bicycles. d. drivers going too fast to stop for motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians. 4. If you are “rubbernecking,” a. you could be in a wreck, if you take your eyes off the road and a vehicle ahead of you slows down or stops in front of you. b. you may cause congestion. c. a & b d. none of the above. 5. In the city you must be ready to stop or change lanes by “looking ahead” a. at least one mile. b. at least one city block. c. at least one quarter (1/4) mile. d. all of the above. 6. When turning, use your signal at least _________ feet before you

turn. a. 100

b. 500

c. 50

7. The driver’s “blind spots” are located at a. the right corner of the vehicle. b. the left corner of the vehicle. c. the rear corners of the vehicle. d. the front corners of the vehicle. 8. You should dim a. 300 ft. from b. 400 ft. from c. 500 ft. from d. 600 ft. from

your high beams to low when you are about an oncoming car. an oncoming car. an oncoming car. an oncoming car.

9. You should use your low beams when a. following a vehicle closer than 200 feet. b. in fog. c. it is snowing. d. it is raining hard. e. all of the above. 10. So that the headlights of an oncoming car will not blind you if the driver fails to dim the lights, you should a. look to the right side of the road. b. look to the left side of the road. c. look into your rear view mirror. d. look at the passenger side of your vehicle. 11. It is legal to use your parking lights in Arkansas a. at sunrise. b. at sunset. c. when the car is parked. d. all of the above. 12. The Arkansas driver’s test includes a vision test that requires: a. at least 20/50 vision in at least 1 eye, with or without corrective lenses. b. at least 20/20 vision in both eyes, with corrective lenses. c. at least 20/40 vision in at least 1 eye, with or without corrective lenses. 13. _________ occurs when the road is wet and tires start to ride up on

the water like skis. a. hypertension b. hydroplaning

c. hot rodding

14. Drivers who are deaf or have hearing problems: a. may not be allowed to keep or obtain a driver’s license. b. can adjust and become safe drivers. c. always know they have a hearing problem. 15. When a driver is tired and fatigued: a. the driver can drive as safely as when rested. b. it takes more time to make decisions. c. becoming irritable or upset is not a problem. 16. Use of alcohol affects the areas of your brain that control judgment and skill. The following statement is true: a. good judgment is not required for driving. b. judgment helps you know when not to drink. c. alcohol improves judgment. 17. The length of time required for the body to get rid of each drink is: a. 2 hours b. 1 ½ hours c. 1 hour 18. You must submit to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test if: a. a police officer requests it. b. you are seen leaving a liquor store. c. you are driving late at night. 19. You can be arrested for driving while intoxicated with a Blood Alcohol Concentration of: a. 0.08% and above b. 0.10% and above c. 0.20% and above 20. In Arkansas, if you have epilepsy you may drive if: a. you are under the care of a doctor. b. you have not had a seizure for one year. c. both a and b. 21. A heart condition affects driving ability when: a. there is a danger of blackout, fainting, or a heart attack. b. a doctor has determined that the condition is under control.

c. no adverse symptoms have been present for more than 1 year.

22. If you are overly worried, excited, afraid, angry, or just down you should: a. get to your destination as soon as possible. b. take a sedative. c. give yourself time to cool off or take a short walk, but stay off the road until you have calmed down. 23. If a tire suddenly goes flat: a. grip the steering wheel lightly and pull off the road. b. quickly brake and pull off the road. c. hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight then pull off the road to a safe place. d. all of the above. 24. If your headlights suddenly go out: a. try the headlight switch several times. b. turn on the emergency flashers, turn signals, or fog lights. c. pull off the road as soon as possible. d. all of the above. 25. Being _________ means another vehicle is following you too closely. a. Hydroplaned b. Tailgated c. Hot rodding 26. If you must stop quickly and you do not have antilock braking, you must: a. apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking them. b. quickly let up on the brake pedal if the brakes lock up and the vehicle starts to skid. c. continue to reapply the brakes as soon as the vehicle stops skidding. d. all of the above. 27. If your vehicle begins to skid: a. stay off your brakes until your vehicle slows. b. turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the vehicle to go. c. continue to correct your steering left and right, until the vehicle is again moving under control. d. all of the above.

28. In a. b. c. d.

order to minimize injuries from a rear end collision: press yourself against the back of your seat. put your head against the head restraint. be ready to apply brakes to avoid hitting another vehicle. all of the above.

29. If your vehicle is about to be hit from the front, it’s important to: a. try to have a glancing blow by turning the vehicle away from the point of impact. b. avoid using your lap or shoulder belt since your air bag will inflate. c. be ready to prevent your vehicle from hitting something else. d. a and b. e. a and c. 30. If you are involved in an accident, you should not: a. stop your vehicle at or near the accident. b. use flashers or flares to alert other drivers. c. go near downed electrical lines. 31. If you are involved in an injury accident, you should: a. check anyone not up and about for breathing and bleeding. b. not move injured people unless they are in immediate danger. c. cover injured people to help prevent shock. d. all of the above. 32. You must make a report after an accident when damage to any one of the vehicles is over $1000.00: a. within 10 days. b. within 30 days. c. within 60 days. 33. Never change more than ________ lane of traffic at a time. a. one b. two c. three 34. You are going straight and approaching a GREEN traffic light. Who has the right-of-way? a. Any car turning left. b. The car on your right. c. You generally have the right-of-way. d. The car turning right always has the right-of-way.

35. When does a blind person have the right-of-way? a. When he is wearing light colored clothes. b. When he is being helped by another person. c. When he is wearing light colored clothes and carrying a flashlight. d. When he is led by a Leader Dog or Seeing-Eye Dog, or when he is using a white cane. 36. A school bus has stopped to pick up some children and is displaying a flashing red light or stop sign. All drivers are required to: a. slow down when passing the bus from the rear. b. sound horn and pass slowly. c. stop and remain stopped until the bus is in motion. d. stop if coming from the rear of the bus. 37. When making a left turn at an intersection, you must: a. honk your horn three times. b. watch for cars behind you, then move over close to the center line before you reach the corner. c. turn from the lane closest to the center line. 38. After passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to the proper lane when you can see _________of the vehicle you just passed. a. the mirror b. the hood c. both headlights 39. A flashing red light means: a. proceed with caution. b. maintain your speed but get ready to slow down, just in case. c. come to a complete stop, then proceed after yielding the right-ofway. d. same as a steady red light. 40. When parking a car on a downhill grade, the wheels should be turned: a. straight. b. to the right. c. to the left. d. sharply away from traffic. 41. Do not park on or in a. an intersection. b. a sidewalk or crosswalk.

c. a construction area. d. all of the above.

42. While learning to drive, a person must: a. practice on private property or seldomly traveled highways. b. have one of his/her parents with him/her. c. have in his possession a valid instruction permit and be accompanied by a licensed driver 21 years of age or older. d. be enrolled in an approved driver education course. 43. On a two lane road, which warning sign on page 18 of the Driver’s Manual tells you it is not a one way? a. 8 b. 13 c. 4 44. A green arrow on a traffic light means: a. you may turn in that direction. b. you may not turn in that direction. c. you may turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop. 45. Which warning sign on page 18 of the Driver’s Manual lets you know a stoplight is ahead? a. 9 b. 2 c. 3 46. You should park no farther than ______________ from the curb. a. 18 inches b. 20 inches c. one foot 47. Drivers should be aware of other vehicles crossing their lane of traffic when they see which sign on page 18 of the Driver’s Manual? a. 10 b. 7 c. 1 48. A yellow lane marking separates: a. traffic lanes on one-way streets. b. bicycles from regular traffic. c. vehicles going in opposite directions.

49. Do not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection? a. 30 feet. b. 15 feet. c. 20 feet. d. 25 feet. 50. Do a. b. c. d.

not park in any space marked for handicapped unless you are in a hurry. it’s raining. you have a handicapped license plate, tag, or sticker. you have a handicapped person with you.

51. When scanning, you should “look ahead” for a. 10 seconds. b. 15 seconds. c. 20 seconds. d. 25 seconds. 52. Judging distances and speeds while driving requires: a. the ability to use math to calculate distances. b. a lot of practice. c. that each driver know exactly how far vehicles are from him. 53. In avoiding a collision, drivers have which options? a. stop b. turn c. speed up d. all of the above 54. An a. b. c. d.

intermediate license is issued to person’s between ages: 14-16 16-18 18-21 None of the above

55. Violation of the Arkansas “Move Over Law” could cost you: a. a fine b. a day in court c. driver license suspended d. all the above

Driver’s License Practice Test #2 NAME________________________ DATE________________________ 1. You should make sure the parking brake is set a. at a stoplight. b. when you park the car. c. before you start the car. d. both b and c 2. While driving, your hands should be placed a. at 1 and 10 o’clock b. at 2 and 10 o’clock c. at 3 and 10 o’clock d. at 4 and 10 o’clock 3. If you make a sudden, unexpected stop a. your brakes may fail. b. you could skid and lose control of your vehicle. c. drivers behind you may hit you from behind. d. a & b e. b & c 4. “Rubbernecking” means trying to see what happened when you drive past a. a wreck. b. someone getting a ticket. c. other roadside activity. d. all of the above. 5. Scanning helps you see a. problems ahead. b. vehicles and people that may be in the road when you reach them. c. signs warning of problems ahead or giving directions. d. all of the above. 6. While driving on highways and interstates, you should “look ahead” a. at least one mile. b. at least one city block. c. at least one quarter (1/4) mile. d. all of the above.

7. Headlights should be turned on _________ after sunset and before sunrise. a. one hour b. ten minutes c. one half hour

8. Before turning right, make sure there is no traffic approaching from a. the north. b. the south. c. your right. d. your left. 9. Use the high beams of your car a. on unfamiliar roads. b. in construction areas. c. where there may be people along the side of the road. d. all of the above. 10. You should use your low beams when following a vehicle closer than a. 100 ft. b. 200 ft. c. 300 ft. d. 400 ft. 11.

If the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim their high beams, you should a. turn your lights off briefly b. flash your headlights quickly a couple of times. c. a & b d. none of the above.

12. Other situations where you should use your headlights, other than night, would be a. on rainy, snowy, or foggy days. b. ½ hour after sunset, ½ hour before sunrise. c. when driving away from a rising or setting sun. d. all of the above. 13.

Because it is so important to safe driving to see well, you should have your eyes checked: a. every six months. b. every two years. c. every five years.

14. In order to spot potential trouble on either side of you while you look ahead you must: a. use the inside rearview mirror only. b. use the side mirrors only. c. use the side mirrors and glance to the side if necessary. 15. If you need to wear glasses or contact lenses for driving, remember to: a. wear them only on long trips. b. keep an extra pair in the car. c. avoid using dark glasses or tinted contact lenses at night even if they help with glare. d. both b and c. 16. On a wet road you should reduce you speed about: a. 10 mph b. 20 mph c. 25 mph d. 30 mph

17. Penalties for driving after drinking may include: a. heavy fines. b. higher insurance rates. c. loss of license. d. jail sentences. e. all of the above. 18. Alcohol use has the following effect: a. improves reflexes. b. increases reaction time. c. reduces your ability to judge distances. 19. You can be arrested for Underage Driving Under the Influence if your alcohol concentration is: a. .02% b. .025% c. .10% d. .01%

20. For a short time, pep pills, “uppers,” and diet pills can make a driver feel more alert. Later they cause the driver to experience the following side effects:

a. b. c. d. e.

nervousness. dizziness. improved concentration. all of the above. a&b

21. Diabetics who take insulin should not drive when: a. their insulin level is under control. b. they eat regular balanced meals. c. they have taken the wrong amount of insulin. d. none of the above

22. If your brakes stop working: a. pump the brake pedal several times. b. quickly jerk the parking brake until fully engaged. c. shift to a lower gear and slow to a stop off the roadway. d. all of the above. e. a & c. 23. If the engine dies while you are driving: a. keep a strong grip on the steering wheel. It may be hard to turn, but you can turn it. b. pull off the roadway out of danger from traffic. c. a & b. d. none of the above 24. If your motor keeps going faster and faster: a. shift to neutral. b. turn off the engine. c. a & b. d. none of the above 25. When using an Antilock Braking System, you must: a. pump the brakes b. press on the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing on it. c. let up on the brake pedal if the pedal pushes back at you. d. none of the above 26. Most skids are caused by driver: a. traveling too fast for conditions. b. who follow regular maintenance schedules for their vehicle. c. who adjust their speed to weather conditions.

27. Headlights allow you to see ______ feet ahead in normal conditions. a. 1000 b. 200 c. 400 d. 750 28. If your vehicle is hit from the side, you should: a. not use shoulder or lap belts if you have air bags. b. get ready to steer or brake to prevent your vehicle from hitting something else. c. use shoulder or lap belts since air bags will not keep you in place. d. b & c. 29. You spot an accident and emergency help has already arrived. You should do which of the following? a. stop to help. b. call the police. c. keep your attention on the road and keep moving. 30. In order to help prevent the danger of fire after an accident: a. turn off the ignition switches of involved cars. b. smoke if you need to. c. ignore spilled fuel. 31. When traveling 50mph, it will take a vehicle about ______ feet to stop. a. 100 b. 200 c. 400 32. Police will need information from: a. witnesses. b. drivers involved in the accident. c. injured or non-injured passengers involved in the accident. d. all of the above. 33. What a. b. c. d.

should you do when you approach a FLASHING YELLOW signal? stop if there is other traffic near. sound your horn, then proceed after you yield the right of way. come to a complete stop and proceed when safe. slow down and proceed cautiously through the intersection.

34. When entering a street from a private driveway or alley, the driver of a vehicle must yield the right of way to: a. only vehicles approaching from the left. b. all other traffic. c. only vehicles approaching from the right. d. blind pedestrians only.

35. What should you do when a SOLID YELLOW LINE is on your side of the center line? a. You may cross it if there is no traffic. b. You may only cross the line to make a left turn into a driveway or alley. c. You may only cross the line at an intersection. d. You may only cross the line on an interstate highway. 36. What a. b. c. d.

does a SCHOOL CROSSING sign mean? Speed limit 10 mph. Come to a full stop at the crossing. Slow down, be prepared to pass any school bus which might be there. It warns you that you are approaching a school crossing.

37. What a. b. c. d.

does a GREEN ARROW indicate? All traffic must turn in the direction of the arrow. The road is one-way and all traffic must turn. You may move in the direction of the arrow without stopping. The same as a green light.

38. What a. b. c. d.

does a steady red light mean? Go through the light at a speed no higher than five miles per hour. Do not enter. Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary. Come to a full stop, then wait for the green light.

39. What a. b. c. d.

do WARNING signs tell us? They tell us about some danger ahead. They tell us distance to towns and cities. They tell us where NOT to park. They tell us how to do something.

40. When may you drive in the left lane? a. When you are close to railroad tracks. b. When a curve in the road blocks your view, even if NO PASSING is marked. c. When you are driving on a one way street or highway. d. When your view of oncoming traffic is blocked by a bridge, viaduct or

tunnel.

41. Littering is a violation of the law. Upon conviction first offenders are subject to: a. a $100 fine. b. 8 hours community service. c. losing their driver’s license. d. both a and b. 42. The traffic light has just turned from green to yellow and the car ahead of you is going through the intersection (see Figure A7). You should: a. stop at the corner. b. slow and proceed with caution. c. follow the other car through the intersection. 43. You want to pass a slow-moving truck, but you see a solid yellow line in your lane. You should: a. pass if the way is clear. b. pass if the truck driver waves you by. c. stay in the lane behind the truck and pass when there is no yellow line. 44. Do not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant? a. 30 feet. b. 25 feet. c. 15 feet. d. 20 feet. 45. When passing another vehicle at 55 mph, allow ______ to pass safely. a. 1600 feet b. 200 feet c. one block d. one mile

46. If it is raining, of which warning sign on page 18 of the Driver’s Manual should you be most aware? a. 11 b. 4 c. 12

47. You want to turn right, but the traffic light is red and there are no signs. You should:

a. b. c. d.

wait for the light to turn green. stop, give right-of-way before turning. turn right, you have the right-of-way. none of the above

48. When approaching a school building, which warning sign on page 18 of the Driver’s Manual would you most likely see? a. 1 b. 6 c. 2 49. Children and pets can be left unattended in a car if: a. It is below 90 degrees. b. The windows are cracked. c. you will be gone only a few minutes. d. none of the above 50. If you see orange construction signs or cones on a freeway, you must: a. slow down because the road ends. b. be prepared for workers and equipment. c. change lanes and maintain speed. d. none of the above 51. Any person between the ages of 16 and 18 who satisfactorily complete all portions of the drivers’ exam may be issued: a. a class D License. b. a restricted license. c. an Intermediate license. d. b and c.

52. Before entering an intersection, look right and left for a. approaching vehicles. b. crossing pedestrians. c. a & b d. none of the above. 53. To avoid fatigue on a long trip, the driver should: a. eat a large meal before the trip. b. take a break every hour or so. c. drive late at night during normal sleeping hours. 54. The most important thing you can do to protect yourself in case you are involved in a collision is:

a. use lap and shoulder belts. b. lock car doors. c. don’t use belts if you have air bags.

55. It is a crime to leave the scene of an accident you are involved in if: a. the accident involves a parked vehicle. b. property damage is less than $500.00. c. injury or death was a result of the accident. 56. Sign a. b. c.

and lane markings that say, “No Passing Zone,” tell you: that you can’t see far enough ahead to pass. keep a steady speed. speed up slightly.

57. On a multilane highway vehicles must move over to the farthest lane away from: a. State Trooper’s stopped vehicle with the lights flashing b. Stopped ambulance with lights flashing c. Any stopped emergency vehicle with amber, red, blue or white flashing lights d. All the above

Driver’s License Practice Test #1 Answer Key 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.

a c a c b a c c e a d a b b b b c a a c a c c d b d d d e c d b a c d

36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55.

c c c c b d c c a b a c c c c b b d b d

Driver’s License Practice Test #2 Answer Key 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.

d b e d d c c d d b b d b c d a e c a e c e c c b a c d c a c d a b b

36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57.

d a d a c c a c c a c b b d b d c b a c a d

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Resources

Study Guides and sample exams: are available on-line at the following sites: www.absolutedrivingacademy.com www.golocalnet.net www.DriversExam.com Computer Software “Driver’s Education 99” – contains 65 comprehensive lessons and complete testing for all 50 states. It also features a 3-D driving simulator. Available through: www.amazon.com Be Sensible: Don't Drive Yourself to Distraction - Second Edition – DVD http://www.vpw.com/educational/results.asp?SEARCH=HIGH scroll down to appropriate DVD

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