United States practice questions

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You approach an intersection and see this sign while planning to turn right. A pedestrian is crossing the street you intend to enter. What should you do?

  1. Stop and wait for the pedestrian to completely cross the street before proceeding. ✓
  2. Proceed with the turn, because you have the right of way once the green light shows.
  3. Tap your horn to hurry the pedestrian, then complete the turn.
  4. Slow down slightly and continue if the pedestrian is not in your lane.

A yield sign requires you to slow down and be prepared to stop, giving the right-of-way to any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian. In California, drivers must stop and remain stopped until a pedestrian has fully crossed the road, even if the pedestrian is not in your lane.

You see this sign adjacent to a marked crosswalk. A pedestrian steps off the curb into the crosswalk on the far side of the road. What must you do?

  1. Proceed slowly while sounding your horn to let the pedestrian know you are there.
  2. Stop only if the pedestrian makes eye contact or waves you on.
  3. Stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has completely crossed the entire roadway. ✓
  4. Continue driving as long as the pedestrian is not in your lane.

In California, drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk and must remain stopped until the pedestrian has fully crossed the road. This protects pedestrians on both sides of the roadway.

A solid, double yellow line is painted down the center of a two‑lane road. The line on your side is solid. What rule applies to passing or crossing the line?

  1. Passing is allowed only when no vehicles are behind you.
  2. Passing is forbidden, but you may cross the line to turn left into a driveway or intersection when safe. ✓
  3. Passing is forbidden, but you may not cross the line for any reason.
  4. Passing is allowed whenever the oncoming lane is clear.

A double solid yellow line prohibits passing in either direction. However, you are allowed to cross it to make a left turn into an entrance, alley, or side road, provided it is safe and legal to do so.

You are driving in a school zone and see this sign along with a sign that reads 'School Zone Speed Limit 25 When Children Are Present.' Children are playing on the sidewalk. What is the maximum speed you may travel?

  1. The speed limit does not apply when children are on the sidewalk.
  2. 20 mph, because children are near.
  3. 30 mph, as long as no children are on the road.
  4. 25 mph, but be ready to stop if a child enters the road. ✓

The posted school‑zone speed limit when children are present is the maximum speed allowed. You must not exceed 25 mph and must be prepared to stop if a child enters the roadway.

You are driving on a multi-lane freeway and see this sign. The vehicle ahead of you in the left lane is driving below the speed limit. What should you do?

  1. Wait for the driver to move right, then overtake in the left lane when safe. ✓
  2. Pass the slower vehicle on the right immediately.
  3. Tailgate to encourage the driver to move over.
  4. Flash your headlights to signal them to move over.

A 'Keep Right' sign means slower traffic must stay to the right. Even if the driver ahead is in the wrong lane, you should avoid aggressive actions and wait until it is safe to pass legally.

You approach an intersection with a marked stop line and see this sign. What must you do?

  1. Make a full stop only if other vehicles are present.
  2. Stop before the stop line, yield to all vehicles and pedestrians, then proceed when safe. ✓
  3. Stop just past the stop line to gain better visibility of cross traffic.
  4. Slow down and proceed if the intersection appears clear.

A stop sign requires drivers to come to a complete stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection. You must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian and proceed only when the intersection is clear. Rolling through or stopping after the line is illegal and dangerous.

You need to reverse direction, but this sign is posted at the upcoming intersection. What must you do?

  1. Make a U‑turn quickly before oncoming traffic arrives.
  2. Only make the U‑turn if no vehicles are visible in either direction.
  3. Continue straight through the intersection and find a legal place to turn around. ✓
  4. Drive past the intersection, then perform a three‑point turn.

The No U‑turn sign prohibits a U‑turn at that location. You must obey the sign’s instruction even if the intersection appears clear. A three‑point turn immediately after the intersection may still violate local rules; the safest choice is to go to an intersection or area where turning around is permitted.

You see this sign on a sunny day, and a light drizzle has just started. The road surface was previously dry for weeks. What is the safest response?

  1. Increase your speed slightly to reduce the chance of hydroplaning.
  2. Weave gently within your lane to test how slippery the road is.
  3. Maintain your current speed; light rain does not affect grip.
  4. Reduce your speed, avoid sudden braking or sharp steering, and increase following distance. ✓

The Slippery Road warning sign indicates that the surface may be unusually slippery when wet. Light rain after a dry spell can mix with oil and dirt to form a very slick layer. Reducing speed and controlling your vehicle smoothly helps maintain traction.