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Get Smart Review & Mock ExamsThis draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:
Heaviest on Traffic Signs & Signals (7 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.
Every question here applies nationwide.
Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.
Answer: Through a window before the car sinks
Get out through a window quickly, before water pressure makes doors impossible to open.
Answer: Look over your shoulder and back slowly, watching for people and cars
Look behind you and back slowly, watching for pedestrians and vehicles.
Answer: Distracts you and increases crash risk
Phone use is a major distraction and raises crash risk — use hands-free or wait.
Answer: Regulatory signs that tell you the law
Black-on-white rectangular signs are regulatory — they tell you a traffic law you must obey (e.g., speed limit).
Answer: Red
Yellow means red is coming — stop if you safely can.
Answer: Cut in front of a truck and then brake
Cutting in front of a truck and braking is dangerous — it can't stop as quickly as you can.
Answer: Ease off the gas and steer straight until traction returns
Ease off the accelerator, keep the wheel steady, and avoid hard braking until the tires grip again.
Answer: A traffic signal ahead — be prepared to stop
A signal-ahead sign warns a traffic light is coming up; be ready to stop.
Answer: At intersections, railroad crossings, and bridges
Do not pass at or near intersections, railroad crossings, bridges, tunnels, or on hills/curves with limited sight.
Answer: Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and give them room
Don't engage. Stay calm, let them pass, and get distance from an aggressive driver.
Answer: A stop sign ahead
A stop-ahead warning means a stop sign is coming up; slow down and prepare to stop.
Answer: Leads only to a dead-end area with no through streets
No Outlet means the road (and those it connects to) don't lead through.
Answer: Not pass — cross only to turn left into a driveway or road
A solid yellow line on your side means no passing; you may cross it only to turn left.
Answer: Slow down and be ready to stop
Kids can dart into the road — slow down and be ready to stop near them.
Answer: Have an escape path if a hazard appears
Side space gives you somewhere to go if a hazard suddenly appears.
Answer: Pump the pedal, then use the parking brake gradually and downshift
Pump the brakes to try to build pressure, downshift, and apply the parking brake gradually while steering to safety.
Answer: Stop
An octagon is used for only one sign: STOP. Come to a full stop.
Answer: The vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room, or on a multilane road
You may pass on the right only when a vehicle is turning left (with room) or on a road with two or more lanes each way.
Answer: Divided highway ends / two-way traffic
Opposing arrows warn of two-way traffic ahead (e.g., a divided highway ending). Keep right.
Answer: Even small amounts impair skills you need
Impairment begins with the first drink — the safest amount before driving is none.