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Basic Driver Improvement Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
True or False: White lines on the pavement that are parallel separate traffic going in the same direction.
Choose one answer below.
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True
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B
False
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C
Depends on the situation
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D
Not applicable
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Why should you avoid making sudden lane changes?
Choose one answer below.
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It can surprise other drivers and increase the risk of collisions.
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B
It can help you drive faster.
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C
It is not necessary if you use your turn signals.
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D
It has no effect on traffic flow.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What should you be particularly cautious of when navigating a roundabout?
Choose one answer below.
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Other drivers not using turn signals
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B
Speed limits that are often ignored
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C
Fixed barriers in the center of the roundabout
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D
Potholes in the road surface
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Can a driver be convicted of driving under the influence if impaired by legal or illegal drugs?
Choose one answer below.
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Yes, they can be convicted
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B
No, only alcohol counts
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C
Only for illegal drugs
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D
No, legal medications do not apply
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Can attention, reaction time, and visual functions be impaired at Blood Alcohol Levels (BAL) as low as .02?
Choose one answer below.
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Yes, it is possible
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B
No, that is not possible
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C
Only if multiple drinks are consumed
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D
Only in individuals with low tolerance
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Can a driver who refuses a breath test still be convicted for DUI?
Choose one answer below.
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Yes, based on field sobriety tests or officer testimony
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B
No, they must take the test
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C
Only if additional evidence is present
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D
Only if they had a prior conviction
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QUESTION 7 / 25
True or False: A solid yellow line indicates that you can cross it to pass another vehicle.
Choose one answer below.
A
True
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B
False
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C
Only under certain conditions
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D
Only if signage permits it
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is a consequence of driving under the influence of any drugs?
Choose one answer below.
A
No consequence if legal
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B
Higher insurance premiums
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C
Possibility of arrest and conviction
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D
Increased driving privileges
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which strategy might be helpful in coping with stress?
Choose one answer below.
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Change the environment causing the stress
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B
Change the behavior causing the stress
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C
Remain optimistic and have high self-esteem
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is one potential consequence of running a red light?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increased insurance premium
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B
License suspension
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C
Mandatory community service
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Which of the following could increase braking distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wet roads
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B
Distraction
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C
Fatigue
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D
Alcohol
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QUESTION 12 / 25
How can you recognize a pedestrian crossing?
Choose one answer below.
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By looking for marked crosswalks, signals, or pedestrian signs
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B
By the presence of traffic cones
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C
By the absence of vehicles
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D
By the width of the road
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If the speed limit is 50 mph and you drive 10 mph over, how many minutes would you save on a 10-mile trip?
Choose one answer below.
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2 minutes.
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B
5 minutes.
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C
7 minutes.
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D
No time saved.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What distance can high beam headlights illuminate objects ahead of your vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
300 feet
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B
350 feet
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C
400 feet
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D
450 feet
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If you are following 4 seconds behind another vehicle at night, how far will your low beam lights illuminate?
Choose one answer below.
A
The entire distance to the vehicle ahead
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B
About half the distance between you and the vehicle ahead
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C
Only a few feet in front of your vehicle
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D
1 mile ahead
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What is the minimum distance a driver should keep from the steering wheel for safety?
Choose one answer below.
A
Two inches
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B
Four inches
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C
Eight inches
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D
Ten inches
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QUESTION 17 / 25
How does not wearing a seatbelt affect the likelihood of fatalities in crashes?
Choose one answer below.
A
It decreases the risk of injury.
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B
It has no effect.
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C
It increases the likelihood of fatalities.
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D
It increases the chance of survival.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
How should passengers behave regarding sound levels in a vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
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They can use sound devices as loudly as they wish
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B
They should speak quietly at all times
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C
Sound devices should not disturb others outside the vehicle
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D
Sound devices should be turned off
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What does the proper scanning technique help drivers do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ignore potential dangers
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B
Identify potential dangers sooner
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C
Increase speed
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D
Focus only on the vehicle in front
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QUESTION 20 / 25
How long does it typically take to scan ahead, identify hazards, and decide on an action while driving?
Choose one answer below.
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Less than 1/2 second
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B
1 to 2 seconds
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C
1/2 to 3/4 second
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D
1 to 2.5 seconds
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QUESTION 21 / 25
If you reduce your speed by half before crashing, how does this affect kinetic energy?
Choose one answer below.
A
It remains the same
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B
It is reduced by two times
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C
It is reduced by three times
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D
It is reduced by four times
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the impact of even small amounts of alcohol on driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
They have no effect on driver judgment.
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B
They increase the likelihood of crashing.
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C
They improve driving skills.
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D
They lead to safer driving.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What precaution can help you when performing regular maintenance on your vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
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Improving fuel efficiency
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B
Increasing headlight brightness
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C
Ensuring the vehicle is parked in a stable place
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D
Making the vehicle more appealing
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is the correct action to take if you feel a pulsing in the brake pedal while using anti-lock brakes during an emergency stop?
Choose one answer below.
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Take your foot off the brake pedal
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B
Start pumping the brake pedal
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C
Leave your foot on the brake and do not reduce pressure
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D
Reduce braking pressure
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QUESTION 25 / 25
In dangerous driving situations, how should a driver react?
Choose one answer below.
A
Delay actions until an accident happens
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B
Evaluate the situation and take defensive action
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C
Speed up to avoid the danger
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D
Stop all movements
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