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TDC - Theoretical Driving Course Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What is the primary purpose of road safety regulations?
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To increase vehicle speed
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B
To reduce accidents and injuries
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C
To enforce strict penalties
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D
To control traffic volume
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What should a driver do when approaching a pedestrian crossing without traffic lights?
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Continue driving at the same speed
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B
Stop only if a pedestrian is already crossing
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C
Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary
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D
Overtake other vehicles to avoid stopping
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What does a yellow traffic light indicate?
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A
Stop immediately
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B
Proceed at normal speed
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C
Prepare to stop if it is safe to do so
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D
Ignore and continue driving
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When is it most dangerous to drive in rainy conditions?
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At the start of the rain
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B
After heavy rainfall
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C
During light drizzle
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D
At night only
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QUESTION 5 / 25
How can a driver prevent rear-end collisions?
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A
Drive as close as possible to the car in front
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B
Maintain a safe following distance
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C
Accelerate when approaching a stop sign
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D
Rely solely on brakes to stop
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What does a triangular red and white road sign indicate?
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A
Speed limit
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B
Yield
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C
Stop
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D
No parking
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the meaning of a circular sign with a red border and a white center?
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A
Warning sign
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B
Prohibition or restriction
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C
Information sign
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D
Roadwork ahead
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing left means:
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A
No left turn
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B
Turn left mandatory
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C
U-turn allowed
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D
Left lane closed
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What does a rectangular green road sign indicate?
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A
Speed limit
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B
Prohibition
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C
Direction or distance information
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D
Warning of hazards ahead
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What does a red octagonal sign with the word "STOP" mean?
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A
Slow down and proceed with caution
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B
Stop completely and proceed when safe
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C
Yield to traffic
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D
No entry
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is considered a common penalty for speeding violations?
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A
Suspension of vehicle registration
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B
Fine and demerit points
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C
Vehicle confiscation
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D
Imprisonment for one year
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is the consequence of driving under the influence (DUI)?
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A
Increased insurance premiums
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B
License suspension or revocation
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C
Possible jail time
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What happens if a driver fails to yield to an emergency vehicle?
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A
A warning is issued
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B
Fine and possible license suspension
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C
Mandatory driving course
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D
No penalty
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the penalty for driving without a valid driver’s license?
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A
Immediate vehicle impoundment
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B
Monetary fine and possible arrest
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C
Warning and instruction to apply for a license
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D
Suspension of vehicle registration
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Running a red light may result in which penalty?
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A
Verbal warning
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B
Fine and demerit points
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C
License revocation
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D
Mandatory court appearance
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What is the primary function of a vehicle’s engine?
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A
To store fuel
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B
To generate power for movement
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C
To provide entertainment
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D
To cool the vehicle
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What does the vehicle’s odometer measure?
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A
Speed
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B
Distance traveled
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C
Fuel efficiency
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D
Engine temperature
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the purpose of the vehicle’s alternator?
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To charge the battery and power electrical systems
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B
To control engine speed
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C
To improve fuel efficiency
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D
To lubricate engine parts
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What should you regularly check to maintain proper engine lubrication?
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake fluid
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B
Coolant
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C
Engine oil
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D
Windshield washer fluid
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What does the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) do?
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A
Monitors tire alignment
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B
Alerts the driver of low tire pressure
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C
Repairs flat tires automatically
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D
Adjusts tire pressure during driving
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for non-commercial drivers in most US states?
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A
0.04%
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B
0.08%
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C
0.10%
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D
0.05%
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QUESTION 22 / 25
How does alcohol primarily affect a driver's ability to operate a vehicle safely?
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A
It improves reaction time at low doses
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B
It impairs judgment, coordination, and reaction time
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C
It only affects peripheral vision
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D
It has no measurable effect below 0.08% BAC
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What does the acronym 'DUI' stand for in traffic law?
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A
Driving Under Influence
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B
Driving Under Intoxication
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C
Driver Under Investigation
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D
Driving Unfit and Impaired
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QUESTION 24 / 25
At what BAC level does research show impairment typically begins for most drivers?
Choose one answer below.
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0.08%
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B
0.10%
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C
0.02%
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D
0.05%
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Which statement is true about driving after taking prescription medication?
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A
Prescription drugs cannot legally impair driving
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B
Only illegal drugs are capable of impairing driving
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C
Some prescription medications can impair driving and should not be combined with operating a vehicle
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D
Medication impairment only occurs when taking doses larger than prescribed
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