Driver License Exam general U.S.

Driver License Exam (general U.S.version), with the correct answers in bold and rationales

• What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
• You may pass with caution
• You may pass only at night
• You may not pass
• You may turn left anytime

Rationale: A solid yellow line on your side means no passing is allowed from your direction.

2. When approaching a stop sign, you must:

• Slow down and proceed if the way is clear
• Come to a complete stop at the stop line
• Yield only to vehicles on your left
• Tap your horn and proceed

Rationale: A stop sign requires a full stop at the marked stop line before

proceeding.

3. A flashing red traffic light means: 1 / 4

• Stop completely, then proceed when safe
• Yield to all traffic
• Slow down without stopping
• Stop only if other cars are present

Rationale: A flashing red light is treated like a stop sign—complete stop, then go when safe.

4. If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should:

• Stop and back up carefully
• Continue to the next exit
• Make a U-turn across the median
• Pull over and ask for help

Rationale: It’s illegal and unsafe to reverse or U-turn on a freeway. Proceed to the next exit.

5. A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing. You must:

• Stop, regardless of your direction of travel
• Pass slowly
• Stop only if you are behind the bus
• Stop only if children are crossing

Rationale: You must stop for a stopped school bus with red lights flashing in most cases.

• What should you do at a green traffic light?
• Proceed immediately without looking
• Honk before entering the intersection
• Proceed only if the intersection is clear
• Stop first, then go

Rationale: A green light means go, but only if the intersection is safe to enter. 2 / 4

• What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for adult drivers in

most states?

A. 0.10%

B. 0.08%

C. 0.05%

D. 0.12%

Rationale: 0.08% is the legal BAC limit for adult drivers in most U.S. states.

8. When driving in fog, you should:

• Use high beams
• Drive as fast as possible
• Use low beam headlights
• Turn off headlights

Rationale: Low beams improve visibility in fog; high beams reflect off fog and

worsen visibility.

• What should you do if your tire blows out while driving?
• Brake hard immediately
• Hold the steering wheel firmly and slow down gradually
• Turn sharply off the road
• Speed up to maintain control

Rationale: Gradual slowing keeps control of the vehicle; harsh actions can cause loss of control.

• If two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, who has the right

of way?

• The driver going straight
• The driver on the left 3 / 4

• The driver on the right
• The largest vehicle

Rationale: At a four-way stop, the driver on the right has the right of way.

• What is the safest way to use a cell phone while driving?
• Text quickly
• Use hands-free mode
• Hold the phone close to your ear
• Only use it at red lights

Rationale: Hands-free devices are safer and legal in many states.

12. Double solid white lines on the road mean:

• Passing is allowed in one direction
• You can change lanes carefully
• Lane changes are prohibited
• The lane ends ahead

Rationale: Double solid white lines indicate that lane changes are not allowed.

• What does a yield sign mean?
• Speed up
• Slow down and give right of way
• Stop completely
• Merge quickly

Rationale: A yield sign means to allow other drivers/pedestrians to proceed

before you.

14. You must use headlights:

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