Driving Skills and Safety Quiz

What should you do before starting the engine of a vehicle with manual gears?

• Engage the clutch

• Turn on the headlights

• Check the rearview mirror

• Adjust the seat

Which of the following is a step in moving a vehicle forward?

• Shift to reverse

• Perform a traffic check and head check

• Turn off the ignition

• Apply the parking brake

What is the first step in safely backing your motor vehicle up?

• Start the vehicle

• Check behind the vehicle

• Shift to drive

• Turn on the radio

When changing lanes during a driving skills test, what should you do first?

• Speed up

• Make necessary traffic checks

• Turn on the hazard lights

• Honk the horn

What should you do before changing lanes to ensure safety?

• Speed up quickly

• Check your mirrors and blind spot

• Turn off your headlights

• Honk your horn

How long should you signal before making a turn?

• At least 1 second

• At least 2 seconds

• At least 3 seconds

• At least 4 seconds

What is the "Zipper Method" in traffic merging?

• Merging without stopping

• Alternating vehicles at a merge point

• Speeding up to merge quickly

• Merging only during green lights

What is the "gore area" in traffic?

• The area between the solid white lines of a lane and a lane used to enter or exit traffic

• The area where pedestrians cross

• The area where two highways merge

• The area where vehicles park

What should you ensure when stopping behind another vehicle at a stop line?

• You can see the rear wheels of the vehicle in front

• You are directly behind the vehicle

• You are in the left lane

• You are at least 10 feet away

Where should you not park your vehicle according to public safety guidelines?

• On a sidewalk

• In a marked parking area

• In a parking lot

• In a garage