Written Driving Test

Driving Laws and Regulations

1 A yellow-painted curb means that stopping or parking is permitted only for

a) buses as a loading zone;

b) loading or unloading freight or passengers;

c) emergency and police vehicles.

2 Persons walking on a highway where there are no sidewalks should

a) walk on right side of road only;

b) walk on side facing oncoming traffic;

c) walk on either side.

3 When another car tries to pass you on a two-lane road, you should never

a) increase your speed;

b) maintain your speed;

c) slow down.

4 When you come to a corner where there is a flashing yellow light, you must

a) wait for the green light;

b) slow down and cross carefully;

c) stop before crossing.

5 Except as otherwise posted, the usual speed limit inside city limits is

a) 25 miles per hour;

b) 30 miles per hour;

c) 35 miles per hour.

6 If you go into a skid, it is best to

a) turn your steering wheel away from skid;

b) hold your steering wheel straight;

c) turn your steering wheel toward skid.

7 When parking your car heading downhill on a two-way street, the front wheels should be

a) turned to the left, away from the curb;

b) parallel to the curb;

c) turned to the right, toward the curb.

8 When a curb is painted red, it means

a) limited-time parking only;

b) no stopping or parking;

c) reerved for unloading freight.

9 When you reach a corner at the same time as another car coming from a cross street, you should yield the right of way to

a) the car on your left;

b) the car on your right;

c) neither car.

10 When driving through fog or rain, it is advisable to

a) turn on your parking lamps only;

b) blink your turn signals regularly;

c) turn on your headlights.

11 If a car ahead of you has stopped at a crosswalk to let someone walk across, you should

a) change lanes and pass;

b) blow your horn as you pass;

c) stop and proceed when safe.

12 When two cars meet on a grade of a narrow mountain road where they cannot pass, the right of way should be yielded to

a) the car going uphill;

b) neither car;

c) the car going downhill.

13 You must always give the right of way to a pedestrian carrying a white cane because it means that he/she is

a) crippled;

b) blind;

c) an elderly person.

14 A sign that reads "WRONG WAY" means

a) lane to use when you miss the proper turnoff;

b) stop, you are going against traffic;

c) lane to use for reversing your direction.

15 At 50 miles per hour on a diy road, a car with good brakes needs how much distance in which to stop?

a) at least 200 feet;

b) more than 400 feet;

c) about 100 feet.

16 When you come to a stop sign you should

a) slow down and stop if necessary;

b) stop at all times;

c) stop, unless nothing is coming.

17 A flashing red signal light at a road crossing means that you should

a) slow down before crossing;

b) wait for the green light;

c) stop before crossing.

18 When backing a passenger car out of a parking place, you should always

a) rely on your rearview mirror;

b) look back over your shoulder;

c) blow your hom.

19 This sign means

a) let cross traffic go by first;

b) car on the right goes first;

c) you have the right of way.

20 This sign means

a) rough road ahead;

b) railway crossing;

c) roadway crossing.

21 This sign means

a) divided highway ahead;

b) side road ahead;

c) fewer lanes ahead.

22 This sign means

a) watch for cars entering from side;

b) watch for animals emerging ahead;

c) divided highway ahead.

23 This sign means

a) road ahead not paved;

b) two-way road begins ahead;

c) wider road ahead.

24 This sign means

a) no pedestrians permitted;

b) signal-controlled crossing ahead;

c) watch for walkers crossing street.

Answers:

1. a; 7. с; 13. b; 19. a;

2. b; 8. b; 14. b; 20. b;

3. a; 9. b; 15. b; 21. с;

4. b; 10. с; 16. b; 22. a;

5. b; 11. с; 17. с; 23. b;

6. с; 12. a; 18. b; 24. с.

(From "The English Workout" by J.C. Kelty)

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