Road Ready Practice Test
Driver Education Series
Road Ready Practice Test
Form A • 20 Questions
Passing Score: 80% (16/20)
STUDENT:
DATE:
PERIOD:
SCORE: /20
Instructions: Read each scenario carefully. Fill in the bubble next to the single best answer. No notes or devices allowed
Section 1: Signs & Markings
- An eight-sided (octagonal) red sign requires you to:
A. Slow down and yield to oncoming vehicles B. Come to a complete stop before the crosswalk or line C. Stop only if pedestrians are present in the roadway D. Proceed slowly if no cross-traffic is approaching
- A flashing yellow traffic light at an intersection means:
A. Come to a complete stop, then proceed safely B. Maintain speed; cross-traffic must yield to you C. Slow down and proceed through with caution D. The signal is broken; treat it as a 4-way stop
- A diamond-shaped yellow sign with black symbols indicates:
A. Regulatory command (must obey or be cited) B. Warning of upcoming hazard or road condition C. Guide information for fuel and lodging D. Active construction zone with double fines
- A solid white line painted between traffic lanes indicates:
A. Lane changes are prohibited under all conditions B. Traffic moves in opposite directions C. Lane changes are discouraged; stay in your lane D. You are entering a designated high-occupancy lane
- When approaching a triangular red-and-white YIELD sign, you must:
A. Always come to a complete 3-second stop B. Sound your horn to alert crossing pedestrians C. Slow down and give right-of-way to other traffic D. Accelerate quickly to merge ahead of flow
Section 2: Right-of-Way Rules
- At a 4-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the exact same moment. Who goes first?
A. The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right B. The larger or heavier vehicle always proceeds first C. The driver who flashes their headlights first D. The driver making a left turn across traffic
- When making a left turn at a solid green circular signal, you must:
A. Turn immediately because you hold right-of-way B. Wait for a dedicated green arrow before entering C. Yield to oncoming traffic and crossing pedestrians D. Honk your horn and complete the turn swiftly
- An emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights and sirens. You must:
A. Stop in your lane immediately regardless of location B. Speed up to clear the intersection ahead of it C. Pull safely to the right edge and stop until it passes D. Move into the leftmost center lane to allow passing
- Before entering a multilane roundabout or traffic circle, you must yield to:
A. Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout B. Vehicles entering from the entrance to your right C. Vehicles preparing to exit in front of you D. No one; circulating vehicles must yield to entering traffic
- At an uncontrolled intersection with no signs or signals, a driver must:
A. Maintain normal speed; cross-traffic must yield B. Yield to any vehicle approaching from the right C. Stop completely and wait 5 seconds before going D. Accelerate quickly to claim right-of-way
Road Ready Practice Test • Form A Page 1 of 2 (Continue to Questions 11–20) Driver Education Examination
Road Ready Practice Test (Cont.)
Part II: Safe Operations, Distances & Hazard Management
STUDENT NAME:
Section 3: Speed & Distances
- Under normal dry conditions, what is the recommended minimum following distance behind a vehicle?
A. Exactly 1 car length for every 20 mph B. At least 3 to 4 seconds of following time C. 1 second for every 10 mph of speed D. 50 feet regardless of travel speed
- When driving in heavy fog or smoke, you should activate your:
A. High-beam headlights for maximum range B. Hazard warning lights while cruising at speed C. Low-beam headlights (and fog lamps if equipped) D. Interior dome light to stay alert
- If your vehicle begins to hydroplane across standing water, the best action is to:
A. Slam firmly on the brakes to force tire contact B. Ease off accelerator and steer straight until grip returns C. Turn sharply toward the road shoulder D. Shift rapidly into park or neutral gear
- Total vehicle stopping distance consists of perception distance, reaction distance, and:
A. Braking distance B. Transmission lag distance C. Steering radius distance D. Acceleration recovery distance
- Before changing lanes, checking rear-view and side mirrors is NOT enough because:
A. Mirrors are inverted and reverse actual depth B. You must physically look over your shoulder into blind spots C. Traffic law requires using your camera monitor only D. Mirrors only work when headlights are on
Section 4: Lanes, Parking & Hazards
- Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road is strictly prohibited when:
A. A dashed yellow center line is on your side B. Approaching the crest of a hill or a blind curve C. Driving during daylight hours without rain D. The vehicle in front is traveling 5 mph below speed limit
- When parking facing uphill on a street with a curb, you must turn your front wheels:
A. Toward the curb (to the right) B. Straight ahead parallel to the street C. Away from the curb (to the left) D. Direction does not matter if the parking brake is set
- When completing a parallel park, your tires should be positioned within:
A. 6 to 18 inches from the curb B. 24 to 36 inches from the curb C. Touching the curb tightly on both sides D. Over the curb onto the gravel shoulder
- Under general "Zero Tolerance" laws, drivers under legal drinking age (21) may drive with:
A. A Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) up to 0.05% B. Zero measurable alcohol in their system C. Alcohol if an adult passenger is seated in front D. A standard adult limit of 0.08% BAC
- If your accelerator pedal becomes stuck down while driving, your first action should be:
A. Turn the ignition key completely to LOCK to kill engine B. Shift the transmission into neutral and apply firm brakes C. Pull up the emergency handbrake instantly at high speed D. Open the driver side door and signal distress
Total Correct ____ / 20
Exam Result PASS (16–20) RETEST (<16)
Instructor / Examiner Signature
Date
Road Ready Practice Test • End of Examination Page 2 of 2
Road Ready Answer Key
Instructor Resource CONFIDENTIAL
Road Ready Answer Key
Form A • Questions 1–20
Passing: 16/20 (80%)
Section 1 Focus Signs & Pavement Markings
Section 2 Focus Right-of-Way & Intersections
Instructor Note Review rationales for any missed items
Section 1: Signs & Markings
1. Octagonal Red Sign KEY: B
Come to a complete stop before crosswalk or line.
Rationale: Octagon is exclusively reserved for STOP signs. Rolling stops or stopping only if pedestrians are visible is an automatic road-test failure.
2. Flashing Yellow Light KEY: C
Slow down and proceed with caution.
Rationale: Unlike a flashing red light (which mandates a full stop as a stop sign), flashing yellow warns drivers to reduce speed and remain alert without stopping.
3. Diamond Yellow Sign KEY: B
Warning of upcoming hazard or condition.
Rationale: Diamond shapes are standard warning signs (curves, pedestrian crossings, merges). White rectangles are regulatory; orange diamonds indicate road work.
4. Solid White Line KEY: C
Lane changes are discouraged; stay in lane.
Rationale: White separates lanes moving in same direction. Broken white permits lane changes; solid white strongly discourages or restricts crossing except to avoid hazard.
5. Triangular YIELD Sign KEY: C
Slow down and give right-of-way to other traffic.
Rationale: A full stop is not mandated if the roadway or intersection is clear, but drivers must slow down and yield to oncoming vehicles or crossing pedestrians.
Section 2: Right-of-Way Rules
6. Simultaneous 4-Way Stop KEY: A
Vehicle on left yields to vehicle on right.
Rationale: First to stop is first to go. When two vehicles arrive at the exact same instant, the driver to the right has standard priority.
7. Left Turn on Solid Green KEY: C
Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
Rationale: A circular green ball is an unprotected turn. Left-turning traffic must wait for a safe gap in oncoming straight traffic before proceeding.
8. Approaching Emergency Vehicle KEY: C
Pull safely to the right edge and stop.
Rationale: Drivers must not stop in the center of an intersection or freeze in travel lanes. Always steer toward the right curb and halt until the vehicle clears.
9. Entering a Roundabout KEY: A
