US Driver’s License Written Test Question Bank (General Version)

This is a general version of the US road rules written test questions (not specifically tailored for one state or city like the popular New York versions found online). Many states offer the test in Chinese, and the question types are generally similar, as the exams are ultimately based on safety. Hope this is helpful for everyone!

1. When you arrive at an intersection and see a flashing yellow light, you must:

1. Stop if you intend to turn right
2. Continue at the same speed
3. Stop if you intend to turn left
4. Slow down and proceed carefully

Answer: d

2. When you are driving on a lane-changing road and hear an emergency vehicle’s signal, what does the law require you to do?

1. Speed up and leave as soon as possible
2. Signal and let the driver overtake
3. Pull over to the far right as soon as possible and stop
4. Maintain your current speed

Answer: c

3. When headlights are required, under what circumstances should you use low beams?

1. When within 1 km (0.6 miles) of the nearest vehicle
2. When within 150 meters (500 feet) of the nearest vehicle
3. When within 300 meters (1000 feet) of the nearest vehicle
4. This is a safety measure, not a legal requirement

Answer: b

4. When you approach a stop sign, you should:

1. Slow down, honk, then proceed
2. Slow down and proceed when safe
3. Stop, honk, then proceed
4. Stop, then proceed when safe

Answer: d

5. Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit in cities, towns, villages, or developed areas?

1. 30 km/h (20 mph)
2. 50 km/h (30 mph)
3. 40 km/h (25 mph)
4. 60 km/h (35 mph)

Answer: b

6. When a red light is on and you want to go through the intersection, you must:

1. Stop, yield to pedestrians, then proceed carefully
2. Stop, then proceed when traffic is safe
3. Slow down and proceed when traffic is safe
4. Stop until the light turns green, then proceed when safe

Answer: d

7. When entering a highway, you should:

1. Stop on the acceleration lane, wait for a safe gap, then enter the highway quickly
2. Accelerate to highway speed, then merge into traffic
3. Slow down and enter the highway at a right angle
4. Slow down and be prepared to stop for highway traffic

Answer: b

8. On a highway, a driver is not allowed to carry ______ in a towed camper or trailer.

1. Firearms
2. Flammable materials
3. People (passengers)
4. Livestock

Answer: c

9. On a two-way road, before turning left, where should you position your vehicle?

1. Close to the right-hand side of the road
2. Close to the left-hand side of the road
3. As close as possible to the center line on the right side of the lane
4. It doesn’t matter, as long as you signal

Answer: c

10. At an intersection with a green light, who has the right-of-way?

1. Pedestrians crossing against the signal
2. Pedestrians crossing with the signal
3. Vehicles turning right
4. Vehicles turning left

Answer: b

11. On a one-way street, before turning left, where should you position your vehicle?

1. Close to the right-hand side of the road
2. Close to the center line of the road
3. Close to the left-hand side of the road
4. No problem, as long as you signal

Answer: c

12. When a streetcar stops to pick up or drop off passengers and there is no safety zone, what does the law require you to do when passing the streetcar?

1. Stop behind the streetcar, then proceed
2. Honk and proceed carefully
3. Pass on the left when traffic is safe
4. Stop at least 2 meters (6 feet) behind the streetcar’s rear door, let passengers board/alight, and proceed only when safe

Answer: d

13. A flashing red light at an intersection means:

1. Slow down, then proceed with extra caution
2. Slow down, yield to cross traffic if necessary
3. The signal is malfunctioning, proceed carefully
4. Stop, proceed only when safe

Answer: d

14. When a right turn on red is permitted, before entering the intersection, what should you do legally?

1. Slow down and proceed carefully
2. Stop, then ease into traffic
3. Stop, signal, and turn only when not impeding other vehicles and pedestrians
4. Slow down, signal, and turn

Answer: c

15. When you want to turn right, which lane should you be in?

1. Close to the left side of the road
2. Close to the right side of the road
3. Close to the center line of the road
4. No problem, just signal

Answer: b

16. When approaching an intersection, the green light just turned yellow, you should:

1. Stop, if stopping is dangerous, proceed with extra caution
2. Accelerate and get through the intersection as quickly as possible
3. Continue through the intersection without slowing or stopping
4. Honk and warn pedestrians and other drivers that you won’t stop

Answer: a

17. After someone’s driver’s license is revoked, they:

1. May drive in case of a real emergency
2. Are only allowed to drive to and from work
3. May drive only if accompanied by a licensed person
4. Must not drive under any circumstances

Answer: d

18. In Ontario, there is a seat belt law.

1. True
2. False
3. Only when driving on highways
4. Only when driving in the city

Answer: a

19. When two vehicles arrive at an unmarked intersection at approximately the same time, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

1. The vehicle coming from the left
2. The vehicle coming from the right
3. Neither
4. The faster vehicle

Answer: b

20. When safe, you may pass on the right of another vehicle:

1. Permitted on any street or highway
2. Permitted if possible by driving on the shoulder
3. Not permitted under any circumstances
4. Permitted when the street or highway has two or more lanes for traffic in the same direction

Answer: d

21. By law, when must headlights be turned on?

1. At sunset and sunrise
2. Between dusk and dawn, and any time visibility is less than 150 meters (500 feet)
3. Half an hour before sunset, half an hour after sunrise, and any time visibility is less than 150 meters (500 feet)
4. No specific times are stipulated

Answer: c

22. Is the driver responsible for ensuring passengers wear seat belts?

1. Only for passengers aged 16 and over
2. Only for passengers aged 5 to 16
3. Only for passengers in the front seat
4. Only for passengers aged 18 and over

Answer: b

23. When headlights are required, the driver must use low beams when following another vehicle within:

1. 30 meters (100 feet)
2. 60 meters (200 feet)
3. 120 meters (400 feet)
4. Only when approaching other vehicles

Answer: b

24. When approaching a yield sign, what should you do according to the law?

1. Slow down, stop if necessary, and yield the right-of-way to those who have it
2. Stop, then slowly enter traffic
3. Stop, then quickly enter traffic
4. Accelerate and merge forcefully into traffic

Answer: a

25. What Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level makes you a dangerous driver and guilty of an offense?

1. 0.03%
2. 0.05%
3. 0.08%
4. 1.0%

Answer: c

26. At an intersection, a red light with a green arrow means:

1. Stop, wait for the green light, then turn in the direction of the arrow
2. Carefully turn in the direction of the arrow, yielding to vehicles and pedestrians with the right-of-way
3. Stop, then proceed
4. The green arrow is only for pedestrians

Answer: b

27. A traffic accident must be reported when someone is injured or the damage exceeds:

1. $100
2. $150
3. $200
4. $1000

Answer: d

28. At an intersection where both left and right turns are permitted, a flashing green light means:

1. The road is safe, you may turn left
2. The road is safe, you may turn right
3. The road is safe, you may go straight
4. You may do any of the above

Answer: d

29. If the traffic light changes but pedestrians are still crossing the street, who has the right-of-way?

1. The driver who is turning
2. The pedestrians
3. The driver coming from the right
4. The driver coming from the left

Answer: b

30. If you are convicted of drunk driving for the first time, how long will your license be suspended?

1. One month
2. Three months
3. Six months
4. One year

Answer: d

31. A blue flashing light on a vehicle indicates:

1. The vehicle carries explosives
2. Snow removal vehicle
3. Ambulance
4. Police vehicle on an emergency call

Answer: b

32. If you are involved in a traffic accident where someone is injured, you must:

1. Report the accident immediately to the nearest provincial police or local police
2. Report the accident to the nearest provincial police or local police within 48 hours
3. Only report the accident to your insurance company
4. Only report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles

Answer: a

33. When driving in the same direction on a highway outside a city, town, or village, what distance should you maintain behind a commercial vehicle, except when passing?

1. 30 meters (100 feet)
2. 60 meters (200 feet)
3. 120 meters (400 feet)
4. 150 meters (500 feet)

Answer: b

34. If a license holder needs to change their name or address, within what time frame must they notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

1. Within 6 days
2. Within 15 days
3. Within 30 days
4. Anytime before renewing the license

Answer: a

35. If you are involved in a traffic accident that must be reported, within what time must you report it to the nearest provincial or local police?

1. Immediately
2. Within 24 hours
3. Within 48 hours
4. Within 72 hours

Answer: a

36. When a truck is disabled on the highway, how far must flares or reflectors be placed in front of or behind the truck?

1. 15 meters (50 feet)
2. 30 meters (100 feet)
3. 40 meters (200 feet)
4. 90 meters (300 feet)

Answer: b

37. Under which of the following conditions is a U-turn dangerous and illegal?

1. On a curve or hill where visibility is less than 150 meters (500 feet) in both directions
2. On a railway crossing or within 30 meters (100 feet) of a railway crossing
3. On a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel, or within 150 meters (500 feet) where visibility is obstructed
4. All of the above situations are included

Answer: d

38. If a driver’s license is suspended and they are caught driving again, what penalty might they face?

1. A fine of $500 and/or imprisonment for up to six months
2. Vehicle impoundment for three months
3. An additional six-month suspension
4. Any or all of the above

Answer: d

39. When approaching a railway crossing and seeing flashing signals or a flag person warning of an approaching train, you should:

1. Stop at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the tracks
2. Accelerate and cross the tracks as quickly as possible
3. Stop at least 5 meters (15 feet) from the tracks
4. Slow down and proceed carefully

Answer: c

40. If a vehicle owner does not have auto insurance, what coverage do they have?

1. $10,000 insurance coverage
2. $20,000 insurance coverage
3. $35,000 insurance coverage
4. No insurance coverage at all

Answer: d

41. Under what circumstances can a driver’s license be canceled?

1. Failing to retake a test
2. Possessing an altered license
3. Failing a retest
4. Any or all of the above

Answer: d

42. The police have the right to request which documents from the driver?

1. Proof of insurance, if the vehicle is insured
2. Vehicle ownership document
3. Valid driver’s license, if driving
4. Any of the above

Answer: d

43. Under what circumstances can you lend your driver’s license to someone else?

1. Never
2. Can lend it to someone who is learning to drive
3. Only for identification purposes
4. In an emergency

Answer: a

44. When you approach an intersection with a red traffic light, and a police officer signals you to proceed, you should:

1. Wait for the green light
2. Obey the officer’s signal and proceed immediately
3. Let the officer know the light is red
4. Stop and confirm that the officer wants you to proceed

Answer: b

45. When a driver is convicted of speeding 50 km/h (30 mph) or more over the speed limit, how might the court penalize them?

1. License suspension for six months
2. License suspension for thirty days
3. Vehicle impoundment for six months
4. Driver imprisonment for six months

Answer: b

46. When you approach an intersection and find traffic ahead is congested, you should:

1. Follow closely behind the vehicle in front
2. Slowly enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead moves
3. Stop before the intersection and wait until traffic ahead clears
4. Honk to warn the vehicles ahead to move

Answer: c

47. A “school bus” with flashing red lights has stopped on a highway with no median or barrier. Whether you are approaching from the front or rear, the law requires you to:

1. It doesn’t matter, as long as you honk
2. Stop until the bus moves or the red lights stop flashing
3. Wait for oncoming vehicles to pass
4. Reduce speed and proceed carefully

Answer: b

48. A driver may be required to attend an interview or retake the driving test:

1. When accumulated demerit points reach 9 points
2. When accumulated demerit points reach 3 points
3. When accumulated demerit points reach 6 points
4. When accumulated demerit points reach 15 points

Answer: a

49. When demerit points reach 9, after an interview, the DMV may suspend the driver’s license:

1. If the driver cannot provide sufficient reason against the suspension
2. If the driver does not have five years of driving experience
3. If the license is not for commercial use
4. The DMV cannot suspend the license unless points reach 15

Answer: a

50. When a driver’s demerit points reach 15 or more, the license will be suspended:

1. Automatic suspension for 30 days from the date of surrender
2. Subject to review by the DMV
3. If the license is not for commercial use
4. For three months

Answer: a

51. When demerit points reach 15, and the license is suspended for 30 days, what will the point total be after reinstatement?

1. Reduced to 7 points
2. Reduced to 0 points
3. Reduced to 5 points
4. None of the above

Answer: a

52. When selling a car to someone, the seller should:

1. Notify the DMV within 6 days of the sale and change the ownership name
2. Go with the buyer to the licensing office to register the new owner
3. If the vehicle lacks a safety certificate, return the plates and permit to the licensing office and obtain an “Unfit Vehicle Permit” in the seller’s name
4. All of the above

Answer: d

53. You should maintain a speed that allows you to:

1. Stop within 90 meters (300 feet)
2. Stop within 60 meters (200 feet)
3. Stop within a safe distance
4. Stop within 150 meters (500 feet)

Answer: c

54. Do not change lanes at any time unless you first:

1. Signal correctly and ensure it is safe before changing lanes
2. Reduce speed and signal correctly
3. Just check the rearview mirror
4. Honk and look behind

Answer: a

55. By law, how far must you park from a fire hydrant?

1. 3 meters (10 feet)
2. 4.5 meters (15 feet)
3. 1.5 meters (5 feet)
4. 6 meters (20 feet)

Answer: a

56. The most common cause of car skidding is:

1. Under-inflated tires
2. Over-inflated tires
3. Snow or ice on the road
4. Driving too fast

Answer: d

57. When may parking lights be used?

1. Anytime
2. When parked
3. When driving in fog
4. When driving on well-lit streets

Answer: b

58. The best way to stop quickly on wet or icy roads is to:

1. Pump the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a complete stop
2. Take your foot off the brake and let the vehicle stop by itself
3. Press hard on the brake to prevent the vehicle from sliding
4. Brake as you normally would

Answer: a

59. When driving in heavy fog, you should use:

1. Parking lights
2. Low beam headlights
3. Parking lights and high beams
4. High beam headlights

Answer: b

60. When parking facing downhill, before leaving your car, you should:

1. Turn the front wheels parallel to the curb
2. Turn the front wheels to the left and engage the parking brake
3. Just engage the parking brake
4. Turn the front wheels to the right and engage the parking brake

Answer: d

61. When you know another vehicle is about to pass or overtake you, you should:

1. Move to the right to allow them to pass
2. Speed up to prevent them from passing
3. Signal them not to pass
4. Move to the left to block them from passing

Answer: a

62. If your right wheels drop off the paved road onto the shoulder, what is the best method to return to the pavement?

1. Sharply turn the steering wheel to the left
2. Brake hard and sharply turn the steering wheel to the left
3. Take your foot off the accelerator, let the vehicle slow down, then steer back onto the pavement
4. Brake to reduce speed

Answer: c

63. When driving at 50 km/h (30 mph), what is the minimum safe following distance you should keep from the vehicle ahead?

1. Seven car lengths
2. Three car lengths
3. One car length
4. Five car lengths

Answer: b

64. Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on highways outside cities, towns, villages, or developed areas?

1. 100 km/h (60 mph)
2. 80 km/h (50 mph)
3. 60 km/h (40 mph)
4. 50 km/h (30 mph)

Answer: b

65. Before moving your vehicle out of a parking space, you should:

1. Check traffic, signal, and immediately pull away from the curb
2. Honk, then slowly pull out from the curb
3. Check traffic conditions, signal, and pull out from the curb only when safe
4. Signal, then pull out from the curb

Answer: c

66. When driving downhill, the safest method is to:

1. Use a lower gear and use engine braking
2. Turn off the engine
3. Use a middle gear
4. Disengage the clutch and coast

Answer: a

67. When driving on a freeway at night, you must use low beams when:

1. Approaching an intersection
2. Meeting oncoming traffic or following another vehicle
3. Other vehicles are using low beams
4. Oncoming headlights dazzle you

Answer: b

68. Driving at the maximum speed limit at night is more dangerous than during the day because:

1. Some illegal drivers use only parking lights
2. At night, you cannot see as far ahead
3. Roads are more likely to be slippery at night
4. Your reactions are slower at night

Answer: b

69. Which of the following hand signals indicates slowing down or stopping?

1. Arm extended upward
2. Arm extended straight out the window
3. Arm extended downward
4. Circular motion

Answer: c

70. When driving at night, if you are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the safest thing to do is:

1. Blink your eyes rapidly
2. Look at the oncoming headlights
3. Switch to high beams
4. Look slightly to the right side of the road

Answer: d

71. When a vehicle has stopped to let pedestrians cross at a crosswalk, you should:

1. Pass the stopped vehicle on the left
2. Honk to urge the stopped driver to move forward
3. Pass the stopped vehicle on the right
4. Not pass any vehicle that has stopped for pedestrians

Answer: d

72. A broken center line on the road means:

1. No passing
2. Passing is allowed when safe
3. Passing is allowed anytime
4. Passing is allowed only during the day

Answer: b

73. Unless you intend to pass or overtake another vehicle, or turn left, you should:

1. Drive in the middle of the road
2. Always drive on the right side
3. Drive on the gravel shoulder of the highway
4. Always drive on the left side

Answer: b

74. Before deciding to make a U-turn, your first check should be:

1. Traffic regulations
2. For trees, fire hydrants, or light poles
3. Your vehicle’s turning radius
4. The height of the curb

Answer: a

75. On a road with a solid line and a broken line in the center, and you are on the side of the solid line, the solid line means:

1. Passing or overtaking is unsafe
2. You may pass if there are no vehicles
3. Passing and overtaking is safe
4. You may pass anytime

Answer: a

76. Before entering a highway from a private road, the driver should:

1. Honk and proceed carefully
2. Enter or cross the highway as quickly as possible
3. Signal and take the right-of-way
4. Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway

Answer: d

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