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Driving in My Car Quiz: Test Road Rules and Skills

Quick road rules quiz to check your driver knowledge. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Marisa SheffieldUpdated Aug 27, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
paper art car and road signs with traffic rule icons on coral background for driving quiz

This driving in my car quiz helps you practice road signs, traffic rules, and safer choices behind the wheel. Review tricky topics with our traffic signs practice test and sharpen judgment at intersections with a right of way quiz; if you're studying for class, try the segment 1 practice test. Take a few minutes, spot gaps, and see what to revisit before your next drive.

A flashing red traffic signal is treated the same as a stop sign.
True
False
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Which action is safest when a school bus has flashing red lights and an extended stop arm?
Slow down and pass carefully if no children are visible
Honk once and proceed with caution
Pass quickly to minimize time near the bus
Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm retracts
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High beams should be used in fog to improve visibility.
True
False
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What does a yield sign require you to do?
Ignore it if traffic seems light
Speed up to merge ahead of traffic
Come to a complete stop every time
Slow and give right-of-way; proceed only when safe
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Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) allow you to steer while braking hard.
True
False
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You should pump the brakes in a car with ABS during an emergency stop.
True
False
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Which method correctly applies the 3-second following distance rule?
Keep 3 car lengths at any speed
Count to 3 any time after you start moving
Choose a fixed point ahead; when the vehicle in front passes it, you should pass it at least 3 seconds later
Stay 3 lanes away from other vehicles
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If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, what should you do first?
Accelerate to maintain control
Pull the parking brake hard at once
Turn off the engine immediately
Pump the brake pedal to build pressure
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What is the primary function of a catalytic converter?
Reduce harmful exhaust emissions
Cool the engine coolant
Improve tire traction
Increase fuel tank capacity
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It is safest to set your mirrors to show part of your car to eliminate blind spots.
True
False
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If you experience a tire blowout at speed, what is the safest initial response?
Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and allow the vehicle to slow before pulling over
Turn sharply toward the shoulder
Accelerate to stabilize the tire
Brake hard immediately to stop quickly
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You may cross double solid yellow lines to pass slower traffic.
True
False
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What minimum tread depth indicates a passenger tire is legally worn out in many places?
There is no minimum; any tread is acceptable
6/32 inch (about 4.8 mm)
2/32 inch (about 1.6 mm)
1/8 inch (about 3.2 mm)
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What is the correct order for connecting jumper cables to jump-start a car?
Positive to engine ground and negative to positive
Positive to positive on both batteries; negative to good battery, then negative to engine ground on the dead car
Negative to negative first, then any positive to any metal part
Connect all clamps to the dead battery first, then to the good battery
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Where is the safest seating position for a properly installed child safety seat in many vehicles?
On an adult's lap with the belt shared
Any seat next to a door
Rear middle seat, if it allows correct installation
Front passenger seat with airbag on
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When should you use hazard lights while driving in heavy rain?
Only when passing large trucks
Use hazards at all times in rain to be more visible
Do not use them while moving; use low beams and pull over if necessary
Only when you exceed the speed limit
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Head restraints should only protect in rear impacts, so their height does not matter.
True
False
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) helps prevent skids by selectively applying brakes to individual wheels.
False
True
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Diesel engines typically produce more torque than comparable gasoline engines.
True
False
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How should cargo weight be distributed in a trailer for stable towing?
All weight at the extreme front for maximum tongue load
Center the load over the axle with slightly more weight toward the front for proper tongue weight
Place most weight at the very rear to prevent fishtailing
Stack the heaviest items on top to keep them visible
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Study Outcomes

  1. Recognize Essential Road Signs -

    Identify common road signs and their meanings through the road signs quiz segment, reinforcing your visual recognition skills behind the wheel.

  2. Interpret Traffic Signals and Markings -

    Understand how traffic lights, lane markings, and road symbols guide driver behavior to enhance safety during real-world driving.

  3. Apply Traffic Rules Confidently -

    Demonstrate knowledge of speed limits, right-of-way, and other traffic regulations tested in the car quiz to drive with confidence.

  4. Evaluate Safe Driving Practices -

    Assess various driving scenarios in the safe driving quiz portion to choose the best preventive actions and risk-reduction techniques.

  5. Analyze Car Trivia and Vehicle Controls -

    Recall key facts about vehicle operation and fun car trivia to deepen your understanding of automotive fundamentals.

  6. Identify Knowledge Gaps for Improvement -

    Use personalized feedback from the driving quiz to pinpoint areas for further study and practice, boosting your overall driving proficiency.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Road Sign Shapes & Colors -

    When tackling the car quiz's road signs quiz section, focus on shapes (octagon = Stop, upside-down triangle = Yield) and colors (green = guide, red = prohibition). Use the mnemonic "Red Octagon Means Stop; Yellow Triangle = Yield" to commit them to memory. This tip is backed by state DMV manuals for quick, accurate sign identification.

  2. Traffic Signal Patterns -

    Understanding the standard light cycle (green = go, yellow = caution, red = stop) and flashing variations (flashing red = stop; flashing yellow = proceed with care) is essential for the car quiz. A quick way to recall is "Green Means Go, Yellow Weigh Options, Red Means Rest." Refer to Federal Highway Administration guidelines for official definitions.

  3. Right-of-Way Principles -

    To boost your score on the driving quiz's right-of-way questions, remember to yield to vehicles on your right at uncontrolled intersections and follow the "First to Stop, First to Go" rule when arrivals coincide. Always obey yield and stop signs before moving into the flow. These guidelines are outlined in AAA driver handbooks and state DMVs.

  4. Braking Distance Basics -

    In the safe driving quiz section, knowing the braking distance formula (d = v² / (2μg)) helps estimate how far your car travels from brake application to a complete stop. For example, at 60 km/h on dry pavement (μ≈0.7, g≈9.8 m/s²), d ≈ (16.7²) / (2×0.7×9.8) ≈20 m. This calculation comes from physics-based road safety studies and is crucial for real-world hazard avoidance.

  5. Defensive Driving with SMOG -

    When prepping for the car trivia quiz's defensive driving segment, practice the SMOG routine for safe lane changes: Signal, check Mirrors, look Over-the-shoulder, then Go. Regularly scanning 10 - 15 seconds ahead and checking blind spots reduces collision risk. These tactics are endorsed by the National Safety Council as best practices.

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