Quiz: Could You Pass a Driver’s Test Today?

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

Think you still remember everything from driver’s ed? Whether you're a seasoned driver or someone who hasn't cracked open a DMV manual in years, this quiz will test your knowledge of modern road rules, safety signs, and best practices. 

Let's find out if you'd pass a driver's test today!

Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

A. Slow down and proceed with caution
B. Stop completely, then proceed when safe
C. Yield to traffic
D. It’s the same as a green light

Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

A. Only on one-way streets
B. When the car ahead is turning left
C. Never
D. If you're in a school zone

A: When the car ahead is turning left

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

Passing on the right is permitted only under certain conditions, like if the vehicle in front is making a left turn and there’s enough space to the right to get by. It’s not legal—or safe—to pass on the right by driving on the shoulder or in a bike lane.

Q: What does this sign mean? (Yellow diamond with a curved arrow and a speed limit under it)

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

A. Speed limit enforcement zone
B. Detour ahead
C. Curve ahead with suggested speed
D. Winding road begins

Q: If you're approaching a school bus that’s stopped with flashing red lights, what must you do?

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

A. Slow down and pass carefully
B. Stop only if children are present
C. Stop completely, regardless of your direction
D. Honk to alert the children

A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

When a school bus stops and activates its red flashing lights, all drivers in both directions must stop—unless you're on the opposite side of a divided highway.

Q: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for adult drivers in most states?

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

A. 0.10%
B. 0.08%
C. 0.05%
D. 0.12%

A: 0.08%

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

In most U.S. states, a BAC of 0.08% is the legal limit for adult drivers. Exceeding this can result in DUI charges, license suspension, and fines. Some states have even lower limits for commercial drivers or zero-tolerance laws for drivers under 21.

Q: When should you turn your headlights on?

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

A. Only at night
B. At night or in poor visibility
C. Only during heavy rain
D. When your wipers are on

A: At night or in poor visibility

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

Headlights must be turned on from sunset to sunrise and during any condition that limits visibility, such as rain, fog, or snow. Some states even require headlights to be used when windshield wipers are in use.

Q: What does a solid double yellow line in the center of the road mean?

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

A. No passing in either direction
B. Passing is allowed for both sides
C. You may turn left across the line
D. Passing allowed for larger vehicles

A: No passing in either direction

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

Solid double yellow lines indicate that passing is prohibited for traffic moving in both directions. You may, however, turn left across them into driveways or side streets.

Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

A. The merging vehicle
B. Vehicles already on the freeway
C. Whichever vehicle is faster
D. The car closest to the on-ramp

A: Vehicles already on the freeway

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

When merging onto a freeway, it's the responsibility of the entering vehicle to yield and find a safe gap in traffic. Drivers should accelerate on the ramp to match highway speed and merge smoothly without disrupting traffic flow.

Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

A. Slam the brakes immediately
B. Turn sharply in the opposite direction
C. Ease off the gas and steer straight
D. Shift into neutral and accelerate

A: Ease off the gas and steer straight

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

Hydroplaning occurs when your tires lose contact with the road due to water. If this happens, don’t brake suddenly or make sharp turns. Instead, ease off the accelerator and keep the steering steady until traction returns.

Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

A. Left arm extended straight out
B. Left arm bent upward at 90 degrees
C. Right arm bent downward at 90 degrees
D. Left arm bent downward at 90 degrees

A: Left arm extended straight out

Still Road-Ready—Or Rusty Behind the Wheel?, Q: What does a flashing red traffic light mean?, Q: When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?, A: When the car ahead is turning left, A: Stop completely, regardless of your direction, A: 0.08%, Q: When should you turn your headlights on?, A: At night or in poor visibility, A: No passing in either direction, Q: When merging onto a freeway, who has the right of way?, A: Vehicles already on the freeway, Q: What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?, A: Ease off the gas and steer straight, Q: What is the hand signal for a left turn?, A: Left arm extended straight out

To signal a left turn using hand signals, extend your left arm horizontally out of the driver’s side window. This is a universal signal recognized across all states. Hand signals are especially important if your vehicle’s electronic signals are not functioning properly.

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