FREE CDE Traffic Laws & Road Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

What does a red traffic light mean?

Accepted Answer

Stop

Answer

Go

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Yield

Answer

Speed up

Question 2

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over 21 in most states?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.05%

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0.10%

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0.15%

Question 3

When should you use your turn signals?

Accepted Answer

Before turning or changing lanes

Answer

Only when turning left.

Answer

Only when parking.

Answer

Only in heavy traffic.

Question 4

What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing?

Accepted Answer

Yield and stop if necessary

Answer

Speed up to cross quickly.

Answer

Honk to warn pedestrians.

Answer

Ignore pedestrians.

Question 5

What is the safe following distance rule?

Accepted Answer

3-second rule

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1-second rule.

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5-second rule.

Answer

No specific rule.

Question 6

When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

On hills, curves, or solid yellow lines

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On straight roads.

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At intersections.

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On highways.

Question 7

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution

Answer

Stop completely.

Answer

Speed up.

Answer

Yield to all traffic.

Question 8

What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

Accepted Answer

Turn in the direction of the skid

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Brake hard immediately.

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Turn opposite to the skid.

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Accelerate.

Question 9

What is the penalty for using a mobile phone while driving in many states?

Accepted Answer

Fines or points on license

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No penalty.

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Reward.

Answer

Warning only.