DMV PRACTICE PERMIT TEST – RULES 1

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Question 1
large trucksWhat is true about large trucks?
A
They have smaller blind spots than most passenger vehicles
B
All answers are correct
C
When turning, the rear wheels follow a longer path than the front wheels
D
They take longer to stop than a car traveling at the same speed
Question 2
When you have three lanes of traffic all going in the same direction which lane is best for passing?passing lane
A
None of them
B
The far left lane
C
The center lane
D
The far right lane
Question 3
Which of the following is true about double parking?double parking
A
It is illegal under any circumstances
B
It is legal if you wait in the vehicle
C
It is always legal
D
It is allowed if you are making a delivery
Question 4
Receiving a driver's license is a privilege, not a rightdriver's license privilege
A
True
B
False
Question 5
The safest way to enter the flow of traffic on a highway with a very short entrance lane is to:enter the flow of traffic on a highway
A
Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic
B
Slow down, and then enter freeway at a sharp angle
C
Use the left lane of the highway to get up to cruising speed
D
Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly
Question 6
To help prevent collision with an animal you should:prevent collision with an animal
A
Be extra cautious at dusk and dawn
B
Scan the sides of the roadway ahead for animals
C
Watch for animal crossing signs
D
All answers are correct
Question 7
When approaching a yield sign:approaching a yield sign
A
Oncoming traffic must yield to you
B
Pedestrians must yield to you
C
You must slow down and be prepared to stop
D
You are required to come to a full stop
Question 8
Driving only with parking lights:parking lights
A
Always legal
B
Is advisable when dark
C
Cannot be done, it is illegal
D
Is allowed in funeral processions
Question 9
Where there is no bicycle lane, on what portion of the road must a bicyclist ride?Ride bicycle close to the right curb
A
Bicyclists cannot ride on roads where there is no bicycle lane
B
In the middle of the lane
C
Ride as close to the right curb as possible
D
Left curb or edge of the road facing traffic
Question 10
When you planning to leave the highway and you miss your exit:miss highway exit
A
Continue to the next exit and make plans to return to your route
B
Make a U-turn and try again
C
Cross the median to turn around
D
Stop and back up on the highway
Question 11
A red light means:red light
A
You may proceed
B
You may turn right or left
C
All answers are correct
D
You must stop
Question 12
pass on the leftIn most situations, you should pass another vehicle that is going in the same direction:
A
Either side is fine
B
On the left
C
None of them
D
On the right
Question 13
When backing up:backing up
A
Using your mirrors is sufficient to back up safely
B
Back up slowly
C
Look over your left shoulder when backing
D
Sound your horn while backing up
Question 14
In to which lane should you turn if you are turning left onto a one way road?turning left onto a one way road
A
Turn into either of the lanes that are safely open
B
Turn into the right lane
C
Into the closest lane
D
Turn into the center lane
Question 15
If a tire blows out:tire blows out
A
Apply heavy braking
B
Keep foot on brake and steer to right
C
Concentrate on steering
D
Use your horn to warn other vehicles
Question 16
Two parallel lines painted across the road indicate:crosswalk for pedestrians
A
A railroad track
B
A crosswalk for police vehicles
C
An ambulance lane
D
A crosswalk for pedestrians
Question 17
If you want to turn right to a driveway directly after crossing an intersection, when should you begin signaling?turn right to a driveway
A
Before you enter the intersection
B
Do not signal at all
C
All answers are correct
D
After you have entered the intersection
Question 18
On approaching an intersection where a traffic signal light is red and a policeman motions you to go through, you should:Obey the policeman's signal
A
Call the policeman's attention to the red light
B
Stop to make sure he wants you to go through
C
Wait for the light to turns green
D
Obey the policeman's signal and proceed
Question 19
When entering a freeway you should:entering a freeway
A
Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic
B
Stop on acceleration lane, wait for an opening, and then enter the freeway rapidly
C
Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic
D
Slow down, and then enter freeway at a sharp angle
Question 20
Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalk?Pedestrians have the right-of-way
A
Vehicles turning left
B
Pedestrians always have the right-of-way
C
Pedestrians, but only with the green walk signal
D
Vehicles turning right
Question 21
When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should:Scan your surroundings
A
Look right side at all times
B
Look only at the car ahead of you
C
Scan your surroundings
D
Look straight ahead at all times
Question 22
Under what circumstances can you drive across the solid white line on the right side of a highway?drive across the solid white line on the right side
A
If your car breaks down and needs to pull off the road
B
Only if other cars cross
C
If you want to pass someone who is waiting to turn left
D
Never
Question 23
Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars:right-of-way to oncoming cars
A
Unless they are turning right
B
Until it is safe to turn
C
None of them
D
Until most cars have passed
Question 24
Which of the following statements is true?Fasten your safety belt
A
All answers are correct
B
Use your safety belt only on highways
C
Fasten your safety belt snugly
D
Wear a lap belt around your stomach, not your hips
Question 25
Yellow lines are used to separate:Solid yellow lines
A
Bicycle lanes from regular traffic
B
Lanes traffic moving in opposite directions
C
Lanes traffic moving in same directions
D
Traffic lanes on one-way streets
Question 26
A single broken line means:single broken line
A
You must change lane after making a complete stop
B
You must stop under any circumstances
C
All answers are correct
D
You may change lane if you can do it safely
Question 27
If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:vehicle hydroplaning
A
Increased speed
B
Apply the brakes firmly
C
Slow down gradually and don’t apply the brakes
D
Drive at a constant speed
Question 28
Before you make a left hand turn you must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turnmake a left hand turn
A
10
B
50
C
25
D
100
Question 29
You may legally park in front of a driveway:do not park in front of a driveway
A
As long as it is parked for no longer than 15 minutes
B
Never
C
If the driveway is in front of your house
D
At night
Question 30
When you have the right of way you should:Green left arrow
A
Wait until everyone has gone to avoid an accident
B
Sound you horn then proceed
C
Stop for 3 seconds then proceed
D
Proceed carefully
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