DMV PERMIT PRACTICE TEST – RULES 3

This online DMV drivers ed practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the DMV written knowledge test that is required before you can get your driver’s license.

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Question 1

If you are going into a curve too quickly, you should:

A	Ease off the accelerator, and then speed up slightly as you regain traction
B	Pull the emergency brake and steer into the curve
C	Steer slightly towards the center of the road
D	Slam on your brakes

Question 2

When driving at night, you can reduce the glare from an approaching car's headlights by:

A	Looking to the lower right side of your lane
B	Turning your lights on high beam
C	Looking at the headlights of the approaching vehicle
D	Open and shut your eyes rapidly

Question 3

When the light is red, you may make a left turn if:

A	You are about to cross the intersection
B	You are on a one-way street and you are turning in to another one way street
C	None of them
D	You are driving at a high speed

Question 4

A pedestrian using a white cane means that:

A	The pedestrian is blind
B	The rules of the road do not apply to the pedestrian
C	Old
D	Lost

Question 5

When is a normal solid white line used as pavement marking between lanes?

A	When traffic is flowing in the same direction and changing lanes is discouraged
B	To mark freeway exits
C	When traffic is flowing in opposite directions
D	When traffic is flowing in the same direction and changing lanes is prohibited

Question 6

You may cross solid yellow lines:

A	When you need to turn into a private road or driveway
B	During daylight hours only
C	When there is no traffic in the opposite direction
D	When you need to pass slower traffic

Question 7

Alcohol is:

A	An antihistamine
B	A pain reliever
C	A depressant
D	A stimulant

Question 8

You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to:

A	Turn left
B	Turn into a driveway on the right
C	Turn right
D	Park at the curb

Question 9

You may legally block an intersection when:

A	When you drive a small car
B	It is never legal to block an intersection
C	You entered on a green light
D	There is extremely heavy traffic

Question 10

If you have to cross several lanes:

A	Cross two at a time only
B	Cross quickly
C	Cross them one at a time
D	Cross slowly

Question 11

Directions given by a police officer overrule:

A	Neither traffic signs or traffic signals
B	Traffic signs, but not traffic signals
C	Traffic signals, but not traffic signs
D	All traffic signs and signals

Question 12

When there are two or more lanes, which one you should use for slow driving?

A	Left lane
B	Right lane
C	None of them
D	Middle lane if there is one

Question 13

Driving off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle is allowed when:

A	There is enough room on the shoulder to do so safely
B	When you driving small car
C	The vehicle you are attempting to pass is turning left
D	You may never drive off the paved roadway to pass

Question 14

When faced with low visibility conditions while driving, you should:

A	Use your defroster to keep your windows clear
B	Slow and maintain extra space margins
C	All answers are correct
D	Search and scan more carefully

Question 15

Large trucks require:

A	More time and space for starting, stopping, and turning
B	More space for turning only
C	Wider lanes
D	More time for stopping only

Question 16

Two sets of two yellow lines, with solid lines on the outside and broken lines on the inside, represent what?

Two sets of two yellow lines, solid and broken

A	An area you can never enter
B	A center left turn lane
C	A shared passing lane
D	A bus stop

Question 17

When driving in the fast lane, if you are tailgated, the best thing to do is?

A	Slow down
B	Move to the right and let the tailgater pass
C	Tap your brakes
D	Speed up and leave them safely behind

Question 18

What causes most rear-end accident?

A	Failing to pay attention
B	Looking in your rearview mirror too often
C	Following other vehicles too closely
D	Weaving in and out of traffic

Question 19

If your wheels go off the pavement:

A	When the vehicle is under control, steer toward the pavement
B	Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down
C	Grip the steering wheel firmly and avoid heavy braking
D	All answers are correct

Question 20

Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction:

A	Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
B	May complete their turn in either the right or the left lane
C	Must stay in the right lane at all times
D	Must stay in the left lane at all times

Question 21

Crosswalks near school are painted:

A	Orange
B	Unmarked
C	White
D	Yellow

Question 22

A lane with a diamond symbol is for:

A	None of them
B	Lane reserved for car-pools
C	Lane reserved for pedestrian
D	Lane reserved for parking

Question 23

You park your car on the side of the road. You are facing uphill and there is no curb present. You should:

A	None of them
B	Turn the steering wheel toward the left
C	Turn the steering wheel toward the right
D	Make sure your front wheels are pointed straight

Question 24

It is important to stay well behind large trucks and buses, and out of their blind spots because:

A	You may not be visible to the driver if you follow too closely
B	All answers are correct
C	You will not be able to see very well if you follow too closely
D	You could be crushed between one of these vehicles and the curb if they are turning at an intersection

Question 25

Upon approaching an intersection in which a traffic signal is not working how should you proceed?

A	Proceed as though the intersection is controlled by a four-way stop sign
B	Slow down and look for cars in both directions
C	All answers are correct
D	Yield to traffic entering the intersection

Question 26

The two-second rule is:

A	The amount of time it takes to react to a road hazard
B	The amount of time elapsed between a mechanical failure and driver realization that the failure has occurred
C	The amount of time elapsed between a tire blow out and loss of control
D	The method to determine safe following distance

Question 27

White lines on the roadway mean:

A	Lanes of traffic move in the same direction
B	Same as yellow lines
C	Construction lanes
D	Lanes of traffic move in opposite direction

Question 28

A solid yellow line on your side of the road means:

A	You are in a construction zone
B	You may pass with caution
C	You are in a no passing zone
D	You should reduce speed

Question 29

Pedestrians walking on a highway should walk when safe:

A	On the left-hand side of the road
B	Anywhere
C	On the right-hand side of the road
D	Facing traffic

Question 30

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle on the left when:

A	On a curb when driving on a hill
B	There is an oncoming vehicle
C	When approaching a curve where you cannot see ahead
D	All answers are correct

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