DMV PRACTICE PERMIT TEST – RULES 1

The DMV driving test for traffic rules evaluates your understanding of the laws and regulations governing road use.

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Road Rules Test 01

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Your rearview mirror should be adjusted so that you can see...?

Traffic to the right left of your vehicle

Any of these

Traffic directly behind your vehicle

Traffic to the back left of your vehicle

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If the car ahead of you passes a fixed point on the road, you should not pass that point until how much time has elapsed?

1 second

3 seconds

4 seconds

2 seconds

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If you break down on the highway, you should alert other drivers that your vehicle is disabled by...?

Standing in front of your vehicle and waving

Lifting the hood

Opening the trunk

Leaving all your doors open

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If you're waiting to turn left, it's safest to keep your wheels pointed in what direction?

Straight ahead

It makes no difference

Right

Left

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In a rainstorm, the pavement is most slippery...?

After 30 minutes

Just after the rain has stopped

In the first 15 minutes

After 60 minutes

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If a school bus is displaying flashing red lights, you should do what?

Maintain your progress

Stop immediately

Sound your horn to warn children of your presence

Slow down and prepare to stop

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Approaching an intersection that has no STOP or YIELD sign, you should...?

Slow down and prepare to stop

Accelerate

Stop immediately

Maintain your normal speed

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Under what circumstances can you share a lane with a motorcycle?

None

If they are stationary

When passing

On the freeway

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You should always use your headlights if you cannot see pedestrians or vehicles what distance ahead of you?

1500 feet

1000 feet

250 feet

500 feet

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Under which of these circumstances is it permissible to overtake a car on the right-hand side?

If they are not driving at the speed limit

If they are traveling slower than you

On a two lane plus highway

If there is enough room off the main part of the road

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At a T intersection without STOP or YIELD signs, who has right-of-way?

Vehicles approaching from the right

Vehicles on the continuing road

Vehicles on the ending road

Vehicles approaching from the left

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The best way to eliminate a blind spot is to do what?

Use more than one mirror

Sound your horn before maneuvering

Listen out for the traffic

Check over your shoulders

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If a vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk, you can overtake it...?

If you believe all pedestrians have crossed

If no pedestrian is making eye contact with you

If you are in the outside lane

Under no circumstances

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Which of these indicates passing is not allowed?

Two broken yellow lines

One solid yellow line

One broken yellow line

Two solid yellow lines

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On a two lane two-way road, what does a broken yellow centerline mean?

Passing forbidden in both directions

Passing permitted in both directions

Passing permitted for alternate vehicles

Passing permitted in one direction

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A left turn against a red light may only be made from...?

A two-way street into a one-way street

A one-way street into a two-way street

A two-way street into a two-way street

A one-way street into a one-way street

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The lap part of a seatbelt should be adjusted so that it lies...?

Across the abdomen

High on the hips

Just below the rib cage

Low on the hips

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When driving you should be prepared to yield right-of-way under what circumstances?

To prevent collisions

To bicyclists

To pedestrians on crosswalks

All of these

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Roundabouts are always negotiated..?

Clockwise

Either counterclockwise or clockwise depending on speed

Counterclockwise

Either counterclockwise or clockwise depending on signs

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It is only permissible to drive on a sidewalk under what circumstances?

Entering/exiting driveways or alleyways

To escape a tailgating driver

To get round an obstruction on the road

To reach a left turning less than 50 yards ahead

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What color lines are used to divide traffic traveling in opposite directions?

White

Yellow

Blue

Red

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Left turns should be made from...?

The right-hand side of the road

Any of these

The centre divider line

The middle of the lane

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When entering a multilane highway from a ramp, you should...?

Enter at lower speed than the traffic

Enter at higher speed than the traffic

Enter at the speed of the traffic

Any of these

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When backing up, you should check...?

Over your left shoulder

Continuously over your right and left shoulders

Over your right shoulder

Just with your mirrors

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At a STOP sign, you should...?

Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary

Stop before performing any other maneuver

Stop only if you don't have right-of-way

Maintain your progress if no bicycles or pedestrians are present

Your score is

This section covers topics such as right-of-way, speed limits, safe following distances, use of turn signals, and rules for school zones and pedestrian crossings. Mastering traffic rules is essential for preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of all road users. The test typically uses multiple-choice questions to measure your knowledge and decision-making skills in various driving scenarios. To prepare, thoroughly study your state’s driver handbook and complete practice tests. Passing this portion proves you are equipped to drive legally and responsibly.

To deepen your comprehension and improve your ability to recall the material, make it a habit to frequently work on the DMV practice test questions. Set a goal to grasp the concepts so thoroughly that you’re able to articulate them clearly and confidently, without having to glance at your notes. Engaging with the questions regularly will not only enhance your understanding but also build your confidence as you prepare for the exam.