DMV PRACTICE PERMIT TEST – RULES 1

This online DMV practice permit 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

In most situations, you should pass another vehicle that is going in the same direction:

A	On the right
B	None of them
C	Either side is fine
D	On the left

Question 2

A single broken line means:

A	You must stop under any circumstances
B	You may change lane if you can do it safely
C	All answers are correct
D	You must change lane after making a complete stop

Question 3

You may legally park in front of a driveway:

A	At night
B	Never
C	As long as it is parked for no longer than 15 minutes
D	If the driveway is in front of your house

Question 4

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:

A	Drive at a constant speed
B	Increased speed
C	Apply the brakes firmly
D	Slow down gradually and don’t apply the brakes

Question 5

Two parallel lines painted across the road indicate:

A	A railroad track
B	A crosswalk for police vehicles
C	An ambulance lane
D	A crosswalk for pedestrians

Question 6

When you have the right of way you should:

A	Proceed carefully
B	Wait until everyone has gone to avoid an accident
C	Stop for 3 seconds then proceed
D	Sound you horn then proceed

Question 7

In to which lane should you turn if you are turning left onto a one way road?

A	Turn into the center lane
B	Into the closest lane
C	Turn into either of the lanes that are safely open
D	Turn into the right lane

Question 8

Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars:

A	Until most cars have passed
B	None of them
C	Until it is safe to turn
D	Unless they are turning right

Question 9

When backing up:

A	Sound your horn while backing up
B	Using your mirrors is sufficient to back up safely
C	Back up slowly
D	Look over your left shoulder when backing

Question 10

A red light means:

A	All answers are correct
B	You must stop
C	You may turn right or left
D	You may proceed

Question 11

When you have three lanes of traffic all going in the same direction which lane is best for passing?

A	The far left lane
B	The center lane
C	The far right lane
D	None of them

Question 12

Where there is no bicycle lane, on what portion of the road must a bicyclist ride?

A	Ride as close to the right curb as possible
B	Bicyclists cannot ride on roads where there is no bicycle lane
C	Left curb or edge of the road facing traffic
D	In the middle of the lane

Question 13

Which of the following is true about double parking?

A	It is always legal
B	It is allowed if you are making a delivery
C	It is illegal under any circumstances
D	It is legal if you wait in the vehicle

Question 14

The safest way to enter the flow of traffic on a highway with a very short entrance lane is to:

A	Use the left lane of the highway to get up to cruising speed
B	Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly
C	Slow down, and then enter freeway at a sharp angle
D	Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic

Question 15

On approaching an intersection where a traffic signal light is red and a policeman motions you to go through, you should:

A	Stop to make sure he wants you to go through
B	Obey the policeman's signal and proceed
C	Wait for the light to turns green
D	Call the policeman's attention to the red light

Question 16

When entering a freeway you should:

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 17

Receiving a driver's license is a privilege, not a right

A	False
B	True

Question 18

Under what circumstances can you drive across the solid white line on the right side of a highway?

A	If you want to pass someone who is waiting to turn left
B	Never
C	Only if other cars cross
D	If your car breaks down and needs to pull off the road

Question 19

If a tire blows out:

A	Keep foot on brake and steer to right
B	Use your horn to warn other vehicles
C	Apply heavy braking
D	Concentrate on steering

Question 20

Yellow lines are used to separate:

A	Lanes traffic moving in opposite directions
B	Lanes traffic moving in same directions
C	Bicycle lanes from regular traffic
D	Traffic lanes on one-way streets

Question 21

Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalk?

A	Pedestrians, but only with the green walk signal
B	Vehicles turning right
C	Vehicles turning left
D	Pedestrians always have the right-of-way

Question 22

When you planning to leave the highway and you miss your exit:

A	Stop and back up on the highway
B	Make a U-turn and try again
C	Cross the median to turn around
D	Continue to the next exit and make plans to return to your route

Question 23

Which of the following statements is true?

A	Use your safety belt only on highways
B	All answers are correct
C	Wear a lap belt around your stomach, not your hips
D	Fasten your safety belt snugly

Question 24

When approaching a yield sign:

A	Oncoming traffic must yield to you
B	You must slow down and be prepared to stop
C	Pedestrians must yield to you
D	You are required to come to a full stop

Question 25

What is true about large trucks?

A	They take longer to stop than a car traveling at the same speed
B	When turning, the rear wheels follow a longer path than the front wheels
C	All answers are correct
D	They have smaller blind spots than most passenger vehicles

Question 26

To help prevent collision with an animal you should:

A	All answers are correct
B	Watch for animal crossing signs
C	Be extra cautious at dusk and dawn
D	Scan the sides of the roadway ahead for animals

Question 27

Driving only with parking lights:

A	Always legal
B	Cannot be done, it is illegal
C	Is allowed in funeral processions
D	Is advisable when dark

Question 28

When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should:

A	Look right side at all times
B	Scan your surroundings
C	Look only at the car ahead of you
D	Look straight ahead at all times

Question 29

If you want to turn right to a driveway directly after crossing an intersection, when should you begin signaling?

A	Do not signal at all
B	After you have entered the intersection
C	Before you enter the intersection
D	All answers are correct

Question 30

Before you make a left hand turn you must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn

A	50
B	10
C	100
D	25

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