DMV PRACTICE PERMIT TEST – RULES 1

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