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

To help prevent collision with an animal you should:

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

Question 2

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	Call the policeman's attention to the red light
C	Wait for the light to turns green
D	Obey the policeman's signal and proceed

Question 3

A red light means:

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

Question 4

Two parallel lines painted across the road indicate:

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

What is true about large trucks?

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

Question 8

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 9

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:

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

Question 10

When approaching a yield sign:

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

Question 11

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

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 12

When backing up:

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

Question 13

A single broken line means:

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

Question 14

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	If your car breaks down and needs to pull off the road
D	Only if other cars cross

Question 15

When you have the right of way you should:

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

Question 16

If a 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

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

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

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

You may legally park in front of a driveway:

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

When entering a freeway you should:

A	Stop on acceleration lane, wait for an opening, and then enter the freeway rapidly
B	Slow down, and then enter freeway at a sharp angle
C	Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic
D	Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic

Question 23

Which of the following is true about double parking?

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

Question 24

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

A	25
B	10
C	100
D	50

Question 25

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

A	False
B	True

Question 26

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 27

Yellow lines are used to separate:

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

Question 28

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

A	Slow down, and then enter freeway at a sharp angle
B	Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic
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 29

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 30

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

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

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