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

Which of the following is true about double parking?

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

Question 2

When approaching a yield sign:

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

Question 3

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	They have smaller blind spots than most passenger vehicles
D	All answers are correct

Question 4

Driving only with parking lights:

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

When entering a freeway you should:

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

Question 8

When you have the right of way you should: Green left arrow

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

Question 9

A single broken line means:

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

Question 10

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	Call the policeman's attention to the red light
D	Wait for the light to turns green

Question 11

Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars: right-of-way 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 12

A red light means:

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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	Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly
C	Use the left lane of the highway to get up to cruising speed
D	Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic

Question 15

You may legally park in front of a driveway: do not park in front of a driveway

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

Question 16

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 17

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

A	False
B	True

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should: vehicle hydroplaning

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

Question 20

When backing up:

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

Question 21

If a tire blows out:

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

Question 22

Two parallel lines painted across the road indicate: crosswalk for pedestrians

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

Question 23

To help prevent collision with an animal you should:

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

Question 24

Which of the following statements is true? Fasten your safety belt

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

Question 25

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	Before you enter the intersection
C	All answers are correct
D	Do not signal at all

Question 26

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

A	10
B	100
C	25
D	50

Question 27

Yellow lines are used to separate: Solid yellow lines

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

Question 28

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

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 29

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

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

Question 30

Where there is no bicycle lane, on what portion of the road must a bicyclist ride? Ride bicycle close to the right curb

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

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