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

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

Question 2

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	Slow down, and then enter freeway at a sharp angle
C	Wait for a large gap in traffic then speed up quickly
D	Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic

Question 3

Yellow lines are used to separate: Solid yellow lines

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 4

To help prevent collision with an animal you should:

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

Question 5

When backing up:

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

Question 6

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 your car breaks down and needs to pull off the road
D	If you want to pass someone who is waiting to turn left

Question 7

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 8

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 9

You may legally park in front of a driveway: do not 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 10

If a tire blows out:

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

Question 11

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 12

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

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

Question 13

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 right lane
C	The far left lane
D	None of them

Question 14

Driving only with parking lights:

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

Question 15

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 16

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

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

Question 17

Which of the following is true about double parking?

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

Question 18

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	Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic
D	Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

What is true about large trucks?

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

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

When approaching a yield sign:

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

Question 24

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

A	False
B	True

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

A single broken line means:

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

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

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

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

Question 30

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

A	25
B	100
C	50
D	10

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