DRIVING KNOWLEDGE TEST – RULES 2

This online DMV drivers ed practice 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

What is a likely effect of taking another drug while drinking alcoholic beverages?

A	None of them
B	No effect one way or the other
C	You could throw up
D	The effect could be multiplied

Question 2

When entering a freeway remember:

A	You have the right of way
B	Large truck have right of way
C	Freeway vehicles have the right of way
D	Small cars have right of way

Question 3

The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cell phones while driving is:

A	Keep the cell phone within easy reach
B	Keep the ring tone on a low volume
C	Use only one hand to operate your cell phone
D	Use hands-free devices

Question 4

Safe speed to drive:

A	Is little more than the posted speed limit
B	Is the posted speed limit
C	Is less than the posted speed limit
D	Depends on the weather and road conditions

Question 5

When making a left turn on a circular green light, you must wait until

A	All oncoming cars near to you have passed
B	At least three cars have passed
C	At least five5 cars have passed
D	Large trucks have passed

Question 6

A flashing red light means:

A	Slow down and drive with increased caution
B	You must make a complete stop. Move through the intersection only when it is safe to do so
C	Signal light is out of order, proceed with caution
D	You must stop and yield for pedestrians and oncoming traffic

Question 7

If a pedestrian is crossing the street at an intersection without crosswalks, you must:

A	Take the right-of-way
B	Slow down and proceed with care
C	Let the pedestrian have the right-of-way
D	Stop four feet from the corner

Question 8

When are you allowed to pass a school bus?

A	If the school bus has stopped, and red lights are flashing, and you are traveling in the same direction as the bus
B	If the school bus has stopped, and red lights are flashing, but the bus is traveling in the opposite direction
C	None of them
D	If the school bus has stopped, and red lights are flashing, but no students present

Question 9

When you approach a roundabout, you should:

A	Yield to pedestrians
B	Yield to any drivers already in the roundabout
C	All answers are correct
D	Yield to bicyclists

Question 10

What is true about the far left lane on a multi lane highway?

A	Faster traffic should drive in this lane and use it for passing
B	You cannot use the far left lane to pass
C	The left lane is for carpools only
D	Traffic can drive as fast as they want in the far left lane

Question 11

When you see a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on:

A	Stop your vehicle until you can see what happened
B	Slow down and pass with caution
C	Change lane to the left and speed up
D	Don't change lane but speed up

Question 12

Where should you start to make a u-turn from, if on a multi lane road?

A	The far left lane
B	Any lane
C	The right lane
D	The center lane

Question 13

A person whose driver license is under suspension, may:

A	Not drive, under any circumstances
B	Operate a motor vehicle to and from work
C	Operate a motor vehicle when accompanied by a licensed driver
D	Operate a motor vehicle in a case of extreme emergency

Question 14

What is meant by the term "space cushion"?

A	Keeping a seat cushion to protect your body if in a car accident
B	Maintaining 60 feet clearance in all directions
C	The space between your motor vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, behind and either side
D	None of them

Question 15

What is true about seat belts?

Seat belt reduces the chance of being thrown from your vehicle

A	If you remove the seat belt from your seat, you are not required to use any
B	You are not required to use seat belts when driving in residential areas
C	Seat belt reduces the chance of being thrown from your vehicle in case of an accident
D	You are not required to use seat belts in large trucks and SUVs

Question 16

Which of these is the proper way to change lanes?

A	Checking the rear view mirror
B	Signaling and decreasing speed
C	Blowing your horn and providing the appropriate hand signal
D	Signaling, checking the rear view mirror and checking blind spots

Question 17

On a roadway where traffic is moving in both directions, in what position must you be before making a left turn?

A	Close to the right-hand side of the roadway
B	Close to the left side of the roadway
C	Does not matter provided you signal
D	Immediately to the right of the centerline of the roadway

Question 18

A right turn starts in the right-hand lane and end in:

A	The left lane
B	The far most lane
C	The lane closest to the curb
D	Any lane available

Question 19

Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicates:

A	Left turn is permitted
B	The same as a concrete barrier
C	Passing is permitted
D	U-turns is permitted

Question 20

When coming to an intersection where you want to turn right but there is a bicyclist ahead of you, what should you do?

A	Pass the bicycle because you have the right of way
B	Let the bicycle go ahead of you and then turn right
C	Pass the bicycle and quickly turn right
D	All answers are correct

Question 21

In bad weather, you should make you car easier to see by:

A	Turning on your headlights
B	Turning on your emergency flashers
C	All answers are correct
D	Turning on your parking lights

Question 22

When you approach an intersection on a main road, and the intersection is blocked with traffic. You should:

A	Sound horn to warn cars ahead to move on
B	Proceed slowly into the intersection until the traffic ahead moves on
C	Keep as close as possible to the car ahead
D	Stop before entering the intersection and wait until traffic ahead moves on

Question 23

When changing lanes you should:

A	Check your mirrors and your blind spot and then proceed
B	Check your mirrors, signal and then proceed
C	Signal and then proceed
D	Check your mirrors, signal, check your blind spot and then proceed

Question 24

A motorist approaching a bicyclist should:

A	Swerve into the opposite lane
B	Exercise extreme caution
C	Speed up to pass him
D	Proceed as usual

Question 25

When a traffic signal is showing a flashing yellow light, you must:

A	Stop completely before entering the crosswalk or intersection, only proceed when you can do so safely
B	Slow down before entering the crosswalk or intersection, and be especially alert
C	Slow down before entering the intersection, but only if you can do so safely
D	Stop completely before entering the crosswalk or intersection, and remain stopped until a green signal appear

Question 26

If there is a railroad crossing ahead and a red flashing signal warns you of an approaching train, you must:

A	Increased speed and cross tracks as quickly as possible
B	Stop and don’t proceed until the red lights stop flashing
C	Slow down and proceed with caution
D	Slow down before crossing

Question 27

Most automobile skids are result of:

A	Poor road conditions
B	Driving too fast
C	Poor tires
D	The size of the car

Question 28

If your vehicle breaks down on a highway:

A	You should leave your vehicle and call the police
B	Try to do roadside repairs
C	Have all occupants stay inside the vehicle
D	You should warn other road users that your vehicle is there with emergency flashers

Question 29

The Accessible Parking Permit:

A	Allows parking in designated space even if the person with the disability is a not passenger
B	It gives everyone in your family to park in a designated disabled parking space
C	Issued to an individual, entitles the vehicle in which it is displayed to be parked in a designated disabled parking space
D	Allows parking everywhere during specified times

Question 30

When should you drive slower?

A	On a road with a lot of curves
B	On slippery roads
C	All answers are correct
D	Around children

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