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

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

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

Question 2

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 3

The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cell phones while driving is: driving with hands-free devices

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

Question 4

When should you drive slower? slippery roads

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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 7

What is true about seat belts? Seat belt reduces the chance of being thrown from your vehicle

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

When entering a freeway remember:

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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 12

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

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

Question 13

What is meant by the term "space cushion"?

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

Question 14

A motorist approaching a bicyclist should:

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

If your vehicle breaks down on a highway:

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

Which of these is the proper way to change lanes?

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

Question 19

In bad weather, you should make you car easier to see by: Turning on your headlights

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

Question 20

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 21

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

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

Question 22

The Accessible Parking Permit:

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

Question 23

Most automobile skids are result of: car skid

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

When you approach a roundabout, you should:

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

Question 26

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	Don't change lane but speed up
D	Change lane to the left and speed up

Question 27

A person whose driver license is under suspension, may: driver license under suspension

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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

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