DMV Permit Practice Test – Rules 3

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

When the light is red, you may make a left turn if:

A	You are about to cross the intersection
B	You are on a one-way street and you are turning in to another one way street
C	You are driving at a high speed
D	None of them

Question 2

Two sets of two yellow lines, with solid lines on the outside and broken lines on the inside, represent what?

Two sets of two yellow lines, solid and broken

A	A center left turn lane
B	A shared passing lane
C	A bus stop
D	An area you can never enter

Question 3

If you are going into a curve too quickly, you should:

A	Ease off the accelerator, and then speed up slightly as you regain traction
B	Steer slightly towards the center of the road
C	Pull the emergency brake and steer into the curve
D	Slam on your brakes

Question 4

Pedestrians walking on a highway should walk when safe:

A	Anywhere
B	On the left-hand side of the road
C	On the right-hand side of the road
D	Facing traffic

Question 5

Crosswalks near school are painted:

A	White
B	Orange
C	Yellow
D	Unmarked

Question 6

When faced with low visibility conditions while driving, you should:

A	All answers are correct
B	Slow and maintain extra space margins
C	Use your defroster to keep your windows clear
D	Search and scan more carefully

Question 7

White lines on the roadway mean:

A	Construction lanes
B	Lanes of traffic move in the same direction
C	Lanes of traffic move in opposite direction
D	Same as yellow lines

Question 8

You park your car on the side of the road. You are facing uphill and there is no curb present. You should:

A	None of them
B	Turn the steering wheel toward the right
C	Make sure your front wheels are pointed straight
D	Turn the steering wheel toward the left

Question 9

When there are two or more lanes, which one you should use for slow driving?

A	Left lane
B	None of them
C	Middle lane if there is one
D	Right lane

Question 10

You may legally block an intersection when:

A	You entered on a green light
B	It is never legal to block an intersection
C	There is extremely heavy traffic
D	When you drive a small car

Question 11

The two-second rule is:

A	The method to determine safe following distance
B	The amount of time elapsed between a tire blow out and loss of control
C	The amount of time it takes to react to a road hazard
D	The amount of time elapsed between a mechanical failure and driver realization that the failure has occurred

Question 12

What causes most rear-end accident?

A	Failing to pay attention
B	Weaving in and out of traffic
C	Following other vehicles too closely
D	Looking in your rearview mirror too often

Question 13

Large trucks require:

A	More time for stopping only
B	More time and space for starting, stopping, and turning
C	More space for turning only
D	Wider lanes

Question 14

Directions given by a police officer overrule:

A	Traffic signs, but not traffic signals
B	Neither traffic signs or traffic signals
C	All traffic signs and signals
D	Traffic signals, but not traffic signs

Question 15

Driving off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle is allowed when:

A	The vehicle you are attempting to pass is turning left
B	When you driving small car
C	There is enough room on the shoulder to do so safely
D	You may never drive off the paved roadway to pass

Question 16

A solid yellow line on your side of the road means:

A	You are in a construction zone
B	You are in a no passing zone
C	You may pass with caution
D	You should reduce speed

Question 17

A pedestrian using a white cane means that:

A	The rules of the road do not apply to the pedestrian
B	Lost
C	The pedestrian is blind
D	Old

Question 18

If you have to cross several lanes:

A	Cross two at a time only
B	Cross quickly
C	Cross them one at a time
D	Cross slowly

Question 19

A lane with a diamond symbol is for:

A	None of them
B	Lane reserved for pedestrian
C	Lane reserved for parking
D	Lane reserved for car-pools

Question 20

Alcohol is:

A	A stimulant
B	A pain reliever
C	A depressant
D	An antihistamine

Question 21

It is important to stay well behind large trucks and buses, and out of their blind spots because:

A	You could be crushed between one of these vehicles and the curb if they are turning at an intersection
B	You may not be visible to the driver if you follow too closely
C	You will not be able to see very well if you follow too closely
D	All answers are correct

Question 22

You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to:

A	Turn into a driveway on the right
B	Turn left
C	Turn right
D	Park at the curb

Question 23

When driving in the fast lane, if you are tailgated, the best thing to do is?

A	Slow down
B	Speed up and leave them safely behind
C	Move to the right and let the tailgater pass
D	Tap your brakes

Question 24

You may cross solid yellow lines:

A	When you need to turn into a private road or driveway
B	During daylight hours only
C	When there is no traffic in the opposite direction
D	When you need to pass slower traffic

Question 25

Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction:

A	May complete their turn in either the right or the left lane
B	Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
C	Must stay in the left lane at all times
D	Must stay in the right lane at all times

Question 26

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle on the left when:

A	On a curb when driving on a hill
B	All answers are correct
C	When approaching a curve where you cannot see ahead
D	There is an oncoming vehicle

Question 27

If your wheels go off the pavement:

A	When the vehicle is under control, steer toward the pavement
B	Grip the steering wheel firmly and avoid heavy braking
C	All answers are correct
D	Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down

Question 28

When is a normal solid white line used as pavement marking between lanes?

A	To mark freeway exits
B	When traffic is flowing in the same direction and changing lanes is prohibited
C	When traffic is flowing in the same direction and changing lanes is discouraged
D	When traffic is flowing in opposite directions

Question 29

When driving at night, you can reduce the glare from an approaching car's headlights by:

A	Looking to the lower right side of your lane
B	Turning your lights on high beam
C	Open and shut your eyes rapidly
D	Looking at the headlights of the approaching vehicle

Question 30

Upon approaching an intersection in which a traffic signal is not working how should you proceed?

A	Proceed as though the intersection is controlled by a four-way stop sign
B	All answers are correct
C	Yield to traffic entering the intersection
D	Slow down and look for cars in both directions

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