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

The two-second rule is:

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

If your wheels go off the pavement:

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

A pedestrian using a white cane means that:

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

Question 9

White lines on the roadway mean:

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

Question 10

What causes most rear-end accident?

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

Question 11

If you have to cross several lanes:

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

You may legally block an intersection when:

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

A lane with a diamond symbol is for:

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

Question 18

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 19

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

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

Question 20

Large trucks require:

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

Question 21

Crosswalks near school are painted:

A	Yellow
B	White
C	Orange
D	Unmarked

Question 22

Alcohol is:

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

Question 23

Pedestrians walking on a highway should walk when safe:

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

You may cross solid yellow lines:

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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	Make sure your front wheels are pointed straight
C	Turn the steering wheel toward the left
D	Turn the steering wheel toward the right

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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

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

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