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

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

Directions given by a police officer overrule:

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

Question 4

White lines on the roadway mean:

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

Question 5

If you have to cross several lanes:

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

A pedestrian using a white cane means that:

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

Question 8

You may legally block an intersection when:

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

Question 9

What causes most rear-end accident?

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

Question 10

Large trucks require:

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

Question 11

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

A	Must stay in the left 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 right lane at all times

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

Crosswalks near school are painted:

A	Unmarked
B	Yellow
C	Orange
D	White

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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 16

The two-second rule is:

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

Question 17

If your wheels go off the pavement:

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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	Search and scan more carefully
D	Slow and maintain extra space margins

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

Pedestrians walking on a highway should walk when safe:

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

Question 23

You may cross solid yellow lines:

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

Question 24

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

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

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

A lane with a diamond symbol is for:

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

Question 29

Alcohol is:

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

Question 30

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	Looking at the headlights of the approaching vehicle
C	Open and shut your eyes rapidly
D	Turning your lights on high beam

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