DMV Practice Tests – Rules 4

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Question 1

A U-turn is not permitted:

A	All answers are correct
B	Where a sign prohibits a U-turn
C	On a curve
D	Near or at the crest of a hill

Question 2

Passing using the unpaved shoulder is:

A	Permitted when no sidewalks are present
B	Illegal
C	Permitted if there is a gridlock
D	Always legal

Question 3

What should you do if you are driving and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you?

Pull to the right as far as possible and stop

A	Speed up and get out of the way
B	Signal the driver to pass
C	Continue at same speed
D	Pull to the right as far as possible and stop

Question 4

If another vehicle is trying to pass you on the left, you should:

A	Move to the left to prevent passing
B	Speed up so that passing is not necessary
C	Maintain normal speed until they pass you then slow down
D	Slow down until they pass you, then resume normal speed

Question 5

You are required to stop your vehicle:

A	All answers are correct
B	Where there is a red light
C	When a traffic officer orders you to stop
D	At an intersection with a stop sign

Question 6

If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time, the right-of-way should be given to:

two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection same time

A	Vehicle approaching from the left
B	Vehicle approaching from the right
C	The one moving faster
D	Neither one

Question 7

When turning left onto a one way road with two lanes you must:

A	Turn into either of the lanes that are safely open
B	Turn into the right lane
C	Turn into the left lane
D	You can't turn left

Question 8

If you're driving on a freeway and a vehicle is attempting to merge into your lane, you should:

in highway a vehicle is attempting to merge into your lane

A	If possible, safely make room for the merging vehicle
B	Reduce your speed quickly so the other vehicle can merge
C	Accelerate quickly to get out of the merging vehicles way
D	Do nothing

Question 9

If someone is tailgating you, you should:

A	Pull over to let the tailgater pass
B	Move into another lane
C	All answers are correct
D	Slow slightly to increase the space in front of your car, allowing you extra space to stop more gradually if you need to

Question 10

If you see orange construction signs and cones on an expressway, you must:

A	Change lanes and maintain your current speed
B	Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead
C	Decrease distance to any car ahead
D	Slow down because the lane ends ahead

Question 11

If a vehicle in front of you is stopped at a crosswalk on a multi-lane road, you should:

A	Sound your horn to encourage the vehicle's driver to get going
B	Stop before passing this vehicle and make sure there are no pedestrians in the crosswalk
C	Pass the vehicle on the right only
D	Pass the vehicle on the left only

Question 12

You are driving down a two lane road where there is a bicyclist to your right and oncoming traffic approaching on the left. What is the best strategy to pass the bicyclist safely?

best strategy to pass the bicyclist safely

A	Speed up and pass quickly
B	Pass and give more room to the oncoming traffic
C	Pass and give more room to the bicyclist
D	Wait for the oncoming traffic to pass and then leave a lot of room to pass the bicyclist

Question 13

When should you use your car's signals?

A	All answers are correct
B	Moving from the curb or parking lane
C	Turning
D	When changing lanes

Question 14

A traffic light which has a green arrow and a red light means that:

A	You may only drive straight ahead
B	You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow
C	You must wait for a green light
D	Vehicles moving in any direction must stop

Question 15

What might you see on a highway that tells you that the lane you are in may force you to turn?

A	Raised red dots
B	Yellow lines on the side of the road
C	A flashing arrow light
D	A painted arrow in your lane

Question 16

In a construction area what is a "flagger"

A	Flags directing you away from the road work
B	The foreman of the highway construction
C	A sign warning of construction ahead
D	A person who uses different colored flags and hand signals to let traffic know when to go, stop, or slow down

Question 17

The center left turn lane may be used for:

A	Beginning left turns or U-turns
B	Short term parking
C	Emergency parking
D	Passing slower traffic

Question 18

If you are on the other side of a divided highway coming toward a school bus with flashing red lights you should:

school bus with flashing red lights on the other side of the road

A	Stop
B	Slow down
C	You can proceed normally
D	Stop if children are present

Question 19

Crosswalks are always:

Places for people to walk across the street

A	Marked with Yellow lines
B	Places for people to walk across the street, whether it is marked or not
C	Marked with white lines
D	Have pedestrian crossing electric signal

Question 20

Speed limit signs indicate the maximum speed during ideal conditions

A	True
B	False

Question 21

Why is it necessary to shoulder-check when changing lanes?

A	Just to be extra-cautious
B	No matter how you adjust your mirrors, you will always have blind spots
C	It gives you an excuse to check out the people in the next car
D	It stretches out your neck while driving

Question 22

When waiting to turn left, which way should you have your tires pointed?

A	Straight ahead
B	To the left
C	None of them
D	To the right

Question 23

Which of the following has the right-of-way over all others at an intersection when the light is green?

Pedestrians have right-of-way over all others

A	Pedestrians crossing against the light
B	Vehicles turning right
C	Vehicles turning left
D	Pedestrians crossing with the light

Question 24

A school bus is stopped on a 2 way undivided road with flashing red lights, you must:

A	Wait for the children to exit the bus then proceed
B	Stop and wait for the driver to turn off the flashing red lights
C	Slow down and proceed cautiously
D	Speed up and proceed

Question 25

A solid line at the left of your lane means:

A	It is unsafe to pass
B	Pass at your discretion
C	Overtake and pass with caution
D	Pass only when no traffic is sight

Question 26

If you are in an intersection waiting to turn left and the light turns yellow, you should:

A	Back up and wait for the next green light
B	Drive straight through the intersection before the light turns red, you've missed your chance to turn
C	Complete your turn as quickly as possible; you are not allowed to be in the intersection when the light turns red
D	Make sure no oncoming cars are trying to beat the red light and complete your turn safely

Question 27

When the light is red, you may make a right turn after:

A	Coming to a full stop
B	Yielding to oncoming traffic
C	Yielding to pedestrians
D	All answers are correct

Question 28

If your car has air bags, you should use your seatbelt:

A	Never
B	At all times
C	Unless you are only driving within city limits
D	Only on the freeway

Question 29

Who must stop when a school bus, with flashing red lights, is stopped on a four lane road with no median separation?

A	Only the traffic behind the school bus
B	Only the traffic facing the school bus
C	Traffic traveling in both directions
D	Traffic in both directions must slow down

Question 30

When approaching a stop sign where there is no stop line or marked crosswalk at the intersection:

A	Stop just before you enter the intersection
B	Stop 3 feet back from the intersection
C	Stop only if pedestrians are waiting to cross
D	Slow down and proceed with caution

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