DMV Practice Tests – Rules 4

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Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

A	It stretches out your neck while driving
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	Just to be extra-cautious

Question 3

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

Question 4

A solid line at the left of your lane means:

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

A U-turn is not permitted:

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

Speed limit signs indicate the maximum speed during ideal conditions

A	False
B	True

Question 11

Crosswalks are always:

Places for people to walk across the street

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

Passing using the unpaved shoulder is:

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

If someone is tailgating you, you should:

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

Question 22

You are required to stop your vehicle:

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

Question 23

When should you use your car's signals?

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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	You can't turn left
D	Turn into the left lane

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

In a construction area what is a "flagger"

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

Question 29

The center left turn lane may be used for:

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

Question 30

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

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

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