DMV Practice Tests – Rules 4

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Question 1

If someone is tailgating you, you should:

A	Pull over to let the tailgater pass
B	All answers are correct
C	Move into another lane
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 2

Passing using the unpaved shoulder is:

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

Question 3

When should you use your car's signals?

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

Speed limit signs indicate the maximum speed during ideal conditions

A	True
B	False

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

A solid line at the left of your lane means:

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

Question 9

You are required to stop your vehicle:

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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	Complete your turn as quickly as possible; you are not allowed to be in the intersection when the light turns red
D	Drive straight through the intersection before the light turns red, you've missed your chance to turn

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

In a construction area what is a "flagger"

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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	Do nothing
D	Accelerate quickly to get out of the merging vehicles way

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

The center left turn lane may be used for:

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

Crosswalks are always:

Places for people to walk across the street

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

A U-turn is not permitted:

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

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

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

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