DMV permit test #1

Question 1

“road work ahead” sign means

Answer 1

The highway ahead is undergoing maintenance.

Question 2

when getting ready to change lanes, you should:

Answer 2

• Check your side view mirror.
• Check your rearview mirror.
• Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

Question 3

a driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must:

Answer 3

Stop before entering the intersection.

Question 4

when driving on major highways:

Answer 4

• Stay alert.
• Keep your eyes moving.
• Be ready to react to road hazards.

Question 5

an inattentive driver is a driver who:

Answer 5

• Stares at objects off the roadway or daydreams while driving.
• Maintains eye contact during a conversation with a passenger while driving.
• Only watches the vehicle ahead of their vehicle.

Question 6

you are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

Answer 6

• Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
• Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
• Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.

Question 7

to reduce the effects of headlight glare at night, you should look:

Answer 7

To the right edge of the road.

Question 8

You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:

Answer 8

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Question 9

You must yield for emergency vehicles:

Answer 9

When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.

Question 10

What may help drivers conserve gasoline?

Answer 10

Slowing down gradually.

Question 11

reduction of lanes sign means:

Answer 11

Lane ends.

Question 12

If you need to drive in foggy weather:

Answer 12

Turn on your low beam headlights.

Question 13

An “End school zone” sign indicates:

Answer 13

The end of a reduced speed zone.

Question 14

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Answer 14

Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

Question 15

Children are required to wear their seat belts:

Answer 15

Anytime they are in a moving car.

Question 16

While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph.” This means:

Answer 16

That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.

Question 17

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Answer 17

Look toward the right side of the road.

Question 18

When in a travel lane on the roadway:

Answer 18

Don’t stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

Question 19

sharp right/left turn sign means:

Answer 19

Sharp turn ahead, slow down.

Question 20

yellow signs are:

Answer 20

Warning sign.

Question 21

A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph could take up to ____ to come to a complete stop.

Answer 21

400 feet

Question 22

You may park or stop along the shoulder of the freeway:

Answer 22

Only if you have an emergency.

Question 23

You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:

Answer 23

Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.

Question 24

Always signal when:

Answer 24

• Changing lanes.
• Pulling into or out of a parking space.
• Pulling into traffic from an alley or parking area.

Question 25

You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

Answer 25

A green arrow pointing left

Question 26

If two vehicles arrive to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

Answer 26

The car on the left shall yield to the car on the rig

Question 27

divided highway ends sing means:

Answer 27

A divided highway begins.

Question 28

animal crossing sing means:

Answer 28

Deer crossing.

Question 29

On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit. You should:

Answer 29

Continue driving until you reach the next turn, exit, or other location where you can safely turn around.

Question 30

The most common color of warning signs is:

Answer 30

Yellow.

Question 31

When a drawbridge signal is red, you should:

Answer 31

Come to a complete stop.

Question 32

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

Answer 32

High speeds

Question 33

If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

Answer 33

Try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.

Question 34

This road sign means:

Answer 34

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.

Question 35

As you drive, you’re required to stop your vehicle:

Answer 35

• At an intersection with a stop sign.
• Where there is a red light.
• When a traffic officer orders you to stop.

Question 36

When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

Answer 36

You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:

Question 37

When you double the speed of a car, you increase the potential force of impact by:

Question 38

On the freeway, you see a “Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

Question 39

You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:

Question 40

When you double the speed of a car, you increase the potential force of impact by:

Question 41

On the freeway, you see a “Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

Question 42

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Question 43

Alcohol causes:

Question 44

A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:

Question 45

You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:

Answer 45

Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.

Question 46

When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

Answer 46

Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.

Question 47

You may not cross a single broken white or yellow line:

Answer 47

When doing so would interfere with traffic.

Question 48

When you double the speed of a car, you increase the potential force of impact by:

Answer 48

Four times.

Question 49

On the freeway, you see a “Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

Answer 49

Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.

Question 50

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Answer 50

Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.

Question 51

Alcohol causes:

Answer 51

• Loss of concentration.
• Poor coordination.
• Slower judgment.

Question 52

A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:

Answer 52

If the vehicle is waiting to turn left and there is an available passing lane.

Question 53

Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

Answer 53

White arrows in the middle of the lanes

Question 54

If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

Answer 54

Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.

Question 55

Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:

Answer 55

Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.

Question 56

divied highway ends sign means:

Answer 56

Divided highway ends.

Question 57

When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that trucks generally:

Answer 57

Require longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do.

Question 58

When stopped for a traffic violation or at an equipment check, the driver must produce:

Answer 58

• Proof of insurance.
• Their license.
• Proof of registration.

Question 59

You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:

Answer 59

Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.

Question 60

keep right/left sign means:

Answer 60

Keep to the side indicated by the arrow.