DMV Practice Test Flashcards

1
Q

When driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes, what is the best way to stop during an emergency?

A

Apply the brake with a hard, firm pressure and maintain until stopped

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2
Q

What do two solid yellow lines indicate?

A

Neither you nor drivers in the other lane can pass

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3
Q

What should you do if your gas pedal sticks?

A

Shift to neutral and pull off the side of the road

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4
Q

What is a “No Zone”?

A

Areas around large vehicles where cars can disappear into blind spots or are so close that they restrict the truck or bus driver’s ability to stop or maneuver safely

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5
Q

What does Colorado’s Child Passenger Protection Law require?

A

Kids under 8 will be properly fastened into a child restraint system while riding in a non-commercial passenger vehicle.

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6
Q

What should you do when lights start flashing at a railroad crossing?

A

Stop

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7
Q

If there is no sign prohibiting it, you may turn right on a red light after coming to a complete stop.

A

True

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8
Q

Who must yield the right-of-way if two vehicles arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time?

A

The vehicle on the left

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9
Q

Light rail vehicles must

A

Obey all traffic signals and signs.

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10
Q

Driving under the influence of alcohol or any drug which could impair your ability to drive safely is illegal.

A

True

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11
Q

If you refuse to take a chemical test

A

Your driver license and your driving privilege may be revoked for a period of one year.

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12
Q

As you exit the freeway, when should you slow down?

A

After you are in the deceleration lane

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13
Q

When stopping at a stop light or stop sign, you should stop before the crosswalk

A

True

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14
Q

What should you do when driving down a steep mountain road?

A

Use lower gears to control speeds while going down steep hills.

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15
Q

Colorado’s Safety Belt Law states that everyone in the front seat and children anywhere in the vehicle must wear safety belts or be in a child restraint system at all times.

A

True

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16
Q

Drivers entering a round-about must yield to vehicles entering it

A

False

17
Q

What should you do when driving during a rainstorm?

A

Turn on your windshield wipers, drive at a safe speed for the conditions and use your headlights if visibility is poor

18
Q

Using a smartphone while driving will

A

Distract you and increase the chances of a collision.

19
Q

What should you do if your tire suddenly goes flat

A

Hold the steering wheel firmly, brake lightly and pull off the road

20
Q

What should you do to know what is happening around you while driving?

A

Scan ahead, to the sides and behind you.

21
Q

What should you do before entering a highway from a side entrance ramp?

A

Signal properly, look for an opening, accelerate to the speed of traffic and merge into traffic when it is safe.

22
Q

If orange construction signs and cones are on a road, you must be prepared

A

For workers and equipment.

23
Q

What does a flashing red light mean?

A

You must come to a complete stop before advancing.

24
Q

What is the approximate stopping distance for a light-weight passenger car traveling at 55 mph?

A

200 feet