DMV Written Practice Test with Verified Answers

What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights? A. Red arrows are only used to stop traffic which is turning left. B.Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes. C. You cannot turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first. - Answer-C. you cannot turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first. Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks? A.Tank Trucks marked with Hazardous materials placards. B.Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a trailer. C.Sport unity vehicles carrying four or more persons. - Answer-A.Tank Trucks marked with Hazardous materials placards. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher? A. 0.08%- eight hundredths of one percent. B. 0.10%- one tenth of one percent. C. 0.05%-five hundredths of one percent. - Answer-A. 0.08%- eight hundredths of one percent. When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: A. Signal for at least five seconds. B.Slow down before you you start go change lanes. C.Not drive over the broken white lines separating traffic lanes. - Answer-A. signal for at least five seconds. You must use your seat belt: A.Unless you are riding in a vehicle built before 1978. B.Unless you are riding in a limousine. C.If the vehicle is equipped with seat belts. - Answer-C.If the vehicle is equipped with seat belts. Animals may be transported in the back of a pick up truck only if: A.The side of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high . B.They are properly secured. C.The tailgate of the truck is closed - Answer-B.They are properly secured. You should allow more space in front of your when fallowing large trucks because: A. You need the extra room to see around the truck. B.Their heavier weight allows them to stop more quickly than you. C.You fallow to closely, you will get caught in the wind draft caused by the truck. - Answer-A. You need the extra room to see around the truck. If you always insist on letting other drivers go ahead of you at intersections, you are most likely: A. Causing traffic delays. B.Improving traffic flow. C.Effectively using defensive driving techniques. - Answer-A. causing traffic delays High ways are typically most slippery: A.During a heavy rainstorm in the middle of summer. B.When it first starts to rain after a dry spell. C. After it has been raining for a long time. - Answer-B.when it first starts to rain after a dry spell. You must notify The DMV within 5 days if you: A.Sell or transfer your vehicle. B.Are cited for a traffic violation. C.Paint your vehicle a different color. - Answer-A.sell or transfer your vehicle. You have trouble seeing other Vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway you should drive slower and turn on your: A.Defroster B.Parking lights C.Headlights - Answer-C.headlights Check your rear view mirrors: A. Often to see how traffic is moving behind you. B.To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot. C.Only when you are slowing down. - Answer-A. often to see how traffic is moving behind you. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice: A.Shift to a low gear before going down step hills. B.Maintain traction by fallowing other vehicles closely.