DMV PERMIT PRACTICE TEST 1-3
1. If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:
-Stop, then proceed when safe
-Stop before entering the intersection and let all other traffic go first.
-Slow down or stop, only if necessary.
Answer: Stop, then proceed when safe
2. When you drive through a construction zone, you should:
-Slow down to watch the workers
-Decrease your following distance
-Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck".
Answer: Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck".
3. What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle
-Other drivers can "cut" in front of you, improving traffic flow
-If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
-It inflates to protect you from injury in case of a collision
Answer: If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
4. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles
-next to the solid line may pass
-in both directions may pass
-next to the broken line may pass
Answer: Next to the broken line may pass
5. When driving on a multilane street with two way traffic:
-Drive along side the other vehicles so the drivers can see you
-It is safest to drive in the lane next to the center line
-You should drive ahead or behind the other vehicles
Answer: You should drive ahead or behind the other vehicles
6. You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries
and very little vehicle damage, you should
-not move your vehicle for any reason
,-leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives
-move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
Answer: Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
7. A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means
-You should treat the signal like a stop sign
-Stop.Yield to all cross traffic before crossing in the intersection
-Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection
Answer: Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection
8. If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate
shoulder belt, you are
-Required to use both the lap and shoulder belt
-Only required to use the should belt
-Only required to use the lap belt
Answer: Required the use of both the lap and shoulder belt
9. Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present
-Legal, if it is your child
-Not restricted by law
-Illegal at all times
Answer: Illegal at all times
10. You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb.Which way do
you turn your front wheels?
-So they face straight ahead
-Left towards the center of the road
-Right towards the side of the road
Answer: Right towards the side of the road
11. If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free
device you should
-Let the call go to voicemail
-Check the incoming number before answering the call
-Answer the call because it may be an interesting
Answer: Let the call go to voicemail
, 12. Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper)
-cannot result in violation
-can frustrate other drivers and make them angry
-reduces collisions by preventing from being "cut off"
Answer: Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry
13. Drivers are required to obey instructions from
-security guards patrolling parking lots
-flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites
-other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway
Answer: Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites
14. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:
-Sell or transfer your vehicle
-Are cited for a traffic violation
-Paint your vehicle of a different color
Answer: Sell or transfer your vehicle
15. California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:
-Keep your speed close to that of other traffic
-Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
-Always drive at the posted speed limit
Answer: Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
16. Backing your vehicle is
-Dangerous if you have a helper
-Always dangerous to do
-Only dangerous in large vehicles
Answer: Always dangerous to do
17. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should
-Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing
-Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding
-cautiously drive around the pedestrian
1. If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:
-Stop, then proceed when safe
-Stop before entering the intersection and let all other traffic go first.
-Slow down or stop, only if necessary.
Answer: Stop, then proceed when safe
2. When you drive through a construction zone, you should:
-Slow down to watch the workers
-Decrease your following distance
-Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck".
Answer: Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck".
3. What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle
-Other drivers can "cut" in front of you, improving traffic flow
-If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
-It inflates to protect you from injury in case of a collision
Answer: If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
4. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles
-next to the solid line may pass
-in both directions may pass
-next to the broken line may pass
Answer: Next to the broken line may pass
5. When driving on a multilane street with two way traffic:
-Drive along side the other vehicles so the drivers can see you
-It is safest to drive in the lane next to the center line
-You should drive ahead or behind the other vehicles
Answer: You should drive ahead or behind the other vehicles
6. You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries
and very little vehicle damage, you should
-not move your vehicle for any reason
,-leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives
-move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
Answer: Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
7. A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means
-You should treat the signal like a stop sign
-Stop.Yield to all cross traffic before crossing in the intersection
-Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection
Answer: Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection
8. If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate
shoulder belt, you are
-Required to use both the lap and shoulder belt
-Only required to use the should belt
-Only required to use the lap belt
Answer: Required the use of both the lap and shoulder belt
9. Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present
-Legal, if it is your child
-Not restricted by law
-Illegal at all times
Answer: Illegal at all times
10. You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb.Which way do
you turn your front wheels?
-So they face straight ahead
-Left towards the center of the road
-Right towards the side of the road
Answer: Right towards the side of the road
11. If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free
device you should
-Let the call go to voicemail
-Check the incoming number before answering the call
-Answer the call because it may be an interesting
Answer: Let the call go to voicemail
, 12. Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper)
-cannot result in violation
-can frustrate other drivers and make them angry
-reduces collisions by preventing from being "cut off"
Answer: Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry
13. Drivers are required to obey instructions from
-security guards patrolling parking lots
-flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites
-other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway
Answer: Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites
14. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:
-Sell or transfer your vehicle
-Are cited for a traffic violation
-Paint your vehicle of a different color
Answer: Sell or transfer your vehicle
15. California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:
-Keep your speed close to that of other traffic
-Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
-Always drive at the posted speed limit
Answer: Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
16. Backing your vehicle is
-Dangerous if you have a helper
-Always dangerous to do
-Only dangerous in large vehicles
Answer: Always dangerous to do
17. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should
-Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing
-Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding
-cautiously drive around the pedestrian
