DPS REVIEW PART 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
If a driver (age 21 or older) accidentally runs over and kills someone while driving under
the influence of intoxicating liquor, the worst offense with which the driver may be
charged is: - Answer-Intoxication Manslaughter
When entering a street from a private driveway or alley you must: - Answer-Yield to
approaching vehicles and pedestrians
if you see a pedestrian crossing or attempting to cross the street you should - Answer-
be prepared to stop, use your horn if necessary, and slow down
if you are a novice or beginner driver, how much time should you maintain between
yourself and the vehicle in front of you - Answer-4 seconds
Who must wear a safety belt in a passenger car or truck (w/ a manufacturer's carrying
capacity of not more than 1500 pounds)? - Answer-The driver and all passengers.
Even if you are not intoxicated and you are under the age of 21 and have any
detectable amount of alcohol in your system while operating a motor vehicle you may
be charged with - Answer-Driving under the influence by a minor
If you have an accident in which someone is injured you should: - Answer-Carefully help
anyone injured and send for skilled help as soon as possible.
The maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a driver's license is - Answer-
up to $200
When parallel parking, how many inches from the curb should your wheels be? -
Answer-6-18 inches from the curb
Vehicle skids are most likely caused by: - Answer-Driving too fast on wet slippery roads
and tires losing their grip on the road surface (laws of traction).
If you run off the pavement you should: - Answer-grip the stirring wheel tightly, taking
your foot off of the gas pedal, not swinging back, not hitting the brakes hard, and
checking traffic to go back into the road.
DON'T SLAM THE BRAKE; RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR SLOWLY AND
CAUTIOUSLY.
A posted speed limit of 55 mph means - Answer-You can always lawfully drive 55 mph
, A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means - Answer-"No passing - zone"
Headlights should be turned on: - Answer-30 min after sunset, 30 min before sunrise, or
anytime vehicles can't be seen clearly.
At 20 miles per hour the average driver, from the moment he sees danger until he hits
the brake, will travel about - Answer-44 ft
If you have a blow-out while driving, you should: - Answer-Steer firmly, take your foot off
the gas, and brake cautiously
When choosing your driving speed, the most important thing to consider is: - Answer-
The condition of the weather, traffic, road, car, and driver.
when you are taking medicine prescribed for you by your doctor you should - Answer-
ask your doctor if it is safe for you to drive.
An object should extend no more than how many inches from the LEFT side of your
vehicle - Answer-3 inches
When approaching an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing, you should never drive
on the left half of the road way when within - Answer-100 feet
If a minor ( a person under the age of 21) refuses to provide a breath or blood specimen
to a police officer, the minor's driver license will be suspended for a first time refusal for:
- Answer-180 days
Not including thinking and reaction distance, at 20 miles per hour, lawful brakes should
stop a car within - Answer-19 feet
If you are being passed, you should: - Answer-KEEP IN YOUR LANE, not increase your
speed, move to right carefully (if possible), make it easy for the other person to pass
you.
When you are turning, when you should you give the proper signal? - Answer-when you
are changing lanes and 100 feet before stopping or turning
To avoid crashes, a defensive driver should: - Answer-Stay alert and look for trouble
spots
If you are involved in an injury crash in a city, you must immediately notify - Answer-the
appropriate law enforcement agency
As you near an intersection, you discover you are in the wrong lane for turning right as
intended. Therefore you should: - Answer-Drive on ahead until you can get into the
proper lane, then turn at another intersection.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
If a driver (age 21 or older) accidentally runs over and kills someone while driving under
the influence of intoxicating liquor, the worst offense with which the driver may be
charged is: - Answer-Intoxication Manslaughter
When entering a street from a private driveway or alley you must: - Answer-Yield to
approaching vehicles and pedestrians
if you see a pedestrian crossing or attempting to cross the street you should - Answer-
be prepared to stop, use your horn if necessary, and slow down
if you are a novice or beginner driver, how much time should you maintain between
yourself and the vehicle in front of you - Answer-4 seconds
Who must wear a safety belt in a passenger car or truck (w/ a manufacturer's carrying
capacity of not more than 1500 pounds)? - Answer-The driver and all passengers.
Even if you are not intoxicated and you are under the age of 21 and have any
detectable amount of alcohol in your system while operating a motor vehicle you may
be charged with - Answer-Driving under the influence by a minor
If you have an accident in which someone is injured you should: - Answer-Carefully help
anyone injured and send for skilled help as soon as possible.
The maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a driver's license is - Answer-
up to $200
When parallel parking, how many inches from the curb should your wheels be? -
Answer-6-18 inches from the curb
Vehicle skids are most likely caused by: - Answer-Driving too fast on wet slippery roads
and tires losing their grip on the road surface (laws of traction).
If you run off the pavement you should: - Answer-grip the stirring wheel tightly, taking
your foot off of the gas pedal, not swinging back, not hitting the brakes hard, and
checking traffic to go back into the road.
DON'T SLAM THE BRAKE; RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR SLOWLY AND
CAUTIOUSLY.
A posted speed limit of 55 mph means - Answer-You can always lawfully drive 55 mph
, A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means - Answer-"No passing - zone"
Headlights should be turned on: - Answer-30 min after sunset, 30 min before sunrise, or
anytime vehicles can't be seen clearly.
At 20 miles per hour the average driver, from the moment he sees danger until he hits
the brake, will travel about - Answer-44 ft
If you have a blow-out while driving, you should: - Answer-Steer firmly, take your foot off
the gas, and brake cautiously
When choosing your driving speed, the most important thing to consider is: - Answer-
The condition of the weather, traffic, road, car, and driver.
when you are taking medicine prescribed for you by your doctor you should - Answer-
ask your doctor if it is safe for you to drive.
An object should extend no more than how many inches from the LEFT side of your
vehicle - Answer-3 inches
When approaching an intersection, bridge, or railroad crossing, you should never drive
on the left half of the road way when within - Answer-100 feet
If a minor ( a person under the age of 21) refuses to provide a breath or blood specimen
to a police officer, the minor's driver license will be suspended for a first time refusal for:
- Answer-180 days
Not including thinking and reaction distance, at 20 miles per hour, lawful brakes should
stop a car within - Answer-19 feet
If you are being passed, you should: - Answer-KEEP IN YOUR LANE, not increase your
speed, move to right carefully (if possible), make it easy for the other person to pass
you.
When you are turning, when you should you give the proper signal? - Answer-when you
are changing lanes and 100 feet before stopping or turning
To avoid crashes, a defensive driver should: - Answer-Stay alert and look for trouble
spots
If you are involved in an injury crash in a city, you must immediately notify - Answer-the
appropriate law enforcement agency
As you near an intersection, you discover you are in the wrong lane for turning right as
intended. Therefore you should: - Answer-Drive on ahead until you can get into the
proper lane, then turn at another intersection.
