DPS TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
In a passenger car or truck (with a manufacturers rated carrying capacity of not more
than 1500 pounds) who must use safety belts? - 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 of alcohol by a minor
If you have a crash and someone is injured, you should: - Answer -Carefully help
anyone who might be hurt and send for skilled help as quick as possible.
The maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a valid driver license is -
Answer -up to $200
When parrallel parking, how many inches from the curb should your wheels be? -
Answer -6-18 inches
Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by: - Answer -Loss of fraction/driving too fast
on a wet road
If you run off the pavement you should: - Answer -Steer straight and slow down before
attempting to return to the pavement
A posted speed limit of 55 mph means: - Answer -you may drive 55 mph only under
favorable driving conditions
A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means - Answer -No passing zone
Headlights should be turned on: - Answer -30 minutes after sunset
At 20 miles per hour the average driver, from the moment he sees danger until he hits
the brake will travel about - Answer -44 feet
If you have a blow-out while driving, you should: - Answer -steer firmly, take your foot
off the accelerator and brake cautiously
When choosing your driving speed, the most important things to consider are: - Answer
-the condition of the weather, Traffic, road, car, and driver
When you are taking medicine prescribed for you by a doctor you should: - Answer -
Ask your doctor if it is safe for you to drive
, An object you 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 license will be suspended 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 passes, you should: - Answer -Make it as safe as possible for other
driver to pass.
When you are turning, when should you give the proper signal? - Answer -100 feet
ahead of the turn
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 local police
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.
When driving in fog, rain, sleet, or snow you should use your - Answer -low beam light
(dim light)
Under favorable circumstances, including reaction time, a motor vehicle going 50 can
be stopped within: - Answer -229 feet
You must always stop when: - Answer -A traffic officer instructs you to stop
To avoid highway hypnosis when making a long trip, you should stop for rest - Answer -
Stop every 2 hours or 100 miles
Child passenger safety systems are required for all children under the age of - Answer -
8 years old 14'9"
When you hear a siren coming, you should: - Answer -Move to the right of the road or
slow down to let them pass.
In a passenger car or truck (with a manufacturers rated carrying capacity of not more
than 1500 pounds) who must use safety belts? - 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 of alcohol by a minor
If you have a crash and someone is injured, you should: - Answer -Carefully help
anyone who might be hurt and send for skilled help as quick as possible.
The maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a valid driver license is -
Answer -up to $200
When parrallel parking, how many inches from the curb should your wheels be? -
Answer -6-18 inches
Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by: - Answer -Loss of fraction/driving too fast
on a wet road
If you run off the pavement you should: - Answer -Steer straight and slow down before
attempting to return to the pavement
A posted speed limit of 55 mph means: - Answer -you may drive 55 mph only under
favorable driving conditions
A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means - Answer -No passing zone
Headlights should be turned on: - Answer -30 minutes after sunset
At 20 miles per hour the average driver, from the moment he sees danger until he hits
the brake will travel about - Answer -44 feet
If you have a blow-out while driving, you should: - Answer -steer firmly, take your foot
off the accelerator and brake cautiously
When choosing your driving speed, the most important things to consider are: - Answer
-the condition of the weather, Traffic, road, car, and driver
When you are taking medicine prescribed for you by a doctor you should: - Answer -
Ask your doctor if it is safe for you to drive
, An object you 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 license will be suspended 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 passes, you should: - Answer -Make it as safe as possible for other
driver to pass.
When you are turning, when should you give the proper signal? - Answer -100 feet
ahead of the turn
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 local police
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.
When driving in fog, rain, sleet, or snow you should use your - Answer -low beam light
(dim light)
Under favorable circumstances, including reaction time, a motor vehicle going 50 can
be stopped within: - Answer -229 feet
You must always stop when: - Answer -A traffic officer instructs you to stop
To avoid highway hypnosis when making a long trip, you should stop for rest - Answer -
Stop every 2 hours or 100 miles
Child passenger safety systems are required for all children under the age of - Answer -
8 years old 14'9"
When you hear a siren coming, you should: - Answer -Move to the right of the road or
slow down to let them pass.
