DPS TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
In a passenger car or truck (with a manufacturer rated carrying capacity of not more
than 1500 pounds) who must use a safety belt? - Answer -The driver, all adults &
children of ages 8-17.
Even if you're 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 in which someone is injured you should - Answer -Carefully help
anyone who might be hurt and send for skilled help as quickly as possible.
The maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a valid driver license is -
Answer -$200
When parallel parking, how many inches from the curb should tour wheels be? -
Answer -6-18 inches
Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by - Answer -When the tires lose their grip
on the road surface & driving on wet roads
If you run off the pavement, you should - Answer -Don't hit the breaks suddenly & hard.
Grip the stirring wheel tightly & take your foot off the glass pedal. Use your breaks
carefully and do not swing back onto the pavement. Wait until your speed is reduced.
Check the traffic behind you and then carefully drive back onto the pavement.
A posted speed limit of 55 mph means - Answer -You may drive 55 only under
favorable driving conditions
A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means - Answer -No passing zone
(do not pass)
Headlights should be turned on when - Answer -Beginning 30 minutes after sunset until
30 minutes before sunrise or anytime individuals or cars can't be seen clearly for at
least 1000 ft
At 20 mph the average driver, from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brake,
will travel about - Answer -44 feet to stop
If you have a blow out while driving, you should - Answer -Don't slam on the breaks,
take your feet off the gas pedal and gently apply the brakes and steer straight ahead to
a stop
, When choosing your driving speed, the most important thing to consider is - Answer -
The conditions 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 driving
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
A flashing red traffic light means - Answer -Stop completely before entering the
crosswalk or intersection then proceed when you can do so safely. Vehicles on the
intersecting road may not have to stop. (Stop, look and yield before proceeding)
The maximum fine for a person age 21 or older who is driving and drinking an alcoholic
beverage is - Answer -$500
If a driver (age of 21) accidentally runs over and kills someone while driving under the
influence if intoxicating liquor, the worst offense with which the driver may be charged
with is - Answer -Intoxication manslaughter
Including reaction time, the stopping distance is more than 2o feet at 10 miles per hour,
at least 20 mines per hour it will be about - Answer -63 feet
When turning left from a three lane, one way street, you should turn from the - Answer -
Left lane
When parking near a corner, you may park your vehicle no closer than - Answer -20
feet from the crosswalk
If you're being passed, you should - Answer -Don't increase your speed, keep in your
lane, make it as safe and easy as you can for the other driver to pass you
When you hear a siren coming you should - Answer -If traffic allows, pull to the right
edge of the road and stop. If you are unable to pull over to the right, slow down and
leave a clear path for the emergency vehicle. (Yield to the emergency vehicle)
If you're teaching a beginner to drive, you must - Answer -Be a licensed driver age 21
or over
In a passenger car or truck (with a manufacturer rated carrying capacity of not more
than 1500 pounds) who must use a safety belt? - Answer -The driver, all adults &
children of ages 8-17.
Even if you're 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 in which someone is injured you should - Answer -Carefully help
anyone who might be hurt and send for skilled help as quickly as possible.
The maximum fine for a first conviction of driving without a valid driver license is -
Answer -$200
When parallel parking, how many inches from the curb should tour wheels be? -
Answer -6-18 inches
Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by - Answer -When the tires lose their grip
on the road surface & driving on wet roads
If you run off the pavement, you should - Answer -Don't hit the breaks suddenly & hard.
Grip the stirring wheel tightly & take your foot off the glass pedal. Use your breaks
carefully and do not swing back onto the pavement. Wait until your speed is reduced.
Check the traffic behind you and then carefully drive back onto the pavement.
A posted speed limit of 55 mph means - Answer -You may drive 55 only under
favorable driving conditions
A solid yellow line on your side of the center stripe means - Answer -No passing zone
(do not pass)
Headlights should be turned on when - Answer -Beginning 30 minutes after sunset until
30 minutes before sunrise or anytime individuals or cars can't be seen clearly for at
least 1000 ft
At 20 mph the average driver, from the moment he sees danger until he hits the brake,
will travel about - Answer -44 feet to stop
If you have a blow out while driving, you should - Answer -Don't slam on the breaks,
take your feet off the gas pedal and gently apply the brakes and steer straight ahead to
a stop
, When choosing your driving speed, the most important thing to consider is - Answer -
The conditions 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 driving
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
A flashing red traffic light means - Answer -Stop completely before entering the
crosswalk or intersection then proceed when you can do so safely. Vehicles on the
intersecting road may not have to stop. (Stop, look and yield before proceeding)
The maximum fine for a person age 21 or older who is driving and drinking an alcoholic
beverage is - Answer -$500
If a driver (age of 21) accidentally runs over and kills someone while driving under the
influence if intoxicating liquor, the worst offense with which the driver may be charged
with is - Answer -Intoxication manslaughter
Including reaction time, the stopping distance is more than 2o feet at 10 miles per hour,
at least 20 mines per hour it will be about - Answer -63 feet
When turning left from a three lane, one way street, you should turn from the - Answer -
Left lane
When parking near a corner, you may park your vehicle no closer than - Answer -20
feet from the crosswalk
If you're being passed, you should - Answer -Don't increase your speed, keep in your
lane, make it as safe and easy as you can for the other driver to pass you
When you hear a siren coming you should - Answer -If traffic allows, pull to the right
edge of the road and stop. If you are unable to pull over to the right, slow down and
leave a clear path for the emergency vehicle. (Yield to the emergency vehicle)
If you're teaching a beginner to drive, you must - Answer -Be a licensed driver age 21
or over
