DMV Practice Test
You got 15 correct out of a possible 25. You scored a 60%.
1. When planning to make a left turn across an intersection and you are waiting in the middle of the intersection for the traffic to clear, your front tires should be turned:
a) to the left
b) it depends on the sharpness of the turn
c) straight ahead
d) to the right
Correct Answer!
2. When you see a "Roadwork Ahead" sign you should:
a) brake and be prepared to stop
b) slow down and look for the roadwork
c) look for the roadwork
d) drive the posted speed limit and look for the roadwork
Incorrect.
3. The measure to be used by the driver who is following a vehicle under good road conditions is:
a) 2-second following distance
b) 10 feet for every ten miles per hour you are traveling
c) 1 car length for every ten miles per hour you are traveling
d) 3-second following distance
Correct Answer!
4. You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car only:
a) if the vehicle ahead of you is turning left
b) under no circumstance
c) when the shoulder is wide enough
Correct Answer!
5. When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection you should:
a) yield to all traffic before crossing the intersection
b) stop then enter the intersection when safe to do so
c) slow down and cross the intersection carefully
Incorrect.
6. Scanning the road ahead for hazards helps drivers:
a) see road signs or driving information
b) see cars and people up ahead
c) both answers are correct
Correct Answer!
7. When you are driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a large truck, you should drive:
a) no more than one car length behind so the driver can see you
b) farther behind than you would for a passenger vehicle
c) close behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see better than you
Correct Answer!
8. To stop in an emergency situation when your car does not have ABS brakes, you should:
a) pump the brakes
b) slam on your brakes
c) apply hard steady pressure without locking up your wheels
d) slam on your brakes so you lock up all the wheels
Correct Answer!
9. When driving in adverse conditions, the proper speed to travel is:
a) the posted speed limit
b) 55mph
c) 65 mph
d) only as fast as is safe to drive
Incorrect.
10. When a car with bright headlights comes toward you at night, you should:
a) Allow other drivers to pass
b) Look below the lights
c) Look toward the right edge of your lane
d) None of the above
Correct Answer!
11. It is always illegal to park:
a) in a tunnel
b) on a bridge
c) in a bicycle lane
d) all of the above
Correct Answer!
12. When is it legal to cross a double solid yellow line?
a) never
b) always
c) Only when you are making a left turn into a business or home driveway
Correct Answer!
13. When you park your car uphill next to a curb, the right front wheel should be:
a) parallel to the curb with the brake set
b) turned to the left so the back of the wheel is against the curb
c) turned to the right with the wheel touching the curb
d) all of the above
Incorrect.
14. If your car begins to skid, you should:
a) take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the opposite direction of the skid
b) take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the direction of the skid
c) brake immediately and turn in the direction of the skid
d) brake immediately and turn in the opposite direction of the skid
Incorrect.
15. When you want to change lanes, you can see if another vehicle is in your blind spot:
a) only if you check your sideview mirror
b) only if you check both mirrors
c) only if you check your rearview mirror
d) only if you turn and glance over your shoulder
Correct Answer!
16. When taking medication while driving, the most important thing for you to do is:
a) eat a light meal
b) make several rest stops along the way
c) understand the effects of the medication and adjust your driving accordingly
d) ask another person to ride with you
Correct Answer!
17. When you are backing up, it is usually best to:
a) steer with one hand, while looking into the rearview mirror
b) open the left door and look back
c) steer with both hands while looking into the rearview mirror
d) steer with one hand, while looking out the rear window
Incorrect.
18. Roads and highways are always most slippery when:
a) during a heavy downpour
b) the first rain after several dry weeks
c) after it has been raining for a few hours
Incorrect.
19. When passing another vehicle, you can exceed the posted speed limit:
a) only when you are passing a group of cars
b) never
c) whenever you are passing a car
d) when you are obstructing the passing lane
Incorrect.
20. To safely navigate through a curve, you should:
a) slow down before entering a curve and avoid braking while in the curve
b) accelerate in the curve
c) stomp on your brakes while in the curve
d) drive way to the outside of the curve
Correct Answer!
21. Safety belts should be worn:
a) only when driving at higher speeds
b) loosely on your lap
c) only when riding in the front seat
d) at all times?as a driver and as a passenger
Correct Answer!
22. Which of the following statements about blind spots are true?
a) large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles
b) are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle
c) can be checked by looking in the rearview mirror
d) are larger on passenger vehicles
Correct Answer!
23. Always leave extra space in front of you when:
a) in bad weather
b) someone is following you closely
c) you are following a motorcycle
d) all of the above
Correct Answer!
24. When driving in foggy road conditions, you should:
a) use your regular headlights only
b) turn on your high beams
c) use your low beams
Incorrect.
25. As you pull away from the curb, you should:
a) Check your rear-view mirror, then pull out when safe
b) Shoulder check, and then pull out when safe
c) Signal, check over shoulder, then pull out when safe
d) Signal, check your rear-view mirror, then pull out when safe
Incorrect.
