DMV Practice Test #17

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____ or higher. A) 0.08% -- Eight-hundredths of one percent B) 0.10% -- One-tenth of one percent C) 0.05% -- Five-hundredths of one percent

A) 0.08% -- Eight-hundredths of one percent For drivers age 21 or older, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal, but dangerous.

When you see this sign, you: A) Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop. B) Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing. C) Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

A) Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop. This sign indicates that you are approaching a railroad crossing. You must look, listen, slow down, and prepare to stop. Wait for any trains to pass before you proceed.

Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary: A) Causes traffic congestion. B) Prevents rear-end collisions. C) Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions.

A) Causes traffic congestion. Avoid "rubbernecking," or slowing down to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary. This helps to relieve traffic congestion.

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should: A) Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights. B) Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you. C) Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.

A) Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights. You should drive more slowly at night than during the day because it is not possible to see as far ahead at night. You should make sure that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.

While in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is: A) Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol. B) Legal to drink alcohol if you're not driving. C) Legal to drink alcohol if you're driving but not drunk.

A) Illegal to either drink from or possess open containers of alcohol. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Neither drivers nor passengers may possess an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle while it is in operation.

When you see this road sign, you should: A) Keep right. B) Keep left. C) Pass with caution.

A) Keep right. Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates that a divided highway is beginning and cars should keep to the right.

To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver: A) Relax and concentrate on driving. B) Drive above the posted speed limit. C) Tailgate the driver in front of you.

A) Relax and concentrate on driving. To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver, concentrate on driving and don't take the actions of other drivers personally. Be realistic about your travel time, drive within posted speed limits, and be forgiving of other drivers using the roadway.

This sign means: A) Slow-moving vehicle. B) Road construction/maintenance area. C) Traffic signal ahead.

A) Slow-moving vehicle. This sign is displayed on slow-moving vehicles.

This sign means: A) Stop. B) Merge. C) Upcoming change in direction.

A) Stop. An eight-sided red sign means "stop."

Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle: A) That you are approaching from behind. B) Approaching you from behind. C) That you have already passed.

A) That you are approaching from behind. You are required to dim your headlights to low beams within 500 feet of a vehicle that is coming toward you and within 300 feet of a vehicle that you are following.

Which of these statements is true about large trucks? A) They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. B) They all have air brakes that allow them to stop quickly. C) They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.

A) They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. Large trucks take longer to stop than other vehicles traveling at the same speed. The average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph can stop within 400 feet. However, a large truck traveling at the same speed can take almost 800 feet to stop.

When you see this sign, you should: A) Watch for traffic merging from the right. B) Merge right. C) Turn left.

A) Watch for traffic merging from the right. Warning signs alert drivers to upcoming hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers about potential traffic merging into their lane from the right.

All of the following are dangerous to do while driving. Which is also illegal? A) Wearing a headset that covers both ears B) Having one or more interior lights on C) Using cruise control on residential streets

A) Wearing a headset that covers both ears Do not wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving; it is against the law. You must be able to be aware of all possible surrounding hazards.

Remove all snow, frost, and ice from: A) Just the windshield. B) All windows. C) Just the windshield and passenger window.

B) All windows. It is important that you are able to see clearly through all of your vehicle's windows, including the windshield. Remove all snow, ice, and frost from your vehicle's windows and mirrors before you start to drive.

If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should: A) Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water. B) Avoid the puddle if possible. C) Shift into neutral as you drive through the water.

B) Avoid the puddle if possible. To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces, avoid especially slippery areas, such as ice patches, wet leaves, oil, or deep puddles. The safest surface for driving is a dry, solid surface.

What does this road sign mean? A) Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you. B) Come to a full stop then proceed when it is safe to do so. C) Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.

B) Come to a full stop then proceed when it is safe to do so. An octagonal sign always means stop. When approaching a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop at the marked stop line and proceed only when it is safe to do so. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before the intersection at a point from which you can see any oncoming traffic.

Which of the following increases your chances of being in a collision? A) Looking over your shoulder while making lane changes B) Continuously changing lanes to pass other vehicles C) Adjusting your rearview mirror before you start driving

B) Continuously changing lanes to pass other vehicles Every time you pass another vehicle, you increase your chances of being in a collision.

You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do? A) Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down. B) Drive to the right edge of the road and stop. C) Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass.

B) Drive to the right edge of the road and stop. You must yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicle that is using its siren and lights. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. If you are within an intersection, drive through the intersection first and then stop.

Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often: A) Helps you stop faster. B) Locks the front wheels of a vehicle, causing a loss of steering. C) Keeps the brakes from freezing.

B) Locks the front wheels of a vehicle, causing a loss of steering. Continuous hard braking on snow and ice can result in the locking of the front brake, causing a loss of steering. To avoid the need for excessive braking, make sure to maintain an appropriate speed for conditions.

This sign means: A) Do not drink and drive. B) Slippery when wet. C) Road curves ahead.

B) Slippery when wet. Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. They alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead. This sign warns that the roadway is slippery when wet.

There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on. You should: A) Change lanes to the left and speed up. B) Slow down and pass very carefully. C) Stop your vehicle until you can see what has happened.

B) Slow down and pass very carefully. If you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead, slow down. There may be a collision or other road emergency ahead. Stop and give assistance if asked by anyone, or pass very carefully.

If you experience a tire blowout: A) Tap or pump the brakes. B) Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly. C) Apply the brakes firmly and quickly.

B) Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly. If you experience a tire blowout, you should slow down gradually by taking your foot off of the accelerator. Don't apply the brakes until the vehicle has slowed considerably.

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means: A) The vehicle has the right-of-way. B) Slow-moving vehicle. C) Shoulder work ahead.

B) Slow-moving vehicle. Slow-moving vehicles, such as farm tractors, road maintenance vehicles, and animal-drawn carts, display an orange and red triangle on the back.

When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes traveling in your direction, you may turn from: A) The lane closest to the center of the road. B) The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway. C) Either lane, depending on oncoming traffic.

B) The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway. Begin and end the turn in the lane nearest the right-hand curb. Do not swing wide into another lane of traffic.

Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign that indicates a hazardous load? A) They are not allowed to drive on freeways. B) They must stop before crossing railroad tracks. C) They are not allowed to exceed 35 mph.

B) They must stop before crossing railroad tracks. Vehicles displaying hazardous load signs are required to stop before crossing railroad tracks.

Where is it safe to pass another vehicle? A) Within an intersection where there are no oncoming vehicles B) Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing C) Within a curve where there are no oncoming vehicles

B) Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing Never pass within intersections or at other intersecting points, such as parking lot entrances and alleyways. Any time your view is blocked by a curve or a hill, you should stay in your lane and assume that there is an oncoming vehicle just out of sight. Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing other vehicles, you will have to determine whether or not you have enough space to pass in a safe manner.

You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to: A) The other side of the road is a solid line. B) Your side of the road is a broken line. C) The other side of the road is a broken line.

B) Your side of the road is a broken line. Double yellow lines in the center of the road indicate that you may pass if a broken line is next to your driving lane.

When driving on gravel or dirt roads: A) Your tires grip the road better than when you are driving on pavement. B) Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down. C) Visibility is better than on pavement.

B) Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down. Your tires do not have as much traction on loose gravel and dirt roads as they do on concrete and asphalt roads. When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down. It will take you much longer to stop and it is much easier to skid when turning.

This sign means: A) No turns. B) No outlet. C) No U-turns.

C) No U-turns. This sign indicates that U-turns are prohibited. You may see a sign like this at an intersection that commonly has oncoming traffic.

This sign means: A) School crossing. B) School zone. C) Pedestrian crossing.

C) Pedestrian crossing. This sign marks the presence of a crosswalk. Be alert to any pedestrians that may be crossing the roadway.

When approaching an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must: A) Come to a complete stop at the intersection. B) Maintain your normal speed. C) Slow down and proceed with caution.

C) Slow down and proceed with caution. A traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow light indicates that you should be alert and proceed with caution. Slow down when approaching a flashing yellow traffic signal.

To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should: A) Shift to a lower gear after starting down a steep hill. B) Speed up to enter curves and slow down to exit them. C) Slow down before entering curves and intersections.

C) Slow down before entering curves and intersections. Slow down before you enter a curve because you do not know what may be ahead. Braking on a curve may cause you to skid.

What does this road sign mean? A) Falling rocks B) Trucks use second gear C) Steep hill

C) Steep hill Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates that you are approaching a steep hill. Slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control your speed and protect your brakes from damage.

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should: A) Make eye contact with and then pass the pedestrian. B) Slow down as you pass the pedestrian. C) Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.

C) Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street. At an intersection where traffic is not controlled by traffic signal lights, drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within any crosswalk, marked or unmarked. Even if there is no crosswalk, yield to the pedestrian.

What is the purpose of rumble strips? A) They alert drivers to potential tire problems. B) They test a vehicle's shock absorbers. C) Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane.

C) Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane. Rumble strips create noise and vibrations to warn drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are straying off of the road or are approaching a stop sign or signal.

Always use your seat belt: A) Unless the vehicle was built before 1978. B) Unless you are in a limousine. C) When the vehicle is equipped with seat belts.

C) When the vehicle is equipped with seat belts. Use of seat belts is required for the driver and all passengers, including children who are over 8 years old or are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall. You must wear seat belts and shoulder harnesses even if the vehicle has airbags. If your vehicle is equipped with separate lap and shoulder belts, you must use both.