Permit Practice Test #2

What can you do to reduce road rage? a) Always signal your intention when changing lanes. b) Talk on your cell phone while driving. c) Use your horn frequently.

a) Always signal your intention when changing lanes.

Adjust your rearview and side mirrors: a) Before you start driving. b) Whenever you need to use them. c) Before you get into the car.

a) Before you start driving.

Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper): a) Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry. b) Cannot result in a traffic citation. c) Reduces collisions by preventing being "cut off."

a) Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

If the roadway is wet or icy, you should: a) Reduce your speed. b) Drive at the posted speed. c) Speed up.

a) Reduce your speed.

This sign means: 'House-Shape Sign' a) School zone or crossing b) Pedestrian crossing c) Railroad ahead

a) School zone or crossing

You must notify the DMV within five days if you: a) Sell or transfer your vehicle. b) Fail a smog test. c) Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts.

a) Sell or transfer your vehicle.

This sign means: 'Slippery Road' a) Slippery when wet b) Stop sign ahead c) No U-turn

a) Slippery when wet

You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: a) Slow to a safe speed before the curve. b) Slow to the posted speed limit or the freeway. c) Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

a) Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change lanes because: a) Their small size can make them hard to see. b) They usually have the right-of-way at intersections. c) It is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes.

a) Their small size can make them hard to see.

If your car's suspension is bad, it can cause: a) Vehicle control problems. b) Squealing brakes. c) Slack in the steering.

a) Vehicle control problems.

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.

Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol? a) Weight b) Height c) Intelligence

a) Weight

At intersections with a "Yield" sign, you must: a) Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is near enough to cause conflict. b) Yield the right-of-way only to vehicles on your right. c) Always sow down and proceed without stopping.

a) Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is near enough to cause conflict.

Alcohol in any concentration is: a) A stimulant b) A depressant c) Neither of the above

b) A depressant

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog: a) Only when the guide dog is leading the person across the street. b) At all times. c) Only if a crossing guard is present.

b) At all times.

You should use your horn when: a) Another vehicle is in your way. b) It may help prevent a collision. c) Another driver makes a mistake.

b) It may help prevent a collision.

Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because: a) It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call. b) It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind. c) It is an activity that draws the attention of other drivers.

b) It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.

The first thing that alcohol effects is: a) Vision b) Judgment c) Balance

b) Judgment

This white sign means: a) The railroad crossing is controlled. Continue at your regular speed. b) Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing of necessary. c) Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

b) Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing of necessary.

As you approach the top of a hill, you should: a) Speed up slightly. b) Prepare to stop, if needed. c) Maintain a steady speed.

b) Prepare to stop, if needed.

When driving in work zones, you should: a) Increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible. b) Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly. c) Maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone.

b) Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly.

If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and a separate shoulder belt, you are: a) Only required to use the lap belt. b) Required to use both the lap and shoulder belts. c) Only required to use the shoulder belt.

b) Required to use both the lap and shoulder belts.

If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should: a) Steer to the right. b) Steer to the left. c) Tap your brakes lightly and shift into neutral.

b) Steer to the left.

While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline: a) You must stay within your lane. b) You may cross the centerline to change lanes. c) You may change lanes only from the left lane.

b) You may cross the centerline to change lanes.

Which of the following is most likely to be slippery in cold weather after snow or rain? a) A hilly, open road b) A residential road c) A road in a shaded area

c) A road in a shaded area

Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive? a) Tranquilizers, marijuana, and sedatives. b) Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines. c) All of the above.

c) All of the above.

When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you: a) First come to a complete stop. b) Wait until the light changes. c) Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

c) Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not: a) Continue on the freeway and find an alternate route to your destination. b) Proceed to the next exit, leave the freeway, and return to your proper exit. c) Back up on the road or shoulder.

c) Back up on the road or shoulder.

Stopping distances and the severity of collisions: a) Decrease as a vehicle's speed increases. b) Are not affected by a vehicle's speed. c) Increase as a vehicle's speed increases.

c) Increase as a vehicle's speed increases.

When driving on an interstate, to avoid traffic merging from on-ramps to your right, the best thing to do is to: a) Change lanes to the left. b) Slow down. c) Maintain your speed and position.

c) Maintain your speed and position.

This sign means: 'No Right Turn' a) No U-turn b) No left turn c) No right turn

c) No right turn

When double solid yellow lines separate lanes of traffic: a) Passing is permitted from the left. b) Passing is permitted from the right. c) Passing is not permitted from either direction.

c) Passing is not permitted from either direction.

If it is necessary to make an emergency stop while driving on an interstate, you should: a) Sound your horn at passing cars to get their attention. b) Get out of your vehicle and flag down the first vehicle that passes. c) Pull off the road, turn on your emergency flashers, and stay in your vehicle, if you can.

c) Pull off the road, turn on your emergency flashers, and stay in your vehicle, if you can.

If your car begins to skid out of control, you should: a) Pump the brakes. b) Apply the brakes lightly. c) Stay off the brakes.

c) Stay off the brakes.

Safely backing your vehicle requires all of the following, except: a) Looking over your right shoulder as you back up. b) Checking your vehicle's surroundings. c) Tapping your horn before you back up.

c) Tapping your horn before you back up.

Only ____ can reduce blood alcohol content (BAC) and alcohol's effects on the body. a) Drinking caffeine b) Eating foods high in fat c) Time

c) Time