DMV practice temps test

On two-lane roads where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when:

a broken yellow line is in your lane

In a roundabout, you must keep to the right of the central island and travel in:

a counter-clockwise direction

To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind, you must use __________ and adjust it before you drive.

a day-night mirror

When following large vehicles that block your view ahead, you require _________ to see around the vehicle and to the sides.

a greater following distance

When making a right turn, look right and left, yield right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using:

a hand-over-hand technique

The primary traveling aids for a blind person include:

a white cane or a trained dog

If you spot a slow-moving vehicle in your driving lane, you must:

adjust your speed and slow down safely

If you find a "speed zone ahead" sign, you are approaching:

an area where a reduced speed limit has been established

You should not make a U-turn on:

any curve or near the crest of a hill

_________ are a pair of white or longitudinal lines that mark where pedestrians are permitted to walk.

are crosswalk lines

Hydroplaning occurs when your tires:

are moving at an excessive speed on ice, snow, or rain.

Passing on both sides of a highway is not allowed when:

both sides have solid yellow line markings

What should you do if fog closes in completely while driving, and visibility is reduced to near zero?

carefully pull as far off the road as possible, and stop

When entering a paved thoroughfare from a private road, a driveway, or an unpaved road, you must

come to a complete stop and then give the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclist, or vehicles on the road you are entering

When traffic control lights are not working, you must _________ before proceeding through the intersection.

come to a full stop

If you find a steady yellow signal at an intersection, you must:

come to an immediate stop

If you miss your turn at one point, you must _________ and work your way back to where you want to go.

continue to the next intersection

If you are already in an intersection to turn left and the traffic light has changed to yellow, you should:

continue to turn left

When changing a lane, all of the following are correct maneuvers, except:

correct- look into your rear view and side mirrors correct- look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move, to check the blind spots incorrect- when you turn your head to check the blind spots, turn the steering wheel correct- do not take you eyes off the road ahead for more than a instant

If you find yourself in a skid while driving, you must:

ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go

When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause:

faster tire wear

If you have already started through an intersection when the signal light changes, you must:

follow through and proceed to clear the intersection

To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn:

from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, you should:

get out of the way

If you are parked parallel on the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.

give a left turn signal and look over your left shoulder

When driving on a road with no center line, where vehicles come from each direction, drivers must:

give at least half the road to others going the opposite direction

The correct hand signal to indicate a left turn is:

hand and arm extended outward

When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its:

headlights inside your rear view mirror

When it is raining or the road is wet, you must reduce your speed to avoid:

hydroplaning

When you become aware of the approach of a vehicle displaying a flashing red or blue light, or when you hear a siren, you must:

immediately drive to the right side of the road, or to the curb,clear of any intersection, and stop.

Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _________ to stop your vehicle safely.

increase the breaking distance

Drivers on an express highway should avoid 'highway hypnosis' by:

keep shifting eyes from one area of the road way to another

On two-lane roads, with traffic moving in both directions, you must activate the_________before returning to the right lane.

left turn signal before passing, and right turn signal after passing

On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can make _________ on the center lane.

left turns

When passing another vehicle:

look ahead for road conditions and traffic

If a car approaches you with bright headlights, you must __________, to prevent being temporarily blinded.

look toward the right edge of the road.

On cloudy, rainy, snowy, or foggy days, vehicles seem to blend into surroundings. You must use _________ to make your vehicle easier to see.

low-beam headlights

When parking and leaving your vehicle on a highway or street, which of the following should NOT be done?

lower the windows

If a driver behind you is following too closely, you must:

move to the right lane and reduce your speed

Double solid yellow lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic:

moving in the opposite direction

_________are areas around large trucks where cars disappear into blind spots.

no-zones

When you find double solid lines in your lane, you are:

not allowed to pass or change lanes

If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you must:

not try to turn back on the pavement straight away

When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, a motorist must yield to:

oncoming traffic

When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least:

one block ahead

Work zone or construction zone signs are usually displayed in:

orange with black letters

Drivers must use the left lane on a highway for:

passing

When making a left or right turn at any intersection, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:

pedestrians

When stopped for a traffic violation, which of the following documents must be provided by the driver?

proof of insurance, driver's license, and vehicle registration.

Which of the following should be done before entering the curve, in order to avoid a skid while driving?

reduce the speed by applying brakes

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must:

signal just after you pass through the intersection

Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?

single, solid, yellow lines.

If you are being followed too closely (tailgated), you must:

slow down and encourage the driver to pass you

When passing a stopped emergency vehicle, you must

slow down and move into a non-adjacent lane

The best way to handle a curve is to:

slow down before entering the curve

If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a cross buck sign, you should:

slow down the proceed with caution

Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.

slow down, move to the right side of the road

When you come to a school or church bus that is stopped on any roadway to load or unload passengers, you must:

stop and remain stopped until all people have cleared the road

A steady yellow light at an intersection indicates that drivers need:

stop unless they are already in the intersection

You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks.

stopping and shifting gears

When slowing down or stopping unexpectedly, you must:

tap you brake pedal

When two cars reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time:

the car on the right, should have the right-away

When exiting an interstate highway, do not slow down until you move into _________ safely.

the deceleration lane

As per Kentucky law, no person shall operate a motor vehicle, unless _________ are wearing a properly adjusted and fastened safety belt.

the driver and all passengers

When you are turning from a one-way street onto a two-way or divided street, always turn from:

the lane nearest to the curb

Yellow pavement markings on the road indicate:

the left edge of a road way

When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only to:

the left of the vehicle

A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates to the driver that:

the left turn signal is about to change red

The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as:

the reaction distance

On a highway with four or more lanes, slower traffic should always use

the right-most lane

The most important vehicle control device to use during a skid is:

the steering wheel

You must never turn your ignition key to the lock position while the vehicle is in motion, because it can cause:

the steering wheel to lock

At rail crossings which have the standard, octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when:

they determine no train is approaching

To avoid rear-end crashes while driving, you must maintain a:

three or four seconds following distance

A turnabout is a legal way to turn the vehicle around. It is sometimes referred to as a:

three-point turn

When two or more lanes of travel are permitted in the same direction, a broken white line is used:

to divide each side of the highway into separate lanes for vehicles traveling in the same direction

The first rule of a safe and legal turn is:

to move into the proper lane well before the turn

The right lane on a freeway should remain open for ________ as much as possible.

traffic entering and leaving the freeway

A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where:

travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited

When you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic following you.

try not to slow down your vehicle too early

If your vehicle is parked uphill on a road with a curb, you must:

turn wheels from the curb

Left turns on a red signal are permitted only:

when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street

If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you do, you should:

yield to the bicycle

Drivers entering a main road from a driveway, alley or roadside should:

yield to vehicles already on the main road

When approaching an intersection where there are no signs or traffic lights, you must:

yield to vehicles on the right

Kentucky law requires that a pass must be completed when:

you are within 100 ft of a on coming vehicle

When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down because:

you do not have much traction

A flashing yellow arrow means:

you may proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow

What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?

you must slow down and let the vehicle pass first to give extra room to the bicycle.

The minimum blood-alcohol concentration at which a person is presumed to be under the influence of intoxicants in the state of Kentucky is:

0.08

While driving, drivers should focus their eyes _____ ahead.

10 to 15 seconds

Always dim your lights whenever you come within __________ of an oncoming vehicle.

500 ft

What is the maximum speed limit for cars and trucks on open highways in Kentucky?

55 mph