DMV Practice Test

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in a school zone when children are present is: A) 20 MPH B) 15 MPH C) 10 MPH D) 25 MPH

15 MPH

This road sign means: A) No right turn B) A side road enters ahead C) All traffic must turn right D) Two one-way roads merge ahead

A side road enters ahead

Parking is not allowed: A) in a crosswalk B) on the road side of a parked vehicle C) in a tunnel D) All of the above

All of the above

To reduce their chances of colliding with an animal, drivers should: A) look well down the road and far off to each side. B) scan the sides of the road to watch for the reflection of vehicle headlights in the eyes of animals. C) Slow down when approaching animals that are standing near the road. D) All of the above.

All of the above.

Your BAC depends on: A) your weight. B) how much time passes between drinks. C) how much alcohol you drink. D) All of the above.

All of the above.

Which statement about taking medications and driving is true? A) Cold medications can make a person drowsy. B) Over the counter drugs do not affect driving ability. C) Prescribed drugs are safe to take at any time.

Cold medications can make a person drowsy.

This road sign means: A) Railroad crossing B) You must turn right C) 4-way stop D) Crossroad ahead

Crossroad ahead

This sign means: A) The road to the right is for one-way traffic only B) Detour to the right C) Not enter D) Stay on the main highway if possible

Detour to the right

This road sign means: A) The right lane ends soon B) Divided highway ahead C) Merging traffic D) Watch for vehicles entering from the side

Divided highway ahead

What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency? A) Do not move. B) Do not panic. C) Run away. D) Call the police.

Do not panic.

This road sign means: A) Drivers may proceed if the way is clear B) Drivers are about to enter a one way street the wrong way C) U-turns are prohibited D) All of the above.

Drivers are about to enter a one way street the wrong way

This road sign means: A) Do not block intersection B) Merging traffic C) Multiple turns ahead D) Lane shifting

Merging traffic

_________________ your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. A) Always rely on B) Never depend on C) Never use D) It is not recommended to check

Never depend on

BAC is expressed in: A) ounces of alcohol in your blood. B) AAI (Acute Alcohol Intoxication) level. C) percentage of blood to alcohol. D) percentage of alcohol to blood.

Percentage of alcohol to blood.

Which of the following must you obey over the others? A) Flashing red light B) Red light C) Stop sign D) Police officer

Police officer

This road sign means: A) A left turn can be made only after stopping B) Right turn is not permitted C) All traffic must turn right at the next intersection D) No U-turns

Right turn is not permitted

This road sign means: A) Steep downgrade B) Low shoulder C) Slippery when wet D) Work work ahead

Slippery when wet

Driver distractions include: A) Avoiding unnecessary lane changes. B) Slowing down to look at crash scene. C) turning your headlights on when rain and fog make it hard to see

Slowing down to look at crash scene.

This road sign means: A) There is a detour ahead B) You must stop for flaggers C) Crossroads ahead D) The highway ahead is being repaired

The highway ahead is being repaired

What should you do if your brakes fail? A) Pull the steering wheel back. B) Hook your shoe under the pedal and see if you can free it. C) Try pumping the brake pedal to increase pressure. D) Turn on your cruise control.

Try pumping the brake pedal to increase pressure.

You are driving on a highway with a single broken white line. Which of the following is correct? A) You may cross the line to change lanes. B) You may not change lanes unless you are in the left lane. C) You cannot cross the line to pass.

You may cross the line to change lanes.

This road sign means: A) A 3-way intersection is ahead B) You must bear either right or left C) A road joins from the left D) The roadway you are traveling on ends ahead

You must bear either right or left

This road sign means: A) Slow down or stop B) Stop if necessary C) Yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles D) You must make a complete stop

You must make a complete stop

A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be: A) a traffic enforcement officer. B) a blind person. C) a deaf person. D) None of the above.

a blind person.

When you reach an intersection an intersection with stop signs at all corners, you must yield the right-of-way to: A)all drivers approaching from the opposite direction. B) all drivers who stopped at the intersection before you. C) the driver(s) on your left, regardless of who got there first. D) the driver(s) on your right, regardless of who got there first.

all drivers who stopped at the intersection before you.

You go with a group of friends to a social event, and you plan to have a few drinks. You should: A) stop drinking several minutes before you intend to leave. B) make alcohol the focus of the event. C) arrange to ride home with a friend who does not drink.

arrange to ride home with a friend who does not drink.

When taking medication while driving, you should: A) drive 20 MPH below the posted speed limit. B) follow other vehicles closely. C) consult your physicians and/or pharmacist regarding any prescription medication and its possible effects on driving.

consult your physicians and/or pharmacist regarding any prescription medication and its possible effects on driving.

This sign is used to warn drivers about: A) drowsy driving. B) curves ahead. C) changes in traffic lanes. D) road construction.

curves ahead.

If you encounter an aggressive driver you should: A) get out of their way. B) show them how to drive defensively. C) speed up.

get out of their way

When driving in bad weather, drivers should: A) increase the following distance. B) decrease the following distance. C) increase their speed to get to their destination more quickly. D) None of the above.

increase the following distance.

If you continually pass the other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction, you will: A) get to your destination much faster. B) help prevent the chances of a crash occurring due to traffic congestion. C) increase your chances of being involved in an accident.

increase your chances of being involved in an accident.

A speed limit is the __________ speed at which a vehicle may legally travel on the road under ideal conditions. A) minimum B) maximum C) suggested D) None of the above.

maximum

A driver who approaches an intersection: A) must drive straight through the intersection, even if another vehicle is already in the intersection. B) has the right-of-way over traffic already in the intersection. C) must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection. D) None of the above.

must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection.

This sign warns ____________ ahead. A) of a reduction of lanes B) that a reversible lane starts. C) that a divided highway ends D) of two-way traffic

of two-way traffic

Drivers should check their rearview mirrors: A) only when slowing down. B) often to see how traffic is moving behind them. C) to see if a truck is in their blind spot.

often to see how traffic is moving behind them.

The 'Slower Traffic Keep Right' sign is used: A) at roundabouts. B) at most intersections. C) on multiple lane highways. D) in school zones.

on multiple lane highways.

Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean: A) passing is allowed if you are at the top of a hill. B) passing is allowed for both drivers. C) passing is allowed during daylight only. D) passing is not allowed.

passing is not allowed.

When the road is slippery, you should: A) pump your brakes. B) use your emergency or parking brake. C) press your brakes in slow, steady strokes. D) brake suddenly carefully.

press your brakes in slow, steady strokes.

On slippery roads, drivers should: A) not drive faster than 25 MPH B) go faster C) increase their speed to avoid hydroplaning D) slow down

slow down

If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should: A) stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing. B) honk your horn and proceed with caution. C) make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding.

stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

If you begin to feel drowsy while driving, you should: A) stop driving. B) open your window. C) get an energy drink. D) get some coffee.

stop driving.

This sign indicates: A) the maximum legal height allowed in this State. B) the overpass ahead has a low clearance. C) the maximum width of a vehicle allowed on the highway. D) a steep grade is ahead

the overpass ahead has a low clearance.

When approaching someone using a white cane, you should proceed with caution because: A) the pedestrian might be blind. B) the pedestrian might be using a guide dog. C) the pedestrian is blind. D) the pedestrian is deaf.

the pedestrian is blind.

BAC is: A) the amount of alcohol in your body. B) the number of ounces of alcohol in your blood. C) the acronym for Beer Accumulation. D) the percentage of alcohol in your blood.

the percentage of alcohol in your blood.

The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for: A) the truck driver to stop the vehicle. B) other drivers when they want to pass the truck. C) other drivers when merging onto a freeway.

the truck driver to stop the vehicle.

This sign warns drivers that: A) they will soon be facing oncoming traffic. B) they cannot go straight ahead. C) a shared lane starts ahead. D) U-turns are now allowed.

they will soon be facing oncoming traffic.

This sign warns that: A) traffic must merge left B) the pavement ends C) the bridge ahead is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time D) traffic must merge right

traffic must merge left

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving ability is permitted: A) if you don't feel drowsy. B) under no circumstances. C) if it is prescribed by a physician.

under no circumstances.

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children you should: A) accelerate quickly and pass. B) wait at least 4 minutes. C) put on your emergency flashers. D) watch for children walking along the side of the road.

watch for children walking along the side of the road.

Air bags are meant to _________ seat belts. A) replace B) fix C) protect D) work with

work with