DMV Practice Test #1-3

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____ or higher. a) 0.08% b) 0.10% c) 0.05%

a) 0.08%

ABS is the acronym for: a) Anti-Locking Brake System b) Anti-Braking System c) Average-Beam System

a) Anti-Locking Brake System

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

a) At all times.

You should use turn signals to indicate your intention with sufficient time to allow other drivers to see the signal: a) BEFORE you move. b) AFTER you move. c) if it's raining.

a) BEFORE you move.

Which of the following increases your chances of having a collision? a) Continuously changing lanes to pass other vehicles. b) Adjusting your rearview mirror before you start driving. c) Looking over your shoulder while making lane changes.

a) Continuously changing lanes to pass other vehicles.

What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement? a) Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently b) Pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other drivers. c) Pull the steering wheel back.

a) Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently

Which of these statements about drugs and traffic is true? a) Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving. b) Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy. c) Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.

a) Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive: a) Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle. b) To the right side of the truck and wait to pass. c) Closer behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle.

a) Farther behind the truck than for a passenger vehicle.

What should you do as you prepare to turn right at an intersection? a) Signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist. b) Yield to bicyclists coming from the opposite direction. c) Honk your horn.

a) Signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist.

Which of the following is true about safety belts? a) They can reduce injuries and deaths. b) They can trap you inside a vehicle. c) They are not necessary when driving around town.

a) They can reduce injuries and deaths.

At a stop sign there is no stop line or crosswalk. You must stop: a) before you enter the intersection. b) after you enter the intersection, if you have a clear view of traffic on the intersecting roadway. c) at the next crosswalk.

a) before you enter the intersection.

You are entering a roundabout with multiple lanes, and you need to go straight through the intersection. You must: a) choose either lane, and exit in the lane you entered. b) choose the right-hand lane and exit in the right-hand lane. c) choose the left-hand lane and exit.

a) choose either lane, and exit in the lane you entered.

California has a Basic Speed Law, which means that: a) drivers may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. b) drivers can disregard the posted speed limit when it is raining, foggy, windy, snowing, or dusty. c) drivers must always drive at least 10 MPH less than the posted speed limit.

a) drivers may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

When driving at night with no other vehicles ahead, a driver should use a) high beam lights. b) low-beam lights. c) parking lights.

a) high beam lights.

Once in the roundabout, drivers travel: a) in a counter-clockwise direction. b) in a clockwise direction. c) in both directions.

a) in a counter-clockwise direction.

Parking is never permitted: a) in a crosshatched (diagonal) pattern space. b) in a bicycle lane, unless otherwise posted. c) twenty feet from a railroad track.

a) in a crosshatched (diagonal) pattern space.

When a hazard is seen ahead, reaction distance: a) is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes. b) equals total stopping distance minus perception distance. c) is the sum of perception distance and braking distance

a) is how far a vehicle will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before the driver hits the brakes.

Blind spots around a large vehicle are _________________ than the blind spots around a car. a) larger and deeper b) narrower and shorter c) less dangerous

a) larger and deeper

When parking on a public road, drivers should: a) move as far away from traffic as possible. b) always park on the left side of the roadway. c) All of the above.

a) move as far away from traffic as possible.

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, you must: a) move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane. b) move into the right lane, or to the right side of a single lane. c) move into the right lane, or to the left side of a single lane.

a) move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane.

You want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane. You: a) must not squeeze past the bicyclist. b) may not pass the bicyclist for any reason. c) must honk your horn before passing the bicyclist.

a) must not squeeze past the bicyclist.

You want to turn left at an intersection ahead. A car reaches the intersection from the opposite direction and moves straight ahead. You: a) must wait for the car to go through before you turn. b) may not enter the intersection to prepare for your left turn if the light is green. c) can turn left. You have the right of way.

a) must wait for the car to go through before you turn.

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

a) required to use both the lap and shoulder belt.

To safely back their vehicle, drivers should NOT: a) tap their horn before backing up. b) check their vehicle before they get in. c) look over their right shoulder as they back up.

a) tap their horn before backing up.

Your BAC depends on: a) the amount of alcohol you drink. b) the type of beverage you drink. c) how fit you are.

a) the amount of alcohol you drink.

A traffic sign with a red circle around and a slash over a symbol means: a) the maneuver shown by the symbol is not allowed. b) the maneuver shown on the sign should be executed with extreme caution. c) Do not drive faster than the posted speed limit.

a) the maneuver shown by the symbol is not allowed.

This sign warns drivers that: a) there is a double curve ahead. b) there is a winding road ahead. c) the highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Drivers should keep to the right.

a) there is a double curve ahead.

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted: a) under no circumstances. b) if the medication was prescribed by a physician. c) if your car is regularly insured.

a) under no circumstances.

When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals: a) when pulling next to or away from the curb. b) when pulling next to, but not away from the curb. c) only when pulling away from the curb.

a) when pulling next to or away from the curb.

At intersections without 'Stop' or 'Yield' signs, you must: a) yield to the vehicle or bicycle that arrives first. b) treat the intersection as if it was a roundabout. c) yield to the vehicle on your left if it reaches the intersection at the same time as you.

a) yield to the vehicle or bicycle that arrives first.

You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when: a) you don't have room to completely cross the tracks. b) the crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic. c) you transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle.

a) you don't have room to completely cross the tracks.

What do pennant-shaped signs indicate? a) A school crossing b) A No Passing Zone c) Yield

b) A No Passing Zone

Which child requires a child restraint system? a) A six-year old who is 4 feet 10 inches tall b) A seven-year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall c) An eight-year old who is 4 feet 9 inches tall

b) A seven-year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall

It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your: a) Interior lights. b) Headlights. c) Parking lights.

b) Headlights.

Regulatory signs are: a) Suggestions b) Law c) Warnings

b) Law

You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage. You should: a) Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives. b) Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible. c) Not move your vehicle for any reasons.

b) Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.

Which shape is a railroad advance warning sign? a) Pentagon b) Round c) Crossbuck

b) Round

A school bus has stopped ahead on your side of the road and is flashing its red lights. What should you do? a) Stop until all the children have crossed your lane. b) Stop as long as the red lights flash. c) Stop first, then proceed when you think it is safe.

b) Stop as long as the red lights flash.

This road sign means: a) The center lane in both directions of travel will soon turn left. b) The center lane is shared for left turns in both directions of travel. c) Vehicles may only travel in the center lane.

b) The center lane is shared for left turns in both directions of travel.

Who must wear seat belts? a) The driver and all passengers under the age of 21. b) The driver and all passengers 8 years of age or older, or children who are 4 feet 9 inches tall or taller. c) The driver and front seat passengers.

b) The driver and all passengers 8 years of age or older, or children who are 4 feet 9 inches tall or taller.

What happens if two vehicles reach at the same time an intersection with four-way stop signs? a) The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left. b) The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. c) The first vehicle to reach the intersection must yield.

b) The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

You face a green light, but traffic on the other side of the intersection does not allow you to travel all the way through the intersection. What must you do? a) Wait for the next green light. b) Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection. c) Enter the intersection and wait until traffic ahead clears.

b) Wait until traffic ahead clears, so you do not block the intersection.

All of the following are dangerous while driving. Which is also illegal: a) Having one or more interior lights on. b) Wearing a headset that covers both ears. c) Using cruise control on residential streets.

b) Wearing a headset that covers both ears.

This sign indicates: a) a side road. b) a cross road. c) a church zone ahead.

b) a cross road.

The "three-second rule" applies to the space ______ of your vehicle. a) to the sides b) ahead c) in the back

b) ahead

You must file a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR 1) with DMV within 10 days if you: a) refinance the remaining balance of your vehicle loan. b) are in a collision that causes $750 in damage. c) plan on being out of the state for more than 45 days.

b) are in a collision that causes $750 in damage.

You are entering a roundabout with multiple lanes, and you need to turn right at the intersection. You must: a) choose either lane, and exit in the lane you entered. b) choose the right-hand lane and exit in the right-hand lane. c) choose the left-hand lane and exit.

b) choose the right-hand lane and exit in the right-hand lane.

U-turns in business districts are: a) legal whenever oncoming vehicles are not a hazard. b) legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them. c) always illegal.

b) legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them.

You see a vehicle approaching from the rear. When you check your mirror again to change lanes, you no longer see the vehicle. You should: a) turn your signal on and change lanes slowly. b) look over your shoulder to be sure the vehicle isn't in your blind spot. c) check your outside mirror to see if the vehicle is in your blind spot.

b) look over your shoulder to be sure the vehicle isn't in your blind spot.

A vehicle that enters a road from a driveway: a) has the right-of-way. b) must stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians. c) must yield to traffic approaching from the right, while it has the right-of-way over vehicles approaching from the left.

b) must stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians.

BAC is expressed in: a) ounces of alcohol in your blood. b) percentage of alcohol to blood. c) percentage of blood to alcohol.

b) percentage of alcohol to blood.

This warning sign: a) indicates the suggested highest safe speed. b) provides advance notice to upcoming speed limit change. c) shows the current speed limit that all vehicles traveling in the direction of the arrow must not exceed..

b) provides advance notice to upcoming speed limit change.

When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice: a) pump your brakes to keep them from freezing. b) shift to a low gear before going down steep hills. c) maintain traction by following other vehicles closely.

b) shift to a low gear before going down steep hills.

When you see a NEV ROUTE sign, you should watch out for: a) a Nevada law enforcement officer. b) slow-moving vehicles in the roadway. c) animal-drawn vehicles.

b) slow-moving vehicles in the roadway.

When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles. a) accelerate much faster b) stop much more quickly c) stop much more slowly

b) stop much more quickly

When parking your vehicle on any hill: a) your front wheels should be parallel to the road if there is no curb. b) use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or "park". c) one of your rear wheels should touch the curb.

b) use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or "park".

You should not pass another vehicle: a) on a multi-lane one-way street. b) where someone is likely to enter or cross the road. c) when a broken, yellow line is on the left side of your lane.

b) where someone is likely to enter or cross the road.

Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: a) only when a crosswalk is painted on the street. b) whether or not a crosswalk is marked. c) only at open intersections.

b) whether or not a crosswalk is marked.

You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because: a) if you follow too closely, you will get caught in the wind draft caused by the truck. b) you need the extra room to see around the truck. c) their heavier weight allows them to stop more quickly than you.

b) you need the extra room to see around the truck.

The speed limit in any alley is: a) 25 MPH b) 20 MPH c) 15 MPH

c) 15 MPH

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is: a) 35 MPH b) 30 MPH c) 25 MPH

c) 25 MPH

What is the maximum speed limit on two-lane undivided highways, unless otherwise posted? a) 45 MPH b) 65 MPH c) 55 MPH

c) 55 MPH

A flashing yellow light: a) warns drivers to proceed with caution. b) is used at dangerous intersections. c)All of the above.

c) All of the above.

At intersections without "Stop" or "Yield" signs, you must: a) yield to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection. b) yield to the vehicle on your right if it reaches the intersection at the same time as you. c) All of the above.

c) All of the above.

How can you prevent fatigue on a long trip? a) Get enough sleep. b) Plan to drive long trips with a companion. c) All of the above.

c) All of the above.

Parking is not allowed: a) in a tunnel. b) on the road side of a parked vehicle. c) All of the above.

c) All of the above.

Which of the following should NOT be done when driving near pedestrians: a) Drive on a sidewalk. b) Pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk. c) All of the above.

c) All of the above.

Which way should your front wheels be turned when parked uphill next to a curb? a) Toward the curb. b) Parallel to the curb. c) Away from the curb.

c) Away from the curb.

Which of the following roadways freezes first when wet? a) Tunnels b) Intersections c) Bridges and over-passes

c) Bridges and over-passes

This sign means: a) U-turns not allowed. b) Stop sign ahead. c) Do not enter a road or off ramp where the sign is posted.

c) Do not enter a road or off ramp where the sign is posted.

You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do? a) Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way. b) Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear. c) Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.

c) Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.

Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists? a) Motorcyclists are heavier than other vehicles and are less affected by wind/rain. b) Motorcyclists are not allowed to drive faster than other traffic during congested road conditions. c) Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists.

c) Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists.

You may not park your vehicle: a) On the side of the freeway in an emergency. b) Within 100 feet of an elementary school. c) Next to a red painted curb.

c) Next to a red painted curb.

What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving? a) The use of headlight is required by law. b) Driving within the range. c) Reduced visibility.

c) Reduced visibility.

You want to park uphill on a two-way roadway and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels? a) So they face straight ahead. b) Left, towards the center of the road. c) Right, towards the side of the road.

c) Right, towards the side of the road.

What should drivers do in case of a brake failure? a) Tie a white cloth on the left door handle. b) Brake lightly. c) Shift to a lower gear.

c) Shift to a lower gear.

What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn? a) Signal with your left turn signal, then check carefully for traffic coming toward you. b) Turn left, go across the road so you come to a stop while you face the edge of the road. c) Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop.

c) Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop.

What is a likely effect when you take another drug while you drink alcohol? a) There are no effects, unless the drug is prescription only. b) If the drug is over-the-counter, there are no effects. c) The effects of the alcohol and the drug are enhanced.

c) The effects of the alcohol and the drug are enhanced.

The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually: a) a crossbuck sign. b) a speed limit sign. c) an advance warning sign.

c) an advance warning sign.

Tailgating: a) is a defensive driving tecnique. b) cannot result in a traffic citation. c) can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

c) can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

If you drive at the posted speed limit, you can be given a speeding ticket: a) under no circumstances. b) if you are carrying more than one passenger. c) if road or weather conditions require a slower speed.

c) if road or weather conditions require a slower speed.

The traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through an intersection. If a car is already in the intersection and is making a turn, you must: a) enter the intersection and then stop. b) drive through the intersection. You have the right-of-way. c) let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection.

c) let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection.

When driving in fog, snow, or rain, you should use your: a) running lights. b) high-beam headlights c) low-beam headlights

c) low-beam headlights

A driver who approaches an intersection: a) has the right-of-way over traffic already in the intersection. b) must drive straight through the intersection, even if another vehicle is already in the intersection. c) must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection.

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

If you are leaving a parking lot, you: a) must turn either left or right only when it is safe. b) have the right-of-way. c) must yield to traffic before re-entering the road.

c) must yield to traffic before re-entering the road.

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may: a) turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop. b) turn in that direction after slowing and checking traffic. c) not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

c) not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

When the road is slippery, you should: a) pump your brakes. b) brake suddenly carefully. c) press your brakes in slow, steady strokes.

c) press your brakes in slow, steady strokes.

If your accelerator becomes stuck you should: a) turning the ignition off while the vehicle is moving. b) not apply the brakes. Ease off the gas pedal and straighten the front wheels. c) shift to neutral, apply the brakes, and try to drive the car safely off the road.

c) shift to neutral, apply the brakes, and try to drive the car safely off the road.

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: a) avoid driving in the bicycle lane. b) move toward the left side of your lane. c) signal for 100 feet before turning.

c) signal for 100 feet before turning.

If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you: a) maintain your speed and take your right of way. b) honk your horn to warn the driver and maintain your speed. c) slow or stop to prevent a collision.

c) slow or stop to prevent a collision.

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: a) enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears. b) merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic. c) stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

c) stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

To make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and end in: a) any lane that is available. b) the left lane. c) the lane closest to the curb.

c) the lane closest to the curb.

BAC is: a) the acronym for Beer Accumulation. b) the number of ounces of alcohol in your blood. c) the percentage of alcohol in your blood.

c) the percentage of alcohol in your blood.

This road sign warns drivers that: a) the dirt on the side of the road is soft. b) vehicles must leave the pavement immediately. c) the road surface ahead changes to a low-type surface or earth road.

c) the road surface ahead changes to a low-type surface or earth road.

While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you: a) because it's a legal requirement. b) and focus on the middle of the road. c) to see potential hazards early.

c) to see potential hazards early.

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: a) if the vehicle ahead is turning left. b) if there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction. c) under no circumstances.

c) under no circumstances.

This sign means: a) the right lane will end ahead. b) the highway will be divided ahead. c) less space between lanes ahead.

the right lane will end ahead.