DMV Practice Test #8

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.

Backing your vehicle is: A) Always dangerous. B) Dangerous if you have a helper. C) Only dangerous in large vehicles.

A) Always dangerous. Backing up is always dangerous because it is hard to see behind your vehicle. Use extra caution when backing up.

What does this road sign mean? A) Be ready to merge with traffic entering your lane. B) Always stop. C) Divided highway ahead.

A) Be ready to merge with traffic entering your lane. Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns that merging traffic will be entering from the right, so drivers should prepare to allow the incoming traffic to safely merge.

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.

A police officer is signaling for you to continue driving through a red light. What should you do? A) Do as the officer tells you. B) Wait for the green light. C) Stop first, then do what the officer tells you.

A) Do as the officer tells you. You must obey any traffic direction, order, or signal given by a traffic officer, peace officer, or firefighter, even if it conflicts with existing signs, signals, or laws.

It is illegal to leave a child age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day: A) Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system. B) If they are supervised by a person twelve years of age or older. C) Only if the key is in the ignition.

A) Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system. It is never a good idea to leave a child unattended in a car. It is illegal to leave a child age six or younger unattended in a vehicle. A child may be left under the supervision of a person age 12 or older.

Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? A) Into the curb B) Away from the curb C) Parallel to the curb

A) Into the curb When parking downhill, turn your front wheels into the curb or toward the side of the road. Set the parking brake.

Blue traffic signs offer information on: A) Motorist services. B) Construction and maintenance. C) Mileage information, such as distances to specific locations.

A) Motorist services. Blue signs on the roadway are service signs. They are used to provide information about motorist services, such as upcoming rest areas, food options, or nearby hospitals.

An orange-colored sign like this means: A) There is roadwork ahead. B) You must change lanes ahead. C) There is a detour ahead.

A) There is roadwork ahead. Orange-colored signs indicate construction areas. Proceed with caution.

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. It is illegal to drive while wearing a headset or earplugs in both ears.

On a green arrow, you must: A) Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection. B) Yield to pedestrians only in the intersection. C) Wait four seconds before proceeding.

A) Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection. A green arrow means "go." You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing after you yield to any vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians who are still in the intersection.

As your speed increases, it is important to: A) Turn on your headlights. B) Look well ahead of your vehicle. C) Change lanes frequently.

B) Look well ahead of your vehicle. Your vehicle's stopping distance increases as your speed increases. When driving at high speeds, it is important to look well ahead of your vehicle to allow yourself space to safely react to hazardous situations.

When driving in fog, it is best to drive with: A) High beam headlights. B) Low beam headlights. C) Four-way flashers.

B) Low beam headlights. Use low beam headlights when driving in fog, rain, or snow. High beams may reflect off of the weather and make visibility even poorer.

This white sign means you: A) May turn left only on a green arrow. B) May turn left on a green light when it is safe. C) Must wait for the solid green light before you turn left.

B) May turn left on a green light when it is safe. A sign that says to "yield" means that you must slow down and be ready to stop to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed. After yielding, you may follow the remaining directions on the sign.

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may: A) Turn in that direction after slowing and checking for traffic. B) Not turn in that direction until the light turns green. C) Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.

B) Not turn in that direction until the light turns green. A red arrow means "stop." You must remain stopped until a green light or green arrow appears. Do not turn against a red arrow.

This road sign means: A) School crossing. B) Pedestrian crossing. C) Jogging trail.

B) Pedestrian crossing. Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign indicates the presence of a crosswalk, regardless of if it is marked on the pavement or not. Upon seeing this sign, you should be alert and allow any pedestrians to cross the road safely.

Having a driver license is a: A) Requirement. B) Privilege. C) Right.

B) Privilege. It is important to remember that driving is a privilege and that all drivers play a role in ensuring that everyone remains safe on the roadways. If you prove to be abusive of that privilege, the privilege may be revoked.

Prior to entering a curve: A) Activate your turn signal. B) Reduce your speed. C) Brake hard.

B) Reduce your speed. You may drive more slowly than the posted speed limit, based on road conditions, but it is illegal to drive any faster than the posted speed limit. Some conditions which require reduced speed for safety include approaching curves or hills where visibility is limited, driving on slippery roads, and driving on roads where animals and pedestrians are present.

When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by: A) Using the inside rearview mirror. B) Turning your head and looking over your shoulder. C) Using your side mirror.

B) Turning your head and looking over your shoulder. Even if your vehicle is properly equipped with mirrors, there are blind spots that cannot be seen by using the mirrors. Before changing lanes, look over your shoulder to check these areas.

You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine: A) Only if you have been drinking alcohol. B) Whenever you drive in California. C) Only if you have a collision.

B) Whenever you drive in California. By driving in California, you consent to have your breath, blood, or urine tested if you are arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

At an intersection with stop signs on all corners, yield the right-of-way to any driver: A) On your left. B) Who arrived before you. C) Across from your vehicle.

B) Who arrived before you. After coming to a full stop, vehicles should proceed through a four-way stop in the order in which they arrive to the intersection. If multiple vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

This sign is a warning that you are approaching: A) An intersection. B) A crosswalk. C) A railroad crossing.

C) A railroad crossing. A round sign means you are approaching a railroad crossing. This sign is posted a few hundred feet in front of the tracks and tells drivers to slow down, look, listen, and prepare to stop.

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. A number of drugs can impair your ability to drive, including depressant medications like tranquilizers and sedatives; over-the-counter cough syrups, cold tablets, and allergy medications (which may contain impairing substances like alcohol, codeine, or antihistamines); and illegal drugs.

You must look for bicyclists in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: A) Must ride facing oncoming traffic. B) Illegally share lanes with motor vehicles. C) Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles.

C) Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles. Bicyclists have the right to operate on the road and may lawfully be permitted to ride on certain sections of freeways where there is no alternate route and bicycling is not forbidden by a sign. Watch for bicyclists and share the road when they are present.

When should drivers yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk? A) Only if the pedestrians first wave to the driver. B) Only if the pedestrians are not texting while walking. C) At all times.

C) At all times. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a crosswalk to yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrian already in the intersection. You may carefully proceed if your lane is completely clear.

When you see this sign, you should stop and: A) Check for vehicles only in the direction that you plan on going, then proceed. B) Let all vehicles that arrive before or after you go first. C) Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.

C) Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding. At a stop sign, you must come to a full stop and check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.

This white sign means you should not pass other vehicles: A) Until after you pass the sign. B) Unless it seems safe to do so. C) For any reason.

C) For any reason. A white rectangular sign indicates that you must obey the stated rule. This sign means that drivers should not pass other vehicles for any reason.

A curb painted blue means parking is: A) Allowed for no longer than 15 minutes. B) Only allowed when picking up or dropping off passengers. C) For disabled persons with a special placard or plate.

C) For disabled persons with a special placard or plate. A blue curb indicates an area where parking is permitted only for a disabled person, or driver of a disabled person, who displays a placard or special license plate for disabled persons or disabled veterans.

You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed? A) About halfway through the deceleration lane. B) As you approach the deceleration lane. C) Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

C) Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane. When leaving an interstate, you should maintain your speed until you enter the deceleration lane, at which point you should reduce your speed to the exit ramp's posted advisory speed.

When driving at night, you should: A) Always use your high beams. B) Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle. C) Increase your following distance.

C) Increase your following distance. Increase your following distance when it is difficult to see due to darkness. Use headlights to increase visibility, following the rules for proper use of high beams and low beams. Avoid looking directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle to avoid being blinded by the glare.

When driving in fog, you should use your: A) Fog lights only. B) High beams. C) Low beams.

C) Low beams. It is best to postpone driving until a fog clears. However, if you must drive in the fog, you should do so slowly and use your windshield wipers and low beam headlights.

Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection. You: A) May not enter the bicycle lane to make your turn. B) Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning. C) Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn.

C) Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn. When you are making a right turn, you must enter the bicycle lane no more than 200 feet before the corner or driveway entrance. Do not drive a motor vehicle in the bicycle lane at any other time.

What does this road sign mean? A) Winding road B) Loose gravel C) Slippery when wet

C) Slippery when wet This sign indicates that the road may be slippery when wet. Exercise caution when driving on a slippery road.

When you see this black and yellow sign, it means: A) The road to the right is for one-way traffic only. B) There is a detour to the right due to road construction. C) The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.

C) The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle. Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. They alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead. This sign tells drivers to slow down and prepare for an abrupt change in direction at an extreme angle.

Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body. A) Drinking caffeine B) Eating foods high in fat C) Time

C) Time The only way to sober up after drinking alcohol is to allow time for your body to eliminate the alcohol in your system. Nothing you can do, including eating and drinking, can accelerate this process.

A steady green traffic light at an intersection means: A) Increase your speed. B) Adjust your mirrors. C) You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

C) You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so. A steady green traffic light indicates that the driver may continue through the intersection. The driver should yield to traffic or pedestrians already in the intersection and proceed when the intersection is clear.