DMV Test 16

You want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should: a. Honk your horn then pass the bicyclist. b. Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist. c. Wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway.

b. Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist.

When used on roadways, bicycles are considered: a. Hazards. b. Vehicles. c. Dangerous.

b. Vehicles

When is it legal for minors to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving? a. When making a call while stopped at the red light b. When making a call for emergency assistance c. Never

b. When making a call for emergency assistance

Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones? a. Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones as they are under normal traffic conditions. b. You must "Slow for the Cone Zone." c. Slow down only if you think workers are present.

b. You must "Slow for the Cone Zone."

Which statement is true? a. You should put on your cruise control near a railroad crossing to maintain a constant speed. b. You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign. c. You have the right-of-way at a railroad crossing and do not need to stop.

b. You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign.

You should always travel: a. At the speed of vehicles surrounding you. b. At the speed limit. c. At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.

c. At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.

At a railroad crossing, you must: a. Watch for vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings (school buses, trucks carrying hazardous materials, etc.). b. Watch for multiple trains. c. Both of the above.

c. Both of the above.

You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must: a. Stay in the right lane as much as possible because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane. b. Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass. c. Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass

c. Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass

A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when: a. The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high. b. The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell. c. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.

c. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.

What is a potential effect of taking a prescription drug while drinking alcohol? a. There will likely be no effect. b. It will make you more alert. c. It can make you unfit to drive.

c. It can make you unfit to drive.

A broken yellow centerline indicates that: a. Passing is not permitted. b. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear. c. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

c. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

A pentagon-shaped sign is a: a. Stop sign. b. Regulatory sign. c. School zone or school crossing sign.

c. School zone or school crossing sign.

You see pedestrians near the road. You should: a. Sound your horn and maintain your speed. b. Speed up to clear the area quickly. c. Slow down and pass with caution.

c. Slow down and pass with caution.

If a child is about to run into the street, you should: a. Start to prepare to slow down. b. Flash your headlights. c. Sound a sharp blast of your horn.

c. Sound a sharp blast of your horn.

While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you: a. And focus on the middle of the road. b. Because it is a legal requirement. c. To see potential hazards early.

c. To see potential hazards early.

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should: a. Proceed if you have the right-of-way. b. Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane. c. Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

c. Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

A driver should: a. Stare directly in front of their car. b. Only focus on the middle of the road. c. Watch beside, ahead, and to the rear of their car.

c. Watch beside, ahead, and to the rear of their car.

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by: a. Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. b. Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed. c. Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection.

a. Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should: a. Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane. b. Pump the brakes rapidly. c. Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.

a. Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane. -Grasp the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the accelerator to allow the vehicle to roll to a stop. Lightly apply the breaks when it is safe to do so. Do not move to the shoulder of the road until the car has slowed considerably.

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights: a. Red, yellow, green. b. Red, green, yellow. c. Green, red, yellow.

a. Red, yellow, green.

To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from: a. The lane closest to the left curb. b. The center lane. c. Any lane, as long as it seems safe to do so.

a. The lane closest to the left curb. -then turn into any lane that is safely open

When you tailgate other drivers (drive closely to their rear bumper): a. You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry. b. Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation. c. You help reduce traffic congestion.

a. You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry. -To avoid tailgating, use the "Three Second Rule." When the vehicle ahead of you passes a certain point, such as a sign, count "one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three." If you pass the same point before you finish counting, you are following too closely.

If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following, except for: a. Applying your brakes. b. Letting go of the steering wheel. c. Pressing your head firmly against the head restraint.

b. Letting go of the steering wheel. -Press yourself against the back of your seat and put your head against the head restraint to prevent whiplash. Maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel and be ready to apply your brakes to avoid being pushed into another vehicle.

When driving under snowy or icy conditions: a. It is safe to use your cruise control. b. Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise. c. Drive as you would under normal conditions.

b. Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: a. Driving in both directions may pass. b. Next to the broken line may pass. c. Next to the solid line may pass.

b. Next to the broken line may pass.