DMV Multiple Choice Questions

Most crashes happen between what times? -2:00 pm to 6:00 pm -6:00 am to 9:00 am -9:00 pm to 12:00 midnight -1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

-2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

75% of all car crashes are due to: -weather -drunk driving -driver error -car problems

-driver error

It is illegal for an adult (21 years of age or older) to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of: .02 .04 .06 .08

.08

When parking next to a curb, you should park within: 6 inches of the curb. 12 inches of the curb. 18 inches of the curb. 24 inches of the curb.

12 inches of the curb.

When are roads the most slippery? -The morning after a foggy night. -When snow flurries are falling. -After the first rainfall of the season. -Any time the temperature drops below 32 degrees F.

After the first rainfall of the season.

When must you use your headlights? -Between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise. -Between 30 minutes before sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise. -Between 30 minutes before sunset and 30 minutes after sunrise. -Between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes after sunrise.

Between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise.

If you are traveling 55 MPH on an expressway with a speed limit of 65 MPH, which lane should you be traveling in? -Any lane you want to. -The far left lane. -The far right lane. -The middle lane, if there is one.

The far right lane.

If two vehicles come to a stop at a four-way intersection simultaneously, who has the right-of-way? The larger of the two vehicles. The vehicle on the left. The smaller of the two vehicles. The vehicle on the right.

The vehicle on the right.

When a vehicle with its headlights on comes toward you at night, you should: a: direct your vision above the headlights. b:direct your vision below the headlights. c: direct your vision toward the right edge of your lane. d: close your eyes until it passes.

c: direct your vision toward the right edge of your lane.

If you become tired while driving, the safest course of action would be to: a: roll down your window to get some fresh air. b: turn up the volume of your radio to help wake you. c: pull over to a safe spot and rest as long as necessary. d: drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages.

c: pull over to a safe spot and rest as long as necessary.

It is illegal to park your car at each of the following locations, except for: on a one-way street. on a sidewalk. on a crosswalk. on railroad tracks.

on a one-way street.

When parking downhill without a curb, you should: -park as close to the shoulder as possible, keeping your wheels pointed straight ahead. -park as close to the shoulder as possible, turning your wheels toward the shoulder. -park about 12 inches from the shoulder, turning your wheels away from the shoulder. -park about 12 inches from the shoulder, turning your wheels toward the shoulder.

park as close to the shoulder as possible, turning your wheels toward the shoulder.

If a curb is painted white, it designates an area: used for the loading and unloading of passengers or for mail deliveries by the post office. used for passenger and freight loading. where parking is limited to a certain amount of time. where parking is prohibited, unless you're driving a bus.

used for the loading and unloading of passengers or for mail deliveries by the post office.

If you damage a parked vehicle, you must do all of the following, EXCEPT: -attempt to locate the owner of the vehicle. -wait next to the vehicle until the owner arrives. -leave a note including your name, address, and phone number. -report the accident to the police.

wait next to the vehicle until the owner arrives.

You should use your horn only when: -alerting bicyclists of your approach. -trying to cut through traffic quickly. -someone makes you angry. -warning other drivers to prevent an accident.

warning other drivers to prevent an accident.

Which of the following statements about construction zones is most true? a: Construction zones are marked with orange and black signs; fines are often doubled. b: Construction zones are marked with red and white signs; fines are often doubled. c: Construction zones are marked with orange and black signs; reducing speed is optional. d: Construction zones are marked with yellow and black signs; reducing speed is optional.

a: Construction zones are marked with orange and black signs; fines are often doubled.

If you're traveling on a multi-lane road, you can make left turns: a: only from the left lane. b: from any lane. c: only if there's a center turn lane. d: You can never make left turns from a multi-lane road.

a: only from the left lane.

When traveling on a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines side-by-side: a: you are not permitted to cross the lines for any reason. b: you may cross the lines only to make left turns. c: you may cross the lines only to pass slow-moving vehicles. d: you may cross the lines only to enter a driveway.

a: you are not permitted to cross the lines for any reason.

How should you approach a red traffic signal: a: Reduce your speed and proceed through intersection cautiously. b: Come to a complete stop before the intersection. c: Proceed through the intersection at current speed. d: Treat the signal as you would a stop sign by coming to a complete stop and then proceed through the intersection if it is clear.

b: Come to a complete stop before the intersection.

How should infants be secured in a vehicle? a: In the front seat, facing forward. b: In the back seat, facing the rear. c: In the front seat, facing the rear. d: In the back seat, facing forward.

b: In the back seat, facing the rear.

When turning from the middle of three turn lanes, which lane should you end up in upon completing the turn? a: The left lane. b: The middle lane. c: The right lane. d: The lane with the least amount of traffic.

b: The middle lane.

Driving significantly slower than the speed limit under normal driving conditions: a: is the safest approach to driving. b: tends to increase the risk of an accident. c: tends to decrease the risk of an accident. d: does not impact the risk of an accident in any way.

b: tends to increase the risk of an accident.

It is legal to park in front of a driveway: a: as long as you leave within ten minutes. b: under no circumstances. c: if an emergency vehicle requires you to do so. d: if you know the owner of the driveway.

b: under no circumstances.

If there are still other cars in the intersection when your red light turns green, you should: a: enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear. b: wait for the cars to get out of the intersection before proceeding. c: attempt to maneuver around the vehicles blocking your path. d: use your horn to warn other drivers that they need to get out of your way.

b: wait for the cars to get out of the intersection before proceeding.