Commonly Missed Drivers' Permit Test Questions

If you litter on the roadside, you are subject to a fine of A. $1000 B. $1500 C. $500 D. $600

A. $1000

While driving in a center left-turn lane, you may only drive for ____ feet. A. 200 B. 100 C. 300 D. 400

A. 200

If a person is convicted of causing serious bodily injury when trying to evade a peace officer, the maximum imprisonment is A. 7 years B. 5 years C. 2 years D. 3 years

A. 7 years

When can you drive to the left of two solid yellow lines on the pavement? A. Only when you are in a carpool lane with designated entrance on the left B. Never C. Only during certain hours D. When you are passing another vehicle

A. Only when you are in a carpool lane with designated entrance on the left

May you park beside a white curb? A. Yes, but only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail. B. No, you may not park against a white curb. C. Yes, but no longer than the time posted to load or unload passengers or freight. D. Yes, but only if you are a disabled person with special plates on your vehicle.

A. Yes, but only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail.

You should reduce your speed by half when the road is A. packed with snow B. icy C. wet D. any of the above is true

A. packed with snow

When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the _______ of the central island. A. right B. corner C. left D. center

A. right

With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels. A. shorter path B. slower path C. longer path D. faster path

A. shorter path

"NEV Use Only" lanes have vehicles A. that are slow-moving and restricted to neighborhood use. B. that are permitted to move faster than other traffic. C. that are transporting goods only. D. that are carpool only.

A. that are slow-moving and restricted to neighborhood use.

It is illegal for anyone over the age of 21 to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ____ percent or higher. A. 0.05 B. 0.08 C. 0.01 D. 0.06

B. 0.08

The speed limit for a blind intersection is A. 10 mph B. 15 mph C. 20 mph D. 25 mph

B. 15 mph

When passing a bicyclist in a travel lane, you must ensure there is enough width for the cyclist. The amount of space required is A. 10 feet B. 3 feet C. 15 feet D. 1 foot

B. 3 feet

If you are changing lanes, preparing to pass another vehicle, or entering traffic, signal and check for passing traffic by using your mirrors. Then A. check the front of your vehicle B. check your vehicle's blind spots C. check for oncoming traffic D. check the back of the vehicle

B. check your vehicle's blind spots

On interstate highways, slow-moving vehicles must travel _________, except when passing. A. on the shoulder B. in the right-hand lane C. in the middle lane D. in the left-hand lane

B. in the right-hand lane

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as A. stop lines B. left-edge lines C. right-edge lines D. center lines

B. left-edge lines

When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least A. four vehicle lengths B. one vehicle length C. three vehicle lengths D. two vehicle lengths

B. one vehicle length

Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________, and watch for oncoming vehicles. A. speed up, change gears B. slow down, move to the right side of the road C. slow down, move to the left side of the road D. speed up, turn on the headlights

B. slow down, move to the right side of the road

All regulatory devices on the road tell you A. about hazardous conditions or the possibility of them B. to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed C. how to find your way safely or provide information to make your trip more comfortable D. none of the above

B. to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed

If weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers, you must also A. use turn signals for twice the distance B. turn on your headlights C. drive in lower gear D. drive faster than the posted speed limit

B. turn on your headlights

When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down because A. your tires get more grip on dirt roads B. you do not have much traction C. dirt may cover the windshield D. it is unpleasant to drive fast

B. you do not have much traction

When preparing to exit the freeway, you should signal for at least ____ seconds before reaching the exit. A. 12 B. 10 C. 5 D. 3

C. 5

When approaching a school zone while children are outside, you must drive no faster than 25 mph if you are within ________ feet of the school. A. 400-600 B. 250-500 C. 500-1000 D. 1000-1500

C. 500-1000

You must not park within ____ feet of a railroad track. A. 10 B. 15 C. 7.5 D. 30

C. 7.5

In which of the following places is a U-turn permitted? A. On a railroad crossing B. On a one-way street C. Across a double yellow line D. In a business district

C. Across a double yellow line

When is one-handed steering best used? A. When you are making most turning maneuvers B. When your steering movements are critical C. When you are backing up without much turning D. One-handed steering should never be used

C. When you are backing up without much turning

An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps. A. entry ramp B. acceleration line C. interchange D. exit ramp

C. interchange

The wide white line painted across a traffic lane before an intersection is known as a A. crosswalk line B. yield line C. limit line D. merge line

C. limit line

Flashing yellow lights on a school bus require other drivers to A. share the lane B. slow down their vehicles and pass with caution C. slow down their vehicles and prepare to stop D. pass quickly

C. slow down their vehicles and prepare to stop

In a skid, your most important vehicle control device is A. the antilock braking system B. the headlights C. the steering wheel D. the accelerator

C. the steering wheel

You must not follow within ____ feet of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights. A. 400 B. 200 C. 100 D. 300

D. 300

A(n) __________ sign on a truck means that the truck's load is potentially dangerous. A. inverted trianglar red B. octagonal C. rectangular white D. diamond-shaped

D. diamond-shaped

When entering an expressway or freeway, you must A. move into the deceleration line B. reduce your speed drastically C. always stop and wait for gap in traffic D. do so at or near the speed of traffic

D. do so at or near the speed of traffic

Some streets and highways have diagonal yellow lines. These indicate that A. the road is narrowing B. there is an obstruction on the roadway C. neither a nor b D. either a or b

D. either a or b

If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, you must __________ to keep yourself from being temporarily blinded. A. look at the center of the road B. look toward the left edge of the road C. look at the driver of the car D. look toward the right edge of the road

D. look toward the right edge of the road

When passing a truck or commercial motor vehicle, the passing automobile driver must watch for A. the large mirrors of the truck B. the length of the truck C. the weight of the truck D. the side, rear, and front No-Zones

D. the side, rear, and front No-Zones

__________ are diamond-shaped, with black lettering or symbols on a yellow background. A. destination signs B. regulatory signs C. service signs D. warning signs

D. warning signs