DMV Permit Practice Test (Part 3)

What does this sign mean?

A railroad crossing is ahead. This sign warns you that a railroad crossing is ahead. The railroad track crosses the road at an angle. Proceed with caution, look both ways for approaching trains, and prepare to stop if necessary.

What does this sign mean?

A red slash inside a red circle means "no."

What does this sign indicate?

A traffic signal ahead This sign warns of a traffic signal ahead. Prepare to stop if the light is yellow or red. These signs are placed on roads with higher speed limits or where your view of the traffic signal ahead may be blocked.

Which of the following right-of-way rules is FALSE?

At an intersection where there are no traffic signs or signals, you must yield to vehicles coming from the left. At an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without traffic signs or signals), yield to vehicles coming from the right.

_________ may be used in work zones in both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and inform them that part of the road or street ahead is closed.

What should you do if you are one of the first persons to come upon the scene of a collision?

Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway. Stop. Get medical help for the injured. Notify the local police. If you are one of the first persons to come upon the scene of a collision, the first thing you should do is pull your vehicle off the road. Do not move injured persons unless there is a danger of fire. Notify emergency officials and do not stand in traffic lanes. Ask others who have stopped to warn approaching traffic.

Where there are four or more lanes with traffic moving in opposite directions, what do two solid yellow lines mark?

The center of the roadway On a two-way road with four or more lanes, two solid yellow lines mark the center of the roadway. Passing is normally prohibited on both sides of these lines. You may cross two solid yellow lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, a private road, a driveway, or another road.

When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?

Where there may be people alongside the roadway When you drive in construction areas When you drive on unfamiliar roads Use your high beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people alongside the roadway. High beams let you see twice as far as low beams. However, dim your headlights when you are meeting or following another vehicle. Also use low beams in fog, rain, or snow. High beams can reflect off such precipitation and cause glare.

On a two-lane road where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left only when

a broken yellow line is next to your lane. On a two-lane road where traffic moves in opposite directions, you may pass on the left when a broken yellow line is next to your lane.

A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where

a vehicle may pass if it is safe. A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway on which a vehicle may pass if it is safe.

When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to

all traffic coming from the opposite direction. When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, yield the right-of-way to all traffic coming from the opposite direction.

When you wish to change lanes, to make sure there are no other vehicles in ________, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

blind spots When you wish to change lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure there are no vehicles in your blind spots. You cannot see these areas in your mirrors.

If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should

continue to the next exit. If you miss your exit on a freeway, don't stop, back up, or try to turn around. Doing so greatly increases the likelihood of a collision. In Alabama, it is illegal to back up on a controlled-access highway. Instead, continue to the next exit and find a way to double back from there.

The area of the freeway beyond the solid white line is meant for

emergency use only. The outer edge of the freeway in each direction is marked with a solid white line. Beyond that is the shoulder, which should be used only in an emergency. Never drive or pass on the shoulder.

While you are driving, talking on a cell phone may increase your chances of being in a crash by

four times. While you are driving, talking on a cell phone will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as four times. This is because the conversation is distracting you from your driving. Sending text messages (texting) while you are driving will increase your chances of being in a crash by as much as eight times.

You should use _______ when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of vehicles following you could obscure your turn signal light.

hand signals You should use hand signals when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of vehicles following you could obscure your turn signal light. On the other hand, hand signals may not be visible at night except in well-lit areas.

When it is raining or the road is wet, you should reduce your speed to avoid

hydroplaning. When it is raining or the road is wet, as you go faster, your tires will start to ride up on the water like water skis because of low traction with the road. This condition is called hydroplaning. To avoid this condition, drive slower than 35 mph on wet roads.

Warning signs are posted along the roadways to

indicate potentially hazardous conditions ahead. Warning signs are used to warn you of potentially hazardous conditions ahead so that you will proceed with caution. These signs usually have black letters or symbols on a yellow background. (Newer school zone and school crossing signs have a fluorescent yellow-green background.)

Uncontrolled intersections are

intersections not protected by stop signs, yield signs, or traffic lights. Uncontrolled intersections are intersections that are not protected by stop signs, yield signs, or traffic lights. At uncontrolled intersections, you must follow the right-of-way rules to determine which vehicles can proceed first.

Because of their size, trucks and buses often need to move ________to make right turns.

into the left lane Because of their size, trucks and buses often need to move into the left lane to make right turns. Cutting in between the truck and the curb increases the chance of a collision.

The broken white line in this figure indicates

lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. A white line separates two lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. If it's a broken white line, you may cross it to pass or change lanes if it is safe to do so.

On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are used as

left-edge lines. On one-way roads, ramps, and divided highways, solid yellow lines are used as left-edge lines. Solid white lines are used as right-edge lines.

You must maintain a constant speed when passing and reentering the lane in front of a truck or bus, because trucks and buses require

longer distances to slow down than cars. Because of their large size, trucks and buses need greater distances to slow down than cars do. You should maintain a constant speed when passing and reentering the lane in front of a truck or bus. If you pull in front of a truck or bus and then slow down suddenly, you might get rear-ended by it.

This sign warns you

not to leave the pavement. This sign warns you about a soft shoulder. The dirt on the side of the road is soft. Don't leave the pavement except in an emergency.

When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass

only on the left of the vehicle. When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only on the left of the vehicle.

A double solid yellow centerline means that

passing is never permitted. A double solid yellow line means that no passing is allowed on either side.

While driving, if you need to read a map or directions, you should

pull over to the side of the road in a safe place and then read the map. If you need to read a map or directions, pull over to the side of the road in a safe place. Remain stopped until you are ready to devote your full attention to driving.

Do not _______ at crash scenes or locations along the highway where a law enforcement officer may have pulled a vehicle off the road.

rubberneck Rubbernecking (slowing down, becoming distracted, or staring) could cause you to become involved in a crash.

When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should

slow down and proceed with caution. Flashing yellow signals are used to alert drivers to potential hazards. If you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should slow down and proceed with caution.

If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a crossbuck sign, you should

slow down and proceed with caution. If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a crossbuck sign, slow down and look and listen for a train before you proceed. You must yield the right-of-way to any approaching train.

If you approach a vehicle with a reflective triangular orange sign on its rear, you must

slow down and use caution. A reflective triangular orange emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a slow-moving vehicle, which Alabama defines as a farm tractor, an implement of husbandry, or any vehicle whose top speed does not exceed 25 mph. Slow-moving vehicles include animal-drawn carts and roadway maintenance vehicles. If you approach one of these vehicles, slow down and proceed with caution. Be patient; the driver may pull over to let you pass.

To avoid a head-on collision if there is an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you should

steer right toward the shoulder or curbline. To avoid a head-on collision, steer right toward the shoulder or curbline. Do not steer left; the other driver may try to steer back into the proper lane. Prepare to drive entirely off the roadway to the right if necessary to avoid a head-on collision. Head-on collisions are often fatal.

If you approach a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane at an intersection, you must

stop and yield to the pedestrian. A pedestrian using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a white cane is blind or visually impaired. Use extreme caution around such pedestrians. Under Alabama law, you must always stop and yield the right-of-way to a blind pedestrian or a pedestrian who is in the process of training a guide dog. Don't use your horn because it could confuse or frighten the blind pedestrian or the service animal.

At an intersection without stop signs, yield signs, or traffic signals, drivers must yield to

vehicles coming from the right. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals), drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right. However, drivers should always be prepared to yield if necessary to avoid an accident.

If you are under emotional or physical stress while driving a vehicle, you should

stop driving or have someone else drive. drive fast and reach your destination as soon as possible. Strong emotions can affect your ability to drive safely. If you are exhausted, sleep deprived, worried, ill, nervous, frightened, angry, or depressed, either stop driving until you feel better or let someone else drive.

Things that can distract you from driving include

text messaging or talking on the phone. Anything that draws your attention away from the road can distract you. Some examples of distractions while driving include text messaging, talking on the phone, dealing with children, and lighting a cigarette.

On a multilane roadway with several lanes in your direction, you must use _________ for passing.

the middle or left lanes On a multilane roadway with several lanes in your direction, you must use the middle or left lanes for passing.

When approaching or driving through a work zone, you should NOT

weave from lane to lane. When approaching or driving through a work zone, observe what other drivers are doing and avoid sudden moves. Do not weave from lane to lane. Brake gradually to give drivers behind you ample time to slow down. Keep up with the flow of traffic.

You may pass a vehicle on the right in all of the following situations EXCEPT

when you are in a left-turn lane. Under Alabama law, you may pass a vehicle on the right when 1) the vehicle is making or about to make a left turn; or 2) there are two or more lanes of traffic going in the same direction as you are. (This can be the case on a multilane roadway or a one-way street.) A left-turn lane is used only for making left turns (and U-turns where permitted).

At railroad crossings that are only marked with a stop sign, you must stop and then proceed only when

you determine that no schoolchildren are present. you determine that no train is approaching. you determine that no pedestrians are approaching. At crossings marked with automatic flasher units or automatic crossing gates, you must stop if the lights are flashing or the gates are lowered, and you must remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the gates are raised. At crossings that are only marked with a stop sign, you must stop and then proceed only when you determine that no train is approaching, no pedestrians are approaching, and it is safe to cross.