DMV Test

Making U-turns is not legal in which of the following areas?

Near a crest of a hill or in a curve On a divided highway At rail crossings All of the above

Which of the following should be done before entering the curve, in order to avoid a skid while driving?

Reduce the speed by applying brakes

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

The vehicle traveling uphill

When making a right turn, look right and left, yield right-of-way, and turn the steering wheel using:

a hand-over-hand technique

This triangular sign represents: (Red Triangle)

a slow-moving vehicle

Whenever you want to change lanes, you must check for traffic:

a) behind your vehicle b) to the side both a) & b)

At the end of most entry ramps on a freeway, you will find _________ that allows you to increase your speed.

an acceleration lane

You must not pass another vehicle if you see:

an approaching hill or a curve where there is no clear visibility a school bus ahead with red flashing lights and an extended stop arm

Talking on a cell phone while driving increases your chances of being in a crash by:

as much as four times

A driver must _______ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road.

come to a complete stop

If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must first __________ before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way.

come to a complete stop

When following a large vehicle at night, always:

dim your high-beam headlights

If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road, you should:

ease your foot off the gas pedal keep the steering wheel straight not stop until your tires are gripping the road again all of the above

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

four times

If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, you should:

get out of the way

When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid:

hydroplaning

When you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must not pass:

if the solid yellow line is on your side

If you are driving at a slower speed than other traffic on a highway or freeway, stay in the lane:

nearest to the right side of the road

The driver of the car being passed must _________ until the pass is complete.

not increase speed

When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least:

one vehicle length

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that:

passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line

If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing lights or using a siren, you are required to:

pull over to the curb and stop

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

rubberneck

If you see a stray animal in your path, you should:

slow down or stop, if it is safe

If a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk with a white cane or a guide dog, you must:

stop your vehicle within 5 feet of the crosswalk

Things that can distract your attention away from the road include:

text messaging and talking on the phone

This hand signal indicates that: (hand pointing upwards)

the driver is making a right turn

This green traffic signal indicates that:

the drivers on the way are allowed through the intersection

When turning corners, drivers must turn the steering wheel using:

the hand-over-hand technique

Yellow pavement markings on the road indicate:

the left edge of a roadway

When traveling on a one-way street, you must use:

the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through-travel

When passing a truck or a commercial motor vehicle, the passing car driver must watch for:

the side, rear and front no-zones

On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the left-most lane is intended to be used:

to pass slower vehicles

If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must

yield the right-of-way to other traffic

You should ______ when you are preparing to turn left at an intersection and see an oncoming vehicle.

yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle

When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down because:

you do not have much traction

Which of the following must NOT be done if your vehicle's tire blows out?

Brake immediately

_________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.

Exit ramps