Permit test

Which shape is a warning sign? A. Round B. Pennant C. Diamond D. Triangle

C. Diamond

Destination signs are ______ with ____ letters and symbols. A. white; black B. yellow; black C. green; white D. blue; white

C. green; white

If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate your intention to turn. A. your high beams B. your horn C. your emergency flashers D. hand signals

D. hand signals

At intersections where two or more drivers stop at STOP signs at the same time and they are at right angles: A. the driver who was going faster before stopping must yield. B. the driver who is late for work has the right-of-way. C. the driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left. D. the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right

D. the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right

Drivers under 21 years of age are considered to be driving under the influence if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is: A. .02% or higher. B. .08% or higher. C. .05% or higher. D. .10% or higher.

A. .02% or higher

What should you do as you prepare to turn right at an intersection? A. Signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist. B. Honk your horn. C. Yield to bicyclists coming from the opposite direction. D. All of the above

A. Signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist

________ is the only effective way to reduce your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). A. Time B. Eating food C. Drinking coffee D. Taking a cold shower

A. Time

What is the purpose of minimum speed limits? A. To keep a smooth traffic flow. B. To halt the traffic flow. C. To decrease the state average speed statistic. D. To allow emergency vehicles with red flashing lights to safely pass other vehicles

A. To keep a smooth traffic flow

Are bicyclists required to obey traffic laws and signs? A. Yes. B. Yes, but only if they are riding in a bicycle lane. C. Not if they are licensed bicyclists. D. No, bicyclists are considered pedestrians when it comes to the rules of the road

A. Yes

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must: A. approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane. B. enter the two-way road to the left of its center line. C. approach the turn in the right lane or from the right side of a single lane. D. None of the above

A. approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane

When a 'Road Closed' sign is displayed, drivers must: A. look for a detour or another route. B. make a U-turn. C. remove the sign and move forward. D. come to a complete stop and wait for the lights to turn green

A. look for a detour or another route

Alcohol: A. makes you less aware of what is happening to your driving abilities. B. improves your reaction time. C. enhances your ability to see clearly. D. makes it easier to make correct decisions

A. makes you less aware of what is happening to your driving abilities

If you are continually being passed on the right, you should: A. move into the right lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the left. B. move into the left lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the right. C. pull over to the right and stop until the road is clear. D. increase your speed immediately

A. move into the right lane and allow other vehicles to pass you on the left

If an approaching driver does not dim the headlights, you should: A. move your eyes to the right and avoid looking directly at the bright lights. B. switch to daytime lights. C. flash your headlights to low beam for a second, then return to high beam. D. move your eyes to the left to help avoid the glare of approaching high beams

A. move your eyes to the right and avoid looking directly at the bright lights

Drivers should use the horn: A. only when necessary, to avoid collisions. B. to alert other drivers that they made a mistake. C. when feeling angry or upset. D. if a driver is moving slowly, and you want them to drive faster

A. only when necessary, to avoid collisions

When the road is slippery, you should: A. press your brakes in slow, steady strokes. B. use your emergency or parking brake. C. pump your brakes. D. brake suddenly carefully

A. press your brakes in slow, steady strokes

Two motorcyclists are allowed to: A. ride side-by-side in a single lane. B. exceed the posted speed limit when driving on expressways. C. race on empty roads. D. share the lane with another vehicle

A. ride side-by-side in a single lane

If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to highway speed, you should: A. stop and wait for a large gap in traffic, then enter the highway and accelerate quickly. B. merge into highway traffic as soon as possible. C. go to the next entrance ramp. D. None of the above

A. stop and wait for a large gap in traffic, then enter the highway and accelerate quickly

It is important for drivers to know that trucks: A. take longer than cars to stop. B. require less time to pass on an incline than cars. C. are easier for the driver to operate. D. require more space for turning movements

A. take longer than cars to stop

When approaching someone using a white cane, you should proceed with caution because: A. the pedestrian is blind. B. the pedestrian is deaf. C. the pedestrian might be blind. D. the pedestrian might be using a guide dog

A. the pedestrian is blind

If you stop along the road at night: A. turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on. B. turn on your headlights only. C. turn off all your lights. D. turn off your emergency lights and leave your high beams on

A. turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on

For protection, motorcyclists are required to: A. wear approved helmets. B. signal turns, lane changes and stops. C. keep their headlights and taillights on at all times. D. None of the above

A. wear approved helmets

When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway? A. Rely on your mirrors. B. Get out of the car and check behind the car. C. Look through your back window for children. D. None of the above

B. Get out of the car and check behind the car.

You must come to a full stop at a yield sign: A. Never. B. If traffic conditions require it. C. Before you decrease speed and reach the intersection. D. Always

B. If traffic conditions require it.

You should never depend on your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes. Why? A. Mirrors need to be adjusted. B. Mirrors leave "blind spots" behind both sides of vehicles. C. You should look over your shoulder instead. D. Mirrors are useless

B. Mirrors leave "blind spots" behind both sides of vehicles

A driver should be extra alert for motorcyclists, bicycles and pedestrians. Why? A. They don't have rearview mirrors. B. They are hard to see in traffic. C. They obey specific traffic laws. D. They always have the right-of-way

B. They are hard to see in traffic

When driving in travel lanes on the roadway: A. you may make back up quickly if there are no vehicles behind. B. do not stop for any reason, keep moving until you can safely pull off the road. C. you may make a U-turn if you get on the wrong entrance ramp of the freeway. D. you may stop to let out passengers

B. do not stop for any reason, keep moving until you can safely pull off the road

If you are pulled over by law enforcement, you should: A. get out of your vehicle and walk toward the patrol car. B. stay in the driver's seat with both hands clearly in sight on the steering wheel. C. unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window. D. turn off on your interior light if stopped at night

B. stay in the driver's seat with both hands clearly in sight on the steering wheel

Never make a U-turn from: A. the left part of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway. B. the right lane. C. the lane you're in. D. the left lane

B. the right lane

Your first response to reduced visibility should be: A. to turn on your headlights. B. to reduce your speed. C. to turn on your windshield wipers. D. to look for road edge markings to guide you

B. to reduce your speed

Drivers may cross solid yellow lines: A. only to pass traffic moving in the same direction. B. when making turns. C. at any time. D. during daylight hours only

B. when making turns

Your blind spot is the area of the road: A. you see in your rearview mirror. B. you cannot see without moving your head. C. directly behind your vehicle. D. you see in your side mirror

B. you cannot see without moving your head

A steady yellow light means: A. Drive with caution. B. Stop, yield the right-of-way, and go. C. Be prepared to stop for the red light. D. Be prepared to go. The light will soon be green

C. Be prepared to stop for the red light

A red traffic sign means? A. Railroad crossing. B. Maintenance warning. C. Stop. D. Construction warning

C. Stop

You go with a group of friends to a social event, and you plan to have a few drinks. You should: A. make alcohol the focus of the event. B. avoid alternating between drinks with alcohol and drinks without any alcohol. C. arrange to ride home with a friend who does not drink. D. stop drinking several minutes before you intend to leave

C. arrange to ride home with a friend who does not drink

As you approach an intersection, the traffic light changes from green to yellow. You should: A. be prepared to stop in the middle of the intersection. B. apply the brakes sharply and come to a complete stop. C. be prepared to stop before the intersection. D. speed up to beat the red light.

C. be prepared to stop before the intersection

Drivers may pass another vehicle if the line dividing two lanes is a ________ line. A. solid yellow B. solid white C. broken white D. double solid yellow

C. broken white

When driving in heavy traffic, you should: A. drive slower than the flow of traffic. B. maintain a constant speed. C. drive with the flow of traffic. D. drive faster than the flow of traffic

C. drive with the flow of traffic

When driving in bad weather, drivers should: A. increase their speed to get to their destination more quickly. B. decrease the following distance. C. increase the following distance. D. None of the above

C. increase the following distance

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should: A. look toward the left side of the road. B. use your emergency flashers to warn the other driver. C. look toward the right side of the road. D. dim your lights, then speed up and pass quickly

C. look toward the right side of the road

When parking on a public road, drivers should: A. pull as far away from the roadside shoulder as possible. B. always park on the left side of the roadway. C. move as far away from traffic as possible. D. All of the above

C. move as far away from traffic as possible

On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine? A. 3 hours. B. 10 minutes. C. one hour. D. 30 minutes

C. one hour

When making a turn, drivers must _____ their speed. A. maintain B. double C. reduce D. increase

C. reduce

When approaching a curve, remember to: A. drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down gradually. B. accelerate slightly before entering the curve. C. slow down before entering the curve. D. drive at the posted speed limit throughout the curve

C. slow down before entering the curve

A driver approaching a flashing red traffic signal must: A. slow down at the traffic signal. B. merge to the left. C. stop before the intersection. D. carefully drive through the intersection without stopping

C. stop before the intersection

When driving on slick roads, drivers should: A. drive as they would on dry roads B. accelerate quickly C. take turns more slowly D. use alternate routes

C. take turns more slowly

Alcohol: A. makes it difficult for drivers to judge their condition. B. increases reaction time. C. makes drivers more prone to take chances. D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Anything that requires you to _______ could cause you to crash. A. take your attention away from driving B. take your hands off the wheel C. take your eyes off the road D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Drivers are required to stop: A. where there is a red light. B. when a traffic officer orders them to stop. C. at an intersection with a stop sign. D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Drivers can not pass a vehicle on the left if: A. their lane has a solid yellow center line. B. they approach a curve on a two-way road and can not see around it. C. they can not safely return to the right lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within 200 feet of them. D. All of the above

D. All of the above

The driver of an emergency vehicle that uses lights and a siren can legally: A. pass red lights. B. go the wrong way. C. exceed the speed limit D. All of the above

D. All of the above

To reduce their chances of colliding with an animal, drivers should: A. Slow down when approaching animals that are standing near the road B. look well down the road and far off to each side. C. scan the sides of the road to watch for the reflection of vehicle headlights in the eyes of animals D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What are some telltale signs of a drunk driver? A. Sudden stops. B. Driving slower than the normal flow of traffic. C. Weaving between lanes. D. All of the above

D. All of the above

When driving on major highways you should: A. keep your eyes moving. B. stay alert. C. be ready to react to road hazards. D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement? A. Pull the steering wheel back. B. Try pumping the gas pedal to increase pressure. C. Pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other drivers. D. Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently

D. Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means: A. Passing is permitted on the side of the solid yellow line B. Passing is not permitted in either direction C. Passing on the right is permitted in either direction D. Passing is permitted on the side of the broken yellow line

D. Passing is permitted on the side of the broken yellow line

What should you do if you see smoke come from under the hood? A. Jump off your car immediately, if it is safe to do so. B. Try to fight the fire yourself. C. Call the fire department and then pull off the road and park your vehicle. D. Pull off the road and park your vehicle. Turn off the ignition, get away from the car and call the fire department.

D. Pull off the road and park your vehicle. Turn off the ignition, get away from the car and call the fire department

When in a motor vehicle on a highway, it is: A. illegal to drink from, but permissible to transport, open containers of alcohol in the passenger compartment. B. acceptable to drink alcoholic beverages if you are not driving. C. permissible to drink a moderate amount of alcohol when driving with a passenger. D. illegal to possess an open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment

D. illegal to possess an open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment

A vehicle that enters a road from a driveway: A. must yield to traffic approaching from the right, while it has the right-of-way over vehicles approaching from the left. B. must enter the roadway immediately. C. has the right-of-way. D. must stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians

D. must stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians

When changing lanes, you should: A. check your mirrors, signal and change lanes. B. signal, change lanes and check your mirrors. C. signal and change lanes. D. signal, check your mirrors and blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes

D. signal, check your mirrors and blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes