DMV Practice test

To change lanes you should: a. Check your mirrors and signal, then change lanes. b. Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes. c. Signal, check your mirrors, and change lanes. d. Signal and change lanes.

b. Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.

What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic? a. Always bring the car to a complete stop. b. Slow down and be prepared to stop. c. All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation. d. Increase your speed to get across the tracks quickly.

b. Slow down and be prepared to stop.

If you want to enter the freeway but you don't see a gap in traffic, you should: a. Maintain your speed and force the other drivers to create a gap. b. Slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap. c. Stop at the end of the ramp to wait for a gap.

b. Slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap.

Hydroplaning occurs when tires on a thin film of water instead of on the the road. To prevent hydroplaning in wet weather, you should: a. Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed. b. Slow down. c. Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.

b. Slow down.

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means: a. The vehicle has the right-of-way. b. Slow-moving vehicle. c. Shoulder work ahead.

b. Slow-moving vehicle.

Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days: a. To keep your engine warm. b. So others can see your vehicle. c. To warn others of bad weather conditions.

b. So others can see your vehicle.

An octagonal sign is always a: a. Speed limit sign. b. Stop sign. c. Hospital sign. d. Railroad warning sign.

b. Stop sign.

What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body? a. Drink strong coffee. b. Wait. c. Take a cold shower.

b. Wait.

On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit. You should: a. Make the turn quickly from your lane of travel. b. Stop and back up. c. Continue driving until you reach the next turn, exit, or other location where you can safely turn around. d. Signal other drivers to stop so you can turn.

c. Continue driving until you reach the next turn, exit, or other location where you can safely turn around.

If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive more slowly and turn on your: a. Emergency flashers. b. Parking lights. c. Headlights

c. Headlights

This road sign means: a. Do not enter. b. No parking. c. No U-turn. d. No left turn.

c. No U-turn.

At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn: a. Up the instrumental panel lights. b. On your parking lights. c. On your headlights.

c. On your headlights.

This road sign means: a. Steep grade ahead. b. The road ahead winds with a series of turns or curves. c. Slippery when wet.

c. Slippery when wet.

What should you do when you see this sign? a. Look for a train station ahead. b. Signal before going any further. c. Slow down and yield to trains.

c. Slow down and yield to trains.

What may help drivers conserve gasoline? a. Sitting in their driveways with their cars running. b. Accelerating quickly. c. Slowing down gradually. d. Braking abruptly.

c. Slowing down gradually.

You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should: a. Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves. b. Get as close as possible to the car in front of you. c. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. d. Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

c. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.

This road sign means: a. Road construction ahead. b. The road ahead curves left then right. c. The road ahead curves right then left.

c. The road ahead curves right then left.

You may pass a vehicle when: a. You are on a hill or curve. b. You are on a road with a solid line next to your lane. c. You are on a road with a broken line next to your lane.

c. You are on a road with a broken line next to your lane.

. A red traffic signal light means that you must: a. Stop at the stop line. b. Stop before entering any crosswalk. c. Stop before entering the intersection. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

If involved in an accident, a driver should: a. Stop their vehicle at or near the scene. b. Not stand or walk in traffic lanes. c. Turn off the ignitions of wrecked vehicles. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that: a. The truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit. b. You may not be able to safely pass the truck. c. You may not be able to legally pass the truck. d. All of the above.

d. All of the above.

Before switching on the ignition, you should: a. Be sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts. b. Be sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts. c. Be sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts. d. Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.

d. Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.

Before passing another vehicle, you should signal: a. Just before changing lanes. b. At any time. c. After changing lanes. d. Early enough for others to know your plans.

d. Early enough for others to know your plans.

This sign means: a. Divided highway ends. b. One-way traffic ahead. c. Two-way traffic ahead. d. Keep to the right.

d. Keep to the right.

When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should: a. Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs. b. Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver. c. Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly. d. Look toward the right side of the road

d. Look toward the right side of the road

When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes? a. Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction. b. Get off the highways as quickly as possible. c. Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles. d. Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

d. Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

This sign means: a. Pedestrians only. b. Intersection ahead. c. Hiking trails ahead. d. School crossing ahead.

d. School crossing ahead.

You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because: a. You are moving faster than the bicycle. b. The bicycle always has the right-of-way. c. Oncoming traffic may not see you pull out to pass the bicycle. d. The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.

d. The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.

This sign means: a. A left curve is ahead. b. A series of curves is ahead. c. An S-curve is ahead. d. The road will be slippery when wet.

d. The road will be slippery when wet.

A person walking with a white cane or guide dog is likely to be: a. A deaf person. b. A person involved with a traffic study. c. A blind person. d. None of the above.

a. A deaf person. b. A person involved with a traffic study. c. A blind person. d. None of the above.

When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: a. At or near the speed of the freeway traffic. b. At the legal speed limit. c. More slowly than the freeway traffic.

a. At or near the speed of the freeway traffic.

Drivers must yield to a pedestrian: a. Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly. b. Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk. c. Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver. d. If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.

a. Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.

This road sign means: a. Flagger ahead. b. Turn left at the intersection. c. Last turn before a toll road.

a. Flagger ahead.

Defensive driving is: a. Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents. b. Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic. c. Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance. d. Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.

a. Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.

You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should: a. Moved the injured away from the scene immediately. b. Always leave the injured where they are. c. Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid. d. Stay away from the injured

a. Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: a. Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane. b. Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal. c. Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.

a. Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping: a. On a wet or icy road. b. On paved highways. c. When driving at night. d. All of the above.

a. On a wet or icy road.

You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should: a. Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic. b. Merge across two lanes at once. c. Always stop before entering the highway.

a. Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic.

This sign means: a. Side road. b. Merge. c. Yield the right-of-way.

a. Side road.

If you are getting tired while driving, you should: a. Stop and either get rest or change drivers. b. Drink something with caffeine. c. Open a window.

a. Stop and either get rest or change drivers.

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection: a. The driver on the right has the right-of-way. b. The driver on the left has the right-of-way. c. One driver may continue driving without stopping. d. One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

a. The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

This road sign means: a. The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants. b. Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes. c. Do not enter. d. Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

a. The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants

A diamond-shaped sign: a. Warns of existing or possible hazards. b. Alerts drivers to school zones. c. Alerts drivers to public recreation areas. d. Alerts drivers to upcoming food and gas locations.

a. Warns of existing or possible hazards.

A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that: a. You may only drive straight ahead. b. You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow. c. You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction. d. Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.

b, may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.

What is the maximum speed limit in outlaying parts of cities and villages with no posted speed limit? a. 25 mph b. 35 mph c. 45 mph d None of the above

b. 35 mph

When changing lanes, you should never: a. Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot. b. Change lanes abruptly or spontaneously. c. Check for other vehicles moving into the same lane.

b. Change lanes abruptly or spontaneously.

A good rule to remember for passing is: a. Pass on the right whenever possible. b. Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed. c. Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better. d. Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.

b. Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive: a. Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead than you can. b. Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle. c. No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.

b. Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle.

If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following, except for: a. Applying your brakes. b. Letting go of the steering wheel. c. Pressing your head firmly against the head restraint.

b. Letting go of the steering wheel.

As you approach the top of a hill, you should: a. Speed up slightly. b. Prepare to stop, if needed. c. Maintain a steady speed.

b. Prepare to stop, if needed.