DMV Written Test #1

5. Minimum speed signs are designed to: A) Keep traffic flowing smoothly. B) Show current local road conditions. C) Test future traffic signal needs. D) Ensure pedestrian safety.

A) Keep traffic moving smoothly. To keep a smooth traffic flow, some highways have minimum speed limits. If you drive more slowly than the minimum speed limit, you can halt the traffic flow and create dangerous conditions. Even if there is no posted minimum speed limit, those driving too slowly can be dangerous and may receive a citation.

2. 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 the same speed.

A) Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane. Even when you signal, you should not assume that the space you want to occupy is free of that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

1. A five-ounce glass of wine contains the same amount of alcohol as: A) One pint of whiskey. B) One 12-ounce can of beer. C) A gallon of wine. D) A six-pack of beer.

B) One 12-ounce can of beer. A five-ounce glass of wine (12 percent alcohol), a 12-ounce can or bottle of beer, and 1.5 ounces of 86-proof liquor all contain approximately the same amount of alcohol. A person's ability to drive will be equally impaired by the same amount of alcohol no matter what kind of alcoholic beverage they drink.

7. If you see an edge line that angles inward on a road, it means: A) The speed limit is decreasing. B) The road is narrowing. C) The road is getting wider. D) The speed limit is increasing.

B) The road is narrowing. If you see an edge line that angles inward on a road, it means the road ahead is becoming narrower. Be sure to merge safely.

8. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on: A) Your own reaction time. B) The time of day. C) The condition of your vehicle's brakes. D) The condition and type of your vehicle's tires.

B) The time of day. The distance that a vehicle needs to stop depends on the motorist's reaction time, weather and visibility conditions, the vehicle's weight, the conditions of the vehicle's brakes, the condition and type of the vehicle's tires, roadway conditions, and speed.

10. You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should: A) Rev your engine to warn the children that you are moving. B) Sound your horn so the children will hear you. C) Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear. D) Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.

C) Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear. When you back up a vehicle, look through your back window for pedestrians and other obstacles. Do not rely on your mirrors, especially when children are near. Before you back into or out of a driveway, get out of the vehicle and check behind your vehicle.

6. The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to: A) Keep your tires maintained. B) Slow down when roads are wet or slushy. C) Watch out for standing water or puddles. D) All of the above.

D) All of the above. When roads are wet, cars take a longer distance to stop and may skid on quick turns. Do not use cruise control when driving under wet or icy conditions. Reduce your speed and drive with caution.

3. When changing lanes you should: A) Rely on your mirrors. B) Begin signaling as you move into the next lane. C) Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets. D) Always check your blind spot.

D) Always check your blind spot. Other cars and motorcycles are often hidden in a vehicle's blind spot, so be sure to glance over your shoulder before you begin a lane change. Begin signaling 100 feet before changing lanes or turning in a residential area. Signal five seconds in advance when changing lanes on a freeway.

9. What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign? A) Driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other. B) Damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder. C) Hydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it. D) Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.

D) Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder. This sign indicates that the shoulder is lower than the road in the area ahead. If you drift off of the roadway and one wheel drops onto a low shoulder, do not slam on the brakes or sharply to try to get back onto the roadway. This could easily cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

4. A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that: A) There is an intersection just ahead. B) You are approaching a construction area. C) You will be required to turn left just ahead. D) The road will get narrower.

D) The road will get narrower. A solid line along the side of the road indicates where its edge is, marking the boundary between the travel lane and the shoulder. If the edge line angles toward the center of the road, this means that the road is narrower ahead.