DMV Practice Test #3

Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?

Single, solid, yellow lines *Single, solid, yellow lines are used as left-edge lines on divided highways.*

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

left-edge lines *Yellow lines are also used as left-edge lines on one-way roadways.*

Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true?

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left *At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right.*

Which of the following statements about right-of-way is incorrect?

At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the continuing street must yield to the vehicole on the terminating street *At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the terminating street must yield to vehicles on the continuing street.*

An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps.

Interchange *An interchange is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps. The connecting roadways allow you to leave one road and enter another safely, without disrupting the flow of traffic.*

If a driver extends his/her left arm horizontally out of an open window while driving on a road, this indicates that the driver is going to:

Make left turn *If a driver extends his/her left arm horizontally out of a open window while driving on a road means the driver is going to make a left turn.*

With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.

Shorter Path *With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle is, the greater the difference will be. Truck drivers initially swing out before making a turn.*

A _________ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

Solid white line *In many areas, the right and/or left edges of the highway are marked with a solid white line. This line indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.*

A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates to the driver that:

The left turn signal is about to change to green or red light or the red arrow *A steady yellow arrow warns drivers that the 'protected' turning time period is ending. Be prepared to obey the next signal which could be the green or red light or the red arrow. If you are approaching the intersection, you must stop.*

Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to:

Turn around on a narrow street *Narrow streets are the source of crashes. Unless prohibited, drivers must use the 'three point turn' to turn around on a narrow street.*

Which of the following statements about passing a vehicle is NOT true?

You can exceed the speed limit to make the pass quick *It is not legal to exceed the speed limit when passing. Make sure you have time and space to pass safely.*

A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means:

You may either proceed straight ahead or turn to the left *A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means that you may either proceed straight ahead or turn to the left.*

When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, you must stay _________ and make the turn close to the right curb.

as close to the right as possible *When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, stay as close to the right as possible. Make the turn close to the right curb.*

If you are driving on a two-lane road, it is safest to drive your vehicle in the _______ of your lane.

center *It is safest to drive in the center of your lane. Keep as much space as you can between your vehicle and oncoming vehicles.*

If you are parked parallel on the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.

give a left turn signal and look over your left shoulder *When you parallel park on the right-hand side of the street, you must give a left turn signal and look over your left shoulder before pulling out into traffic. If you are parked parallel on the left-hand side of a one-way street, give a right turn signal and look over your right shoulder before moving into traffic.*

If someone is following you too closely, you must:

slow down and encourage the driver to pass *If someone is following you too closely (tailgating), you must slow down and encourage the driver behind you to pass and avoid being hit from behind.*

If you find yourself in the middle of an intersection with a solid yellow light, you must:

slow down and proceed with caution, if a stop cannot be made safely *A yellow light tells a driver that a red light is coming next. Slow down and proceed with caution, if a stop cannot be made safely. Clear the intersection. Do not increase the speed.*

A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that:

the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph *The triangular sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle means that the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph. Do not get impatient if behind one of these vehicles. The driver will usually try to pull over to the side whenever possible to prevent traffic back-ups.*

Passing on the right is permitted in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:

when driving in a lane set aside for left turns *Passing on the right is permitted when driving in a lane set aside for right turns. When a lane is set aside for left turns, you must not pass on the right.*

You may not pass another vehicle except under the following condition:

your lane is separated by a broken yellow line *When there is a broken yellow line on your lane, you are allowed to pass.*