DMV written Permit Test

Highways are typically most slippery: - During a heavy rainstorm in the middle of summer - When it first starts to rain after a dry spell - After it has been raining for a long time

When it first starts to rain after a dry spell (Slow down at the first sign of rain, especially after a dry spell. This is when many roads are the most slippery, because oil and dust have not washed away. A slippery road will not give your tires the grip they need. Drive more slowly than you would on a dry road. Adjust your speed as follows: • Wet road-Go 5 to 10 mph slower. • Packed snow-Reduce your speed by half. • Ice-Slow to a crawl)

Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: - Only at controlled intersections - Only when a crosswalk is painted on the street - Whether or not a crosswalk is marked

Whether or not a crosswalk is marked (If you approach a pedestrian crossing at a corner or other crosswalk, even if the crosswalk is in the middle of the block, at a corner with or without traffic signal lights, whether or not the crosswalk is marked by painted lines, you are required to exercise caution and reduce your speed, or stop if necessary, to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.)

In which of these situations should you leave extra space between your vehicle and the one in front of you? - While you are following large vehicles. - While you are driving on slippery roads. - When the driver behind you wants to pass. - All of the above.

All of the above.

You may drive in a designated carpool lane if: - You are driving a low-emissions vehicle with the proper decal - You are driving a motorcycle - You have the minimum number of people required for that lane. - Any of the above are true

Any of the above are true (An HOV lane is a special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles. You may use a carpool/HOV lane or on-ramp if your vehicle carries the posted minimum number of people required for the carpool lane, or you drive a low emission or a zero emission vehicle displaying a special DMV-issued decal.)

You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do? - Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down - Drive to the right edge of the road and stop - Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop (

Are minors permitted to talk on cell phones while driving? - Yes, as long as they concentrate on the road - Yes, at any time - Yes, if they need to take an important call - No, except in an emergency situation

No, except in an emergency situation (Minors and Cell Phones • It is against the law for a minor to use a cell phone or electronic wireless communications device while driving. Do not answer calls or send/ respond to text messages. • Convictions for violations of this law are subject to fines. Exceptions: You may use a cell phone only to contact law enforcement, a health care provider, the fire department, or another emergency entity in an emergency situation when driving.)

You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection where the light turns red: - Under any circumstances - Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light - Unless you entered the intersection on a green light - Unless you see that cross traffic is stopped

Under any circumstances (Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across before the traffic signal light turns red. If you block the intersection, you can be cited.)