Failed Practice Permit Test Questions

When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, you must: a) move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane. b) move into the right lane, or to the right side of a single lane. c) move into the right lane, or to the left side of a single lane. d) None of the above

a) move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane.

A steady yellow light at an intersection means? a) slow down and prepare to stop b) yield to other vehicles c) proceed with caution through the intersection d) immediately come to a complete stop

a) slow down and prepare to stop

When you come to an intersection with a flashing red light, you must? a) stop at the intersection, then proceed when safe and observe the right-of-way rules b) slow down and drive carefully through the intersection c) stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light d) stop only if cars are approaching the intersection

a) stop at the intersection, then proceed when safe and observe the right-of-way rules

When a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light, ____ must yield the right-of-way: a) the driver b)both c) whoever is slower d) the pedestrian

a) the driver

When approaching a highway-rail intersection, the first sign drivers see is usually: a) a stop sign. b) an RXR round sign on a yellow background. c) a yield sign. d) a train sign.

b) an RXR round sign on a yellow background

When driving in icy or snow conditions, to avoid crashes drivers should: a) engage 4 wheel drive on the vehicle b) reduce speed and increase following distance c) add extra weight to the vehicle to increase traction d) get off the highway as quickly as possible

b) reduce speed and increase following distance

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 right lane or from the right side of a single lane. b) enter the two-way road to the left of its centerline. c) approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane. d) None of the above

c) approach the turn in the left lane or from the left side of a single lane

What should you do if your brakes fail? a) Pull the steering wheel back b) turn on your cruise control c) try pumping the break pedal to increase pressure d) hook your shoe under the pedal to see if you can free it

c) try pumping the break pedal to increase pressure

Who is most at risk? a) Long-distance commuters. b) Drivers who are fatigued. c) Drivers who are driving on long, boring roads. d) All of the above.

d) all of the above

Which shape is an railroad advance warning sign? a)pentagon b) rectangle c) crossbuck d) round

d) round

Roads are most slippery: a) On hills b) just before it rains c) when it stops raining d) when it first starts to rain

d) when it first starts to rain