Top 10 Most Frequently Missed DMV Permit Test Questions (And How to Pass)

According to statistics from Departments of Motor Vehicles nationwide, more than 40% of first-time applicants fail the written DMV permit exam. Why? Because test creators deliberately craft tricky questions around right-of-way rules, alcohol blood limits, and bad-weather driving laws.

1. Uncontrolled Intersection Right-of-Way

Tricky Question: "Two vehicles arrive at a 4-way uncontrolled intersection at the exact same time. Who has the right-of-way?"

The Answer: The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. Always remember the Golden Rule of uncontrolled intersections: yield to the vehicle on your right!

2. Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits for Drivers Under 21

Tricky Question: "What is the legal BAC limit for drivers under the age of 21?"

The Answer: Under US "Zero Tolerance" laws, the legal BAC limit for underage drivers is 0.00% to 0.02% depending on state law. Any detectable alcohol can result in immediate license suspension.

3. Stopping Distance Behind a School Bus

Tricky Question: "When must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on a multi-lane highway?"

The Answer: On undivided highways, traffic in both directions must stop. On divided highways with an unpaved median or physical barrier, only traffic moving in the same direction as the bus must stop.

4. Parking Uphill with a Curb

Tricky Question: "Which direction should you turn your front wheels when parking uphill next to a curb?"

The Answer: Turn your front wheels away from the curb (to the left) and let your vehicle roll back slightly until the back of the front tire touches the curb. (Memory trick: Uphill = Up, Up and Away!).