Question 1:
While inside the roundabout, you should:
A
remain in your lane until you are ready to exit.
B
change lanes before you check for vehicles behind you.
C
use your left turn signal if you are in position to exit now.
Vehicles entering a roundabout must yield right-of-way to circulating traffic already inside: remain in your lane until you are ready to exit. Wait for a safe gap before entering.
Question 2:
Aggressive driving includes:
A
quick lane changes without a signal.
B
chasing or challenging other drivers.
C
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: quick lane changes without a signal; chasing or challenging other drivers. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 3:
Regulation signs normally are:
A
white triangles.
B
green rectangles.
C
white rectangles.
The correct driving rule is: white rectangles. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 4:
If your turn signals fail, you should use _____ to indicate your intention to turn.
A
your emergency flashers
B
your horn
C
your high beams
D
hand signals
The correct driving rule is: hand signals. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 5:
This sign means:
A
Business area nearby. Watch for business people.
B
There is a work zone ahead. Watch for workers.
C
The driver is near a school and should watch for children.
Pentagonal (5-sided) signs are exclusively reserved for school zones and school crossings: The driver is near a school and should watch for children. Drivers must reduce speed and yield right-of-way to all crossing children.
Question 6:
This sign means:
A
Divided highway ahead.
B
Divided highway ends.
C
Drivers will soon be on a roadway with two-way traffic.
This traffic sign indicates: Divided highway ahead. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 7:
When you drive near parks and playgrounds, you should expect children:
A
not to cross unless they are with an adult.
B
to know when it is safe to cross.
C
to stop at the curb before crossing the street.
D
to suddenly run into the street.
The correct driving rule is: to suddenly run into the street. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 8:
This road sign means:
A
Stop sign ahead
B
Keep to the side indicated by the arrow
C
Side road
D
Low shoulder
This traffic sign indicates: keep to the side indicated by the arrow. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 9:
When changing lanes, you should:
A
check your mirrors, signal and change lanes.
B
signal, change lanes and check your mirrors.
C
signal, check your mirrors and blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.
D
signal and change lanes.
The correct driving rule is: signal, check your mirrors and blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 10:
This road sign means:
A
Yield right-of-way to bicycles
B
Bicycles cross or ride beside traffic
C
Yield to motorcyles, but not to bicycles
D
Bicycles have the same rights as other vehicles
This traffic sign indicates: Bicycles cross or ride beside traffic. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 11:
Select the most effective safety restraint(s) in a traffic crash.
A
Lap and shoulder belt only
B
Air bag only
C
Pumping brakes.
D
A combination of lap/shoulder belt and air bag.
The correct driving rule is: A combination of lap/shoulder belt and air bag. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 12:
If an approaching driver does not dim the headlights, you should:
A
move your eyes to the left to help avoid the glare of approaching high beams.
B
move your eyes to the right and avoid looking directly at the bright lights.
C
flash your headlights to low beam for a second, then return to high beam.
The correct driving rule is: move your eyes to the right and avoid looking directly at the bright lights. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 13:
A vehicle that enters a road from a driveway:
A
has the right-of-way.
B
must yield to traffic approaching from the right, while it has the right-of-way over vehicles approaching from the left.
C
must stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians.
The correct driving rule is: must stop and yield the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway and to pedestrians. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 14:
Pedestrians must:
A
All the above.
B
obey “Walk” and 'Don’t Walk” signals.
C
look in both directions before crossing the street.
D
use crosswalks at intersections.
The correct driving rule is: All the above. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 15:
One broken line indicates:
A
You can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe.
B
You can not pass other vehicles or go across the line.
C
You can change lanes, but only when traffic conditions or obstructions in the road make it necessary.
The correct driving rule is: you can pass other vehicles and change lanes, if it is safe. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 16:
This sign warns drivers of:
A
a reduction of lanes.
B
a dip in the road. Drivers should be ready to stop if the dip is filled with water.
C
a bridge ahead, wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance.
This traffic sign indicates: a bridge ahead, wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 17:
When parking on a public road, drivers should:
A
move as far away from traffic as possible.
B
always park on the left side of the roadway.
C
All of the above.
Under standard parking and curb regulations: move as far away from traffic as possible. Following parking distance clearances keeps roadways unobstructed and emergency lanes accessible.
Question 18:
Which of the following may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)?
A
A controlled substance, such as prescription medicines or illegal drugs.
B
An inhalant, such as glue or paint.
C
Alcohol
D
All of the above.
All of the listed points are essential driving requirements: A controlled substance, such as prescription medicines or illegal drugs; An inhalant, such as glue or paint; Alcohol. Practicing each ensures compliance with DMV safety laws.
Question 19:
This road sign warns drivers that:
A
the road surface ahead changes to a low-type surface or earth road.
B
vehicles must leave the pavement immediately.
C
the dirt on the side of the road is soft.
This traffic sign indicates: the road surface ahead changes to a low-type surface or earth road. Observing and obeying all roadway signs ensures safe traffic flow and legal driving.
Question 20:
Alcohol causes:
A
poor judgment.
B
loss of concentration.
C
reduced perception.
D
All of the above.
Alcohol and impairing substances degrade all critical driving functions: poor judgment; loss of concentration; reduced perception. Driving while impaired carries severe criminal and safety penalties.
Question 21:
What should you do when an aggressive driver confronts you?
A
Avoid eye contact with the aggressive driver.
B
Make eye contact.
C
Challenge the aggressive driver with increased speed.
The correct driving rule is: avoid eye contact with the aggressive driver. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 22:
After parking, are you allowed to open a door on the road side of your vehicle?
A
Yes, always.
B
Yes, but only if it does not interfere with bicyclists and other traffic.
C
No, never.
Under standard parking and curb regulations: Yes, but only if it does not interfere with bicyclists and other traffic. Following parking distance clearances keeps roadways unobstructed and emergency lanes accessible.
Question 23:
Before turning left, it is important to:
A
swing to the right side of your lane.
B
sound your horn to warn the other drivers.
C
yield to oncoming vehicles.
D
flash your headlights to alert the other drivers.
The correct driving rule is: yield to oncoming vehicles. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 24:
What should you do if you see smoke come from under the hood?
A
Call the fire department and then pull off the road and park your vehicle.
B
Pull off the road and park your vehicle. Turn off the ignition, get away from the car and call the fire department.
C
Try to fight the fire yourself.
The correct driving rule is: pull off the road and park your vehicle. Turn off the ignition, get away from the car and call the fire department. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.
Question 25:
What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement?
A
Pull the steering wheel back.
B
Pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other drivers.
C
Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently.
The correct driving rule is: Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently. Following standard DMV road rules and practicing defensive driving ensures safety for all road users.