DMV Practice Test 3 - DMV Advantage

Question 1 of 54

It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of ________ or more.

0.08%
0.01%
0.05%
0.03%

Question 2 of 54

During times of the day or in weather conditions when it may be difficult for your vehicle to be seen by others, you should turn:

Your windshield wipers on.
On your headlights.
Up the brightness of your instrument panel lights.
On your parking lights.

Question 3 of 54

In freezing , wet weather, which if the following roadways is most likely to have hidden spots of ice?

Roadways near the tops of hills.
Roadways paved with asphalt.
Roadways on bridges and overpasses.
Onramps and off ramps.

Question 4 of 54

When making a right turn from a two-way street onto a two-way street, begin in the right-hand lane and end in:

The lane that has space for your vehicle.
The center turning lane.
The left lane.
The lane nearest the right-hand curb.

Question 5 of 54

When you see a curb that is painted blue, you know:

The space is reserved for parking for persons with disabilities whose vehicles have special plates or placards.
You have entered a parking lot at a rest area.
That this area is a bus stop.
You may park here for 15 minutes or less.

Question 6 of 54

Which of the following is the proper way to change lanes?

Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder.
Signal, check your mirrors, and change lanes.
Check your mirrors, look over your shoulder, and change lanes.
Signal, look over your shoulder, check you mirrors.

Question 7 of 54

You are traveling on a freeway posted for 65 mph, but traffic is heavy and moving at just 35 mph. The best speed for your vehicle is:

35 mph.
30 mph.
25 mph.
20 mph.

Question 8 of 54

It is illegal to leave children younger than 6 years of age unattended in a car on a hot day:

If they are supervised by a person 12 years of age or older.
Only if the key is in the ignition.
Even if they are secured in a child restraint system.
Only if all of the windows are closed.

Question 9 of 54

The following white and black sign means:

You should slow down and move to the right lane.
Slow traffic must exit on the right.
Traffic ahead is slower; keep to the right.
Stay in the right lane if you are moving at a slower speed than other traffic.

Question 10 of 54

The posted speed limit on a road is 55 mph. When this road is wet:

Drive 5 to 10 mph under the speed limit.
Maintain a speed of 55 mph.
Drive 20 to 25 mph under the speed limit.
Test your brakes frequently.

Question 11 of 54

What should you do if you see this sign?

Turn to the left at normal speeds
Prepare to slow down and curve to the left
Stop, look, and turn to the left
Increase your speed

Question 12 of 54

On a freeway, you should look further ahead than you would on a city street:

Because it takes your vehicle 1/4 mile to stop completely.
Because it helps you stay with the flow of traffic.
Because the horizon is more open.
In order to see potential hazards earlier.

Question 13 of 54

What does this sign represent?

You should not drive slower than 50 miles per hour
Your vehicle should not go any faster than 50 miles per hour
The average speed of other vehicles on the road is 50 miles per hour
50 miles per hour is the recommended speed

Question 14 of 54

What does this sign mean?

Pay attention to traffic coming from the left
Slow down and look both ways
Turn around if possible
Traffic travels one way only

Question 15 of 54

When sharing the road with a light rail vehicle, you:

May not drive in the lane next to the light rail vehicle.
Should monitor all traffic signals because light rail vehicles can interrupt traffic signals.
May turn in front of an approaching light rail vehicle at an uncontrolled intersection.
Should closely follow the light rail vehicle.

Question 16 of 54

You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if:

The yellow line immediately to the left of your vehicle is broken.
You are traveling on a secondary road.
The vehicle ahead of you moves to the right to let you pass.
The yellow line next to the other side of the road is broken.

Question 17 of 54

What does this sign mean?

Drawbridge ahead
No trucks allowed
Steep hill ahead
Truck ramp ahead

Question 18 of 54

You should always turn on your emergency flashers when:

You stop next to a curb that is painted red.
Your car has broken down on the highway.
You are driving in heavy fog.
An emergency vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction.

Question 19 of 54

What does this sign indicate?

School crossing
No pedestrian crossing
No hitchhiking
Pedestrians should stay to the right

Question 20 of 54

According to this sign

Drivers in the left lane must turn left, drivers in the adjoining lane may turn left or go straight.
Drivers in the left lane must turn left, drivers in the adjoining lane may turn left but may not go straight.
Drivers in the left lane may turn left or go straight, drivers in the adjoining lane must turn left.
Drivers in the left lane must turn left, drivers in the adjoining lane must turn left.

Question 21 of 54

When you see a driver ahead of you signaling in this manner, you know that he is:

Making a right turn.
Making a left turn.
Slowing down.
Driving straight through the intersection.

Question 22 of 54

What does this sign indicate?

Pedestrian crossing
School crossing
Children crossing
Disabled person crossing

Question 23 of 54

What does this sign indicate?

Left curve ahead
Stop ahead, then turn left
Do not enter
Traffic travels in one direction

Question 24 of 54

What does this sign mean?

You are on an interstate
There are five miles until the next exit
Speed limit is 5 mph
You are riding on a state route

Question 25 of 54

This warning sign indicates

merge to your left
traffic in both directions ahead
median ahead
a divided highway ends

Question 26 of 54

You know that you are in a truck’s blind spot if you:

Drive close to the large truck's left front wheel.
Follow no closer than ten feet behind the truck.
Cannot see the driver's reflection in the truck's side mirror.
Maintain a three-second space between your vehicle and the truck.

Question 27 of 54

If the traffic light in your lane at an intersection is a red arrow, you may:

Turn in the direction of the arrow after slowing and checking for other traffic.
Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.
Turn in the direction opposite of the arrow.
Not turn in the direction of the arrow until the light turns green.

Question 28 of 54

If the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim his/her high-beam lights at night, look:

Toward the center of the roadway.
Straight ahead.
Down at your dashboard.
Toward the right edge of your lane.

Question 29 of 54

The following white and black sign means:

Slow-moving traffic should move to the right.
Right turn yield.
Drive to the right.
One-way traffic ahead.

Question 30 of 54

This sign indicates

Route H ahead
Hotel ahead
Hospital ahead
Steep hill ahead

Question 31 of 54

The following sign means:

Other drivers must yield to you.
Give the right-of-way to other drivers.
Come to a complete stop before asserting your right-of-way.
That you have come to a three-way intersection.

Question 32 of 54

What should you do if you see this sign?

Stop and turn to the left
Slow down and prepare to turn
Slow down and pull to the side of the road
Check your turn signals

Question 33 of 54

Driving along the rear side of another vehicle is:

A good defensive technique for avoiding the other driver's blind spot.
A good way to draft off the other vehicle.
An effective way to maintain a space cushion on your left side.
Dangerous because you are probably in one of the other vehicle's blind spots.

Question 34 of 54

When you see the following sign, you should:

Continue at your regular speed because the crossing is controlled.
Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary.
Stop at the railroad crossing and wait for a signal before crossing.
Move over to the right edge of your lane, reduce your speed, and cross the tracks.

Question 35 of 54

This red and white sign tells motorists:

Do not enter the road ahead unless it is safe to do so.
The road ahead is closed to traffic in all directions.
There is construction ahead.
That the road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction.

Question 36 of 54

When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?

When making a call while stopped at a red light.
Never.
When making a call for emergency assistance.
When you are driving in the right lane and have reduced your speed by 10 mph.

Question 37 of 54

When you are planning to pass another vehicle, you should:

Assume that the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal.
Not assume that the other driver will make space for you to return to the driving lane.
Assume that the other driver will maintain a constant speed.
Assume that the other drive will help you pass by moving over to the right edge of his lane.

Question 38 of 54

What does this sign mean?

Stop sign ahead
Yield ahead
Traffic light ahead
Railroad crossing ahead

Question 39 of 54

The best way to pass a large truck that is traveling in the center lane of a three-lane roadway is to:

Drive as close to the rear end of the truck before moving into the lane to the left.
Pass very slowly on the left and move ahead of it.
Pass quickly on the left and move ahead of it.
Pass very quickly on the right and move ahead of it.

Question 40 of 54

Of the following practices that are dangerous when driving, which is also illegal?

Having one or more interior lights on.
Using cruise control on residential streets.
Wearing a headset that covers both ears.
Turning up your instrument panel lights.

Question 41 of 54

If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:

Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water.
Shift into neutral as you drive through the water.
Drive on the shoulder of the road.
Check for oncoming traffic and drive around the puddle if possible.

Question 42 of 54

You must notify DMV within five days if you:

Are cited for a traffic violation.
Move out of the state.
Sell or transfer your vehicle.
Paint your vehicle a different color.

Question 43 of 54

You should dim your headlights when you are within 300 feet of:

A vehicle behind you.
A vehicle ahead of you.
An urban business district.
Vehicles on an overpass.

Question 44 of 54

Parking is never permitted:

In a bicycle lane, unless otherwise posted.
Twenty feet from a railroad track.
Facing downhill on a street with no curb.
In a space marked by diagonal stripes.

Question 45 of 54

If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device, you should:

Answer the call because it may be an emergency.
Send a brief text message.
Let the call go to voicemail.
Check the number of the incoming call before deciding whether or not to answer it.

Question 46 of 54

Which of the following statements is true about drugs and driving?

Any prescription drug is safe if it doesn't make you drowsy.
Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.
Even over-the-counter medications can impair your driving.
Medications do not affect you if you took them more than two hours ago.

Question 47 of 54

This diamond shaped sign warns drivers that there is a

Steep grade ahead
Detour ahead
Gravel road ahead
Bump ahead

Question 48 of 54

The maximum speed you may drive in any alley is:

10 mph.
15 mph.
20 mph.
25 mph.

Question 49 of 54

A blue traffic sign marks:

A warning
Construction
Motorist services
Direction

Question 50 of 54

When you make a right turn from a highway with two lanes in your direction, you may begin your turn from:

The lane nearest the curb or right edge of the roadway.
The lane closest to the center line of the roadway.
The dedicated turn lane.
Either lane, depending on the oncoming traffic.

Question 51 of 54

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a school zone when children are present is:

15 mph.
20 mph.
25 mph.
30 mph.

Question 52 of 54

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:

Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.
Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection.
Turning into the nearest driveway or street on your right.

Question 53 of 54

After passing another car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

The driver you just passed signals you to return to your lane.
You signal for three seconds your intention to return to your lane.
You see the headlights of the car you just passed in your rearview mirror.
You have resumed highway speed.

Question 54 of 54

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is _______ or higher.

0.03%
0.05%
0.08%
0.01%

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