DMV PERMIT PRACTICE TEST – RULES 3

This online DMV drivers ed practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the DMV written knowledge test that is required before you can get your driver’s license.

Rules 3

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The two-second rule is:

The method to determine safe following distance

The amount of time elapsed between a tire blow out and loss of control

The amount of time elapsed between a mechanical failure and driver realization that the failure has occurred

The amount of time it takes to react to a road hazard

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If you are going into a curve too quickly, you should:

Slam on your brakes

Pull the emergency brake and steer into the curve

Ease off the accelerator, and then speed up slightly as you regain traction

Steer slightly towards the center of the road

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A lane with a diamond symbol is for:

None of them

Lane reserved for pedestrian

Lane reserved for car-pools

Lane reserved for parking

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Crosswalks near school are painted:

Yellow

White

Unmarked

Orange

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A pedestrian using a white cane means that:

Old

Lost

The pedestrian is blind

The rules of the road do not apply to the pedestrian

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Driving off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle is allowed when:

You may never drive off the paved roadway to pass

There is enough room on the shoulder to do so safely

When you driving small car

The vehicle you are attempting to pass is turning left

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Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction:

May complete their turn in either the right or the left lane

Must stay in the left lane at all times

Must stay in the right lane at all times

Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn

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Large trucks require:

Wider lanes

More time and space for starting, stopping, and turning

More time for stopping only

More space for turning only

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Upon approaching an intersection in which a traffic signal is not working how should you proceed?

Slow down and look for cars in both directions

All answers are correct

Proceed as though the intersection is controlled by a four-way stop sign

Yield to traffic entering the intersection

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If you have to cross several lanes:

Cross them one at a time

Cross slowly

Cross two at a time only

Cross quickly

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When faced with low visibility conditions while driving, you should:

Slow and maintain extra space margins

Use your defroster to keep your windows clear

Search and scan more carefully

All answers are correct

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It is important to stay well behind large trucks and buses, and out of their blind spots because:

You may not be visible to the driver if you follow too closely

All answers are correct

You will not be able to see very well if you follow too closely

You could be crushed between one of these vehicles and the curb if they are turning at an intersection

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When is a normal solid white line used as pavement marking between lanes?

To mark freeway exits

When traffic is flowing in the same direction and changing lanes is prohibited

When traffic is flowing in the same direction and changing lanes is discouraged

When traffic is flowing in opposite directions

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When the light is red, you may make a left turn if:

You are driving at a high speed

You are on a one-way street and you are turning in to another one-way street

You are about to cross the intersection

None of them

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Pedestrians walking on a highway should walk when safe:

Facing traffic

Anywhere

On the right-hand side of the road

On the left-hand side of the road

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Directions given by a police officer overrule:

Neither traffic signs or traffic signals

Traffic signs, but not traffic signals

All traffic signs and signals

Traffic signals, but not traffic signs

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You park your car on the side of the roaYou are facing uphill and there is no curb present. You should:

None of them

Turn the steering wheel toward the right

Turn the steering wheel toward the left

Make sure your front wheels are pointed straight

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You may pass another vehicle on the right if it is waiting to:

Turn right

Turn left

Turn into a driveway on the right

Turn right

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White lines on the roadway mean:

Lanes of traffic move in the same direction

Lanes of traffic move in opposite direction

Construction lanes

Same as yellow lines

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What causes most rear-end accident?

Weaving in and out of traffic

Looking in your rearview mirror too often

Following other vehicles too closely

Failing to pay attention

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Alcohol is:

An antihistamine

A depressant

A stimulant

A pain reliever

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When driving in the fast lane, if you are tailgated, the best thing to do is?

Speed up and leave them safely behind

Move to the right and let the tailgater pass

Slow down

Tap your brakes

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Two sets of two yellow lines, with solid lines on the outside and broken lines on the inside, represent what?

A center left turn lane

A shared passing lane

A bus stop

An area you can never enter

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When driving at night, you can reduce the glare from an approaching car's headlights by:

Turning your lights on high beam

Looking at the headlights of the approaching vehicle

Looking to the lower right side of your lane

Open and shut your eyes rapidly

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You may legally block an intersection when:

When you drive a small car

There is extremely heavy traffic

You entered on a green light

It is never legal to block an intersection

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You are not allowed to pass a vehicle on the left when:

When approaching a curve where you cannot see ahead

There is an oncoming vehicle

All answers are correct

On a curb when driving on a hill

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When there are two or more lanes, which one you should use for slow driving?

None of them

Right lane

Middle lane if there is one

Left lane

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If your wheels go off the pavement:

Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down

All answers are correct

Grip the steering wheel firmly and avoid heavy braking

When the vehicle is under control, steer toward the pavement

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A solid yellow line on your side of the road means:

You are in a no passing zone

You may pass with caution

You should reduce speed

You are in a construction zone

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You may cross solid yellow lines:

When you need to pass slower traffic

When there is no traffic in the opposite direction

When you need to turn into a private road or driveway

During daylight hours only

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