US Dmv Permit Test

Dmv Permit Test 21

By Teacher David Global  •  Free

1. When you want to change lanes, you should never:
A. Move into another lane while within an intersection.
B. Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder.
C. Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.
2. If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should:
A. Steer to the right.
B. Steer to the left.
C. Tap your brakes lightly and shift into neutral
3. This sign means:
A. No U-turn.
B. No left turn.
C. No right turn.
4. The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:
A. Know what is happening around your vehicle.
B. Turn off the radio.
C. Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.
5. If a child is about to run into the street, you should:
A. Start to prepare to slow down.
B. Flash your headlights.
C. Sound a sharp blast of your horn.
6. Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?
A. They know other drivers will do the right thing.
B. They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react.
C. They expect no breaks and give none.
7. When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:
A. Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way.
B. Merge carefully into the gap.
C. Wait for the lane to clear before merging.
8. When stopping on snow or ice, drivers who are operating vehicles equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) should:
A. Pump the brakes.
B. Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.
C. Stay off the brakes and wait for the car to drift to a stop.
9. There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
A. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.
B. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.
C. Move into the right lane when it is safe.
10. You should always travel:
A. At the speed of vehicles surrounding you.
B. At the speed limit.
C. At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.
11. Excessive speed:
A. Does not increase the chance of a crash.
B. Increases your ability to react to a hazard.
C. Often leads to high-risk decision-making.
12. Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of:
A. 0.15 percent or more.
B. 0.08 percent or more.
C. Any amount.
13. If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:
A. You cannot cross the line to pass.
B. You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.
C. You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.
14. When approaching an intersection with a flashing red light, you must:
A. Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then proceed.
B. Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.
C. Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red.
15. This sign means:
A. Watch for bicycles.
B. Bicycles not allowed.
C. Bicycle repair shop ahead.
16. What does this road sign mean?
A. Be ready to merge with traffic entering your lane.
B. Always stop.
C. Divided highway ahead.
17. If you park facing uphill where there is no curb, set the parking brake and:
A. Turn your wheels toward the edge of the road.
B. Turn your wheels away from the edge of the road.
C. Keep your wheels facing straight.
18. Broken yellow lines are used on streets and highways to:
A. Indicate no passing zones.
B. Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
C. Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
19. Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as:
A. 45 miles per hour.
B. 35 miles per hour.
C. 40 miles per hour.
20. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
A. At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
B. Five to 10 mph slower than the speed of traffic on the freeway.
C. The posted speed limit for freeway traffic.
21. When changing lanes:
A. Rely on the rearview mirror.
B. Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.
C. Rely on the left side mirror.
22. When using a roundabout, drivers should:
A. Yield to entering traffic.
B. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
C. Drive in a clockwise direction.
23. This sign means:
A. You are approaching the end of a divided highway.
B. You are approaching the beginning of a divided highway.
C. The road will be slippery ahead.
24. Highway pavement will be particularly treacherous and most slippery:
A. If it has been raining several hours.
B. If it has just begun to rain.
C. If it has been raining for one to two hours.
25. To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car:
A. Look briefly toward the right side of the road.
B. Stay focused on the centerline on the road.
C. Flash your high beams.
26. If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive more slowly and turn on your:
A. Emergency flashers.
B. Parking lights.
C. Headlights.
27. To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be:
A. On opposite sides of the steering wheel.
B. Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.
C. On the top and bottom of the steering wheel.
28. Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?
A. Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones as they are under normal traffic conditions.
B. You must "Slow for the Cone Zone."
C. Slow down only if you think workers are present.
29. Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:
A. In a marked crosswalk.
B. In any crosswalk or intersection.
C. Crossing any street.
30. In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:
A. After it has been raining all day.
B. One half hour after it stops raining.
C. During the first half hour of rain.
31. If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:
A. Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway.
B. Turn back onto the roadway immediately.
C. Stop.
32. You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?
A. About halfway through the deceleration lane.
B. As you approach the deceleration lane.
C. Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.
33. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
A. Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.
B. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
C. Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
34. If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not:
A. Continue on the freeway and find an alternate route to your destination.
B. Proceed to the next exit, leave the freeway, and return to your proper exit.
C. Back up on the road or shoulder.
35. This sign means:
A. School zone or crossing.
B. Pedestrian crossing.
C. Railroad ahead.
36. Stopping distances and the severity of collisions:
A. Decrease as a vehicle's speed increases.
B. Are not affected by a vehicle's speed.
C. Increase as a vehicle's speed increases.
37. You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:
A. Vehicle in front of you moves to the right to let you pass.
B. Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.
C. Yellow line next to the opposite side of the road is broken.
38. You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:
A. Speed up to beat the red light.
B. Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.
C. Come to a safe stop.
39. When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
A. Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
B. Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you.
C. Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.
40. While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline:
A. You must stay within your lane.
B. You may cross the centerline to change lanes.
C. You may change lanes only from the left lane.