Permit Test Practice Exam Questions and Answers

Permit test practice exam questions and answers What does a yellow unbroken line on the centerline indicate? - ANS IS No passing zone Your license may be revoked upon for one year upon ___,___,___ - ANS IS second conviction of drunk driving, failure to stop and render aid to the injured, driving after suspension or revocation of license When parking uphill what direction should your wheels be turned? - ANS IS away from the curb (left) When parking downhill what direction should your wheels be turned? - ANS IS to the curb (right) What causes skidding accidents? - ANS IS going too fast, steering abruptly, breaking too hard What should you do when your car starts to skid on a slippery road? - ANS IS let off the gas, do not use the brakes, and turn the wheels in the same direction as the skid If two vehicles approach an intersection at about the same time, what driver has the right of way? - ANS IS the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right What should you do when preparing for a right turn? - ANS IS signal for at least 100 ft, check traffic to the rear, and drive in the right hand lane Where is it illegal to park? (1,2,4,10,15,25 ft) - ANS IS More than *1* ft from the curb Closer than *2* ft to the bumper of another parked car Within *4* feet of an alley or driveway Closer than *10* ft to a fire hydrant Closer than *15* ft to a crosswalk Within *25* ft of railroad tracks In front of a fire station In the ally of a business district When under 18 and driving with an instruction permit, your licensed driver must be ____ or ____ at least __ years old and have a _____. ____ may ride in the back seat. - ANS IS When under 18 and driving with an instruction permit, your licensed driver must be a parent or guardian at least 21 years old and have a regular drivers license. Immediate family members may ride in the back seat. When under 18 you may be accompanied by a licensed driver who is not a parent or guardian if they are at least ___ years old, have a ___ and a ___ from your parent or guardian. No one else can be in the car. - ANS IS When under 18 you may be accompanied by a licensed driver who is not a parent or guardian if they are at least 21 years old, have a regular drivers license and a letter of permission from your parent or guardian. No one else can be in the car. Speed limit in a school zone when children are present - ANS IS 15 A left turn from a one way street should be made from the ____ ____ lane. A left turn onto a one way street should be made in to the ____ ____ ____ lane. - ANS IS A left turn from a one way street should be made from the extreme left lane. A left turn onto a one way street should be made in to the first open left lane. The speed limit in a residential district in a city is __ mph unless a higher speed is posted - ANS IS 25 When must headlights be turned on? - ANS IS 30 minutes after sundown 30 minutes before sunrise at any time the weather conditions cause visibility of less than 500 ft (approx. a block and a half) when part of a funeral procession What should you do when you hear the siren of an approaching emergency vehicle? What if your in an intersection? - ANS IS Pull over to the right and stop. If in an intersection, clear the intersection before pulling over When is passing on the right permitted? - ANS IS Any time the roadway is wide enough for two cars to move in the same direction and when the car ahead is making a left turn providing you can remain on the traveled part of the highway. How long is a temporary instruction permit valid for? - ANS IS One year from the date of issue When traveling on an open highway, within how many feet of a following or meeting vehicle should headlights be dimmed or lowered? - ANS IS 500 ft (approx. a block and a half) To become an organ donor you must ___. - ANS IS check the box on the license application sign the back of your drivers license if under 18, notify your parents of your intentions At a stop sign you must ___. - ANS IS stop completely at the stop line or before entering a marked or unmarked crosswalk area When driving in fog, heavy rain, or snow at night, what will help you see more clearly? ANS IS Using the lower headlight beams If you are found guilty of drunk driving, the court will ___ - ANS IS order an assessment of your drinking habits When must you report an accident to the DMV? - ANS IS if someone is injured if the total property damage is more than $1,000, or over $200 to government property What does a constant or flashing red traffic signal mean? - ANS IS It ALWAYS means stop The normal stopping distance of a car traveling 60 mph - ANS IS 268 ft When entering a highway from a private driveway, you must - ANS IS yield the right of way to all vehicles and pedestrians When driving on a two lane highway, when is it illegal to pass? - ANS IS at an intersection, railroad crossing, on a hill or curve When a pedestrian carrying a white cane in an outward or upright position starts to cross the street, you must ____ - ANS IS stop not closer than 10 feet to him and take all necessary precautions to avoid injury Before moving your vehicle from one lane to another you must __ - ANS IS check conditions to the side and rear and give proper signal Does a pedestrian in a crosswalk have the right of way? - ANS IS Yes, always A diamond shaped road sign warns you of a ___ - ANS IS condition in the road ahead requiring caution and reduced speed When leaving the curb from a parked position, best visibility can be gained by ___ ANS IS looking over the proper shoulder (do NOT depend on rear/side view mirrors) The DMV, Bureau of Driver Control must be notified of a change in address within __ ANS IS 10 days When backing your car, ___ - ANS IS look directly out of the rear window over your right shoulder (do not depend on rear view mirror) If your license is revoked, you must ___ - ANS IS file proof of financial responsibility for three years, take all examinations, and pay the examination and reinstatement fee All cars must be registered with the DMV within __ business days and must display ____ on the _____ - ANS IS All cars must be registered with the DMV withing 2 business days and must display the registration plates on the front and rear of the car. All cars must have _______________ - ANS IS Two headlights in working order adjusted to reveal objects 350 ft ahead tail lights and stop lights that are visible for at least 500 ft windshield wipers rear view mirrors two separate means of applying brakes horns mufflers Loads may not exceed more than __ ft to the front of the vehicle, __ in to the right, no extension to the left. If loads extend to the rear more than __ ft, they must be marked by a __ __ by day and a ___ __ by night. - ANS IS Loads may not exceed more than 3 ft to the front of the vehicle, 6 inches to the right, no extension to the left. If loads extend to the rear more than 4 ft, they must be marked by a red flag by day and a red light by night. Stickers may only be displayed on ___ - ANS IS side rear windows only On a 4 lane highway, slow vehicles should be driven in the ___ - ANS IS right hand lane If your are convicted of violating a restriction on your operators license, ___ - ANS IS your license may be revoked The proper speed limit is determined by __, not by the speed limit. You may be arrested for driving to fast for ___ even though your are not exceeding the speed limit. - ANS IS Weather conditions, conditions Is it ok to drive so slowly that you hold up other traffic? - ANS IS No, UNLESS it is absolutely necessary for safety What should you do if you hit an unattended vehicle causing damage? - ANS IS Leave your name and address on the car Can you use your headlights as an indication that you are going to pass? - ANS IS No, never If involved in an accident where somebody is injured, what is the first thing you should do? - ANS IS attend to the injured person (do NOT attempt to move them unless they are in a dangerous situation. Moving them may result in further injuries) What does an inverted triangle shape sign mean? - ANS IS the other driver has the right of way over you Do parked vehicles have the right of way over moving vehicles? - ANS IS No, even if they signal their intention to move, moving vehicles have the right of way If a school buss is stopped with red lights flashing on an undivided or two lane highway, what traffic stops? - ANS IS Traffic in both lanes stops until the red lights are turned off. However, if the highway was divided, traffic in the opposite lane of the bus would not be required to stop When are U-turns illegal? - ANS IS intersections controlled by traffic signals or a traffic officer mid-block in a business district mid-block on a thru street in a residential area Do bicyclists and motorcyclists have the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities as motorists? - ANS IS Yes Double reflectors are used to outline __ on freeways - ANS IS all exit and entrance ramps White reflectors serve as ___ for the freeway system during inclement weather - ANS IS an outline After passing another vehicle, what should you wait for before returning to the other lane? - ANS IS Until your rear view mirror shows a headlamp of the vehicle past What does a green arrow traffic signal shown alone mean? - ANS IS It allows you to enter the intersection only to proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow. You must yield the right of way to pedestrians or other traffic in the intersection What does a flashing yellow light mean? - ANS IS Caution What should you do when being passed? - ANS IS Stay in your lane, and allow the overtaking vehicle to pass. It is unlawful to increase your speed