2021 DMV Written Test (Permit Exam for Driver's License)

this sign tells

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s that turning right on red is prohibited b they cannot turn right or left merge with the red light or c they must wait for the light to turn green before turning right or left left the correct answer is b they cannot turn right or left during the red light this is a right curve sign b a lane reduction sign or c a road crosses the main road ahead correct answer c a road crosses the main road ahead to check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left you should look a over your right shoulder b in your rearview mirror or c over your left shoulder the correct answer is c over your left shoulder this sign warns

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s drivers that a there is a low place in the road b there is a winding road ahead or c there is a double curve ahead the correct answer there is a double curve ahead next question can you leave a paved road to pass another vehicle a if the edge is b if the vehicle in front turns left or c under no circumstances the correct answer is c under no circumstances this regulatory sign indicates drivers that traffic in the left lane must turn left at the intersection ahead b all vehicles must turn left immediately or see traffic in the right lane must proceed straight correct answer traffic in the left lane must turn left at the intersection ahead of which a railroad crossing is approaching without warning devices and does not they can see 400 feet from the tracks in one direction the speed limit is 15 miles per hour b 20 miles per hour or c 25 miles per hour correct answer a 15 miles per hour the next question is the sign means a you must make a turn at U b a sharp curve ahead or c can you make a U-turn the correct answer is c can you make a U-turn the next question when you park your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street at your front wheels should be turned the street b your wheels must be less than 18 inches from the sidewalk or c one of your rear wheels must touch the sidewalk the correct answer is b your wheels must be less than 18 inches from the sidewalk the next question does this traffic sign mean a the center lane is shared for left turns in both directions of travel b vehicles can only travel in the center lane or c sharp left turns ahead in both directions the correct answer is a the center lane is shared for left turns left in both directions of travel next question When you merge onto the freeway, you must drive a or nearly the same speed as traffic on the freeway b 5 to 10 miles per hour slower than traffic on the freeway or c the posted speed limit for traffic on the highway and the correct answer is a or about the same speed as traffic on the highway next question this sign warns drivers of a a winding road b a narrow bridge ahead or c a low place on the road answer correct b a narrow bridge ahead next question when driving in fog you should use a fog lights only b high beams or c low beams correct answer c low beams next question this sign indicates that flashing vehicles can travel safely in this area at speed reaction b suggested speed or c maximum speed the correct answer is c maximum speed next question a sidewalk painted white means a loading zone for scares or passengers b loading zone for passengers or mail only or c loading zone only for fry correct answer b zone cargo for passengers or men only this sign means a divided highway ahead stay on to the right of the divider b winding road ahead or c the road turns right and then left correct answer is a divided highway ahead stay to the right of the divider next answer a school bus in front of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing, you should stop and then continue when you think all the children have gotten off the bus b slowly at 25 miles per hour and pass consciously or c stop while the red lights are flashing the correct answer is c stop while the red lights are flashing the next question is signal means a pedestrian control signal b duty flagger ahead or c road works ahead correct answer c road works more ahead this sign means a signed pedestrian control b no U-turn or c left turn prohibited correct answer is b no U-turn next question you have just sold your vehicle you must notify the dmv within a couple of days a 5 b 10 or c 15 correct answer is five days the next question this sign means a school sign you are near a school surveillance for children b play area sign or c plane for children and residential area correct answer is a school sign you are near from a school watch the children to avoid last minute movements you must look towards the street where your vehicle will be in approximately 5 to 10 seconds b 10 to 15 seconds or c 15 to 20 seconds the correct answer is b 10 to 15 seconds this sign means a hidden path right b sharp turn to the right the road will make a sharp turn to the right rc there is no right turn correct answer is b sharp turn to the right the road will make a sharp turn to the right next question are you about to turn left you must signal continuously during the last blank advance before the turn a 50 b 75 oc 100 correct answer in c hundred next question which of the following statements about blind spots is true a are eliminated if you have an outside mirror at each side of the vehicle b large trucks have larger blind spots than most passenger vehicles or blind spots can be checked by looking in the rearview mirrors correct answers b large trucks have larger blind spots than most passenger vehicles passenger vehicles next question this sign means a do not turn right b two-way traffic ahead or see one direction can only travel in the direction of the arrow correct answer is c one direction can only travel in the direction of the arrow next question you have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner you must a leave a note on the vehicle b report the accident promptly to the city please or c both of the above correct answer is c both of the following questions above this sign means there is a dead end ahead b stop sign ahead or you see a vehicle displaying this sign moving slowly correct answer c a vehicle displaying this sign moving slowly you can legally block an intersection a when you enter the intersection with the green light b you merge into rush hour traffic or c under no circumstances the correct answer c under no circumstances the next question this sign means a hidden intersection ahead b slippery road a wet one or c winding road there is several curves ahead correct answer is c winding road there are several curves ahead when parking uphill on a two-way street with no curve your front wheels would be a left turn toward the street b right turn away from the street or c parallel to the correct pavement answer b turned right away from the next street question to turn left from a multi-lane, one-way street onto a one-way street, you must start your turn from any lane, as long as it is safe in the lane closest to the left curb or c the lane in the center of the road the correct answer is b the lane closest to the left curb next question this sign means turn right only at the intersection b do not turn right you should not turn right at the intersection or c turn left only at the intersection b do not turn right you should not turn right at this intersection the roads are the most slippery a join a heavy downpour b after having been raining for a while or c the first rain after a dry period correct answer is c the first rain after a dry period this sign means that a divided highway ends keep to the right b narrow bridge ahead or c road under construction correct answer is a divided highway ends keep right you cannot park your vehicle a on the side of the freeway in an emergency b next to a red-painted sidewalk or c within one hundred feet of an elementary school is b next to a red-painted sidewalk two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart may cross to enter or exit a private road b cannot be crossed for any reason or c must be treated as a separate lane of traffic the correct answer is b no cannot be crossed for any reason next question this sign means a you must come to a complete stop your vehicle b stop only if other vehicles are approaching or c stop 150 feet ahead the correct answer is a you must come to a complete stop your vehicle you want to turn right at an upcoming intersection you should slow down and move to the left side of your lane b avoid driving in the bike lane or c sign for one hundred feet before turning the correct answer is c sign for one hundred feet before turning you are driving on a highway signed for 65 miles per hour traffic travels at 70 miles per hour you can legally drive 70 miles per hour or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic b between 65 miles per hour and 70 miles per hour or c no faster than 65 miles per hour time correct answer c no faster than 65 miles per hour this the sign means a do not pass b do not stop or look in the wrong direction you are going in the wrong direction on a freeway exit ramp look in the wrong direction you are going in the wrong direction on a freeway exit ramp next question is it illegal to park your vehicle a in an unmarked crosswalk b within three feet of a private road or c in a bicycle lane a in an unmarked crosswalk this sign means there is a wildlife preservation center ahead b scenic view ahead o c animal crossing c animal crossing the safest precaution you can take regarding cell phone use and driving is to use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel b keep your phone within arm's reach so you don't have to take your eyes off the road or c check the number before answering a call use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the wheel if you have a green light but traffic is blocking the intersection, you must stay out of the intersection until the traffic clears b enter the intersection and wait until the traffic clears or c merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic correct answer is stay out of the intersection until traffic clears next question this sign means a school bus stops ahead b stops 150 feet ahead or c traffic light ahead correct answer at traffic light c ahead, you are preparing to turn right, you must make a stoplight and turn immediately b stop before entering the right lane and let other traffic go first or c slow down or stop if necessary and then turn correctly answer es c slow down or stop if necessary and then turn you must obey the instructions from school crossing guards a at all times b only enter during school hours or c unless you see no children present the correct answer is a at all times this sign means a sharp bend in the road b slippery surface in wet weather drive slowly or c winding road ahead correct answer is b slippery surface in wet weather drive slowly it is a windy day you are driving and a dust storm is blowing across the highway reducing your visibility you should drive slower and turn on your a interior lights b parking lights o c headlights correct answer let's look at the headlights this sign means that traffic is moving slower you must stay in the right lane unless you pass b aware school bus crossing rc school crosswalk signed correct answer is slower Driving traffic You must stay in the right lane and overtake last.

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should not assume that the other driver will make room for you to return to your lane. b Assume that the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn. signal first assume that the other driver will maintain a constant speed and do not assume that the other driver will make room for you to return to your lane if you are driving faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually passing other cars that you will a get you to your destination much faster and safer b will increase your chances of having an accident or c will help prevent traffic congestion the correct answer is b will increase your chances of having an accident this sign means there is traffic in two directions forwardb both lanes travel in the same direction or c the lane is only for two-way left turns correct answer a two-way traffic ahead which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks at tanker trucks marked with hazardous materials play cards b motor homes or pickup trucks that tow a boat trailer or c any vehicle with three or more axles or that weighs more than 4,000 pounds a tanker truck marked with hazardous materials rips hearts you are driving on a one-way street you can turn left on another one-way street only if there is a sign allowing a turn b traffic on the street moves to the right or c traffic on the street moves to the left correct answer in c traffic on the street moves turn left next question this sign means there is a divided highway ahead keep to the right b divided highway ends or c never passes by correct answer there is a divided highway ahead keep to the right a large truck is in front of you and is turning right on a street with two lanes in each direction the truck a may complete its turn in either lane b may have to make a wide turn to complete the right turn or c must remain in the right lane at all times while turn correct answer b you may have to turn wide to complete the right turn next question this sign means a bicycle crossing ahead watch for the cyclist b bicycle parking is allowed or c motorcycle crossing ahead correct answer a bicycle crossing a head watch for Bicyclists can cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line on the other side of the road is a solid line on their side of the road is a broken line or c the other side of the road is a broken line and the correct answer is b your side of the road is a broken line at intersections pedestrian crossings and railroad crossings you should always stop, listen and proceed with caution b look at the size of your vehicle and see what is coming or c pass slowly a vehicles that appear to be stopped for no reason correct answers b look at your vehicle's sleepers to see what is coming this sign means there is a traffic island ahead b you cannot turn left you should not turn left at this intersection or c intersection hide later correct answers b do not turn left you should not turn left at this intersection drive defensively when a always put one car length between you and the car in front b look only at the car in front of you while driving percy keep your eyes moving to look for possible dangers the correct answer is c keep your eyes moving to look for possible dangers you are driving on the highway the vehicle in front of you is a large truck, you should drive very close to the truck any bad weather because the driver can see ahead being further behind the truck than it would be for a passenger vehicle or c no more than one car behind the truck so the driver can see his correct answer is b further behind the truck than it would be for a passenger vehicle, this sign means that pedestrians are not allowed b crosswalk monitoring for people crossing the street or c school zone ahead b crosswalk monitoring for people crossing the street all of the following practices are dangerous while driving, which of these is also dangerous? illegal a listen to music through headphones that cover both ears b adjust the exterior mirrors or c transport an animal without restrictions inside the vehicle correct response to listen to music through headphones that cover both ears this sign means a security check ahead b road bumpy o c downhill the road goes downhill correct answer c hail downhill the road goes downhill next question always stop before crossing the train tracks when a you do not have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks b the crossing of the railroad is located in a city or town that has frequent rail traffic or c you transport two or more small children in a passenger vehicle correct answer a you do not have room on the other side to fully cross the tracks when following behind you other drivers are driving close by the rear bumper a you can frustrate other drivers and make them angry b your actions cannot result in a traffic ticket or c you help reduce traffic congestion correct answer a you can frustrate other drivers and make them angry this sign means a sign stop ahead b yield right of way or c dead end street ahead correct answer a stop sign ahead you should always drive slower than other traffic a no, you can block traffic when you drive too slow b yes, it is a good defensive driving technique c yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic correct answer a no, you can block traffic if you drive too slow you see a flagger at a road construction site ahead you must obey your instructions a only if you see orange cones on the road ahead b unless they conflict with exit signs, signs or laws or c at all times correct answer c at all times next question this sign means that a guy is driving into certain lanes of traffic b do not turn right or see this sign warns drivers that a two-lane road sunlight suddenly narrows correct respond to a guide for drivers in certain lanes of traffic when you can drive in a bicycle lane a during rush hour traffic if there are no cyclists in the bike lane b when you are 200 feet from a cross street where you plan to turn right or see when you want to pass the driver in front of you who is turning right , the correct answer is b when you are 200 feet from a cross street where you plan to turn right, this sign means a do not enter ahead b slow vehicles must exit first you are entering a no passing zone the correct answer in c you are entering a no passing zone you see a flashing yellow light at an upcoming intersection the flashing yellow light means you must stop before entering the intersection, as long as you can do so safely b stop all cross traffic before cross the intersection or c slow down and cross the intersection carefully correct answer c slow down and cross the intersection carefully a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles a in both directions can pass b next to the dashed line you can pass rc next to the solid line you can pass the correct answer b next to the dashed line you can pass this sign means t intersection b sharp turn or curve in the road c street intersection correct answer at t intersection there is no intersection of pedestrians and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead, you should make eye contact and then pass him b slow down when passing him or c stop and let him finish crossing the street correct answer c stop and let him finish crossing the street to check his blind spot when changing lanes to the left you should look a over your right shoulder b in the side mirror o c over your left shoulder correct answer c over your left shoulder this sign means a crossing onto a highway crosses the main road ahead b two-way traffic or c obstruction ahead correct answer an intersection a road crosses the main road ahead if an officer is directing traffic towards a working traffic light drivers must follow the instructions given by the traffic light b follow the instructions given by the traffic light the officer or honk at the officer correct answer b follow the instructions given by the officer you must yield to emergency vehicles a under no circumstances b when you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren or c only when other vehicles give correct answers b when you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren this signal loudly means a left turn b two-way traffic or c the road will curve to the right correct answer c the road will curve to the right a A solid white line in the center of a two-lane road indicates that the lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers cannot pass. b The lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers can pass when it is safe to do so for the lanes. they are moving in the same direction and drivers are not allowed to pass correct answer c the lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not allowed to pass Which of the following statements is true about driving on a wet road?

As you drive faster, your tires become less effective b water does not affect cars with good tires see that deep water is less dangerous than shallow water the correct answer is a as you drive faster your tires become become less effective next question this sign means no parking b do not enter one-way streets and roads you are not allowed to enter or c do not stop the correct answer is b do not enter one-way streets and roads who are not allowed to enter a red light means you must stop before entering any crosswalk b stop before entering the intersection o c of the correct answers above c of the above on long trips you can avoid drowsiness a by turning on your car radio b slowing down or c stopping at regular intervals to rest the correct answer in c stopping at regular intervals to rest the next question this sign means a flagger ahead always follows his instructions b pedestrian control sign or c photo control of speed correct answers to a flagger ahead always follow his instructions hypnosis is a driving condition that can result from looking at the road for long periods of time b frequent stops to rest c sleeping too much the night before your trip looking at the road for long periods of time if you come to an intersection where you want to turn but are not in the proper lane, you must quickly cross traffic to turn b flash your lights and turn from your current lane or c drive to the next intersection and turn, then turn correct answer is c drive to the next intersection and turn it is your turn then this sign means you cannot enter the intersection b traffic from all four directions you must stop or see what you can pass, but do it with caution correct answers b traffic of the four directions you must stop a speed limit is the maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions b the maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions or c the speed suggested for traveling on a road under ideal conditions The correct answer is b the maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions this sign means a speed limit for rural school zones b the school zone ends or c your speed must not exceed the speed posted on this sign area the correct answer is c your speed should not exceed the posted speed in this area do not follow other cars too closely because a you may not see the road between the cars b you may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front if you slow down or stop suddenly or c you must wait until there is a steady green light to proceed in any direction the correct answer is b you may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows down or stops stop suddenly next question you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights flashing, you should slow down if possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle b drive to the right side of the road road and stop or c stay in your lane and continue driving at the same speed the correct answer is to reduce speed if possible change lanes so as not to drive drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle this sign means a do not enter b local traffic only or c you are approaching a railroad crossing the correct answer is c you are approaching a railroad crossing next question what does an orange sign at the start of a no passing zone indicate b there is a railroad crossing ahead c the presence of construction work correct answer c the presence of construction work What should you do when you are entering a highway from a private road? a sound the horn to warn cars that you are entering the road b stop with part of your car on the road to alert other drivers o c yield to pedestrians and traffic on the road correct answer in c yield the right of way to pedestrians and traffic on the road this sign means that noenter the intersection b do not park or c approaching vehicles must stop correct answer is b do not park when you encounter an aggressive driver you must avoid eye contact slow down and let them pass b cut them off to slow them down or c retaliate following them closely correctly answer is a avoid eye contact slow down let them pass next question this sign means a school crossing slow down and watch for children crossing the street b the school zone ends or see pedestrians or vehicles cannot enter to the road correct answer is a school crossing reduce speed and watch for children crossing the street when approaching a stopped school bus with the overhead alarm extended.

Drivers must come to a complete stop and wait to continue. b Sound the horn before passing the bus on its left. c Passing the bus before its door opens properly. answer is to come to a complete stop and wait to continue this sign means a there is a low spot on the road b lane reduction there will be fewer lanes ahead or you will see a narrow bridge ahead correct answer b lane reduction there will be fewer lanes ahead you can cross a white line discontinuous and come to a complete stop and wait to continue b sound the horn before passing the bus on your left or c pass the bus before its door opens, come to a complete stop and wait to continue the signal means a a a pedestrian crossing b park only with a disabled

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only if you come to an intersection where you want to turn but are not in the correct lane, you must quickly cross traffic to make your turn b turn on your flashing light and turn from your current lane or c drive to the next intersection and turn, then the correct answer is c drive to the next intersection and turn, then this sign means a paved surface a head changes to a gravel or dirt road b dead end or c there a low spot in the road correct answer to the paved surface later change to a gravel or dirt road if you plan to pass another vehicle, you should not assume that the other driver will make room for you to return to your lane b assume that the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal or c assume that the other driver will maintain a constant speed correct answer is not to assume that the other driver will give you room to return to your next lane question this sign means the road curves at the left b the road curves to the right or c right and left turns coming correct answer c right and left turns coming assuming the road is level what do you do after you end up parallel? park in a space between two other cars a leave the front wheels turned towards the sidewalk b move forward as much as possible in the space o c straighten the front wheels and leave space between the cars the correct answer is c tighten the front wheels and leave space between cars , next question you want to pull out of your driveway, you see children playing nearby before you start moving your car, you should rev the engine to warn the children that you are moving, b walk to the back of the car to make sure the road is clear or c tell children to stay out of the driveway correct answer b walk to the back of the car to make sure the road is clear next question this sign means a yield sign ahead b street no exit ahead o c stop sign ahead slow down correct answer is a yield sign ahead legally blind people have the right of way when crossing the street when wearing light-colored clothing b guided by a guide dog or using a white or metal cane or c helped by another person b is the correct answer is guided by a guide dog or using a white or metal cane this sign means a right turn ahead b the road curves to the left or c the road double curves will curve to the right then to the left the correct answer is c double curve the the road will curve to the right and then to the left blind spots are a points in your vision when you get tired b areas of the road that cannot be see in the mirrors of a vehicle or c traffic control devices respond correctly to their b areas of the road that cannot be seen in the mirrors of a vehicle following question this sign means that the hov lane is a special lane that is used only for rideshares, buses, motorcycles or vehicles with low emission stickers b do not pass on this road or c you can pass, but do so with caution correct answer is a hov lane is a special lane used only for carpools buses motorcycles or vehicles with low emissions stickers the car behind you starts to pass you you should turn to the right and stop so he can't pass b slow down a little and stay in your lane c honk to signal him to pass the correct answer b slow down speed slightly and stay in your lane this sign means there is a railroad crossing ahead b school zone ahead o c yield you must slow down and allow vehicles to cross your path the right of way the correct answer is c yield You must slow down and give way to vehicles crossing your path right of way when entering the interstate Check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane Adjust your speed to match the traffic signal traffic and wait for the traffic to allow you to move into the lane as you have the right of way b merge carefully into the space or c wait for the lane to clear before merging the correct answer is b merge carefully into the space this sign means that you cannot enter the intersection b do not pass on this road or c you can pass, but do so with caution, answer correctly c you are allowed to pass, but do so with caution when two vehicles enter an intersection from different roads at the same time, whose vehicle must yield to either b the vehicle on the left or c the vehicle on the right the correct answer is b the vehicle on the left may cross a single solid white line on the highway a whenever it wishes b if traffic conditions permit require or c only to turn into a driveway the correct answer is b if traffic conditions require it you must do it next question this sign means a bicycles are not allowed on this road b bicycles are not allowed on this road or c are not motorcycles are allowed on this road correct answer is a bicycles are not allowed on this road you