BMV Comprehensive BMV 3

Question 1

What is the recommended following distance under good conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least a 3-second gap

Answer

One car length

Answer

Half a second

Answer

Ten car lengths always

Question 2

A yield sign means you must:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and give right-of-way to other traffic

Answer

Come to a full stop always

Answer

Speed up to merge

Answer

Ignore it if no cars are near

Question 3

What does a white diamond symbol painted on a lane indicate?

Accepted Answer

A reserved HOV or special-use lane

Answer

A bike-only path

Answer

A no-passing zone

Answer

A parking lane

Question 4

When must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights on an undivided road?

Accepted Answer

From both directions

Answer

Only if behind the bus

Answer

Only oncoming traffic

Answer

Never, just slow down

Question 5

What is the first thing to do if your brakes suddenly fail?

Accepted Answer

Pump the brake pedal to build pressure

Answer

Turn off the engine

Answer

Steer into oncoming traffic

Answer

Open the door and jump

Question 6

What does a solid white line between lanes going the same direction mean?

Accepted Answer

Discourages or prohibits lane changes

Answer

Encourages passing

Answer

Marks the road edge only

Answer

Separates opposing traffic

Question 7

Before changing lanes, you should:

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors, and glance over your shoulder

Answer

Only use your mirrors

Answer

Change quickly without signaling

Answer

Honk to warn others