BMV Comprehensive BMV 5

Question 1

What does a pentagon-shaped (five-sided) sign indicate?

Accepted Answer

A school zone or school crossing

Answer

A hospital ahead

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A no-parking area

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A railroad crossing

Question 2

When approaching a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing lights, you must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the gates rise

Answer

Drive around the gates if no train is visible

Answer

Slow down but keep moving

Answer

Honk and proceed

Question 3

What is the safest way to handle a tire blowout at speed?

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly and ease off the gas gradually

Answer

Brake hard immediately

Answer

Steer sharply to the shoulder

Answer

Accelerate to maintain control

Question 4

What does an orange-colored sign typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

A construction or work zone

Answer

A no-passing zone

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A recreation area

Answer

A pedestrian crossing

Question 5

When should you dim your high beams for oncoming traffic?

Accepted Answer

Within about 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

Answer

Only when they flash you

Answer

Never on rural roads

Answer

Only in cities

Question 6

What is the correct hand signal for a left turn?

Accepted Answer

Left arm extended straight out

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Left arm bent upward

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Left arm bent downward

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Arm waving up and down

Question 7

If you miss your exit on a freeway, you should:

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit

Answer

Back up on the shoulder

Answer

Stop and make a U-turn

Answer

Cross the median to turn around