BMV Essential BMV Permit 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Who has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
- The faster vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
When two vehicles reach a four-way stop simultaneously, the driver on the right proceeds first.
Question 2: What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
- Passing is allowed
- No passing in your lane (Correct answer)
- The road ends ahead
- You must stop
Correct answer: No passing in your lane
A solid yellow line on your side means passing is prohibited in your direction.
Question 3: When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane road, you must:
- Slow to 20 mph
- Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
- Pass carefully on the left
- Honk to alert children
Correct answer: Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing
You must stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights until they are turned off.
Question 4: What is the proper hand signal for a right turn?
- Arm straight out
- Arm bent upward (Correct answer)
- Arm bent downward
- Arm waving
Correct answer: Arm bent upward
A right turn is signaled by extending the arm out and bending it upward at the elbow.
Question 5: The speed limit in a school zone during posted hours is typically:
- 15-20 mph (Correct answer)
- 35 mph
- 45 mph
- 55 mph
Correct answer: 15-20 mph
School zones commonly enforce reduced limits of around 15 to 20 mph during posted hours.
Question 6: A flashing red traffic signal means:
- Slow down and proceed
- Stop, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear
- The light is broken, ignore it
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light is treated the same as a stop sign — stop and proceed when clear.
Question 7: What should you do when you see a diamond-shaped sign?
- It gives regulatory law
- It warns of possible hazards ahead (Correct answer)
- It marks a service area
- It shows the route number
Correct answer: It warns of possible hazards ahead
Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs alerting drivers to conditions ahead.
BMV Essential BMV Permit 2
At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time.
Who has the right-of-way?