BMV Essential BMV Permit 5

Question 1

What does a red octagonal sign always mean?

Accepted Answer

Stop

Answer

The eight-sided red sign universally means come to a complete stop.

Question 2

When turning left at an intersection, you must yield to:

Accepted Answer

Oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Answer

A left-turning driver must yield to oncoming vehicles and any crossing pedestrians.

Question 3

What should you do when entering a highway from an on-ramp?

Accepted Answer

Accelerate to match traffic speed and merge

Answer

Use the on-ramp to accelerate to highway speed and merge smoothly into a gap.

Question 4

A steady yellow traffic light means:

Accepted Answer

Prepare to stop

Answer

A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red, so prepare to stop.

Question 5

When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?

Accepted Answer

On a one-way street or multi-lane road when safe

Answer

Passing on the right is permitted on one-way streets or multi-lane roads when it is safe.

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