DMV Permit Test #3

Question 1

When approaching a curve, you should do:

Accepted Answer

Reduce your speed

Answer

Honk your horn as your navigate the curve

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Slow down and tap the brakes

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Increase your speed to complete the curve

Question 2

If you are attempting to come to a stop on a street that is wet or slippery, the most effective strategy is to

Accepted Answer

Apply the brakes gradually

Answer

Hit the brakes hard

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Shift into neutral and do not use the brakes

Answer

None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following should you do if you are driving down a street and you hear an emergency vehicle's siren but you can't see the vehicle that is sounding the siren?

Accepted Answer

Pull to the curb and wait to see the emergency vehicle

Answer

Slow down until you see the emergency vehicle

Answer

Speed up to stay out of its way

Answer

Turn off of the street as soon as possible

Question 4

Which of the following situations requires you to give way to other vehicles or pedestrians?

Accepted Answer

When making a left turn

Answer

When driving straight ahead

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When you are in a traffic circle

Answer

All of the above

Question 5

There is a stopped school bus in front of you with its red flashing lights on. You are required to because it is the law:

Accepted Answer

Stop as long as the red lights are flashing

Answer

Reduce your speed to 15mph and proceed carefully

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Do nothing

Answer

Slowly go around the bus

Question 6

If the driver in front of you has his left hand extended downward, it indicates that he intends to:

Accepted Answer

Stop

Answer

Go straight

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Turn left

Answer

Turn right

Question 7

What should you do after you have finished parallel parking on a street that is level once you have completed the maneuver?

Accepted Answer

Straighten the front wheels and leave room between yourself and other cars

Answer

Pull as closely behind the car in front of you as possible

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Turn your wheels toward the curb

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Turn wheels to the left

Question 8

When driving on an entrance ramp to a freeway, you should keep an eye out for a break in the flow of oncoming traffic by doing:

Accepted Answer

Checking your mirrors and turning your head to look over your shoulder

Answer

Flashing your lights to alert other drivers that you are entering the freeway

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Looking in the side mirrors

Answer

All of the above

Question 9

Night time cyclists are required to have the following equipment:

Accepted Answer

A front headlight and red tail light

Answer

Reflective clothing

Answer

Reflective strips on the fender

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A helmet

Question 10

When driving on a slick surface when your automobile starts to skid, you should:

Accepted Answer

take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the direction of the skid

Answer

brake immediately and turn in the direction of the skid

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brake immediately and turn in the opposite direction of the skid

Answer

take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the opposite direction of the skid