DMV Practice Test #3
If your unattended vehicle rolls away while parked and strikes another one, you should
You must leave a notice with your name, address, the name and address of the owner of your vehicle, and a description of the collision if you hit a parked car or other piece of property. Fix it firmly to the object you hit, whether it be a car or a building. Inform the city police about the collision.
____________ after sunset, you must turn your headlights.
Your headlights must be turned on 30 minutes after sunset and must remain on until 30 minutes before sunrise.
When an emergency vehicle's siren sounds and you're in a crossroads, you should
Even if an emergency vehicle is coming, never block an intersection. If you see or hear an emergency vehicle while in a junction, go through the intersection. Then stop and move as quickly to the right as you can.
A constant red arrow indicator indicates
When you see a red arrow, you need to halt and cannot turn in that direction. Only when the red arrow disappears and a green arrow or light appears may you move forward.
Locked wheel skids are typically brought on by
The force of the brakes may be greater than the tires' ability to grip the road if you apply them forcefully while moving quickly. No matter which way the steering wheel is cranked, the wheels will lock and the vehicle will skid. Take your foot off the brake pedal to unlock the wheels to stop the skid. Then, as the car starts to straighten out, straighten the front wheels. Once you are moving at a safe speed to continue driving, gradually slow down the car.
When passing on a multi-lane highway with several lanes in one direction, you must employ .
When passing on a multilane highway with numerous lanes in one direction, you must use the middle and left lanes.
You don't want to drive when distracted, therefore
Even on a straightaway or an empty road, a distraction is still a distraction. While driving, do not eat, drink, smoke, text, read, or have unpleasant discussions. If at all feasible, switch off your phone and leave it off until you've completed your day's driving.
Before changing lanes, drivers should
Before changing lanes, the driver should inspect his or her mirrors and look behind him or her to check for blind spots.
Tailgating is the act of?
Tailgating is the practice of following too closely behind another vehicle. Don't tailgate or follow too closely. If you follow a truck too closely, the trucker may not realize you're there.
A green arrow with a red light indicates
Red light with a green arrow indicates that you may go cautiously in the arrow's direction while yielding to all other cars and pedestrians.
If there are no stop signs or yield signs at the intersection of a through route, you must
At crossings without a stop sign or a yield sign, give way to through-traffic vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. The right of way belongs to them.
If you're driving on a road with three or more lanes, except when passing another car, you should.
If there are three or more lanes on a road, you should stay in the middle lane unless passing another vehicle.
A ______ provides the best possible protection in the event of a car accident, and is thus your best defense against a drunk driver.
Safety belts assist save lives and making the journey safer. They protect the head and body from major injuries in the event of an automobile accident.
When waiting to turn right at a stop sign and a vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on, you must yield.
At a stop sign, when you are waiting to turn right and a vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on, you must wait until the other driver actually starts to turn, and then start your turn.
When your car begins to skid, you should
Apply the brakes last, but progressively slow down if your car begins to hydroplane.
If you have consumed a significant amount of alcohol, you can rest assured that you will not be driving while inebriated.
The more alcohol you consume to become inebriated, the longer it will take your liver to break it down. One standard drink (one ounce of hard liquor, a half glass of wine, or a 12-ounce can of beer) can be broken down by the liver in roughly an hour. If you consume a high-quality product, It can take up to a day or two for your body to fully recover after consuming a large amount of alcohol.