DMV Practice Test #3

Question 1

A green arrow with a red light indicates

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you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians.

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you must stop and proceed slowly, yielding to pedestrians.

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you must stop at the signal, yielding to pedestrians.

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you must stop and wait until it turns yellow.

Question 2

When passing on a multi-lane highway with several lanes in one direction, you must employ .

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the middle and left lanes

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the far—right lane

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the middle lane

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any lane

Question 3

Tailgating is the act of?

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following too closely.

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making sharp lane changes.

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crossing a rail gate.

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driving in blind spots.

Question 4

When waiting to turn right at a stop sign and a vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on, you must yield.

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wait until the other driver actually starts to turn and then start your turn.

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turn on your headlights quickly.

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proceed with the turn as you are certain the other driver is turning.

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press the accelerator immediately.

Question 5

Before changing lanes, drivers should

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check mirrors and look over shoulder toward the rear.

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check side mirrors and look into rearview mirror.

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check the speed and look over shoulder toward the rear.

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check behind and look into side mirrors.

Question 6

If you're driving on a road with three or more lanes, except when passing another car, you should.

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in the middle lane

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in the extreme left lane

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on the shoulder of the road

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in the extreme right lane

Question 7

You don't want to drive when distracted, therefore

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turn off your cell phone until you reach your destination.

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have all your emotionally difficult conversations in your first hour of driving.

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smoke, eat, and drink on straight portions of the road.

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read maps or use your phone only when there are no other vehicles around you.

Question 8

A ______ provides the best possible protection in the event of a car accident, and is thus your best defense against a drunk driver.

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safety seat belt

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car-sensitive toolkit

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windshield wiper

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curved cushion seat

Question 9

If you have consumed a significant amount of alcohol, you can rest assured that you will not be driving while inebriated.

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wait for a day or two.

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wait at least an hour.

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wait at least 30 minutes.

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were drinking beer or wine, but not hard liquor.

Question 10

A constant red arrow indicator indicates

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you must stop and you cannot turn in the direction of the arrow

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you must stop and proceed when it is safe to do so

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you should prepare to stop and yield to oncoming traffic before turning

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None of the above