DMV Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (20 Questions) — Questions and Answers
Question 1: If you feel drowsy before driving, what should you do?
- Play some songs
- Sleep (Correct answer)
- Exercise
- Drink coffee
Correct answer: Sleep
Stimulants, exercise, and music can help you stay alert, but sleep is the greatest cure for tiredness. Consult a doctor if you're getting 9 hours of sleep but still feel fatigued.
Question 2: Which of the following do you have to follow above the other three?
- A flashing red light
- A steady red light
- A police officer (Correct answer)
- A stop sign
Correct answer: A police officer
Traffic cops' instructions take precedence over signs, lights, and pavement markings. Police officers, fire officers, highway work area flag persons, and school crossing officials are all permitted to guide traffic
Question 3: A driver's license in Alabama will be suspended for ________ if they acquire 24 or more points in that time.
- two years
- one year (Correct answer)
- three years
- four years
Correct answer: one year
Alabama employs a point system to track traffic violations. If a driver accumulates 24 or more points within a two-year period, their driver's license will be suspended. This suspension is typically for a duration of one year, serving as a significant penalty for habitual traffic offenders.
Question 4: On his or her cell phone, a minor driver receives a phone call. He or she must
- While driving, do not use a cell phone.
- Answer the phone with a hands-free cell phone
- In an emergency, answer the phone.
- don't answer the call. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: don't answer the call.
It is prohibited for a minor to use a cell phone while driving, and if his or her phone calls, he or she should not answer it. Fines are imposed on those who break this law.
Question 5: What is the only way to lower your BAC?
- Exercise.
- Take a cold shower.
- Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol. (Correct answer)
- Drink coffee
Correct answer: Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.
The only way to effectively lower your BAC is to abstain from drinking for a period of time. Coffee, exercise, and cold showers will not lower your blood alcohol content or alter the effects of drinking. They can help you stay awake, but they can't modify your blood alcohol concentration or make you sober.
Question 6: On the right side of the highway, a solid white line slants in to the left. This demonstrates:
- You're about to enter a construction zone.
- Just ahead, you'll come to a crossroads.
- Just ahead, you'll need to make a left turn.
- The path will get more narrow. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The path will get more narrow.
The margin of the road is indicated by a solid line down the side of the road, indicating the boundary between the travel lane and the shoulder. If the edge line of the road curves toward the center, it indicates that the road ahead is narrower.
Question 7: Flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, or ringing bells at a railroad crossing indicate that ___________.
- You must slow down and proceed with caution
- You are not permitted to turn left because
- The route ahead of you is blocked.
- You must come to a complete halt. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: You must come to a complete halt.
A train approaching a railroad crossing is indicated by flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, or ringing bells. Between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail, you must come to a halt. Before crossing, wait for the lights to stop and the crossing gates to fully raise.
Question 8: A _________ provides the best potential protection in the event of a car accident, making it your best defense against a drunk driver.
- windshield wiper
- curved cushion seat
- safety belt (Correct answer)
- car-sensitive toolkit
Correct answer: safety belt
Even in the back seat of a car, safety belts have been shown to save lives. A safety belt can protect the head and body from significant injury in the event of a collision.
Question 9: If you are in heavy traffic on a city street and you drive past your desired location, you should:
- Drive around the block. (Correct answer)
- Stop where you are.
- Back up to where you should have stopped.
- Signal and make a U-turn.
Correct answer: Drive around the block.
If you're stuck in traffic on a city street and you discover you've passed your goal, you should go around the block. In areas where it might interrupt traffic, never make a U-turn.
Question 10: When the sun is shining brightly or when a line of automobiles following you could block your turn signal light, you must utilize __________.
- brake light
- hand signals (Correct answer)
- parking lights
- 4 way flashers
Correct answer: hand signals
When the sun is shining brightly or when a line of automobiles following you could cover your turn signal light, you must utilize hand signals. Hand signals, on the other hand, may not be visible at night unless in well-lit regions.
Question 11: Which of the following has a higher alcohol content?
- They're all the same (Correct answer)
- A 5-oz glass of 12% wine
- A 1.5-oz shot of 80 proof liquor
- A 12-oz glass of 5% beer
Correct answer: They're all the same
A 'standard drink' is defined as containing approximately 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. This means a 1.5-oz shot of 80-proof liquor, a 5-oz glass of 12% wine, and a 12-oz glass of 5% beer all contain roughly the same amount of alcohol. Therefore, consuming any one of these has a similar effect on a person's blood alcohol content.
Question 12: How long does it take your body to eliminate the alcohol in 5 ounces of wine on average?
- 30 minutes.
- 2 hours.
- 1 hour. (Correct answer)
- 45 minutes.
Correct answer: 1 hour.
A 5-ounce glass of wine is considered one standard drink, containing approximately 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. The human body metabolizes alcohol at a fairly consistent rate of about one standard drink per hour. Therefore, it takes approximately one hour for the body to eliminate the alcohol from a 5-ounce glass of wine.
Question 13: Which of the following statements concerning driving while intoxicated is correct:
- Alcohol has no effect on your ability to make decisions.
- Alcohol has a bad impact on your judgment. (Correct answer)
- After two beers, it is usually safe to drive.
- Your reaction time improves when you drink alcohol.
Correct answer: Alcohol has a bad impact on your judgment.
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that significantly impairs cognitive functions, including judgment. Even small amounts of alcohol can reduce your ability to make sound decisions, assess risks accurately, and react appropriately to changing road conditions. This impaired judgment is a primary factor contributing to dangerous driving behaviors and accidents.
Question 14: Which of the following does not fall under the heading of distracted driving?
- manual
- cognitive
- visual
- audible (Correct answer)
Correct answer: audible
Distracted driving typically involves three main types of distractions: visual (taking eyes off the road), manual (taking hands off the wheel), and cognitive (taking your mind off driving). While audible distractions (like loud music) can contribute to cognitive distraction, 'audible' itself is not one of the primary categories of distraction in the same way visual, manual, and cognitive are defined. It's more a source of distraction that often leads to cognitive distraction.
Question 15: A ____________ has the same amount of alcohol as a 5-ounce glass of wine.
- A 12-ounce beer can. (Correct answer)
- A pint of beer, to be exact.
- A margarita, to be precise.
- A two-ounce shot of bourbon.
Correct answer: A 12-ounce beer can.
A standard drink contains approximately 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. A 12-ounce can of regular beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof distilled spirits are all considered standard drinks because they contain roughly the same amount of alcohol. Therefore, a 12-ounce beer can is equivalent to a 5-ounce glass of wine in terms of alcohol content.
Question 16: At a four-way stop, all vehicles arrive at approximately the same time. Who has the right-of-way?
- The largest vehicle
- The vehicle going straight
- The vehicle to your left
- The vehicle to your right (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The vehicle to your right
When vehicles arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously, the vehicle to your right has the right-of-way.
Question 17: Two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, facing each other. One wants to go straight and one wants to turn left. Who goes first?
- The vehicle going straight (Correct answer)
- The vehicle turning left
- The vehicle on the right side of the road
- The larger of the two vehicles
Correct answer: The vehicle going straight
The vehicle going straight has the right-of-way over a vehicle turning left when both arrive at the same time.
Question 18: You see a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog waiting to cross at a crosswalk. What must you do?
- Honk lightly to let them know traffic is present
- Stop completely and wait until they have safely crossed (Correct answer)
- Proceed slowly and carefully past the crosswalk
- Wave them across to signal that it is safe
Correct answer: Stop completely and wait until they have safely crossed
You must always stop and yield to blind or visually impaired pedestrians using a white cane or guide dog at crosswalks.
Question 19: You are backing out of a driveway onto a public street. Who has the right-of-way?
- You do, since you are already in motion
- Traffic traveling on the public street (Correct answer)
- Whoever can see the other driver first
- The larger or faster-moving vehicle
Correct answer: Traffic traveling on the public street
Traffic on public streets always has the right-of-way over vehicles entering from driveways or private roads.
Question 20: A bicyclist is riding in a designated bike lane next to your lane. You need to turn right at the next intersection. Who has the right-of-way?
- You do, because you are operating a motor vehicle
- The bicyclist traveling in the bike lane (Correct answer)
- Whoever reaches the intersection first
- You do, because you are executing a legal right turn
Correct answer: The bicyclist traveling in the bike lane
Bicyclists traveling in a bike lane have the right-of-way; you must yield to them before turning right across the bike lane.
