DMV Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield DMV facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. When the sun is shining brightly or when a line of automobiles following you could block your turn signal light, you must utilize __________. → hand signals
2. The following reasons make using a cell phone while driving a car a distraction: → It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.
3. What does this warning mean? → Divided highway begins, two-lane highway ends
4. Who has the right-of-way when the light turns green if you are at an intersection and a bicycle is next to you on your right? → The bicycle
5. WHAT DRUG STYLES OTHER THAN ALCOHOL CAN AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE → All of the above
6. The wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb when ____________. → parallel parking
7. If a cyclist approaching from your right arrives at the same intersection as you do, you need to → yield to the bicycle.
8. What does this sign imply? → traffic merging ahead.
9. The driver is given a warning by this sign that the road is a → winding road.
10. What is the road sign mean: → warning sign
11. You want to turn left at an intersection with a green light (not a green arrow). Oncoming traffic is approaching. What must you do? → Yield to oncoming traffic before turning
12. What should you do if you're planning on turning left and you see this sign? → Proceed with caution once you have the green light
13. There is ___, according to this yellow diamond-shaped sign with red and black symbols. → An upcoming stop sign.
14. The crosswalks outside the schools are what color? → Yellow
15. When a transit vehicle stops and signals to re-enter the main road, you must: → Yield
16. Which of the following will help you cut down on your alcohol consumption? → time
17. A driver in front of you is giving a signal by raising his or her arm and hand. This motorist desires to → turn right
18. Your BAC depends on: → the amount of alcohol you drink.
19. YOU MUST ______________ IF YOU ARE DRIVING BEHIND IT. → Allow a motorcyclist to take up the entire lane.
20. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SIGN IS TO PREVENT: → On one-way streets and highway ramps, wrong-way entrances are common.
21. Unless otherwise indicated, the top speed limit for cars carrying trailers on a two-lane, undivided roadway is . → 55 mph
22. TEENAGE DRIVERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHEN: → They are driving with teenage passengers
23. If you're traveling slower than the rest of the traffic on a multilane highway, take the __________________. → Except when passing, use the right or outside lane.
24. After a drink, you should: → Take a cab
25. You should utilize the three-point turn to what unless it is banned. → On a small street, turn around
26. Even though the light is red, a police officer will tell you to proceed through the intersection regardless. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? → Do as the officer tells you
27. You should use the ___________ to get up to highway speed before attempting to join into traffic on a controlled-access highway. → the acceleration lane
28. This warning sign means? → Disabled parking spot
29. The areas around large commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses, that have a higher risk of being involved in an accident are referred to as → No-Zones
30. AFTER DRINKING, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DOESN'T HAPPEN? → You relax so that you can focus.