DMV Driver's License Written Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: A vehicle is entering a public road from a private driveway, alley, or parking lot. Who has the right-of-way?

Both vehicles must share and take turns equally
The entering vehicle, if it arrives at the public road first
Traffic already traveling on the public road (Correct answer)
Whichever vehicle is larger or traveling faster

Correct answer: Traffic already traveling on the public road

Vehicles on public roads always have the right-of-way over vehicles entering from private driveways, alleys, or parking lots.

Question 2: A funeral procession is moving through an intersection. The lead vehicle had a green light, but it has now turned red. What should following vehicles in the procession do?

Stop and wait for the next green light
Continue through the intersection to keep the procession together (Correct answer)
Honk to warn other vehicles to stay clear
Break off and find another route to the destination

Correct answer: Continue through the intersection to keep the procession together

Once a funeral procession has begun moving through an intersection, all vehicles in it may legally continue through to keep the procession intact.

Question 3: When approaching a roundabout, you should enter in

any direction.
a clockwise direction.
a counterclockwise direction. (Correct answer)
the direction of the oncoming vehicles.

Correct answer: a counterclockwise direction.

A roundabout is a type of circular intersection in which traffic moves around an island in a counterclockwise direction.

Question 4: You are at an intersection with a green light and are turning right. A pedestrian is crossing the street on your right side. Who has the right-of-way?

The pedestrian only if a 'Walk' signal is displayed
You do, since you have a green light to turn
The pedestrian crossing in the crosswalk (Correct answer)
Neither — both must stop and yield to each other

Correct answer: The pedestrian crossing in the crosswalk

Pedestrians crossing in a crosswalk have the right-of-way even when you have a green light authorizing your right turn.

Question 5: At a four-way stop, all vehicles arrive at approximately the same time. Who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle to your left
The vehicle going straight
The largest vehicle
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 6: When your tires start to ride on water instead of the road because the road is wet, you will experience

Velocitizing
Tailgating
Hydroplaning (Correct answer)
Weaving

Correct answer: Hydroplaning

Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water builds up between your vehicle's tires and the road surface, causing the tires to lose contact with the pavement. This loss of traction results in a loss of steering and braking control, making it a dangerous condition that drivers must be aware of in wet weather.

Question 7: At a T-intersection where one road ends and meets a through street, who must yield?

The vehicle intending to turn left onto the through street
Vehicles on the road that ends must yield to through-street traffic (Correct answer)
The first vehicle to reach the intersection
Traffic already on the through street

Correct answer: Vehicles on the road that ends must yield to through-street traffic

At a T-intersection, drivers on the road that terminates must yield to all traffic on the continuing through road.

Question 8: You see a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog waiting to cross at a crosswalk. What must you do?

Proceed slowly and carefully past the crosswalk
Wave them across to signal that it is safe
Stop completely and wait until they have safely crossed (Correct answer)
Honk lightly to let them know traffic is present

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 9: WORN OR BALD TIRES:

Increase stopping distance, while decreasing overall control
All of the above (Correct answer)
Cause vehicles to hydroplane
Cause tire failure and/or blown out tires

Correct answer: All of the above

The vehicle cannot have bald tires, which would have less than 1/32 inch tread depth in any two adjacent grooves. Tires that are too worn will cause the vehicle to hydroplane at lower speed, increase the stopping distance and have an increased chance of failure. Make sure to check your tires wear and alignment regularly and replace them as needed.

Question 10: You want to turn left at an intersection with a green light (not a green arrow). Oncoming traffic is approaching. What must you do?

Sound your horn and proceed carefully
Wait for a green arrow before turning
Yield to oncoming traffic before turning (Correct answer)
Turn left immediately since you have the green light

Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic before turning

Even with a green light, you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians when making a left turn.

Question 11: What does this rectangular sign with white writing on a black backdrop mean?

Road closed
Posted speed limit (Correct answer)
Merge
Bus lane

Correct answer: Posted speed limit

This is the top speed permitted beyond the sign's position.

Question 12: 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 (Correct answer)
Whoever start moving fast
None of the above
You

Correct answer: The bicycle

Green indicates go at a traffic light. Even so, if there is a car, a bicycle, or a pedestrian in the junction, you must stop. Only move forward if there is sufficient room to avoid endangering any approaching vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians.

Question 13: There is currently a car parked close to a fire hydrant. Is it legal to park the car there?

Yes it is.
No, you cannot park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (Correct answer)
No, you cannot park within 30 feet of a fire hydrant.
It is legally parked if it is moved within 10 minutes.

Correct answer: No, you cannot park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

You cannot park closer than fifteen feet to a fire hydrant. This leaves sufficient space for the fire department to access the hydrant if they need to respond to a fire in the surrounding area.

Question 14: Which of the following should you do if you are approaching an intersection and the light changes from green to yellow?

Slow down and be prepared to stop before the intersection (Correct answer)
Accelerate to make it before the light changes
Hit the brakes hard and come to an immediate stop
None of the above

Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop before the intersection

A yellow light serves as a warning that the light is about to turn red. When approaching an intersection and the light changes from green to yellow, you should slow down and prepare to stop safely before entering the intersection. Accelerating to 'beat the light' is dangerous and illegal, while sudden hard braking can cause a rear-end collision.

Question 15: It is illegal to:

close to a railroad crossing by 300 feet
a and b are both correct.
pass through any clearly designated no-passing zone (Correct answer)

Correct answer: pass through any clearly designated no-passing zone

It is illegal and extremely dangerous to pass another vehicle in any clearly designated no-passing zone. These zones are marked by solid yellow lines or signs and are established in areas where visibility is limited, such as on hills or curves, or where other hazards exist, making passing unsafe.

Question 16: This symbol denotes

Near a railroad crossing, there is a side road.
a railroad crossing with a low ground clearance (Correct answer)
a railroad crossing that is being repaired
a railroad crossing that has been closed.

Correct answer: a railroad crossing with a low ground clearance

This warning sign, a yellow diamond with a specific railroad crossing symbol that indicates a change in elevation, means there is a railroad crossing with low ground clearance ahead. This is particularly important for long vehicles or those with low undercarriages, as they could get stuck or damaged when crossing the tracks. Drivers of such vehicles should exercise extreme caution or seek an alternate route.

Question 17: A school bus ahead has stopped and is displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop sign arm. You are behind it on an undivided two-lane road. What must you do?

Pass carefully on the left side of the bus
Slow down to 10 mph and pass with caution
Stop only if you can see children outside the bus
Stop and wait until the flashing red lights stop (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Stop and wait until the flashing red lights stop

You must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and may not proceed until the lights have stopped flashing.

Question 18: You are on a freeway on-ramp and traffic on the freeway is heavy. What must you do?

Use the shoulder to build speed before merging into traffic
Stop on the on-ramp and wait for a large gap to appear
Force your way into the lane as space permits
Adjust your speed on the ramp to merge smoothly with freeway traffic (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Adjust your speed on the ramp to merge smoothly with freeway traffic

You must adjust your speed on the on-ramp to match freeway traffic speed and merge when a safe gap is available.

Question 19: 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 on the right side of the road
The larger of the two vehicles
The vehicle turning left
The vehicle going straight (Correct answer)

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 20: What does a yield sign require you to do?

Slow down and give right-of-way to other traffic, stopping only if necessary (Correct answer)
Speed up to match the speed of other traffic
Stop only when other vehicles are clearly visible
Come to a complete stop regardless of traffic

Correct answer: Slow down and give right-of-way to other traffic, stopping only if necessary

A yield sign requires you to slow down and give right-of-way to crossing or merging traffic, stopping only if needed to avoid a collision.

Question 21: When entering a roundabout (traffic circle), you must:

Sound your horn before entering to alert other drivers
Speed up to merge with vehicles already circling
Always proceed straight through without stopping
Yield to vehicles already traveling inside the roundabout (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Yield to vehicles already traveling inside the roundabout

Vehicles already circulating inside a roundabout have the right-of-way; entering vehicles must yield to them.

Question 22: 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?

Whoever reaches the intersection first
You do, because you are executing a legal right turn
You do, because you are operating a motor vehicle
The bicyclist traveling in the bike lane (Correct answer)

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.

Question 23: You are on a two-lane highway and want to pass a slow vehicle. The center line is a broken (dashed) yellow line on your side. What does this indicate?

Only oncoming traffic is permitted to pass here
Passing is never permitted in this area
Passing is only permitted during nighttime hours
Passing is permitted when it is safe to do so (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Passing is permitted when it is safe to do so

A broken yellow center line on your side of the road indicates that passing is permitted when conditions are safe.

Question 24: You are backing out of a driveway onto a public street. Who has the right-of-way?

The larger or faster-moving vehicle
You do, since you are already in motion
Traffic traveling on the public street (Correct answer)
Whoever can see the other driver first

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 25: You arrive at an uncontrolled intersection — no signs or traffic signals. Who has the right-of-way?

The driver who arrives at the intersection first (Correct answer)
The driver making a right turn
The driver traveling at a higher speed
The driver on the wider road

Correct answer: The driver who arrives at the intersection first

At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle that arrives first has the right-of-way.

Question 26: What does this sign represent?

Passing zone ahead
One-way road ahead
Divided highway ahead
Traffic moving in both directions (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Traffic moving in both directions

This yellow diamond-shaped warning sign, featuring two vertical arrows pointing in opposite directions, indicates that the road ahead carries traffic in both directions. It alerts drivers that they are entering a two-way road, possibly after leaving a one-way street or a divided highway. Drivers should be vigilant for oncoming vehicles in the adjacent lane.

Question 27: What does the meaning of this road sign imply?

ahead of us is a farmhouse
ahead of the zoo
a veterinary hospital is on the way.
cattle crossing is coming up. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: cattle crossing is coming up.

A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black silhouette of a cow or other livestock is a warning sign indicating a 'cattle crossing' or 'livestock crossing ahead.' This sign alerts drivers to the potential presence of animals on or near the roadway, requiring them to slow down and be prepared to stop to prevent collisions.

Question 28: This warning sign means?

Warning of merging traffic to the right
Warning of a right turn ahead
Warning of a right curve ahead (Correct answer)
Warning of a winding road ahead

Correct answer: Warning of a right curve ahead

This yellow diamond-shaped warning sign, featuring a black arrow curving to the right, indicates that the road ahead will make a gradual turn in that direction. It alerts drivers to slow down and prepare to steer through the curve safely. Recognizing this sign helps prevent drivers from being surprised by the curve and potentially losing control of their vehicle.

Question 29: YOU MUST ______________ IF YOU ARE DRIVING BEHIND IT.

Drive alongside the motorcycle on the shoulder.
Pass on the same side of the road as the motorcycle.
Allow only half of a lane to be used by the motorcycle.
Allow a motorcyclist to take up the entire lane. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Allow a motorcyclist to take up the entire lane.

Motorcyclists are entitled to the full width of a lane, just like any other vehicle. This is essential for their safety, allowing them space to maneuver, avoid hazards, and maintain stability. Drivers should never attempt to share a lane with a motorcycle or crowd them, as this significantly increases the risk of an accident.

Question 30: Share your personal information, including your name, address, and vehicle registration number, with the other drivers involved in the accident:

Every time you are involved in a collision. (Correct answer)
When property damage totals above $500.
Only if the collision caused injury.

Correct answer: Every time you are involved in a collision.

Most state laws mandate that drivers involved in any collision, regardless of the severity of damage or injury, must exchange personal and vehicle information. This ensures proper documentation for insurance claims, legal responsibilities, and accountability among all parties involved in the incident.

Question 31: A DRUGS CUTTING PRACTICE CAN BE DEADLY DUE TO THE RESULTING ______.

mineral deposits forming in organs and highly variable drug potency (Correct answer)
mineral deposits forming in organs
highly variable drug potency
increased rate of metabolism in the liver

Correct answer: mineral deposits forming in organs and highly variable drug potency

When drugs are 'cut' with unknown fillers, those substances can leave mineral deposits in the organs, and the dilution also makes the drug's potency highly unpredictable, so the answer covering both risks is correct. Each single-risk option is incomplete, and increased liver metabolism is not a recognized danger of cutting.

Question 32: What should you do after you have finished parallel parking on a street that is level once you have completed the maneuver?

Pull as closely behind the car in front of you as possible
Straighten the front wheels and leave room between yourself and other cars (Correct answer)
Turn wheels to the left
Turn your wheels toward the curb

Correct answer: Straighten the front wheels and leave room between yourself and other cars

After parallel parking on a level street, you should straighten your front wheels to ensure your vehicle is properly aligned within the parking space. It's also important to leave adequate space between your car and the vehicles in front and behind you. This allows other drivers to maneuver out of their spots and provides room for your own departure without obstruction.

Question 33: Which one of these signs indicates that you are approaching a school?

D
A (Correct answer)
B
C

Correct answer: A

A pentagon shape with a yellow color is used to indicate a school zone.

Question 34: You approach an intersection and a fire truck with lights and siren is blocking your path. What should you do?

Stop and yield until the intersection is clear and safe (Correct answer)
Back up immediately and find another route
Sound your horn and proceed around the fire truck
Drive slowly around the fire truck at a safe distance

Correct answer: Stop and yield until the intersection is clear and safe

You must stop and yield to emergency vehicles until they have cleared the area and it is safe to continue.

Question 35: An emergency vehicle with flashing lights and a siren is approaching from behind. What must you do?

Pull to the right side of the road and stop (Correct answer)
Continue driving at your current speed and stay in your lane
Stop your vehicle immediately wherever you are
Speed up to clear the road quickly

Correct answer: Pull to the right side of the road and stop

You must pull to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Question 36: What does this yellow sign in the shape of a diamond with red, black, and white symbols alert you to?

Runaway vehicle ramp
An upcoming yield sign (Correct answer)
3-point turn ahead
Bus stop

Correct answer: An upcoming yield sign

This yellow, diamond-shaped sign with a red and white inverted triangle symbol alerts drivers to an upcoming yield sign. It serves as an advance warning, giving drivers time to prepare to slow down and be ready to yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection ahead.

DMV Driver's License Written Test

This exam certifies an individual's knowledge of traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices required to operate a motor vehicle.

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