DMV Representative 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under what condition is it legal to make a left turn at a red light?
- Never under any circumstances
- When turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street and no sign prohibits it (Correct answer)
- When no pedestrians are crossing
- After waiting at least 30 seconds
Correct answer: When turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street and no sign prohibits it
In most US states, a left turn on red is permitted only when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless a sign prohibits it.
Question 2: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for non-commercial drivers over 21 in all US states?
- 0.05%
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
- 0.12%
Correct answer: 0.08%
The federal standard adopted by all states sets the per se DUI limit for drivers 21+ at 0.08% BAC.
Question 3: How far from a fire hydrant must a vehicle be parked?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Vehicles must park at least 15 feet from a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.
Question 4: A solid white line between lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction means:
- Lane changes are prohibited
- Lane changes are discouraged but permitted with caution (Correct answer)
- Passing is allowed with care
- The lane is reserved for HOV vehicles
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged but permitted with caution
A solid white line indicates lane changes are discouraged but not outright prohibited; drivers should change lanes only when necessary.
Question 5: When must headlights be used in addition to during nighttime driving?
- Only when visibility drops below 500 feet due to weather
- Whenever windshield wipers are in use, in most states (Correct answer)
- Only in tunnels longer than 300 feet
- Headlights are optional during daylight regardless of conditions
Correct answer: Whenever windshield wipers are in use, in most states
Many US states require headlights whenever windshield wipers are actively in use, not just at night.
Question 6: Which of the following is a common result of driving with underinflated tires?
- Improved fuel economy
- Better traction on wet roads
- Increased risk of tire blowout and poor handling (Correct answer)
- Reduced stopping distance
Correct answer: Increased risk of tire blowout and poor handling
Underinflated tires generate excess heat, increasing blowout risk and causing poor vehicle handling.
Question 7: What is the purpose of rumble strips on the edge of a highway?
- To mark the boundary for bicycle lanes
- To alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are leaving the travel lane (Correct answer)
- To slow vehicles approaching toll booths
- To guide snowplow equipment
Correct answer: To alert drowsy or inattentive drivers that they are leaving the travel lane
Rumble strips create noise and vibration to warn drivers they are drifting off the traveled roadway.
DMV Representative 3
Under what condition is it legal to make a left turn at a red light?