DMV Test Articles
DMV Test Articles
DMV Test Articles
"Highway hypnosis” happens when you stare straight ahead at the roadway for long periods of
time and stop actively scanning ahead, behind, and around your vehicle. This can lead you to
zone out, making you very likely to crash into traffic slowing or stopping ahead of you. Short trips
on expressways.
2. "Highway hypnosis” happens when you stare straight ahead at the roadway for long periods of
time and stop actively scanning ahead, behind, and around your vehicle. This can lead you to
zone out, making you very likely to crash into traffic slowing or stopping ahead of you. Short trips
on expressways.
3. Consuming any type of alcohol can have negative effects on your reflexes and judgment. It does
not matter which type of alcohol is consumed; only how much alcohol has entered a person's
bloodstream. Depends on the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream.
4. Even the smallest amount of alcohol will reduce your concentration, perception, judgment and
memory, and your driving skills will suffer. No one can drink and drive safely. Only a blood
alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can
5. Do not make a U-turn at the crest of a hill, near a curve, or any place where you or other drivers
cannot see 500 feet away. You should only make a U-turn when it is safe to do so. Any of the
above.
This sign warns that the road is slippery when wet. You are approaching a hill.
Circular traffic signs indicate upcoming railroad crossings. This sign tells drivers
that they are approaching a railroad crossing and should be looking for signs of an oncoming
train.
6. As alcohol builds up in your system, it will slow your reactions, make you feel more confident,
and cause you to make more errors.
7. When driving to an unfamiliar area, plan your trip in advance. Don’t start with only a hazy idea of
where you are going. If your destination is in an unfamiliar area, check the location on a map
before you start to drive.
8. To check your blind spot before changing lanes, you should look over your shoulder in the
direction that you plan to move.
9. When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or walking with a guide dog,
you must slow down, yield the right-of-way, and then proceed with caution. Be prepared to stop
your vehicle to prevent injury or danger to the pedestrian.
10. Unless posted otherwise, your speed is not reasonable and proper if you drive at speeds faster
than 30 mph in thickly settled areas or business districts. Drivers should use extra caution when
driving in an area with an increased likelihood of pedestrians entering traffic.
11. It is illegal to drive so slowly that you disrupt the normal flow of traffic. You may receive a
citation for driving too slowly.
12. A speed limit is the maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal
conditions. You may drive more slowly than the posted speed, but it is illegal to drive any faster.
You must drive more slowly where signs or signs indicate a school zone or work zone speed limit.
If conditions such as road construction or bad weather make the posted speed unsafe, drive
under the speed limit.
13. Warning signs advise drivers of potentially hazardous conditions. For your own safety, obey
warning signs. Disregarding the information provided by a warning sign may result in an accident
due to your negligence.
14. White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Solid lines indicate that
drivers are not permitted to pass.
15. You should avoid making any sudden changes in speed or direction when driving on a slippery
surface. Reduce your speed on slippery roads and do not use cruise control.
16. At four-way stops, traffic from all four directions must stop. The first vehicle to reach the
intersection should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time,
the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
17. Yield the right-of-way to any approaching emergency vehicle that is using its flashing lights or
siren, regardless of its direction of travel. You must immediately drive to the right side of the
road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. If you are within an intersection, pass
through the intersection before coming to a stop on the right side of the road.
18. When you leave your vehicle unattended, you must stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove
the key from the ignition, and set the parking brake.
19. Crashes often occur when one driver does not see another vehicle or when a driver does
something unexpected. Communicate with other drivers on the road to help prevent traffic
crashes.
20. Green pavement is used in areas where there could be road sharing conflicts between motor
vehicles and bicycles. You should pay close attention and look for bicyclists before crossing green
pavement. At a red light, you should not stop on green pavement.
21. You should never pass if there is an oncoming vehicle in the passing lane, if your view is blocked
by a curve or hill, at an intersection, before or on a railroad crossing or bridge, or in any other
non-passing zone. Unless you are on the opposite side of a multilane roadway with a median or
shared center turn lane, you may not pass a stopped school bus that has its flashing red lights
activated.
22. When driving an unfamiliar vehicle, take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with
the location and operation of the turn signals, hazard warning signals, headlights and beam
selector, windshield wipers and washers, brakes, gear selector, and horn. Any defects should be
corrected before the vehicle is driven.
23. Never make last-minute turns. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are
not in the proper lane to make the turn, drive to the next intersection and then make the turn
from the proper lane.
24. For drivers age 21 or older, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is not
only illegal, but dangerous.
25. Yield to pedestrians and cars that may be caught in an intersection when you have a green light.
Be careful around pedestrians under every circumstance.
26. Many over-the-counter medications can affect your ability to drive safely. If you take medication,
even a remedy for colds or allergies that is not prescribed, check the label for warnings about its
effects. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist about driving while on the medication.
27. When changing lanes or turning, signal your intentions well in advance. The law requires that
you signal for at least 100 feet before you move your vehicle to the right or left. Before pulling
away from a curb, always signal to inform passing drivers of your intentions.
28. Locations where it is unlawful and unsafe to pass another vehicle include hills, curves,
intersections, and railroad crossings.
29. When other drivers are behaving angrily, you should take action to physically and mentally
distance yourself from the situation. Avoid making eye contact with them, or making body
movements or gestures that could provoke them. Slow down, move over, or do whatever you
safely can to put yourself out of danger.
30. You must yield to any transit vehicle that is signaling to pull back onto the main roadway after it
has stopped loading or unloading passengers. Change lanes, slow down, or stop to allow the bus
safe re-entry into traffic.
31. Blind spots are areas that a driver cannot see without moving their head. They can be located to
the sides of and behind a vehicle.
32. A flashing yellow traffic light at an intersection indicates that drivers must slow down, proceed
with caution, and be prepared to stop.
33. Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow
with black markings. This sign warns drivers about an upcoming steep hill. They should adjust
their speed accordingly to avoid brake damage or collision.
34. When passing, you must always signal at least 100 feet in advance of your lane change. Always
check behind you in your mirrors and look over your shoulder to check your blind spot. Wait
until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to
your original lane.
35. When parking facing uphill on a street that has a curb, set your parking brake and turn your
steering wheel away from the curb. This way, if your vehicle starts to roll, it will roll into the curb.
36. Do not drive in someone else’s blind spot. Move forward or drop back so that the other driver
can see you.
37. If you must drive in foggy conditions, you should use your low beam headlights, as well as your
fog lights, if your vehicle has them. High beams direct their light upwards, where it can bounce
off the fog and into your eyes, reducing visibility even more.
38. When entering a freeway, use the on-ramp to accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic so you
can blend in smoothly and safely. Entering traffic must yield to traffic already on the freeway.
39. If you are on an entrance or acceleration ramp and are entering interstate traffic, you should
yield to drivers already on the interstate highway. Merge safely into traffic when you are able to
do so.
40. Bicycles on the road are considered vehicles and have the same rights and responsibilities as
motor vehicles. Drivers of motor vehicles should respect the rights of bicyclists.
41. This sign warns that the overpass ahead has a low clearance. Do not proceed if your vehicle is
taller than the height indicated (in this case, 13 feet, 6 inches).
42. This sign indicates that the road ahead turns sharply to the right and then sharply to the left.
43. If you are turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should complete the
turn into the lane closest to the lane you have just left.