Driving Permit Practice: Free Quiz

"Defensive driving" is ___

A. driving as far away from the steering wheel as possible

B. driving with your seat belts on

C. observing road conditions and other drivers to anticipate potential hazards

D. both a. and b. are correct

Correct!

Wrong!

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When turning or changing lanes you must signal

A. unless you are in a residential area

B. only when other vehicles are present

C. only after it is clear to change lanes

D. none of the above

Correct!

Wrong!

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If you experience a tire blow out you should

A. hold the steering wheel tightly and keep your vehicle going straight

B. apply the brakes immediately and pull off the road

C. turn sharply away from the blown out tire

D. all of the above

Correct!

Wrong!

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When parking

A. Turn your wheels to the right if you are parking uphill and there is a curb

B. Stay at least 15 feet from a fire hydrant

C. Park on the side walk to avoid blocking traffic

D. stay at least 2 feet from the curb or the edge of the road

Correct!

Wrong!

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As shown in this image, shared center lanes can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction and are reserved for ___

A. passing

B. making left turns

C. making U-turns

D. making right turns

Correct!

Wrong!

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When approaching an intersection with a red light or stop sign you must stop completely before:

A. A Stop line if present

B. A marked crosswalk

C. An unmarked crosswalk

D. Any of the above

Correct!

Wrong!

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This sign shape indicates

A. Proceed with caution

B. School zone

C. Yield

D. None of the above

Correct!

Wrong!

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This sign indicates

A. the lanes ahead are merging

B. there is a curve ahead

C. low bridge ahead

D. one way traffic

Correct!

Wrong!

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A white painted curb indicates

A. you may only stop long enough to load or unload. Stay with your vehicle

B. you may only stop long enough to pick-up or drop-off passengers

C. you may not stop, stand or park

D. no parking within 15 feet of fire hydrant

Correct!

Wrong!

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Traffic Survival School (TSS) may be required if

A. you accumulate 8 or more points in a 12 month period

B. have been convicted of running a red light

C. are under 21 and have been convicted of any illegal drug violation

D. all of the above

Correct!

Wrong!

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If you change your address you must notify the MVD within ___

A. 10 days

B. 15 days

C. 30 days

D. not necessary, the MVD computer system will update it automatically

Correct!

Wrong!

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This sign shape indicates

A. there is a college or university ahead

B. no passing

C. pass with caution

D. rest stop ahead

Correct!

Wrong!

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White broken lines on the roadway indicate

A. soft shoulder

B. do not change lanes

C. separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction

D. separate lanes of traffic traveling in the opposite direction

Correct!

Wrong!

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If you see steam coming from your engine or your vehicle display shows you are overheating you should

A. pull over and remove the radiator cap to allow the engine to cool

B. pull over and allow the engine to cool before removing the radiator cap

C. drive faster to allow air to cool the engine

D. turn your air conditioner to highest setting

Correct!

Wrong!

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When following emergency vehicles responding to a call

A. do not follow any closer than 500 feet to a fire apparatus vehicle

B. do not follow any closer than 200 feet to a police vehicle

C. flash your light to provide assistance

D. both a. and b. are correct

Correct!

Wrong!

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