Driving Permit Practice: Free Quiz

The following statement about driving through flooded areas is true

A. do not slow down you should maintain your speed

B. if you drive through barricades you are liable for emergency response expenses

C. it is better to drive through a flooded area along with another vehicle

D. you should turn off all your lights and accessories to avoid electrical shock

Correct!

Wrong!

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If you encounter a severe dust storm you should

A. reduce your speed immediately

B. drive carefully off the highway and stop as far to the right as possible

C. turn off all lights, signals, flashers and take your foot off the brake

D. all of the above

Correct!

Wrong!

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When entering a freeway you should

A. come to a complete stop and check for oncoming traffic

B. you may cross the solid white lines defining the gore area if right lane is clear

C. accelerate on the entrance ramp to match the speed of traffic in the right lane.

D. you must use hand signals in addition to indicator lights

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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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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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 approaching a school bus that is picking up or dropping off passengers you must

A. Come to a complete stop only if traveling in the same direction

B. Come to a complete stop regardless of your direction of travel

C. Slow to 15 mph unless there is a school crossing guard

D. Slow to 30 mph in a school zone

Correct!

Wrong!

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At a traffic signal a red arrow indicates

A. you must stop and wait for the green arrow before making the turn

B. come to a complete stop before making the turn

C. one way lane ahead

D. do not enter

Correct!

Wrong!

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"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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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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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!

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When passing another vehicle which of the following are true

A. you may only pass on the left

B. you must drive off the paved or main portion of the road to pass on the right

C. you may pass as long as you are within 100 feet of a street crossing

D. none of the above

Correct!

Wrong!

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The following statements about driving under the influence are true

A. about one-third of teen driving fatalities are alcohol related

B. drinking coffee or exercising reduces the affects of alcohol

C. if you are under 21 the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.04

D. it is safe to drive as long as your blood alcohol limit is below 0.08

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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To allow enough space between you and the vehicle ahead of you(cushion), you should ___

A. use the "3 second rule"

B. use the "golden rule"

C. use a 6 second cushion in poor road conditions

D. both a. and c. are correct

Correct!

Wrong!

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