DMV Practice Paper - 4

Select the correct answer to the questions:

1. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May complete its turn in either of the two lanes.
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.

2. You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:

The other side of the road is a solid line.
Your side of the road is a broken line.
The other side of the road is a broken line.

3. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.

4. You drive defensively when you:

Always put one car length between you and the car ahead.
Look only at the car in front of you while driving.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

5. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead.
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.

6. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?

Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears
Adjusting your outside mirrors.
Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle.

7. Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic.
You transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.

8. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):

You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation.
You help reduce traffic congestion.

9. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique.
Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.

10. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:

Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead.
Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws.
At all times.