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US DMV Questions Worksheet Extraction

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Following too closely behind a vehicle is known as

a)

tailgating

b)

coasting

c)

drafting

d)

cruising

2.

If a vehicle behind you is following you too closely (tailgating you), you should

a)

speed up to create distance

b)

slam on your brakes briefly

c)

move into the right lane and reduce your speed

d)

honk and maintain your speed

3.

What should you do if you're driving on a two-way road with one lane going in each direction, and another driver is following you too closely (tailgating you)?

a)

Accelerate to get away

b)

Pull over and let the tailgater pass

c)

Ignore the driver and keep the same speed

d)

Brake hard to warn the driver

4.

When parked facing uphill on the right side of the road with a curb, you should steer

a)

toward the curb

b)

away from the curb

c)

straight ahead

d)

toward the center of the road

5.

Before pulling out from a right-side parallel parking space, you must

a)

check for approaching traffic and give a left-turn signal

b)

check only your mirrors and pull out

c)

honk your horn and pull out quickly

d)

signal right and pull into traffic

6.

If you are parallel parked on the right side of a street, you should ________ before you pull out into traffic.

a)

look over your left shoulder and signal a left turn

b)

look over your right shoulder and signal a right turn

c)

turn on your hazard lights and proceed

d)

sound your horn and move straight out

7.

If traffic from another roadway is merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, you must

a)

speed up to block the merge

b)

move to the left lane and accelerate

c)

adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge

d)

honk and maintain your current speed

8.

At the end of a freeway on-ramp, there is usually ________ that allows you to increase your speed.

a)

a deceleration lane

b)

an acceleration lane

c)

a shoulder

d)

a stop sign

9.

A typical passenger car can start hydroplaning at speeds as low as

a)

20 mph

b)

35 mph

c)

55 mph

d)

65 mph

10.

While getting onto a freeway, you reach the end of the acceleration lane. At this point, you should be traveling

a)

well below the speed of freeway traffic

b)

as close as possible to the speed of freeway traffic

c)

at a set speed of 45 mph

d)

at whatever speed feels comfortable

11.

________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.

a)

Entrance ramps

b)

Acceleration lanes

c)

Exit ramps

d)

Passing lanes

12.

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance will be ________ as long.

a)

twice

b)

three times

c)

four times

d)

the same

13.

When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid

a)

overheating

b)

skidding due to ice

c)

hydroplaning

d)

excessive tire wear

14.

On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right because

a)

the left lane is reserved for trucks

b)

it is a slow-moving vehicle

c)

the right lane has smoother pavement

d)

the law requires passing on the left

15.

If you are being passed, you should ________ until the pass is complete.

a)

accelerate

b)

not increase your speed

c)

move to the left

d)

flash your headlights

16.

When you exit from a high-speed, two-lane roadway, if traffic is following you, you should

a)

brake hard immediately

b)

not slow down too suddenly

c)

turn off your signals

d)

change lanes without signaling

17.

Construction zones usually have

a)

increased speed limits

b)

no lane closures

c)

reduced speed limits

d)

unrestricted passing

18.

If there are no reduced speed limits posted at work zones, you should

a)

obey the normal posted speed limits

b)

increase your speed to pass through quickly

c)

ignore work zone signs and follow the flow of traffic

d)

stop and wait for a worker to direct you

19.

On the highway, use the left lane for

a)

passing

b)

parking

c)

driving slower than the flow of traffic

d)

emergency stopping

20.

When passing a stopped emergency vehicle, you must

a)

slow down and move into a non-adjacent lane

b)

continue at the posted speed in the same lane

c)

speed up to clear the area quickly

d)

stop behind the vehicle and wait for a signal

21.

Which lane must be used by slower-moving vehicles?

a)

the rightmost lane

b)

the leftmost lane

c)

the center lane only

d)

the HOV lane

22.

To control your speed on steep downgrades, you should

a)

use a lower gear

b)

apply the brakes continuously

c)

shift to neutral

d)

accelerate slightly to maintain momentum

23.

While driving, when you see a triangular red-and-white road sign, you must

a)

reduce your speed and yield

b)

stop completely regardless of traffic

c)

proceed without slowing

d)

speed up to merge ahead of other vehicles

24.

It is foggy and you see a pentagon-shaped sign ahead. You know from its shape that it indicates

a)

a school zone

b)

a railroad crossing

c)

a no-passing zone

d)

a construction zone

25.

A flashing red traffic light should be treated as

a)

a stop sign

b)

a yield sign

c)

a green light

d)

a lane-closure warning

26.

You are approaching an intersection controlled by a stop sign. Where must you stop?

a)

behind the stop line

b)

at the center of the intersection

c)

after passing the stop line

d)

only if cross traffic is present

27.

If you see a steady yellow signal when approaching an intersection, you must

a)

come to an immediate stop if it is safe to do so

b)

accelerate to beat the red light

c)

proceed through without stopping

d)

stop only if you plan to turn left

28.

Mobile devices used to give drivers advance warning of work zones and other unusual conditions are

a)

flashing arrow panels

b)

handheld stop paddles

c)

guideposts

d)

variable speed limit signs

29.

What is the hand signal for a left turn?

a)

hand and arm extended outward

b)

left hand and arm extended upward

c)

left arm pointing down

d)

right arm extended outward

30.

What is the correct hand signal to indicate that you are stopping?

a)

left arm out the window and pointing down

b)

left arm extended straight outward

c)

left arm extended upward

d)

right arm extended upward

31.

Warning signs are placed along the roadways to

a)

indicate potentially hazardous conditions ahead

b)

give directions to nearby rest areas

c)

inform drivers only of traffic laws

d)

mark school zones exclusively

32.

What is the correct hand signal for making a right turn?

a)

left hand and arm extended upward

b)

right arm extended outward

c)

left arm pointing downward

d)

both hands on the steering wheel

33.

At an intersection, a red arrow signal indicates that turning vehicles

a)

must stop

b)

may turn after slowing

c)

must yield and then turn immediately

d)

are allowed to proceed with caution

34.

Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are

a)

regulatory signs

b)

warning signs

c)

guide signs

d)

construction signs

35.

When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should

a)

slow down and proceed through the intersection carefully

b)

stop completely and wait for a green light

c)

speed up to clear the intersection

d)

ignore the signal and follow other traffic

36.

If you approach a vehicle with a triangular reflective orange sign on its rear, you should

a)

slow down and use caution

b)

honk and pass quickly

c)

turn on your high beams and tailgate

d)

speed up to match its pace

37.

If you are moving through an intersection with a green light and a pedestrian starts to cross your path against a red light, you should first

a)

sound your horn to warn the pedestrian

b)

accelerate to clear the intersection

c)

swerve around the pedestrian

d)

ignore the pedestrian and continue

38.

What must you do at a steady yellow traffic signal?

a)

stop if it is safe to do so; the signal will soon turn red

b)

speed up to avoid stopping

c)

proceed quickly without checking for cross traffic

d)

stop immediately even if a vehicle is close behind

39.

On a road with only two lanes of traffic, you may not pass another vehicle except

a)

when there is a broken yellow line next to your lane

b)

on hills and curves only

c)

when the opposite lane is clear and marked with double solid lines

d)

when the shoulder is wide enough to use

40.

If you spot an oncoming vehicle while you are waiting to turn left at an intersection, you must

a)

yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle

b)

turn quickly before the vehicle reaches the intersection

c)

move into the intersection and block traffic

d)

ignore the oncoming vehicle

41.

If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center solid line,

a)

you may cross the line to pass other vehicles

b)

you must stay in your lane at all times

c)

you may turn left only at intersections

d)

you must use the shoulder to pass

42.

A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where

a)

you may pass if it is safe

b)

passing is prohibited at all times

c)

only right turns are allowed

d)

traffic flows in one direction only

43.

You must NOT pass a vehicle on the left when

a)

your lane has a solid yellow line

b)

there is a broken yellow line

c)

the road is straight and clear

d)

you are within a passing zone

44.

When adjusting your seat, you should allow at least ______ between your chest and the steering wheel.

a)

10 inches

b)

4 inches

c)

24 inches

d)

1 foot and a half

45.

To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you, you should use ______ and adjust it before you drive.

a)

a day/night mirror

b)

a convex driver’s side mirror

c)

tinted windshield film

d)

a clip-on sun visor

46.

When you see the letters "RR" painted on the pavement, you are approaching

a)

a railroad crossing

b)

a rest area

c)

a reduced-speed zone

d)

a restricted residential street

47.

______ on your side of the road indicates a no-passing zone.

a)

A solid yellow line

b)

A broken white line

c)

A dashed yellow line

d)

A double dotted white line

48.

Which method is used to turn around on a narrow two-way street?

a)

a three-point turn

b)

a U-turn from the left lane

c)

a turnabout using the shoulder only

d)

a mid-block pivot

49.

If the traffic signals at an intersection are not operating properly, treat the intersection as a(n)

a)

all-way stop

b)

free-flow intersection

c)

yield-to-right intersection

d)

flashing-green intersection

50.

You should signal ______ braking to make a turn.

a)

before

b)

while

c)

after

d)

only if traffic is heavy

51.

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must

a)

begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

b)

keep your right wheels close to the curb

c)

swing wide into the far right lane of the one-way street

d)

start from the center of the intersection

52.

If a tire blows out, you should NOT

a)

brake immediately

b)

hold the steering wheel tightly

c)

steer straight ahead and ease off the accelerator

d)

pull completely off the road at the nearest safe location

53.

If you want to change several lanes on a multilane highway,

a)

change them one at a time

b)

change them all at once to minimize travel time

c)

signal only for the first lane change

d)

use the shoulder to bypass traffic

54.

Before changing lanes, you should

a)

check your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear

b)

rely on your rearview mirror only

c)

signal after you begin moving into the next lane

d)

accelerate rapidly to prevent nearby cars from passing

55.

At an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must ______ before entering the intersection and then yield the right-of-way.

a)

come to a complete stop

b)

slow down and proceed without stopping

c)

flash your headlights and proceed

d)

stop only if cross traffic is present

56.

If you accidentally miss your exit on an expressway, you should ______.

a)

continue to the next exit

b)

stop on the shoulder and back up to the exit

c)

make a U-turn across the median

d)

cross the grass to reach the ramp

57.

Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems is part of ______.

a)

defensive driving

b)

aggressive driving

c)

distracted driving

d)

impaired driving

58.

If you have suddenly lost control of your vehicle, you should ______.

a)

ease your foot off the gas pedal

b)

pump the accelerator rapidly

c)

slam on the brakes immediately

d)

turn off the ignition while moving

59.

To turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you must begin the turn ______.

a)

from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

b)

from the right lane and turn wide

c)

from any lane and cut across to the right curb

d)

from the center lane and turn sharply

60.

All trucks and buses have ______.

a)

front, rear, and side blind spots

b)

only side blind spots

c)

no blind spots if mirrors are adjusted

d)

blind spots only when towing

61.

Lanes marked with a diamond symbol are ______.

a)

high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes

b)

truck-only lanes

c)

bicycle lanes

d)

toll collection lanes

62.

If a tire suddenly goes flat while you are driving, you should ______.

a)

hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight

b)

brake hard immediately

c)

accelerate to regain control

d)

turn quickly toward the shoulder

63.

A solid line on the outer edge of the road ______.

a)

tells you where the edge of the road is

b)

indicates a passing zone

c)

marks the center of a two-way road

d)

warns of a school zone

64.

When you find both a solid and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must NOT pass ______.

a)

if the solid yellow line is on your side

b)

if the broken yellow line is on your side

c)

at any time on a rural highway

d)

only when following a slow vehicle

65.

______ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

a)

Intersections

b)

freeway on-ramps

c)

residential driveways

d)

rest areas

66.

If your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes, when they engage, you should ______.

a)

keep your foot on the brake

b)

pump the brakes rapidly

c)

take your foot off the brake

d)

turn off the ABS

67.

On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are used as ______.

a)

left-edge lines

b)

centerline markings

c)

right-edge lines

d)

lane divider lines between lanes traveling in the same direction

68.

Before passing another vehicle, you should ______.

a)

look ahead for road conditions and traffic

b)

pass on the right whenever possible

c)

rely on the car ahead to signal hazards

d)

speed up without checking mirrors

69.

If a car approaches you with its bright headlights on, you should ______ to prevent being temporarily blinded.

a)

look toward the right edge of the road

b)

stare directly at the oncoming lights

c)

close your eyes briefly

d)

aim your headlights to the left

70.

For better visibility during rain, fog, or snow, you must keep your vehicle's ______ on.

a)

low-beam headlights

b)

high-beam headlights

c)

hazard lights only

d)

fog lights off

71.

On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can ______ from the center lane.

a)

drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns

b)

only emergency vehicles may use the center lane to pass

c)

use the center lane for making right turns

d)

use the center lane for through travel at any time

72.

When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow more space than usual.

a)

a greater following distance

b)

the same following distance

c)

a shorter following distance

d)

no following distance adjustment

73.

You should never drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane because motorcycles need a full lane width.

a)

motorcycles need a full lane width

b)

it is legal only in residential areas

c)

motorcycles are required to share lanes

d)

motorcycles can stop faster than cars so you should pass them

74.

When there is a solid yellow line on your side of the center line of the road, you must not pass other vehicles on the left.

a)

not pass other vehicles on the left

b)

pass only when traffic is light

c)

pass if your speed is under the limit

d)

use the shoulder to pass

75.

When you are traveling on a two-lane road and a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian, you must not pass the stopped vehicle.

a)

not pass the stopped vehicle

b)

change to the oncoming lane and pass carefully

c)

honk and proceed through the crosswalk

d)

move to the shoulder to get around

76.

When you see an elderly person crossing an intersection, you must stop your vehicle and yield the right-of-way.

a)

stop your vehicle and yield the right-of-way

b)

continue if you have a green light

c)

honk and proceed carefully

d)

pass behind the pedestrian without stopping

77.

If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you should not try to turn back onto the pavement right away.

a)

not try to turn back onto the pavement right away

b)

jerk the wheel sharply back onto the pavement

c)

accelerate and reenter immediately

d)

brake hard and stop on the shoulder

78.

When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, you must yield to oncoming traffic.

a)

oncoming traffic

b)

vehicles behind you

c)

traffic in the right lane only

d)

pedestrians anywhere on the block

79.

When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least one vehicle length.

a)

one vehicle length

b)

half a vehicle length

c)

two feet

d)

no specific distance is needed

80.

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line.

a)

passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line

b)

passing is permitted on both sides

c)

passing is prohibited on both sides

d)

passing is permitted only at night

81.

To avoid collisions, you must try to keep a space cushion.

a)

try to keep a space cushion

b)

drive closely to reduce gaps

c)

maintain a constant speed regardless of traffic

d)

use your horn frequently

82.

If you find yourself feeling sleepy while driving, you should pull over and take a nap.

a)

pull over and take a nap

b)

open the window and keep driving

c)

turn up the radio and continue

d)

drink coffee and push on

83.

If an emergency vehicle is approaching with its siren and flashing lights on, you must pull over to the right edge of the road.

a)

pull over to the right edge of the road

b)

speed up to create distance

c)

stop in your lane immediately

d)

pull to the left side

84.

When passing, you should pass on the left at a safe distance and do not return to the lane until you are well ahead of the passed vehicle.

a)

return to the lane

b)

signal but stay in the left lane

c)

slow down beside the vehicle

d)

change to the right lane

85.

When a vehicle turns, its rear wheels will follow a shorter path than its front wheels.

a)

a shorter path

b)

a longer path

c)

the same path

d)

an unpredictable path

86.

If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left, what should you do? Slow down and let the vehicle pass first to leave extra room for the bicycle.

a)

Slow down and let the vehicle pass first to leave extra room for the bicycle

b)

Speed up and squeeze between the bicycle and the vehicle

c)

Pass the bicycle immediately and then slow down

d)

Move into the oncoming lane to pass both

87.

When several vehicles arrive one after the other at a four-way stop, which one has the right-of-way? The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go.

a)

The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go

b)

The largest vehicle goes first

c)

The vehicle on the right goes first regardless of order

d)

The last vehicle to arrive proceeds first

88.

When initiating a U-turn, you should begin it from the lane closest to the centerline of the roadway.

a)

the lane closest to the centerline of the roadway

b)

any lane as long as traffic is light

c)

the far-right lane

d)

the shoulder of the road

89.

You should make a left turn from the leftmost lane.

a)

the leftmost lane

b)

any lane with a left-turn signal

c)

the rightmost lane

d)

the lane closest to parked cars

90.

On a highway being controlled by lane use control signals, you see that a lane is controlled by a flashing yellow X. What does this mean?

a)

The lane may only be used for left turns.

b)

The lane is closed to all traffic.

c)

The lane may be used for through traffic only.

d)

The lane is reserved for buses.

91.

Yellow pavement markings on the road indicate

a)

the left edge of a roadway.

b)

the right edge of a roadway.

c)

lanes for bicycle use only.

d)

locations of crosswalks.

92.

At an intersection, a steady yellow arrow pointing left indicates

a)

the left-turn signal is about to change to red; stop if approaching.

b)

a protected left turn is permitted; proceed.

c)

the left lane is closed; merge right.

d)

the signal is malfunctioning; proceed quickly.

93.

The distance your vehicle travels between the time you recognize a hazard and the time you apply the brakes is known as

a)

the reaction distance.

b)

the braking distance.

c)

the stopping time.

d)

the following interval.

94.

Passing is not allowed on either side of a two-lane road when

a)

there is a solid yellow line on each side.

b)

there is a broken white line on each side.

c)

there is a center turn lane.

d)

there are rumble strips on the shoulder.

95.

You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection. A truck reaches it on your right at the same time. Who has the right-of-way?

a)

The truck.

b)

You, because you are on the left.

c)

Neither; both should stop and wave.

d)

The vehicle with the higher speed.

96.

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

a)

The vehicle traveling uphill.

b)

The vehicle traveling downhill.

c)

The heavier vehicle.

d)

The vehicle with four-wheel drive.

97.

Vehicles entering a highway from an entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to

a)

traffic already on the highway.

b)

vehicles behind you on the ramp.

c)

vehicles entering from the left only.

d)

emergency vehicles on cross streets.

98.

When several vehicles arrive one after the other at a four-way stop, which one has the right-of-way?

a)

The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go.

b)

The largest vehicle proceeds first.

c)

Vehicles on the left have priority.

d)

The last vehicle to stop should go first.

99.

Which takes precedence: road signs, signals, a stopped school bus, or a police officer?

a)

Police officer's instructions.

b)

Road signs posted along the route.

c)

Traffic signals only.

d)

A stopped school bus's flashing lights.

100.

What can get you sober after drinking so it's safe to drive?

a)

Patience and time.

b)

Strong coffee.

c)

Cold showers.

d)

Exercising and fresh air.