Driver's Permit Test Questions And Answers

4 September 2022
4.7 (114 reviews)
84 test answers

Unlock all answers in this set

Unlock answers (80)
question
1a. In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine?
answer
1a. Vehicle is in Park/neutral.the seat. rear-view mirror. more things Blocking view. lock all doors. SEAT BELT.
question
1b. What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows?
answer
1b. Safely glass. May NOT be covered with reflective or Non-transparent material. No stickers.
question
1c. What are bumper height requirements ? Are they the same for every vehicle?
answer
1c. Maximum allowable height for bumper. They are different for vehicles.
question
1d. What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway?
answer
1d. Secure the Load.
question
1e. When a projected load extends more then 4 feet from the vehicle, what must you use to clearly mark it in the daytime? At night?
answer
1e. If four feet marked with red flag daytime, at night-2 red lamps.
question
2a. Why is drowsy driving dangerous ?
answer
2a. Slows down your thought processes and reaction time judgment and vision, sense and abilities.
question
2b. What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you?
answer
2b. Remain clam and try to put as much distance between you and them as possbile. slow down and let them pass. Do not make eye contact; do not make obscene gestures. If you need help, call * FHP (*347 ) or 911.
question
2c. What are the three main categories of distracted driving ?
answer
2c. 1. Visual- taking your eyes off the road. 2. Manual-taking your hands off the steering wheel. 3. Cognitive-thinking about anything other than driving
question
2d. Why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted driving.
answer
2d. It requires all 3 distractions
question
2e. Can anyone drink and drive safely?
answer
2e. No one!
question
2f. Both your judgment and vision are affected after driving alcohol. Which is affected first?
answer
2f. Judgement is affected 1st!
question
3a. What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing seat belt?
answer
3a. You could be killed,or ejected, thrown against people or things.
question
3b. What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat?
answer
3b. Children under 4 must be in safely seat, children 4-5 years must be in safety or Booster seat.
question
3c. If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and a front seat passenger (under 18 year old ) is not wearing safety belt, who will be charged with the seat belt violation ?
answer
3c. Driver will be charged.
question
4a. What does a single broken white line on the the highway mean ?
answer
4a. You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
question
4b. What does a double solid yellow line on the center of the highway mean? A double solid white line?
answer
4b. You cannot cross these lines (unless turning left) Double solid white line means crossing is not allowed.
question
4c.What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean ?
answer
4c. Passing or crossing not allowed on this side.
question
4d. What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc;)?
answer
4d. Signs: Red-stop, orange-construction, yellow -warning, Fluorescent yellow green- School warning, Black-regulatory (Rives), green -Guide/ directional, Blue =-guidance or disabled drivers, Brown- public recreation, cultural, historical.
question
4e. When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first ?
answer
4e. The first vehicle or if both at same time then left yields to driver or right. (; Right goes first )
question
4f. What does a red traffic mean ? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
answer
4f. Come to complete stop. Flashing red means must stop too.
question
4g. After a full stop at a red traffic light when may a driver turn right ?
answer
4g. After stopping, you may turn right If there is no sign that says- "No turn on red."
question
4h. What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do ?
answer
4h. You may turn in the direction of the arrow.
question
4i. What does a flashing yellow light mean?
answer
4i Proceed with caution.
question
4j. If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do?
answer
4j. Be prepared to stop.
question
5a. What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed?
answer
5a. Double the speed, you increase force of impact 4 times, Triple the speed,you increase it 9 times!
question
5b. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area?
answer
5b. Usually 30 mph.
question
5c. What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway?
answer
5c. 70 mph.
question
5d. Can you be issued a ticket for driving too slowly?
answer
5d. Yes.
question
5e. What are the steps for making a smooth stop?
answer
5e. Check mirrors and blind spots. Release accelerator press brake and use steady pressure.
question
5f. What is the arm signal for a right turn ? Left turn ? Slow or stop ?
answer
5f. Left arm up, arm straight out, Left arm down
question
5g. How long ( distance ) should you signal before making a left or right turn ?
answer
5g. 100 ft.
question
5h. When can you use a three- point turn? Where should you never make a three- point turn ?
answer
5h. If the road is too narrow or for a u- turn and you can't go around the block. Never make a 3-point turn on a curve, hill, highway, or where there is a sign that prohibits ( not allowed ) U - turn.
question
5i. What is an open intersection? When must you yield right-of-way?
answer
5i. Does not have traffic control signs or signals. You must yield If other vehicle is already in intersection, If you enter or cross state highway from 2nd rd, enter paved road from unpaved road, or plan to make left turn and another vehicle is coming from opposite direction.
question
5j. When may you drive in the left lane of a road with two lanes ? With four lanes?
answer
5j. When you are passing another vehicle. also in 4-lane only when passing.
question
5k. What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you ? What should you do ?
answer
5k. You are facing in the wrong side of the road. pull over immediately and turn around.
question
5L. What is the recommended safe following distance?
answer
5L. 4 seconds in normal weather.
question
5m. When should you increase your following distance ?
answer
5m. Increase following distance if Bad weather or traffic conditions.
question
5n. What are blind spots?
answer
5n. Blind spots are areas near the left and right near corners of your vehicle that you can't see in your mirrors.
question
5o. How do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn?
answer
5o. Check Blind spots when changing lanes by turning your head to see.
question
5p.Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass?
answer
5p. When there is a solid line (s), or " Do not pass " sign, on hills, curves, 100 feet before bridge, tunnel, railroad, or intersection.
question
5q. Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lanes on an expressway?
answer
5q. Only if traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you.
question
5r. What should you do if you drive past your exit on an interstate highway?
answer
5r. You must go to the next one.
question
5s.Where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the highway?
answer
5s. Move it completely off the pavement ( limit is 6 hours )
question
5t. What is the farthest away you can park from a curb?
answer
5t.One foot from curb.
question
5u. If you have a manual transmission, what gear should you put the car in when parking downhill? What if you have an automatic transmission ?
answer
5u. Manual transmission when parking down hill put in '"Reverse" uphill put in ' First' gear. with automatic put in " park ''
question
5v. Where is parking prohibited?
answer
5v. On crosswalks, sidewalk, Bicycle lanes, Intersections, Bridges, over passes, tunnels, in Front of driveways, by yellow curbs R.R. crosses 15 feet of fire hydrant.
question
5w. Which way should you turn your wheels when parking uphills along a curb? Which way should you turn them where there is not a curb? Which way should you turn them if parking downhill?
answer
5w. Turn wheels from curb, turn wheel to right. turn wheels to curb.
question
6a. Are motorists required to stop or yield for pedestrians crossing the street?
answer
6a. Yes, motorists are required to stop/ yield for pedestrians.
question
6b. What must you do when you see a pedestrian with a white cane in the street ahead of you ?
answer
6b. Come to a complete stop, yield the right -of-way, and use extra caution when approaching.
question
6c. What is the minimum distance a motorist must give when traveling next to a cyclist?
answer
6c. Minimum of three feet.
question
6d. As a motorist, what should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?
answer
6d. Yield to any bicyclist in the bike lane and make your turn behind the cyclist.
question
6e. When on the roadway, do bicyclists and moped riders have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers?
answer
6e. Yes
question
6f. If you are driving a motor vehicle, are you allowed to share a lane with a motorcyclist?
answer
6f. No, never!
question
6g. When a school bus is stopped to unload children, are vehicles traveling in the same direction required to stop?
answer
6g. No
question
6h. When a school bus stops to unload children, are vehicles traveling in the same direction required to stop?
answer
6h. Yes, they must stop.
question
6l. What must you do when children or school crossing guards are present in a crosswalk?
answer
6I. You must yield and stop at the stop line and not in the crosswalk.
question
6j. What must you do if an emergency vehicle with activated light and /or sirens is approaching you from behind?
answer
6j. Pull over to the closest edge of the roadway immediately and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed,Do not block intersections.
question
6k. What does the" Move Over law" require you to do?
answer
6k. If an emergency vehicle or police car is on the side of the road You must move over a lane or if you can't you must slow down to 20 mph below posted speed limit.
question
6L. What is a " No Zone "?
answer
6L. Commercial vehicles ( Big trucks ) have blind spots in front, behind, and on both sides, They cannot see you.
question
7a. At what times must you use your headlights?
answer
7a. Between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
question
7b. At night, within how many feet of approaching a vehicle from the rear must you dim your bright headlights?
answer
7b. 300 feet
question
7c. Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights?
answer
7c. 500 feet
question
7d. When driving in the rain, fog, or smoke in the daytime, what lights should you see?
answer
7d. Headlights should be low beam.
question
7e. What should you do when driving on wet roads in the rain? Why?
answer
7e. Slow down and increase following distance because brakes become wet and may pull to one side or not hold at all. or you may hydroplane ( car slides on thin layer of water )
question
8a. What should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement while driving?
answer
8a. Take your foot off gas pedal, hold wheel firmly and steer in straight line, Brake lightly, when road 15 clear turn back onto road at a slow speed.
question
8b. What should you do if your tires begin to skid while driving ?
answer
8b. Take your foot off gas pedal, do not use brakes, steer in direction of skid.
question
8c. When emergency braking, what is the difference between conventional brakes and anti-lock brakes (ABS)?
answer
8c. With conventional brakes, you must pump the brakes, With ABS you, must press down hard on brake pedal.
question
8d. What should you do during a tire blow -out?
answer
8d. Take your foot off the gas. Do not use brakes, concentrate on steering, slow down, then brake softly, pull completly off road.
question
8e. What must you do if you are involved in a minor accident and your vehicle is blocking the flow of traffic??
answer
8e. You must move it or have it moved.
question
8f. If you hit a parked car and are unable to find the owner, what should you do ?
answer
8f. leave a note including your name, contact info , and license plate number.
question
8g. What are the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death?
answer
8g. Death= 1st degree felony, minimum 4 years prison term. Serious body injury= 2nd degree felony, injury= 3 degree felony.All of above=lose license for 3 years.
question
9a. What are the requirements of the No- Fault law?
answer
9a.You must show proof of personal injury protection (PIP), and Property Damage Liability (PDL)
question
9b.If your license and registration are suspended for being in violation of the No-Fault law, what must you do to get them reinstated?
answer
9b. You must get insurance and pay a reinstatement fee ( $150-$500)
question
9c. What are the penalties if you are at fault in a crash and you are not insured in compliance with the Financial Responsibility Law?
answer
9c.DHSMV can require you to pay for the damages before your driving privilege is reinstated.
question
9d. What are the time restrictions for a driver with a learner's license ?
answer
9d.If you are a minor ( under 18 ) and have only had your permit under 3 months you can only drive driving daylight hours. After 3 months you can drive until 10pm. They must be with a license driver 21 year old.
question
9e. What are the time restrictions for a licensed driver under 17 ? Under age 18?
answer
9e. A 16 year old license driver may NOT drive between 11:00 pm -6;00 am unless they are with license drive 21 year old. A 17 year old license driver May NOT drive alone from 1:00 am - 5:00am unless with 21 year old.
question
9f. When can you be charged with driving under the influence (DUI)?
answer
9f. If you are found to be driving under the influence of Alcohol or a controlled substance (Drugs).
question
9g. What are the penalties for refusing to take a blood test, a urine test, or a breath test when suspected of driving under the influence?
answer
9g. Since you signed a consent form when you got your driver's license, Your license will be automatically suspended for one year.
question
9h. What can happen if you are found guilty of racing on the highway?
answer
9h. If you are found guilty of racing on the highway your license will be REVOKED ( take away your license )
question
10a. If you have a learner's license, how many hours of driving experience are required to earn the Class E license?
answer
10b. 50 hrs ( including 10 at night )
question
10b. What education course are you required to take if you are applying for a learner's license ( or have never held a driver's license)?
answer
10b. The traffic law and substance abuse Education course.
question
10c. Are you required to notify DHSMV of any health problems that may affect your driving ?
answer
10c. Yes, you must make a list of any physical or mental issues that might affect your driving on your license application.
question
11. Why would one opt to take a Basic Drive improvement Course?
answer
11. If you have a crash and it was your fault and someone went to the hospital, you had 2 crashes in a 2-year period and had property damage $500, you were convicted of running a red light, or passing a school bus, racing on Hwy or reckless driving Or to receive insurance discounts.
question
12. What maneuvers are required on a driving exam?
answer
12. Three-point turn, approach of crossing, observe right of way straight in parking, parking on grade, stop quickly, backing, obey stop sign, obey traffic signals, signal and turn,, passing, stay inn proper lane, Follow at safe distance, use proper posture.