DMV Official Permit Practice Test 2024

DMV Permit Practice Test
Total Items: 25
Time Limit: N/A
Minimum Passing Score" 80%
License Category: Learner's Permit Test
Vehicle Category: Non-Commercial
Content: Traffic laws and rules of safe driving of DOT/DMV U.S.A

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It is best to keep a space cushion:

A) Only in back of your vehicle

B) Only on the left and right side of your vehicle

C) Only in front of the vehicle

D) On all sides of the vehicle

2 / 25

Allowing a space cushion is important because it:

A) Prevents distractions from other vehicles

B) Allows you time to react to situations

C) Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace

D) Keeps other drivers alert

3 / 25

At highway speeds, on a dry road, a safe following distance is at least:

A) 3 seconds of following distance from the car ahead of you

B) 2 seconds of following distance from the car ahead of you

C) 4 seconds of following distance from the car ahead of you

D) 2 car lengths of following distance from the car ahead of you

4 / 25

To prepare for anything coming up in the road ahead, you should:

A) Continually scan the entire road and roadsides

B) Stare straight ahead at all times

C) Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal

D) Maintain focus toward the middle of the road

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Which of the following is true about the speed at which you travel?

A) The safe speed to drive depends on many conditions

B) Driving slowly is always safer

C) The speed limit is always a safe speed

D) Accelerating is always dangerous

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Your ability to stop is affected by

A) Signal lights

B) Other cars on the road

C) The time of day

D) The condition of the road

7 / 25

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

A) Road and weather conditions and oncoming traffic

B) Presence of a stop sign

C) Use of your turn signals

D) Cars behind you

8 / 25

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

A) Anything makes conditions less than perfect

B) Others drive below the speed limit

C) Entering a highway where there are other cars

D) You are on a four lane road

9 / 25

The maximum speed limit in this state is ____ miles per hour .

A) 55

B) 50

C) 60

D) 65

10 / 25

When driving in traffic, it is safest to:

A) Fluctuate your speed to keep alert

B) Drive faster than the flow of traffic

C) Drive slower than the flow of traffic

D) Drive with the flow of traffic

11 / 25

When making a turn, you must _____ your speed.

A) Increase

B) Maintain

C) Vary

D) Reduce

12 / 25

Allow a larger space cushion when stopping:

A) On an up-hill

B) At an intersection

C) At a stop sign

D) At a toll plaza

13 / 25

When driving on wet roads, you should:

A) Increase following distance to 5 or 6 seconds

B) Decrease following distance to 2 seconds

C) Not be concerned about following distance

D) Maintain the 4-second following distance rule

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When driving on wet roads, you should:

A) Drive the speed limit

B) Drive slightly faster than the speed limit

C) Drive 5 to 10 miles below the speed limit

D) Stay close to the vehicle ahead

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When driving on slippery roads, you should:

A) Use alternate routes

B) Drive as you would on dry roads

C) Increase your following distance

D) Avoid crossing bridges or intersections

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Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

A) As you drive faster, your tires become less effective

B) Water does not affect cars with good tires

C) Deeper water is less dangerous

D) As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery

17 / 25

When driving on slick roads, you should:

A) Take turns more slowly

B) Change lanes quickly

C) Accelerate quickly

D) Brake hard

18 / 25

The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of getting injured or killed in a traffic crash is:

A) Wear your seat belt

B) Limit your driving to week days

C) Stay in the right lane on multi-lane highways

D) Limit your driving to times between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

19 / 25

If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left, you should:

A) Steer left

B) Hit your brakes

C) Accelerate

D) Steer right

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If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

A) Steer right, blow your horn, and accelerate

B) Steer left, blow your horn, and brake

C) Steer right, blow your horn, and brake

D) Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake

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When faced with one oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

A) Pull onto the shoulder

B) Split the difference

C) Let the car pass and then pass the bike

D) Pass the bike quickly

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What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency (or “panic”) stops while Driving in traffic?

A) Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence

B) Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance

C) Drive in the right lane only

D) Drive slower than the flow of traffic

23 / 25

Roads freeze more quickly when they are

A) Flat

B) Curvy

C) In the sun

D) Shaded

24 / 25

Roads become very slippery

A) When it has been raining for an hour or more

B) The day after it rains

C) For the first 10 to 15 minutes of a rain storm

D) Right after the rain has stopped

25 / 25

Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

A) Excessive stops

B) Sudden stops

C) Sudden turns

D) Excessive speed

Your score is

The average score is 83%

Test Name	DMV Permit Test 2024
Test Fees	Free
Test contains	traffic laws, and rules of safe driving
Test purpose	DMV Permit Test NON-CDL
Test mode	online
Total Questions	25 MCQs
Minimum Passing Score	80%
State	USA

DMV Official Permit Practice Test 2024

DMV Official Permit Test 2024