Permit Practice Test Part 1

Question 1

You can avoid dangerous last minute maneuvers by looking ___________ ahead of your vehicle at all times.

Accepted Answer

10 to 15 seconds

Question 2

Driving off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle is allowed when:

Accepted Answer

You may never drive off the paved roadway to pass

Question 3

If you notice that your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:

Accepted Answer

Decelerating by taking your foot off the gas pedal and not using brakes

Question 4

When merging on to the interstate(freeway) you must accelerate to:

Accepted Answer

A speed which matches the flow of traffic

Question 5

Before you make a left hand turn you must signal continuously during the last ___________ feet before the turn

Accepted Answer

100

Question 6

If you see a school bus stopped with flashing red lights ahead of you, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stop behind the school bus and wait for the driver to turn off the flashing red lights.

Question 7

If you are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway causing reduced visibility, you should reduce your speed and turn on your:

Accepted Answer

Head lights

Question 8

If you see a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line this means:

Accepted Answer

That vehicles only next to the broken yellow line may pass

Question 9

You must remember when backing up a vehicle that:

Accepted Answer

It is always dangerous

Question 10

You must stop at a rail road crossing when:

Accepted Answer

There isn't enough room on the other side for you to completely clear the tracks.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about blind spots.

Accepted Answer

Tractor trailers and large vehicles have blind spots which are larger than most passenger vehicles.

Question 12

The freeway is most slippery when:

Accepted Answer

During the first rain after a dry spell.

Question 13

If you're driving on an Interstate(freeway) and a car is attempting to merge into your lane, you should:

Accepted Answer

If possible, safely make room for the merging vehicles.

Question 14

The only way to ensure you have safely checked your blind spot is to:

Accepted Answer

Turn your head and look over your shoulders

Question 15

You must obey instructions from school crossing-guards when:

Accepted Answer

You must always obey school crossing guards

Question 16

If you are at a traffic light and it turns green but there is traffic blocking the intersection you must:

Accepted Answer

Stay where you are at and wait until the intersection is clear

Question 17

Smoking in a vehicle while a minor is present is:

Accepted Answer

Always illegal

Question 18

You drive defensively when you:

Accepted Answer

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

Question 19

You may legally block an intersection when:

Accepted Answer

It is never legal to block an intersection

Question 20

Choose the best answer for driving on a slipper surface with snow or ice.

Accepted Answer

Drive slowly to avoid sudden turns or stops

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