DMV Permit Practice Test 2026 | Full Review & Exam
Prep | Graded A+
1. Describe the implications of a green arrow changing to a solid green light for a driver's
actions at an intersection.
The driver must stop completely before proceeding.
The driver should accelerate to clear the intersection quickly.
The driver may turn without any restrictions.
The driver may still turn but must yield to oncoming traffic.
2. What is the purpose of checking your rearview mirrors while driving?
To adjust your seat position
To monitor your fuel gauge
To see how traffic is moving behind you
To check the weather conditions
3. If a driver is approaching a busy intersection, how would looking ahead for 10 to 15
seconds influence their driving decisions?
It would make the driver less aware of pedestrians.
It would encourage the driver to speed through the intersection.
It would distract the driver from checking their surroundings.
It would allow the driver to anticipate traffic patterns and make safer decisions.
4. Why is it important to slow down and pass carefully when encountering a vehicle
with hazard lights on?
, It allows you to get to your destination faster.
It is a legal requirement to stop for all vehicles.
It prevents traffic from building up behind you.
It ensures the safety of both the driver and any potential passengers or
pedestrians.
5. What must a driver do before turning right at a red light?
Turn without stopping
Signal left before turning
Yield to pedestrians only
Come to a complete stop and check for oncoming traffic
6. Where must an opened alcoholic beverage container be stored in a vehicle to comply
with legal regulations?
In the glove compartment
In the trunk
On the passenger seat
In the backseat
7. During a Law Enforcement Stop
Remain inside your vehicle unless directed to get out by the officer.
Remain inside your vehicle unless you have other passengers in the car
Remain inside your vehicle until the officer reaches your car then exit
never remain inside your vehicle unless directed to get out by the officer.
8. While driving it is essential to keep your distance from other road users, this space...
, All of these
Will permit you to relax and take your eyes off the road ahead from time to
time
Is required in order to be able to brake or maneuver in an emergency
Should remain constant regardless of speed or road conditions
9. What must you do when making a right turn on a green light?
Signal left
Yield to pedestrians
Stop completely
Accelerate quickly
10. If you are driving on the freeway and notice a vehicle attempting to merge into your
lane while you are in a blind spot, what should you do?
Speed up to create distance from the merging vehicle.
Adjust your speed or change lanes to allow the vehicle to merge safely.
Ignore the vehicle and maintain your speed.
Honk your horn to alert the merging driver.
11. Describe the significance of increased fines in construction zones as outlined in
driving safety guidelines.
Increased fines are only applicable during nighttime construction.
Increased fines discourage drivers from using construction zones altogether.
Increased fines are meant to generate more revenue for the state.
, Increased fines in construction zones emphasize the importance of safety for
workers and drivers.
12. What should you do when you see a vehicle with its hazard lights on stopped on the
right shoulder of the road?
Slow down and pass very carefully
Ignore the vehicle and continue at the same speed
Speed up to pass quickly
Change lanes without signaling
13. What should a driver do before crossing railroad tracks when there isn't room on the
other side?
Accelerate
Stop
Yield
Signal
14. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street
Your wheels must be within 18" of the curb
One of your rear wheels must touch the curb
Your front wheels should be turned toward the street
15. If you are driving and notice a vehicle with hazard lights on, but there is heavy traffic
in the left lane, what is the best course of action?
Prep | Graded A+
1. Describe the implications of a green arrow changing to a solid green light for a driver's
actions at an intersection.
The driver must stop completely before proceeding.
The driver should accelerate to clear the intersection quickly.
The driver may turn without any restrictions.
The driver may still turn but must yield to oncoming traffic.
2. What is the purpose of checking your rearview mirrors while driving?
To adjust your seat position
To monitor your fuel gauge
To see how traffic is moving behind you
To check the weather conditions
3. If a driver is approaching a busy intersection, how would looking ahead for 10 to 15
seconds influence their driving decisions?
It would make the driver less aware of pedestrians.
It would encourage the driver to speed through the intersection.
It would distract the driver from checking their surroundings.
It would allow the driver to anticipate traffic patterns and make safer decisions.
4. Why is it important to slow down and pass carefully when encountering a vehicle
with hazard lights on?
, It allows you to get to your destination faster.
It is a legal requirement to stop for all vehicles.
It prevents traffic from building up behind you.
It ensures the safety of both the driver and any potential passengers or
pedestrians.
5. What must a driver do before turning right at a red light?
Turn without stopping
Signal left before turning
Yield to pedestrians only
Come to a complete stop and check for oncoming traffic
6. Where must an opened alcoholic beverage container be stored in a vehicle to comply
with legal regulations?
In the glove compartment
In the trunk
On the passenger seat
In the backseat
7. During a Law Enforcement Stop
Remain inside your vehicle unless directed to get out by the officer.
Remain inside your vehicle unless you have other passengers in the car
Remain inside your vehicle until the officer reaches your car then exit
never remain inside your vehicle unless directed to get out by the officer.
8. While driving it is essential to keep your distance from other road users, this space...
, All of these
Will permit you to relax and take your eyes off the road ahead from time to
time
Is required in order to be able to brake or maneuver in an emergency
Should remain constant regardless of speed or road conditions
9. What must you do when making a right turn on a green light?
Signal left
Yield to pedestrians
Stop completely
Accelerate quickly
10. If you are driving on the freeway and notice a vehicle attempting to merge into your
lane while you are in a blind spot, what should you do?
Speed up to create distance from the merging vehicle.
Adjust your speed or change lanes to allow the vehicle to merge safely.
Ignore the vehicle and maintain your speed.
Honk your horn to alert the merging driver.
11. Describe the significance of increased fines in construction zones as outlined in
driving safety guidelines.
Increased fines are only applicable during nighttime construction.
Increased fines discourage drivers from using construction zones altogether.
Increased fines are meant to generate more revenue for the state.
, Increased fines in construction zones emphasize the importance of safety for
workers and drivers.
12. What should you do when you see a vehicle with its hazard lights on stopped on the
right shoulder of the road?
Slow down and pass very carefully
Ignore the vehicle and continue at the same speed
Speed up to pass quickly
Change lanes without signaling
13. What should a driver do before crossing railroad tracks when there isn't room on the
other side?
Accelerate
Stop
Yield
Signal
14. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street
Your wheels must be within 18" of the curb
One of your rear wheels must touch the curb
Your front wheels should be turned toward the street
15. If you are driving and notice a vehicle with hazard lights on, but there is heavy traffic
in the left lane, what is the best course of action?
