2026 - Free DMV Permit Practice Test

Free DMV Permit Practice Exam 2026

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When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals ?

Only when pulling away from the curb

When pulling next to but not away from the curb

When pulling next to or away from the curb

None

Which vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks ?

Any vehicle with three or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 lbs

Motor homes or pickup trucks

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

None

Which statement about drugs and driving is true ?

Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy

Only illegal drugs can impair your driving

Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving

None

For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle ?

Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals

Solid red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights

Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and yellow lights

None

When sharing the road with a light rail vehicle, you ?

Should monitor all traffic signals closely because light rail vehicles can interrupt traffic signals

May turn in front of an approaching light rail vehicle at an uncontrolled intersection

May not drive in the lane next to the light rail vehicle

None

If the traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through an intersection, but a car is already in the intersection making a turn, you must ?

Enter the intersection and then stop

Allow the car to complete its turn before you enter the intersection

Proceed through the intersection; you have the right-of-way

None

What should drivers do in case of brake failure ?

Brake lightly

Use the Cruise control

Shift to a lower gear

None

The first sign, drivers usually see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is ?

A crossbuck sign

An advance warning sign

A speed limit sign

None

During darkness, bicyclists must have ?

A rear red reflector visible from a distance of 500 ft

A front lamp emitting a yellow light visible from a distance of 100 ft

A white reflector on the bicyclist's helmet

None

10.

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive ?

To the right side of the truck and wait to pass

Closer behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle

Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle

None

11.

When parking on a hill, you should ?

Engage the parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or park

Ensure one rear wheel touches the curb

Keep your front wheels parallel to the road if there's no curb

None

12.

Driving slowly in the left lane of a freeway ?

Can irritate and anger other drivers

Will not result in a traffic citation

Saves lives by slowing other drivers

None

13.

Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way ?

Only at open intersections

Only when a crosswalk is present

Regardless of whether a crosswalk is marked

None

14.

Driving under the influence of any impairing medication is allowed ?

If prescribed by a doctor

If the car is insured

Never

None

15.

A school bus has stopped ahead on your side of the road and is flashing its red lights. What should you do ?

Stop until all the children have crossed your lane

Stop first, then proceed when you think it is safe

Stop as long as the red lights flash

None

16.

You should signal continuously while turning because it ?

Lets other drivers know what your intentions are

Is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn

Is always unsafe to turn off a signal before completing a turn

None

17.

Parking is not allowed ?

In a tunnel

On the roadside of a parked vehicle

All of the above

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18.

You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because ?

The extra space allows you to see around the truck

Their heavier weight allows them to stop more quickly than you

If you follow too closely, you will get caught in the wind draft caused by the truck

None

19.

Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists ?

Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other motorists

Motorcyclists are heavier than other vehicles and less affected by wind and rain

Motorcyclists are not allowed to drive faster than other traffic during congested conditions

None

20.

While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you ?

Because it's a legal requirement

To see potential hazards early

To find a gap to pass slow moving vehicle

None

21.

If you are convicted of driving under the influence, you may be sentenced to ?

Serve up to 6 months in jail

No jail time but you must pay a fine of $500

Serve up to 12 months in jail

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22.

If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and a separate shoulder belt, you are ?

Required to use both the lap and shoulder belts

Only required to use the lap belt

Only required to use the shoulder belt

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23.

When can you drive using only your parking lights ?

Under no circumstances

On foggy days when visibility is low

30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise

None

24.

A railroad advance warning sign is ?

Pentagon-shaped

Crossbuck-shaped

Round

None

25.

When you no longer see a vehicle that was approaching from the rear, you should ?

Check your outside mirror for a blind spot

Turn on your signal and change lanes slowly

Check over your shoulder for a blind spot

None

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