Do You Have What It Takes To Pass The DMV Test?

Whether you’ve been driving for years or just got your license, road rules can be tricky to remember. Could you still pass the DMV test if you had to retake it today? This quiz is designed to challenge your knowledge on the rules of the road, covering tricky scenarios that even seasoned drivers might struggle with. From traffic signs to driving in tough conditions, test your skills and see if you’re still roadworthy. Are you up for the challenge?

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1) What is the minimum legal BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) to be considered legally impaired for drivers aged 21 or older?

A) 0.08%

B) 0.02%

C) 0.05%

D) 0.10%

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2) If you are involved in a minor collision with a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, you must:

A) Drive away after checking for damage

B) Leave your contact information on the vehicle

C) Leave immediately without any notification

D) Call the police and report the accident

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3) You are driving and your brakes suddenly give out. What should you do first?

A) Slam on the parking brake

B) Turn off the ignition

C) Shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes

D) Speed up to avoid any collisions

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4) What should you do if an oncoming vehicle has its high beams on and they are blinding you?

A) Flash your high beams to warn the other driver

B) Look directly into the oncoming headlights

C) Slow down and stop

D) Look toward the right edge of your lane

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5) If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:

A) Speed up to regain traction

B) Shift to a lower gear

C) Brake hard and steer to the side

D) Steer straight and take your foot off the accelerator

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6) You are approaching a pedestrian crossing where the traffic signal is flashing yellow. What should you do?

A) Ignore the signal and proceed

B) Slow down and proceed with caution

C) Speed up to cross before the pedestrians step into the road

D) Stop and wait for the pedestrians to cross

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7) When driving on a freeway, if you miss your exit, you should:

A) Stop and ask for directions

B) Make a U-turn at the next emergency crossover

C) Back up to your exit

D) Continue to the next exit

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8) If you are approaching a traffic light that has been green for a long time, you should:

A) Prepare for the light to change to yellow

B) Speed up to get through before it changes

C) Continue at your current speed

D) Stop immediately

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9) If you see a pedestrian in a crosswalk but the light is green for you, you should:

A) Speed up to pass before they cross

B) Flash your lights to warn the pedestrian

C) Yield and wait for the pedestrian to cross

D) Continue through the intersection

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10) In most states, you must signal your intention to turn at least:

A) 150 feet before the turn

B) 50 feet before the turn

C) 25 feet before the turn

D) 100 feet before the turn

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11) When you approach a school bus with flashing red lights, you must:

A) Stop until the lights stop flashing

B) Follow closely and pass quickly

C) Slow down and pass cautiously

D) Pass on the opposite side of the road if safe

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12) In which situation should you use your high-beam headlights?

A) When following another vehicle closely

B) On well-lit city streets

C) On rural roads with no oncoming traffic

D) In fog, snow, or heavy rain

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13) When should you yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian?

A) Only when the pedestrian is jaywalking

B) Anytime a pedestrian is crossing, even if not at a crosswalk

C) Only at marked crosswalks

D) Only at a crosswalk with traffic lights

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14) A red octagon-shaped sign means:

A) Caution

B) Stop

C) Road closed

D) Yield

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15) In a residential area, the speed limit is typically:

A) 35 mph

B) 45 mph

C) 25 mph

D) 15 mph

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16) When you park your car on a hill with a curb and you are facing downhill, which way should you turn your front wheels?

A) Away from the curb

B) It doesn’t matter

C) Parallel to the curb

D) Toward the curb

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17) If you start to skid while driving, you should:

A) Shift to a higher gear

B) Steer in the opposite direction of the skid

C) Slam the brakes

D) Steer into the direction of the skid

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18) A sign with a yellow background and a black arrow curving to the right means:

A) No right turn

B) Detour to the right

C) Sharp curve ahead

D) Road narrows to the right

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19) When parallel parking on a level street, your wheels should be:

A) Turned slightly left

B) Turned toward the curb

C) Straight ahead and parallel to the curb

D) Turned away from the curb

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20) If your car starts to skid on ice, you should:

A) Turn into the skid

B) Speed up to regain control

C) Brake hard to stop immediately

D) Turn away from the skid

Your score is

The average score is 68%

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