DMV Permit Practice Test Summary

Introduction

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Key Questions and Answers

Blood Alcohol Concentration

• Illegal for persons 21+ to drive with BAC of: 0.08% or more.

DMV Notifications

• Notify DMV within 5 days if you sell or transfer your vehicle.

Right of Way

• At uncontrolled T-intersections, the vehicle on the through road has right of way.

Traffic Signal Failures

• When a traffic signal light isn’t working: Stop completely, then proceed when safe.

Red and White Traffic Signs

• Yield to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross.

Intersection Blockage

• If a green light but intersection is blocked: Stay out until clear.

Smoking in Vehicles

• Smoking inside a vehicle with someone under 18 present is illegal.

Cell Phone Use

• Legal to use without hands-free only for emergency assistance.

Motorcyclists

• Have the same rights and responsibilities as other motorists.

Railroad Crossings

• Stop anytime a train may be approaching, even if unseen.

Turning Protocols

• Signal during last 100 ft before a right turn.

Passing Vehicles

• Pass a vehicle turning left if there’s enough room between curb and vehicle.

Alley Speed Limit

• 15 mph unless otherwise posted.

Child Passenger Safety

• Children under age 1 should not ride in front seats of airbag-equipped vehicles.

Lane Changes and Merging

• Require at least a 4-second gap in traffic.

Puddle in the Road

• Avoid the puddle if possible.

Traffic Accident Reports

• Report if involved in a collision with over $1,000 in damages.

Emergency Vehicle Approaching

• Continue through, then pull to the right and stop.

Driving and Medications

• Most cold medications can cause drowsiness.

Large Trucks

• Appear slower than they travel due to size.

Traffic Light Obligations

• Stop at solid, flashing red lights, and blacked-out signals.

School Zone Speed Limit

• Default is 25 mph unless posted otherwise.

Safety Belt Requirement

• Required in moving vehicles; failure results in a ticket.

Headlight Use

• Use low beam headlights in fog, snow, or rain.

Mirror Adjustments

• Adjust before starting to drive.

Cargo Marking

• Mark cargo extending over 4 ft with red flag or lights.

Obeying Crossing Guards

• Must be obeyed at all times.

Traffic Stops

• Provide driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.

Legal U-Turns

• Made at paved openings on divided highways.

Collisions Without Injury

• Move vehicle off road if possible and call for assistance.

School Bus Protocols

• Stop unless on opposite side of a divided/multi-lane highway.

Conclusion

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