Print-Out DMV Written Practice Test 

 
Congratulations on downloading your printable practice exam. Your download includes:  
● A 30-question practice test​. 
● Answer Key. 
 
These tests include a mix of general questions you’ll likely find on any state DMV written 
exam to help you prepare. 
 
We recommend that you ​also study the official driver's manual​ to ensure you have the 
most up-to-date information and to be better prepared to pass your exam. 
 
Be sure to take some online practice tests at PuedoManejar.com as well. 
 
Remember, do not look at the answer key until you have taken the test. 
 
Good luck! 
 
 
 

Driver’s License Practice Test: 30 questions  

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 3. A white painted curbs means: 
 
❏ loading zone for passengers or mail 
❏ handicap parking 
❏ emergency vehicle zone 
❏ no stopping zone 
 
4. When you drive in heavy fog during the daytime you should drive with 
your: 
 
❏ headlights off 
❏ headlights on high beam 
❏ headlights on low beam 
❏ none of these 
 
5. One of the most important things to remember about controlling a skid is 
to avoid braking. 
 
❏ true  
❏ false 
 
6. A white X shaped or cross-buck sign that says “Railroad Crossing” on it 
has the same meaning as a yield sign. 
 
❏ false 
❏ true 
 
7. Talking on a cell phone while driving can increase your chances of being 
in a crash by as much as four times. 
 
❏ false 
❏ true 
 
8. How many feet before your intended turn should you signal? 
 
❏ 200 feet 
❏ 10 feet 
❏ 50 feet 
❏ 100 feet 
 
 
 

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 9. If another driver follows you too closely you should: 
 
❏ not allow the driver to pass 
❏ speed up 
❏ move to another lane if possible 
 
10. In which situation is it okay to back up on the highway? 
 
❏ if there is too much traffic 
❏ if you missed your exit 
❏ never 
 
11. What should you do when approaching a road construction work zone? 
 
❏ speed up to get through it quickly 
❏ prepare to slow down or stop 
❏ find a detour 
 
12. Broken yellow lines separate lanes of traffic going in opposite 
direction. 
 
❏ true 
❏ false 
 
13. When passing, you can temporarily exceed the posted speed limit if 
you are passing a large group of cars. 
 
❏ true 
❏ false 
 
14. Which of the following statements about large trucks is false? 
 
❏ trucks can accelerate faster than most cars 
❏ trucks have larger blind spots than cars 
❏ it takes longer for a truck to stop 
 
15. While waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn you should: 
 
❏ signal and wait for an opening while keeping your wheels turned 
straight 
❏ make your turn as fast as possible 
❏ wait for the light to turn red before turning 

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16. How far ahead should you look when you are driving on the highway? 
 
❏ 10 to 15 seconds 
❏ 1 to 2 seconds 
❏ 5 to 10 seconds 
❏ 20 to 25 seconds 
 
17. You may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway if it is safe to 
do so. 
 
❏ true 
❏ false 
 
18. Which of the following is most effective in avoiding a collision? 
 
❏ none of these 
❏ driving slowly in the left lane 
❏ following closely to the car in front of you 
❏ keeping a cushion of space at all times 
 
19. If two or more vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four way stop, 
which vehicle goes first? 
 
❏ the largest vehicle 
❏ the vehicle on the right 
❏ the vehicle on the left 
 
20. Driving much slower than the speed limit under normal conditions  
can: 
 
❏ make other drivers slow down 
❏ prevent an accident 
❏ increase the chance of an accident 
 
21. If you see a stopped vehicle on the side of the road you must notify 
emergency services. 
 
❏ false 
❏ true 
 
 

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 22. Night driving is more dangerous because: 
 
❏ the distance we can see ahead is reduced 
❏ there are more cars on the road 
❏ there are more animals on the road 
 
23. If you are traveling 55 mph on a highway with a speed limit of 65 
mph, which lane should you be in? 
 
❏ the center lanes 
❏ the far right lane 
❏ the far left lane 
 
24. If you are on a highway entrance and have to wait for a gap in traffic 
before you can enter the roadway, what should you do? 
 
❏ slow down on the entrance ramp to wait for a gap, then speed up so 
you enter at the same speed that traffic is moving 
❏ speed up on the shoulder 
❏ enter the freeway slowly 
❏ force your way into the traffic 
 
25. When can you turn left at a green light? 
 
❏ only after yielding to oncoming traffic 
❏ only when the light turns yellow 
❏ never 
 
26. When should seat belts be worn? 
 
❏ on the freeway 
❏ at all times 
❏ when backing out 
❏ on city streets 
 
27. Passing on the right is permitted when it is safe and the driver of the 
other vehicle is making a left turn. 
 
❏ false 
❏ true 
 

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 28. What should you do if law enforcement is directing you to drive 
through a red light? 
 
❏ turn around and find another route 
❏ stop and wait for the light to change 
❏ drive through the red light 
 
29. It is illegal to pass another vehicle stopped for pedestrians in a 
crosswalk. 
 
❏ false 
❏ true 
 
30. It is not required that you make a full stop in which situation? 
 
❏ at a flashing red light 
❏ at a flashing yellow light 
❏ at a stop sign 
❏ at a solid red light 
 
 
 
 

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Answer key