DMV Test

When should you signal before turning?

100 feet before turning.

How many seconds before you exit or change lanes on the freeway should you signal?

Five seconds (400 feet) before exiting or changing lanes.

When should you use your horn?

When you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead.

When should you change from high-beam headlights to low beams?

Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle OR 300 feet of a vehicle you’re following.

When should you use headlights?

When you cannot see 1000 feet in front of you, or from 30 minutes after sunset until before sunrise.

How far can you drive in the center left turn lane?

You can only drive for 200 feet in the center left turn lane.

When can you enter a bicycle lane?

When you are 200 feet from the turn.

When is a U-turn permitted?

When no vehicles are approaching within 200 feet.

When is a U-turn not allowed?

If you cannot see clearly for 200 feet in all directions.

How much space do you need to merge/enter/exiting traffic on city streets?

Half a block (150 feet) on city streets.

How much space do you need to merge/enter/exiting traffic on highways?

A full block (300 feet) on the highway.

When should you not pass another vehicle?

If you are within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or hazardous area.

How do you park downhill on a hill?

Wheels to the curb (right side).

How do you park uphill on a hill?

Wheels away from the curb (left side).

Where can you never park?

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or fire station driveway, and within 15 feet of a crosswalk where there is a curb extension.

What is the average braking distance for a passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph?

300 feet.

What is the average braking distance for a large vehicle traveling at 55 mph?

400 feet.

What is the maximum speed you can pass a stopped bus, streetcar, or trolley at a safety zone?

No more than 10 mph.

How far should you stay back from emergency vehicles with a siren or flashing light?

Within 300 feet.

At what speed do vehicles with an orange and red triangle travel?

25 mph or less.

What are the bicycle visibility rules for a front white lamp?

300 feet.

What are the bicycle visibility rules for a rear red reflector or red light?

500 feet.

What are the visibility rules for white or yellow reflectors on bicycle pedals?

200 feet.

What is the speed limit within 500 feet of a school while children are outside?

25 mph.

What is the speed limit for blind intersections?

15 mph.

What is the speed limit in an alley?

15 mph.

What should you do at railroad tracks when you cannot see 400 feet in both directions?

Drive at 15 mph within 100 feet.

How far should you stop from the nearest railroad track?

At least 15 feet.

What is the speed limit in business/residential districts?

25 mph.

How far ahead should you scan the road?

At least 10 seconds.

What should you reduce your speed to on wet roads?

By 5-10 mph.

What speed should you reduce to on packed snow?

By half.

What is the maximum speed on ice?

No more than 5 mph.

If you cannot see more than 100 feet ahead, what is the maximum safe speed?

30 mph.

At what maximum speed limit are you allowed to drive on highways?

65 mph.

What is the speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway for vehicles towing trailers?

55 mph.

What is the legal BAC level for someone over 21 years old?

0.08% or higher.

What is the legal BAC level for someone under 21 years old?

0.01% or higher.

What is the legal BAC level for anyone on DUI probation?

0.01% or higher.

What is the BAC level for commercial drivers?

0.04% or higher.

What is the BAC level for drivers of passenger vehicles for hire?

0.04% or higher.

What BAC level requires a breath or blood test?

0.05% or higher.