DMV

In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine?

all rear view mirrors so you don't have to lean back and forth to use them

What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows?

Safety glass, cannot be treated by any material that makes the windshield reflective or non-transparent. Free of any stickers not required by law. Side windows must reflect more than 25% of light

What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle?

Drivers must have their car bumper heights regulated at certain levels in relation to net shipping weight of vehicle. Different for all vehicles

What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway?

Must use a close-fitting cover

When a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle, what must you use to clearly mark it in the daytime? At night?

Day time: must use red flags at least 18 square in. that marks extremeties of the load.
Night time: 2 red lamps on back of load (seen from 500ft to the rear), two red reflectors on rear that can be seen from 100-600 ft when directly in front of low-beams, and one red lamp on each side of load, visible 500ft to show max overhang of load.

Why is drowsy driving dangerous?

slow down thoughts & reaction time, affect judgment and vision, impair senses and abilities,nodding off or falling asleep

What should you do if another driver is threatning you or intentionally driving dangerously around you?

put as much distance between you and him/her as possible, slow down and let them pass

What are the three main categories of distracted driving?

Visual, manual, cognitive

Why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors?

Texting requires all 3 categories of distracted driving

Can anyone drink and drive safely?

No.

Both your judgement and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?

Judgment

What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seatbelt?

Can be ejected from vehicle or thrown against the wheel, the windshield, and other passengers

What age are children required to be in a car seat? A booster seat?

Children under four must be in a car seat, and children who are four and 5 must ride in a booster seat

If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and a front passenger (under 18) is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with the seatbelt violation?

The driver is charged with the violation

What does a single broken white line on the highway mean?

You may pass the line to change lanes when its safe to do so.

What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean?

2 way traffic, cannot be crossed unless turning left when its safe to do so.

What does a double solid white line in the center of the highway mean?

Cannot be crossed, ever.

What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?

Passing/crossing not allowed unless turningleft

What do the colors red, orange, yellow, etc of traffic signs indicate?

Red means stop, orange means construction or maintenance ahead, yellow means general warning, advisory of certain conditions up ahead

When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first?

The vehicle who arrived first. If they came at the same time, the driver on the right goes first

What does a red traffic light mean?What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

Red traffic light means stop. Come to full stop at stop line. Flashing red mains dangerous intersection, treat it as a stop sign

After a full stop at a red traffic light, when may a driver turn right?

When there are no cars coming, and when a NO TURN ON RED sign is NOT there.

What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?

Must be in proper lane to make that turn.

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Used at or just before dangerous intersections, Proceed with caution. Warning to show school crossing or sudden turn

If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do?

Stop and let the train pass, before 15 ft but within 50ft

What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple it?

becomes 4 times greater; becomes 9 times greater

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area?

30mph

What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway?

70 mph

Can you be issued a ticket for driving too slowly?

yes

What are the steps for making a smooth stop?

Check mirrors and blind spots for traffic to the rear.
Release accelerator
Press brake pedal to activate break lights
Use steady pressure for smooth stop

What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop?

Right arm straight out, right arm forming a 90 degree angle, right arm going downwards

How long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn?

100 ft

When can you use a three point turn? Where should you NEVER make a 3-point turn?

In an extremely small space or road is too narrow and you cannot go around the block. Never make a 3-pt turn on a hill, highway, a curve, or where there is a sign that prohibits u-turns

What is an open intersection? When must you yield the right of way?

an intersection without traffic control signs or signals

When may you drive in the left lane of a road with two lanes? With four?

If you are overtaking or passing (2-lanes), same with 4 lanes. Must drive on right unless overtaking or passing

What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What should you do?

You are facing traffic in the wrong direction, pull over immediately. Turn around when its safe to do so.

What is the recommended safe following distance?

4 seconds

When should you increase your following distance?

During unusual or unfavorable weather conditions/traffic conditions

What are blind spots?

Areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you can't see in your rear view mirrors or with peripheral vision

How do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to turn or change lanes?

Turn your head to make sure that these areas are clear

Where is it illegal to overtake and pass?

single solid white line, if one of the 2 yellow lines is solid in your lane. No Passing zones, hills/curves where you can't see 500ft ahead, within 100 ft of a tunnel or bridge

Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane on an expressway?

If traffic is too heavy and there is no space to enter safely

What should you do if you drive past your exit on an interstate highway?

Go to the next one.

Where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the highway?

Must move it completely off pavement, no more than six hours

What is the farthest away you can park from a curb?

Not more than 1 foot

If you have a manual transmission, what gear should you put the car in when parking downhill? Uphill? What if you have auto transmission?

Shift to reverse; shift to park (downhill) or shift to 1st (uphill)

Where is parking prohibited?

Anywhere that blocks or creates a hazard for other vehicles.

Which way should you turn your wheels when parking uphill along a curb? Which way should you turn them when there's not a curb? Which way should you turn them if parking downhill?

from curb;

to right;

to curb

Are motorists required to stop or yield for pedestrians crossing the street?

yes

What must you do when you see a pedestrian with a white cane in the street ahead of you?

Come to complete stop, yield right of way, use extra caution

What is the minimum distance a motorist must give when traveling next to a cyclist?

3 ft

As a motorist, what should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?

Yield to bikes in bike lane and make turn behind cyclist

When on the roadway, do bicyclists and moped riders have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers

yes

If you are driving a motor vehicle, are you allowed to share a lane with a motorcyclist?

no, motorcyclist are entitled to the full lane

When a school bus is stopped to unload children on a highway divided with a raised barrier, are vehicles traveling in the opposite direction required to stop?

no

When a school bus stops to unload children, are vehicles traveling in the same direction required to stop?

yes

What must you do if an emergency vehicle with activated lights and or sirens is approaching you from behind?

Pull over to closest edge of the road immediately, wait for it to pass

What does the move over law require you to do?

Change lanes away from lane closest to worker/worker vehicle.If not possible, must slow to speed of 20mph below speed limit. Be prepared to allow lane changers

What is a no-zone?

Large blind spots on commercial vehicles.

At what times must you use your headlights?

after sunset until sunrise

At night, within how many feet of approaching a vehicle from the rear must you dim your bright headlights?

300 feet

Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights?

500 feet

When driving in the rain, fog, or smoke in the daytime, what lights should you use?

low beam headlights

What should you do when driving on wet roads in the rain, why?

reduce your speed by at least 5 to 10 mph, turn on your headlights, and increase your following distance to 5–7 seconds

What should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement while driving?

grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and do not slam on the brakes

What should you do if your tires begin to skid while driving?

immediately take your foot off the accelerator and gently turn your steering wheel in the direction the rear of the car is sliding

When emergency braking, what is the difference between conventional breaks and anto-lock brakes?

Conventional brakes apply continuous pressure that can lock your wheels, causing the car to skid and lose steering control. In contrast, Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS) automatically pulse the brakes up to 20 times per second

What should you do during a tire blowout?

Firmly grip the steering wheel with both hands, ease your foot off the gas to slow down naturally, and steer straight.

What must you do if you are involved in a minor accident and your vehicle is blocking the flow of traffic?

attempt to move the car out of the roadway immediately to a safe location if it is operational and can be done safely.

If you hit a parked car and unable to find the owner, what should you do?

eave a visible, secure note on the vehicle

contact police

What are the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death?

mandatory driver’s license revocation, significant financial fines, and long-term state prison sentences.

If your license and registration are suspended for being in violation of the no-fault law, what must you do to get them re-instated?

you must obtain valid, state-compliant auto insurance, pay the required reinstatement fees

What are the penalties if you are at fault in a crash and you are not insured in compliance with the Financial Responsibility Law?

If you do not provide proof of higher coverage limits, your driver license and/or license plates will be
suspended for up to three years.

In addition, if you are the driveror the owner of a vehicle involved in a crash that is your fault, DHSMV can require you to pay for the damages before your driving privilege is reinstated.

What are the time restrictions for a driver with a learner's license?

After holding a learner's license for 3 months you may drive until 10 pm.

What are the time restrictions for a licensed driver under 17? Under 18?

A 16 year-old licensed driver may not drive between 11:00 pm and 6:00 am unless driving to or from work or accompanied by a licensed driver who is age 21 or older.

A 17 year-old licensed driver may not drive between 1:00 am and 5:00 am, unless driving to or from work or accompanied by a licensed driver who is age 21 or older.

What can you be charged with for driving under the influence?

if you are found to be driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, prescriptions, or over- the-counter medications.

-your license will be administratively suspended if you have a breath or blood alcohol level (BAL) of .08 or above, or refuse to submit to a breath/blood alcohol test.

Any driver under 21 years of age who is stopped by law enforcement and has a BAL of .02 or higher will automatically have their driving privilege suspended for six months.

What are the penalties for refusing to take a blood/urine/breath test when suspected of driving under the influence?

By law, you have agreed by signing your driver license to take these tests if asked. If you refuse
to take the tests when asked, your license will automaticallybe suspended for one year.

What can happen if you are found guilty of racing on the highway?

Your license must be REVOKED (termination of driving privilege) if you are

If you have a learner's license, how many hours of driving experience are required to earn the class E license?

50 hours

What education course are you required to take if you are applying for a learner's license (or have never had a drivers license)?

Under 18: 6-hour Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course

Adults (18 and older) applying for their first driver's license must complete the 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course

Are you required to notify DHSMV of any health problems that may affect your driving?

yes

Why would one opt to take a Basic Driver Improvement Course?

to dismiss a traffic ticket, avoid points on their driving record, and prevent insurance rate increase

What manuevers are required on a driving exam?

three-point turns, backing in a straight line for 50 feet, straight-in (bay) parking, parking on a grade, and sudden (quick) stops