Indiana Car Driving Permit Test-3 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

You must yield for emergency vehicles:

Under no circumstances.
When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.
Only when other vehicles yield.
None of the above.

Explanation

Q.2.

At a four-way stop:

The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.
The driver to arrive last has the right-of-way.
One driver should continue driving without stopping.
One driver should wave the other drivers ahead.

Explanation

Q.3.

You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:

You are moving faster than the bicycle.
The bicycle always has the right-of-way.
Oncoming traffic may not see you pull out to pass the bicycle.
The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.

Explanation

Q.4.

Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

Excessive stops.
Sudden stops.
Sudden turns.
Excessive speed.

Explanation

Q.5.

When driving on slick roads, you should:

Take turns more slowly than usual.
Change lanes quickly.
Accelerate quickly.
Brake hard.

Explanation

Q.6.

This sign means:

Two-way left turn.
Lane shifting.
Added lane.
T intersection.

Explanation

Q.7.

A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:

A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.
A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.
A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.
A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.

Explanation

Q.8.

This sign means:

Left lane must turn left.
Left turn on arrow only.
Steep downgrade.
Deer crossing.

Explanation

Q.9.

If another car is in danger of hitting you, you should:

Sound your horn.
Wave your arms.
Use your emergency lights.
Flash your headlights.

Explanation

Q.10.

The most common color of warning signs is:

Red.
Yellow.
Green.
Blue.

Explanation

Q.11.

For the firstdays after obtaining their probationary license, a driver:

May drive after midnight.
May not transport immediate family members.
Should only drive under posted speed limits.
May only drive between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm.

Explanation

Q.12.

When you hear a fire engine siren behind you, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.
Drive with your flashers on.
Pull over to the side of the road and stop.
Speed up and take the nearest exit.

Explanation

Q.13.

This road sign means:

Hunting area.
State park.
Deer crossing.
Wildlife preserve.

Explanation

Q.14.

This sign means:

Multiple turn lanes.
Two-way left turn.
Left turn yield on green.
Crossroad ahead.

Explanation

Q.15.

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

Will drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.
Can drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.
Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.
Should call a friend to vent while driving.

Explanation

Q.16.

A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:

If the vehicle is waiting to turn left and there is an available passing lane.
Even if it means driving off the pavement.
On a narrow bridge.
At any time.

Explanation

Q.17.

A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:

Alcohol.
Any medication.
A lack of sleep.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.18.

When changing lanes you should not:

Check your side and rearview mirrors.
Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.
Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.
Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.

Explanation

Q.19.

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
Slam on your brakes and stop.
Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

Explanation

Q.20.

A “No standing” sign at a certain location means:

You may never stop your vehicle there.
You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle.
You may stop temporarily only to pickup or discharge passengers.
You may stop to load or unload merchandise.

Explanation

Q.21.

A speed limit is:

The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions.
The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.
The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.
None of the above.

Explanation

Q.22.

Drivers who eat and drink while driving:

Make no driving errors.
Have trouble driving slowly.
Are better drivers because they are not hungry.
Have trouble controlling their vehicles.

Explanation

Q.23.

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

Keep the rear tires against the curb.
Keep the front tires straight ahead.
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.

Explanation

Q.24.

This road sign means:

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
The road ahead winds a series of turns or curves.
Traffic increases ahead.
Steep grade ahead.

Explanation

Q.25.

This sign means:

Highway changes ahead and to the right.
Hiking trails ahead and to the right.
Hotel ahead and to the right.
Hospital ahead and to the right.

Explanation

Q.26.

Crossbuck signs indicate:

Railroad crossings.
School zones.
No passing zones.
Hospitals.

Explanation

Q.27.

How can you lower the risk of hydroplaning?

Do not speed when the roads are wet.
Use tires with proper air pressure.
Replace tires with bad tread.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.28.

When passing a large vehicle, the driver of a small vehicle must be prepared for:

Loud noises.
Excess air pollution.
Wind gusts produced by the large vehicle.
Falling vehicle parts.

Explanation

Q.29.

When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb:

Turn your front wheels sharply toward the curb.
Turn your front wheels slightly to the right.
Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb.
Keep your front wheels straight.

Explanation

Q.30.

This sign means:

Heavy traffic ahead.
Do not enter.
Railroad crossing.
Yield.

Explanation

Q.31.

The sign with this shape and color is a ____ sign.

No passing zone
Wrong way
Railroad crossing
Stop

Explanation

Q.32.

What should you be most concerned about when you see this sign?

Driving with your headlights out of alignment because one side of your car is higher than the other.
Damaging a tire from drifting onto the shoulder.
Hydroplaning, if the shoulder has water on it.
Losing control of the vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder.

Explanation

Q.33.

This sign means:

No parking.
Divided highway ahead.
Left turn signal.
Yield.

Explanation

Q.34.

At a light rail intersection, always:

Look both ways before crossing tracks.
Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.
Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
All of these.

Explanation

Q.35.

This sign means:

Winding road.
No parking.
Right lane closed.
Multiple turns.

Explanation

Q.36.

This sign means:

Pedestrian crossing.
Fines double in work zone.
Detour.
Yield ahead.

Explanation

Q.37.

Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:

Regulatory signs.
Warning signs.
Information signs.
Guide signs.

Explanation

Q.38.

The consumption of alcohol while taking drugs can:

Decrease the effects of the drugs and alcohol.
Increase the effects of both the drugs and alcohol.
Help cure your illness.
Improve your driving ability.

Explanation

Q.39.

This road sign means:

No left turn.
No U-turns.
No exit.
No right turn.

Explanation

Q.40.

You are driving when it starts to sleet or snow. You should:

Keep your windshield and mirrors clear.
Allow additional distance between your vehicle and the vehicles that you are following.
Approach all vehicles with caution.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.41.

This sign means:

No right turn.
You must turn right.
Watch for traffic on your right.
Don’t park on the right side of the street.

Explanation

Q.42.

To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

Stop and rest every two hours.
Do arm exercises every hour.
Drive with one eye open at a time.
Change feet on the gas pedal.

Explanation

Q.43.

It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:

They are more difficult to see than cars.
They rarely use their headlights.
Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.44.

This sign means:

Steep downgrade.
Crossroad ahead.
No right turn.
Narrow bridge.

Explanation

Q.45.

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.
Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.
Passing is not allowed from either direction.

Explanation

Q.46.

What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be increased.
Nothing will happen.
The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be reduced.
The effects of only the alcohol may be reduced.

Explanation

Q.47.

What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.
Lanes move in opposite directions.
Drivers may not pass.
Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

Explanation

Q.48.

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Be ready to drive faster than the train.
Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.
Look for a way around any lowered gates.
Assume no trains are nearby and continue driving normally.

Explanation

Q.49.

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve.
Slow down before you enter the curve.
Accelerate gently before you enter the curve.
Drive at the posted speed limit before, throughout, and after the curve.

Explanation

Q.50.

You are stopped in a line of vehicles waiting at a stop sign. If there is no cross traffic after the vehicles ahead have passed through the intersection, you:

May proceed through the intersection without stopping again.
Must stop again at the stop sign or stop line before proceeding.
May slowly roll past the stop sign.
May follow the vehicle directly ahead of you without stopping.

Explanation

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