DMV Topic
Rules of the Road
Practice questions and explanations on rules of the road across 22 states. Each question includes the correct answer, full explanation, and the underlying state law.
The posted speed limit is ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if road or weather conditions are poor?
Alabama Driver Manual
A safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
Alabama Driver Manual
Why is tailgating dangerous?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when usually pass another vehicle?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before passing another vehicle?
Alabama Driver Manual
When should you NOT pass another vehicle?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when someone is passing you?
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about passing is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if you cannot complete a pass safely?
Alabama Driver Manual
Stopping distance is affected by ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
The faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
Alabama Driver Manual
Driving too slowly can be dangerous because ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
In a work zone you should ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when driving in or near a school zone?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if another driver is following too closely behind you?
Alabama Driver Manual
Large trucks or motorcycles in front of you often require ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Before returning to your lane after passing, you should make sure ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when approaching a stopped emergency or service vehicle with flashing lights?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Before changing lanes or merging you should check ____.
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
Alabama Driver Manual
Good steering control begins with ____.
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?
Alabama Driver Manual
Keeping your windshield and windows clear is important because ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Safe and courteous driving means you should ____ your turn signals and avoid sudden moves.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
Alabama Driver Manual
What is the purpose of a speed limit?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Why is following distance important?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What does the 3-second rule for following distance mean?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Why are lane markings important?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What is the purpose of a passing zone (broken yellow center line)?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which of the following statements about right-of-way at a four-way stop is correct?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which of the following is true about using turn signals?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which of the following statements about passing another vehicle is correct?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which of the following is true about right-of-way when turning left?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which of the following is true about parking near a fire hydrant?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
The posted speed limit is ____.
Alaska Driver Manual
What should you do if road or weather conditions are poor?
Alaska Driver Manual
A safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
Alaska Driver Manual
Why is tailgating dangerous?
Alaska Driver Manual
What should you do when usually pass another vehicle?
Alaska Driver Manual
When should you NOT pass another vehicle?
Alaska Driver Manual
What should you do when someone is passing you?
Alaska Driver Manual
Which statement about passing is NOT correct?
Alaska Driver Manual
What should you do if you cannot complete a pass safely?
Alaska Driver Manual
Stopping distance is affected by ____.
Alaska Driver Manual
Driving too slowly can be dangerous because ____.
Alaska Driver Manual
In a work zone you should ____.
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
Alaska Driver Manual
What should you do when driving in or near a school zone?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Large trucks or motorcycles in front of you often require ____.
Alaska Driver Manual
Before returning to your lane after passing, you should make sure ____.
Alaska Driver Manual
Which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
Alaska Driver Manual
Before changing lanes or merging you should check ____.
Alaska Driver Manual
Good steering control begins with ____.
Alaska Driver Manual
What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Keeping your windshield and windows clear is important because ____.
Alaska Driver Manual
Safe and courteous driving means you should ____ your turn signals and avoid sudden moves.
Alaska Driver Manual
Which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
Alaska Driver Manual
Why is tailgating dangerous?
Arizona Driver Manual
What should you do before passing another vehicle?
Arizona Driver Manual
What should you do when someone is passing you?
Arizona Driver Manual
The faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
Arizona Driver Manual
Driving too slowly can be dangerous because ____.
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What should you do when driving in or near a school zone?
Arizona Driver Manual
Defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
Arizona Driver Manual
Safe and courteous driving means you should ____ your turn signals and avoid sudden moves.
Arizona Driver Manual
Which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
Arizona Driver Manual
A safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
Arkansas Driver Manual
In a work zone you should ____.
Arkansas Driver Manual
Which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
Arkansas Driver Manual
Defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
Arkansas Driver Manual
Good steering control begins with ____.
Arkansas Driver Manual
The posted speed limit is ____.
California Driver Manual
What should you do when usually pass another vehicle?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What should you do before passing another vehicle?
California Driver Manual
What should you do if you cannot complete a pass safely?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
The faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
California Driver Manual
What should you do if another driver is following too closely behind you?
California Driver Manual
Which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
California Driver Manual
What does the 'Basic Speed Law' mean?
California Driver Manual
What should you do if road or weather conditions are poor?
Colorado Driver Manual
Which statement about passing is NOT correct?
Colorado Driver Manual
Before returning to your lane after passing, you should make sure ____.
Colorado Driver Manual
What should you do if you miss your freeway exit?
Colorado Driver Manual
When should you NOT pass another vehicle?
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
Which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
Connecticut Driver Manual
Keeping your windshield and windows clear is important because ____.
Connecticut Driver Manual
Stopping distance is affected by ____.
Delaware Driver Manual
What should you do if another driver is following too closely behind you?
Delaware Driver Manual
Large trucks or motorcycles in front of you often require ____.
US DMV standard (applies in all states)
What does 'implied consent' mean for drivers?
Florida Driver Manual
Before changing lanes or merging you should check ____.
Georgia Driver Manual
Which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
Idaho Driver Manual
In New Hampshire, a safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
New Hampshire Driver Manual
In New Hampshire, which statement about passing is NOT correct?
New Hampshire Driver Manual
In New Hampshire, the faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
New Hampshire Driver Manual
In New Hampshire, which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
New Hampshire Driver Manual
In New Hampshire, before returning to your lane after passing, you should make sure ____.
New Hampshire Driver Manual
In New Hampshire, which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
New Hampshire Driver Manual
In New Hampshire, which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
New Hampshire Driver Manual
In New Hampshire, defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
New Hampshire Driver Manual
In New Hampshire, which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
New Hampshire Driver Manual
In New Hampshire, safe and courteous driving means you should ____ your turn signals and avoid sudden moves.
New Hampshire Driver Manual
In New Hampshire, which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
New Hampshire Driver Manual
In New Jersey, a safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
New Jersey Driver Manual
In New Jersey, which statement about passing is NOT correct?
New Jersey Driver Manual
In New Jersey, the faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
New Jersey Driver Manual
In New Jersey, which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
New Jersey Driver Manual
In New Jersey, before returning to your lane after passing, you should make sure ____.
New Jersey Driver Manual
In New Jersey, which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
New Jersey Driver Manual
In New Jersey, which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
New Jersey Driver Manual
In New Jersey, defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
New Jersey Driver Manual
In New Jersey, which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
New Jersey Driver Manual
In New Jersey, safe and courteous driving means you should ____ your turn signals and avoid sudden moves.
New Jersey Driver Manual
In New Jersey, which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
New Jersey Driver Manual
In New Mexico, a safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
New Mexico Driver Manual
In New Mexico, which statement about passing is NOT correct?
New Mexico Driver Manual
In New Mexico, the faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
New Mexico Driver Manual
In New Mexico, which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
New Mexico Driver Manual
In New Mexico, before returning to your lane after passing, you should make sure ____.
New Mexico Driver Manual
In New Mexico, which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
New Mexico Driver Manual
In New Mexico, which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
New Mexico Driver Manual
In New Mexico, defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
New Mexico Driver Manual
In New Mexico, which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
New Mexico Driver Manual
In New Mexico, safe and courteous driving means you should ____ your turn signals and avoid sudden moves.
New Mexico Driver Manual
In New Mexico, which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
New Mexico Driver Manual
In New York, a safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
New York Driver Manual
In New York, which statement about passing is NOT correct?
New York Driver Manual
In New York, the faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
New York Driver Manual
In New York, which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
New York Driver Manual
In New York, before returning to your lane after passing, you should make sure ____.
New York Driver Manual
In New York, which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
New York Driver Manual
In New York, which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
New York Driver Manual
In New York, defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
New York Driver Manual
In New York, which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
New York Driver Manual
In New York, safe and courteous driving means you should ____ your turn signals and avoid sudden moves.
New York Driver Manual
In New York, which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
New York Driver Manual
In New York, what is the purpose of the 'Move Over' law?
New York Driver Manual
In North Carolina, a safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
North Carolina Driver Manual
In North Carolina, which statement about passing is NOT correct?
North Carolina Driver Manual
In North Carolina, the faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
North Carolina Driver Manual
In North Carolina, which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
North Carolina Driver Manual
In North Carolina, before returning to your lane after passing, you should make sure ____.
North Carolina Driver Manual
In North Carolina, which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
North Carolina Driver Manual
In North Carolina, which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
North Carolina Driver Manual
In North Carolina, defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
North Carolina Driver Manual
In North Carolina, which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
North Carolina Driver Manual
In North Carolina, safe and courteous driving means you should ____ your turn signals and avoid sudden moves.
North Carolina Driver Manual
In North Carolina, which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
North Carolina Driver Manual
In North Dakota, a safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
North Dakota Driver Manual
In North Dakota, which statement about passing is NOT correct?
North Dakota Driver Manual
In North Dakota, the faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
North Dakota Driver Manual
In North Dakota, which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
North Dakota Driver Manual
In North Dakota, before returning to your lane after passing, you should make sure ____.
North Dakota Driver Manual
In North Dakota, which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
North Dakota Driver Manual
In North Dakota, which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
North Dakota Driver Manual
In North Dakota, defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
North Dakota Driver Manual
In North Dakota, which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
North Dakota Driver Manual
In North Dakota, safe and courteous driving means you should ____ your turn signals and avoid sudden moves.
North Dakota Driver Manual
In North Dakota, which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
North Dakota Driver Manual
In Rhode Island, a safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
Rhode Island Driver Manual
In Rhode Island, which statement about passing is NOT correct?
Rhode Island Driver Manual
In Rhode Island, the faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
Rhode Island Driver Manual
In Rhode Island, which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
Rhode Island Driver Manual
In Rhode Island, before returning to your lane after passing, you should make sure ____.
Rhode Island Driver Manual
In Rhode Island, which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
Rhode Island Driver Manual
In Rhode Island, which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
Rhode Island Driver Manual
In Rhode Island, defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
Rhode Island Driver Manual
In Rhode Island, which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
Rhode Island Driver Manual
In Rhode Island, safe and courteous driving means you should ____ your turn signals and avoid sudden moves.
Rhode Island Driver Manual
In Rhode Island, which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
Rhode Island Driver Manual
In South Carolina, a safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
South Carolina Driver Manual
In South Carolina, which statement about passing is NOT correct?
South Carolina Driver Manual
In South Carolina, the faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
South Carolina Driver Manual
In South Carolina, which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
South Carolina Driver Manual
In South Carolina, before returning to your lane after passing, you should make sure ____.
South Carolina Driver Manual
In South Carolina, which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
South Carolina Driver Manual
In South Carolina, which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
South Carolina Driver Manual
In South Carolina, defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
South Carolina Driver Manual
In South Carolina, which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
South Carolina Driver Manual
In South Carolina, safe and courteous driving means you should ____ your turn signals and avoid sudden moves.
South Carolina Driver Manual
In South Carolina, which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
South Carolina Driver Manual
In South Dakota, a safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
South Dakota Driver Manual
In South Dakota, which statement about passing is NOT correct?
South Dakota Driver Manual
In South Dakota, the faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
South Dakota Driver Manual
In South Dakota, which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
South Dakota Driver Manual
In South Dakota, before returning to your lane after passing, you should make sure ____.
South Dakota Driver Manual
In South Dakota, which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
South Dakota Driver Manual
In South Dakota, which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
South Dakota Driver Manual
In South Dakota, defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
South Dakota Driver Manual
In South Dakota, which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
South Dakota Driver Manual
In South Dakota, safe and courteous driving means you should ____ your turn signals and avoid sudden moves.
South Dakota Driver Manual
In South Dakota, which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
South Dakota Driver Manual
What does the 'Prima Facie' speed limit mean?
Texas Driver Manual
In West Virginia, a safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
West Virginia Driver Manual
In West Virginia, which statement about passing is NOT correct?
West Virginia Driver Manual
In West Virginia, the faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
West Virginia Driver Manual
In West Virginia, which statement about work zones is NOT correct?
West Virginia Driver Manual
In West Virginia, before returning to your lane after passing, you should make sure ____.
West Virginia Driver Manual
In West Virginia, which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
West Virginia Driver Manual
In West Virginia, which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
West Virginia Driver Manual
In West Virginia, defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
West Virginia Driver Manual
In West Virginia, which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
West Virginia Driver Manual
In West Virginia, safe and courteous driving means you should ____ your turn signals and avoid sudden moves.
West Virginia Driver Manual
In West Virginia, which option is NOT a basic duty of a licensed driver?
West Virginia Driver Manual