DMV Topic

Unique State Laws

Practice questions and explanations on unique state laws across 13 states. Each question includes the correct answer, full explanation, and the underlying state law.

NJ New Jersey

Is it legal for drivers to pump their own gasoline in New Jersey?

NJSA §34:3A-7 (Retail Gasoline Dispensing Safety Act)

WA Washington

When waiting to board a Washington State Ferry, vehicles without a pre-paid reservation must:

WSDOT Ferry Operations Manual

HI Hawaii

Where are driver's licenses issued in Hawaii?

Haw. Rev. Stat. §286-102

ID Idaho

Under Idaho law, how may a bicyclist legally treat a stop sign?

Idaho Code §49-720

IA Iowa

Under Iowa law, what vehicles are required to display a slow-moving vehicle (SMV) triangle?

Iowa Code §321.383

KY Kentucky

When passing a horse-drawn carriage on a Kentucky road, drivers must reduce speed to:

KRS §189.520

LA Louisiana

On the Louisiana driver's test, the term "neutral ground" refers to:

Louisiana Driver's Guide Glossary

MN Minnesota

In Minnesota's MnPASS express lanes on I-394 and I-35W, who may ride for free?

MnDOT MnPASS Program Rules

MT Montana

In Montana's open-range areas, who is liable for damages if a vehicle collides with livestock on the road?

Mont. Code Ann. §60-7-201

NH New Hampshire

New Hampshire is the only US state where which group of occupants is NOT legally required to wear a seatbelt?

RSA §265:107-a

OR Oregon

What is the current status of self-service gasoline in Oregon?

Oregon HB 2426 (2023)

VA Virginia

On Virginia's parkways (George Washington, Colonial, Skyline Drive), which vehicles are prohibited?

36 C.F.R. §4.11 (National Park Service)

FL Florida

In Florida, a low-speed vehicle (LSV) — such as a street-legal golf cart — may operate on roads with a posted speed limit of:

F.S. §320.01(41), §316.2122