MVA Test
100 MVA Learner's permit test
- 1.
A diamond shaped sign means
- A.
Warning
- B.
Stop
- C.
Yield right of way
Correct Answer
A. Warning -
- 2.
An upside-down triangle means
- A.
Warning
- B.
Stop
- C.
Yield right of way
Correct Answer
C. Yield right of way -
- 3.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} An octagon shaped sign means
- A.
Warning
- B.
Stop
- C.
Yield right of way
Correct Answer
B. Stop -
- 4.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} When you come to a STOP sign, you should
- A.
Be prepared to stop if there is an approaching car
- B.
Make a complete stop and proceed when safe
- C.
Slow down and proceed when safe
Correct Answer
B. Make a complete stop and proceed when safe -
- 5.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} What should you do when you come to a STOP sign at an intersection
- A.
Slow down and proceed with caution
- B.
Stop only if there are any vehicles approaching the intersection
- C.
Slow down, sound horn, and proceed
- D.
Make a full stop and proceed when safe
Correct Answer
D. Make a full stop and proceed when safe -
- 6.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} The hand signal for a right turn is
- A.
Point the arm and hand down
- B.
Hold the arm and hand up
- C.
Put the arm straight out
- D.
Make a circular motion the arm
Correct Answer
B. Hold the arm and hand up -
- 7.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} The hand signal for left turn is
- A.
Pointing the arm and hand down
- B.
Holding the arm and hand up
- C.
Pointing the arm and hand straight out
- D.
Making circular motion with the arm
Correct Answer
C. Pointing the arm and hand straight out -
- 8.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} When you are stopping or slowing down you should signal by
- A.
Pointing arm and hand down
- B.
Putting the arm and hand straight up
- C.
Putting the arm straight out
- D.
Making a circular motion with arm
Correct Answer
A. Pointing arm and hand down -
- 9.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} When the arm is extended outward, it means
- A.
Left turn
- B.
Slow or stop
- C.
Right turn
Correct Answer
A. Left turn -
- 10.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} When the arm and hand is pointing downward, it means
- A.
Slow or stop
- B.
Left turn
- C.
Right turn
Correct Answer
A. Slow or stop -
- 11.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} When the arm is extended upward, it means
- A.
Slow or stop
- B.
Left turn
- C.
Right turn
Correct Answer
C. Right turn -
- 12.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} You must signal at least how many feet before making a turn
- A.
50ft
- B.
100 ft
- C.
300 ft
Correct Answer
B. 100 ft -
- 13.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} What is the meaning of a flashing yellow light
- A.
Slow down and proceed with caution
- B.
Be prepared for the light to change red
- C.
Stop
Correct Answer
A. Slow down and proceed with caution -
- 14.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} What the meaning of a flashing red light
- A.
Caution
- B.
Stop and wait for the light to change green
- C.
Stop and proceed when safe
Correct Answer
C. Stop and proceed when safe -
- 15.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} What is the meaning of a flashing red traffic signal light at an intersection
- A.
Stop completely as at a stop sign and proceed when safe
- B.
Slow down and proceed with caution
- C.
Stop and wait for a green light
- D.
Sound horn and proceed with caution
Correct Answer
A. Stop completely as at a stop sign and proceed when safe -
- 16.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} A red signal light with a green arrow means p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'}
- A.
Stop and wait for green light before making turn in the direction of the arrow
- B.
Stop and then proceed
- C.
Proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow , yielding the right of way to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection
- D.
The green arrow is a signal for pedestrians only
Correct Answer
C. Proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow , yielding the right of way to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection -
- 17.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} When can you make a right turn on a red traffic signal
- A.
After a full stop, if there is no sign prohibiting right turn on red and way is clear
- B.
When traffic light first change
- C.
When yielding to pedestrians and traffics
Correct Answer
A. After a full stop, if there is no sign prohibiting right turn on red and way is clear -
- 18.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} You may turn right on a red light when
- A.
You stop and traffic is clear
- B.
You stop, traffic is clear, and there is no sign to prohibit your turn
- C.
You slow down and see that traffic is clear
Correct Answer
B. You stop, traffic is clear, and there is no sign to prohibit your turn -
- 19.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} What does a double solid yellow line indicate
- A.
Passing prohibited
- B.
Passing permitted when safe
Correct Answer
A. Passing prohibited -
- 20.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} What does a broken line on your side and a solid line on the other side mean
- A.
You can pass when safe
- B.
Passing prohibited
- C.
Cars coming the opposite direction can pass when safe
Correct Answer
A. You can pass when safe -
- 21.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} If a traffic signal is green and a police officer signals you to stop, you should
- A.
Obey the traffic signal
- B.
Obey the traffic officer
- C.
First obey the traffic officer, then the signal
- D.
Do what the vehicle in front of you does
Correct Answer
B. Obey the traffic officer -
- 22.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} You are driving to an intersection where a traffic light is red, A policeman motions you to go through, you should
- A.
Obey the traffic
- B.
Obey the traffic officer
- C.
First obey the traffic officer, then the signal
- D.
Do what the vehicle in front of you does
Correct Answer
B. Obey the traffic officer -
- 23.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} You have reached on intersection in a lane marked left turn only, you should
- A.
Proceed straight ahead
- B.
Make left turn
- C.
Make right turn
- D.
Drive into through traffic lane
Correct Answer
B. Make left turn -
- 24.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} In what position must you be when making a left hand turn
- A.
Near the middle
- B.
To the right
- C.
In the left most lane used by traffic going in your direction
Correct Answer
C. In the left most lane used by traffic going in your direction -
- 25.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} On a two lane roadway (one way traffic), the left lane is for
- A.
Slow moving traffic
- B.
Only to be used when passing
- C.
Passing and preparing to make a left hand turn
Correct Answer
C. Passing and preparing to make a left hand turn -
- 26.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} On a one way two-lane road way, the left lane is for
- A.
Passing and preparing to make left turn
- B.
Passing only
- C.
Fast moving traffic
- D.
Slowing down speed of traffic
Correct Answer
A. Passing and preparing to make left turn -
- 27.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} You have reached an intersection in lane marked left turn only , you should
- A.
Make a left turn
- B.
Try to get out of the lane as quickly as possible
- C.
Signal and change lanes when it is safe
Correct Answer
A. Make a left turn -
- 28.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} When making a left turn, you should drive
- A.
Whenever the traffic is the lightest unless a special left turn lane is available
- B.
Several miles above the speed limit so you will not hold up the traffic behind you
- C.
In the left-most lane used in the traffic going in your direction
- D.
Close to the right-hand side of the road
Correct Answer
C. In the left-most lane used in the traffic going in your direction -
- 29.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} If you are in a passing zone you should
- A.
Slow down to the posted speed limit
- B.
Signal to other vehicle to pass you if you are going below the speed limit
- C.
Make sure you are going within the posted speed limit
- D.
Keep steady even pressure on the gas pedal
Correct Answer
C. Make sure you are going within the posted speed limit -
- 30.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} The best way to tell whether or not you are permitted to pass another vehicle is to see if
- A.
There is a flashing green light
- B.
The road is straight
- C.
There are solid or broken lane markings
Correct Answer
C. There are solid or broken lane markings -
- 31.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} The best way to tell whether you are permitted to pass other vehicles is to see if
- A.
There is a green flashing light
- B.
There are solid or broken lane markings
- C.
The vehicle ahead signals that it is ok to pass
- D.
The road ahead is straight
Correct Answer
B. There are solid or broken lane markings -
- 32.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} The end of a no passing zone means
- A.
It is safe to pass
- B.
You can only pass when it is safe
- C.
Passing is not permitted
Correct Answer
B. You can only pass when it is safe -
- 33.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} Driving slower than the posted minimum speed limit when not necessary for safety is
- A.
A violation of the law
- B.
The right of any driver
- C.
Not advisable
- D.
A good rule to follow
Correct Answer
A. A violation of the law -
- 34.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} When may you drive the maximum speed limit
- A.
At all times
- B.
Only during the day
- C.
If the vehicle, highway and weather conditions are ideal
Correct Answer
C. If the vehicle, highway and weather conditions are ideal -
- 35.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} If a traffic signal changes while a pedestrian is still in the street
- A.
Vehicle making turn have the right of way
- B.
Pedestrian has the right of way
- C.
Vehicle coming from the right have the right of way
- D.
Vehicle coming from the left have the right of way
Correct Answer
B. Pedestrian has the right of way -
- 36.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} If a pedestrian is crossing the street in an unmarked crosswalk, you should
- A.
Yield the right of way
- B.
Blow your horn and maintain speed
- C.
Slow down and blow your horn
Correct Answer
A. Yield the right of way -
- 37.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} If a pedestrian is crossing at an intersection where there are no traffic controls, you should
- A.
Take the right of way but do not strike him
- B.
Slow down and proceed with care
- C.
Stop and give him the right of way
- D.
Blow your horn and take the right of way
Correct Answer
C. Stop and give him the right of way -
- 38.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} You are driving up to an intersection where there is no signal light or policeman. In a cross walk, a pedestrian is crossing your half of the street, you should
- A.
Stop and give him the right of way
- B.
Blow your horn and maintain speed
- C.
Slow down and blow your horn
- D.
Take the right of way but do not strike him
Correct Answer
A. Stop and give him the right of way -
- 39.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} When two cars reach an intersection at the same time, the right of way should be given to
- A.
The car coming from the left
- B.
The car coming from the right
- C.
The oncoming car
- D.
The car traveling fastest
Correct Answer
B. The car coming from the right -
- 40.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} Which vehicle has the right of way
- A.
Car a B
- B.
Car b A
Correct Answer
B. Car b A -
- 41.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} The law requires that you do not follow any fire engines traveling to a fire closer than
- A.
300 ft
- B.
500 ft
- C.
1000 ft
Correct Answer
B. 500 ft -
- 42.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} On a short entrance to an interstate, where there is no acceleration lane
- A.
Enter the far right traffic lane and speed up to the flow of traffic there
- B.
Use the shoulder of main road to get up to the speed of the traffic
- C.
Speed up to use entrance only after you have found a gap in traffic
- D.
Come to a complete stop before entering the interstate
Correct Answer
C. Speed up to use entrance only after you have found a gap in traffic -
- 43.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} If there is a short entrance to an interstate where there is no acceleration lane , you should
- A.
Stop and look for a gap in traffic
- B.
Pick up speed to match traffic
- C.
Speed up on the entrance only if you have found a gap in traffic
Correct Answer
C. Speed up on the entrance only if you have found a gap in traffic -
- 44.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} When leaving an interstate highway, you should
- A.
Get into the right hand lane well before reaching exit and follow posted speed limit
- B.
Increase speed to pass vehicle not exiting
- C.
Signal and come to a gradual stop just before the exit
Correct Answer
A. Get into the right hand lane well before reaching exit and follow posted speed limit -
- 45.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} When leaving an interstate, you should
- A.
Get into the right lane well ahead of time and follow the posted speed limit on exit ramp
- B.
Slow down on the main highway
- C.
Speed up as you enter the deceleration lane
Correct Answer
A. Get into the right lane well ahead of time and follow the posted speed limit on exit ramp -
- 46.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} When entering an interstate from a left entrance, you should
- A.
Enter to road at a speed faster than the speed limit
- B.
Compare what you see in your mirrors with what you see when looking over your shoulder
- C.
Stop when the right lane is clear of approaching traffic
Correct Answer
B. Compare what you see in your mirrors with what you see when looking over your shoulder -
- 47.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} If entering an interstate from a left entrance, you should
- A.
Stop
- B.
Slow down and enter at a speed slower than merging traffic
- C.
Compare what you see in your mirror with what you see when looking over your shoulder
Correct Answer
C. Compare what you see in your mirror with what you see when looking over your shoulder -
- 48.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} span.Apple-tab-span {white-space:pre} In general, you should stop before entering an interstate when
- A.
There is no special lane to use in order to speed up
- B.
The entrance leads into the left lane of traffic
- C.
Waiting for a break in the traffic
- D.
The entrance is short or has a low speed limit
Correct Answer
C. Waiting for a break in the traffic -
- 49.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} What must a driver do before entering a street or highway from an alley, private road, or drive-way
- A.
Stop, yield right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles
- B.
Stop before entering the road only if there is a stop sign or a red light
- C.
Slow down only when there is traffic on the road
- D.
Slow down and sound your horn before entering the road
Correct Answer
A. Stop, yield right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles -
- 50.
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'} Before entering a street of highway from alley, private road, or driveway, you should
- A.
Slow down
- B.
Stop and yield the right of way to the pedestrians and vehicles
- C.
Blow your horn to warn pedestrians and move into traffic when safe
Correct Answer
B. Stop and yield the right of way to the pedestrians and vehicles -
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