BMV Comprehensive BMV 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At an intersection with a flashing red traffic signal, what must you do?
- Stop completely, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Slow down and yield only if cars are present
- Continue at normal speed
- Stop only if pedestrians are crossing
Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign: stop completely, then go when it is safe.
Question 2: What does a solid yellow line next to your lane mean?
- Passing is not permitted from your side (Correct answer)
- You may pass anytime
- The road is ending ahead
- Two-way traffic merges
Correct answer: Passing is not permitted from your side
A solid yellow line on your side of the center means passing is prohibited.
Question 3: When are you required to use headlights in most states?
- From sunset to sunrise and in low visibility (Correct answer)
- Only during heavy rain
- Only on highways at night
- Only when other cars have theirs on
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and in low visibility
Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced.
Question 4: What is the proper action when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren on?
- Pull over to the right and stop (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear the road
- Stop immediately in your lane
- Move to the left lane
Correct answer: Pull over to the right and stop
You must pull to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.
Question 5: A steady yellow traffic light means:
- The signal is about to turn red; prepare to stop (Correct answer)
- Speed up to beat the light
- Proceed with caution indefinitely
- The light is malfunctioning
Correct answer: The signal is about to turn red; prepare to stop
A steady yellow warns that the light will turn red, so prepare to stop safely.
Question 6: What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
- Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want to go (Correct answer)
- Brake hard immediately
- Turn the wheel opposite the skid
- Accelerate to regain traction
Correct answer: Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want to go
Ease off the accelerator and steer gently toward your intended path to recover from a skid.
Question 7: When parking uphill next to a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Away from the curb (Correct answer)
- Toward the curb
- Straight ahead
- It does not matter
Correct answer: Away from the curb
Uphill with a curb, turn wheels away so the vehicle rolls back into the curb if it moves.
BMV Comprehensive BMV 2
At an intersection with a flashing red traffic signal, what must you do?