DMV Representative Reading Comprehension 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Regulation text: 'Drivers must turn on headlights from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, and also whenever weather conditions reduce visibility to 500 feet or less.' When ELSE besides nighttime must headlights be used?
- During school zone hours
- Whenever following a truck
- When visibility is 500 feet or less due to weather (Correct answer)
- On roads with speed limits above 55 mph
Correct answer: When visibility is 500 feet or less due to weather
The regulation requires headlights any time weather reduces visibility to 500 feet or less, not just at night.
Question 2: Read this passage: 'The left lane on a multi-lane highway is intended for passing and for faster-moving traffic. Slower vehicles should keep right except when passing.' A driver traveling slowly in the left lane is:
- Following the rules since all lanes are legal
- Violating the intent described for left-lane use (Correct answer)
- Required to use the left lane for safety
- Only permitted in the left lane at night
Correct answer: Violating the intent described for left-lane use
The passage states slower vehicles should keep right except when passing, so slow left-lane travel violates this guideline.
Question 3: From a manual: 'When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, the vehicle on the LEFT must yield to the vehicle on the RIGHT.' A and B arrive simultaneously. A is to the left of B. Who goes first?
- A, because they arrived at the same time
- B, because A must yield to the vehicle on A's right (Correct answer)
- Whichever driver waves the other through
- The vehicle going straight over one turning
Correct answer: B, because A must yield to the vehicle on A's right
A is on B's left, so A must yield to B per the rule that the left vehicle yields to the right vehicle.
Question 4: Sign: 'DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS.' What does this sign warn drivers to expect?
- A highway on-ramp approaching
- The end of the center median; oncoming traffic will share the road (Correct answer)
- A toll booth ahead
- A reduction in the number of lanes
Correct answer: The end of the center median; oncoming traffic will share the road
When a divided highway ends, the center barrier or median disappears and traffic in both directions shares the road.
Question 5: Passage: 'Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle's tires lose contact with the road surface due to a layer of water. To recover, steer straight and ease off the accelerator; do not apply the brakes suddenly.' The MAIN reason not to brake suddenly during hydroplaning is:
- Braking is ineffective and can cause a skid (Correct answer)
- Braking will increase speed
- The law prohibits braking in wet conditions
- Braking signals other drivers incorrectly
Correct answer: Braking is ineffective and can cause a skid
When tires are not in contact with the road, sudden braking is ineffective and can cause the vehicle to skid.
Question 6: Text: 'A driver convicted of a DUI for the first time may face license suspension of up to one year, fines, and mandatory alcohol education classes.' Which consequence is NOT listed for a first DUI conviction?
- License suspension
- Mandatory alcohol education
- Vehicle impoundment (Correct answer)
- Fines
Correct answer: Vehicle impoundment
The passage lists suspension, fines, and education classes but does not mention vehicle impoundment.
Question 7: From a driving manual: 'Always check your mirrors before changing lanes, signal your intention at least 100 feet before the lane change, check your blind spot, and then move gradually into the new lane.' What should a driver do IMMEDIATELY after signaling?
- Move into the new lane right away
- Check mirrors again then move
- Check the blind spot (Correct answer)
- Cancel the signal and wait
Correct answer: Check the blind spot
The sequence in the passage is: mirrors → signal → check blind spot → move into lane.
DMV Representative Reading Comprehension 3
Regulation text: 'Drivers must turn on headlights from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, and also whenever weather conditions reduce visibility to 500 feet or less.' When ELSE besides nighttime must headlights be used?