DMV Representative Reading Comprehension 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Passage: 'A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a curved arrow indicates a sharp curve ahead. Drivers should reduce speed before entering the curve, not during it, as braking in a curve can cause loss of control.' When should drivers slow down for a sharp curve?
- While navigating through the middle of the curve
- At the exit of the curve
- Before entering the curve (Correct answer)
- Only if other vehicles are present
Correct answer: Before entering the curve
The passage explicitly states drivers should reduce speed before entering the curve, not during it.
Question 2: Sign text: 'NO TURN ON RED.' A driver at a red light wanting to turn right must:
- Turn right after checking for traffic
- Wait for the green light before turning (Correct answer)
- Turn right only if no pedestrians are present
- Flash headlights to indicate intent to turn
Correct answer: Wait for the green light before turning
A 'No Turn on Red' sign prohibits any turn during a red light; the driver must wait for green.
Question 3: From the manual: 'Tailgating, or following too closely, is a major cause of rear-end collisions. At highway speeds, maintain at least a 3-second following distance. In poor conditions, increase this to 4 seconds or more.' In icy conditions, a driver should follow with at least:
- A 1-second gap
- A 2-second gap
- A 3-second gap
- A 4-second gap or more (Correct answer)
Correct answer: A 4-second gap or more
The passage states that poor conditions (such as ice) require increasing the gap to 4 seconds or more.
Question 4: Passage: 'A pedestrian in a crosswalk always has the right-of-way, whether the crosswalk is marked or unmarked. Drivers must stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has completely cleared the lane.' When may a driver proceed after a pedestrian enters a crosswalk?
- When the pedestrian has reached the center of the road
- When the pedestrian steps onto the curb (Correct answer)
- When the pedestrian waves the driver through
- After the driver has stopped for 3 seconds
Correct answer: When the pedestrian steps onto the curb
The passage requires waiting until the pedestrian has completely cleared the lane, meaning they have reached the other side.
Question 5: Notice: 'Your vehicle registration expires on the last day of the month shown on your registration card. You may renew up to 90 days before expiration.' A registration card shows expiration in October. The earliest the owner may renew is:
- January of that year
- July of that year (Correct answer)
- September 1 of that year
- November 1 of that year
Correct answer: July of that year
90 days before the end of October is approximately July, the earliest allowable renewal date.
Question 6: From a safety bulletin: 'Never drive while impaired by alcohol, drugs, fatigue, or distraction. If you feel drowsy, open windows, pull over and rest, or switch drivers. Caffeine provides temporary alertness but does not replace sleep.' What is caffeine's limitation according to the text?
- It is illegal to consume while driving
- It only works for professional drivers
- It provides only temporary alertness and does not replace sleep (Correct answer)
- It increases fatigue over time
Correct answer: It provides only temporary alertness and does not replace sleep
The bulletin directly states caffeine provides temporary alertness but does not replace sleep.
Question 7: Road sign text: 'WEIGHT LIMIT 10 TONS.' A truck weighing 22,000 pounds approaches this bridge. May the truck cross?
- Yes, because 22,000 pounds equals 11 tons, which is close enough
- No, because 22,000 pounds equals 11 tons, which exceeds 10 tons (Correct answer)
- Yes, if the truck travels slowly
- No, only vehicles under 5 tons may cross
Correct answer: No, because 22,000 pounds equals 11 tons, which exceeds 10 tons
22,000 pounds equals 11 tons, which exceeds the posted 10-ton weight limit, so the truck may not cross.
DMV Representative Reading Comprehension 4
Passage: 'A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a curved arrow indicates a sharp curve ahead.
Drivers should reduce speed before entering the curve, not during it, as braking in a curve can cause loss of control.' When should drivers slow down for a sharp curve?