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DMV permit test questions and answers

Try 8 free DMV permit test questions with answer explanations. Choose your state to practice road signs, traffic laws, and other handbook topics.

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Question 1 of 8Vehicle Controls

Which of these is a PRIMARY control, one that directly moves or stops the car?

Pick a driver handbook topic

Choose your state and start with a topic such as signs, parking, or right of way. Answer a short set at your own pace.

Topic practice

  • Road and traffic signs
  • Rules of the road
  • Saved mistakes

Read the answer explanation

Check why the answer applies to the situation. Review any rule you missed in your state’s driver handbook.

Answer review

  • Answer explanation
  • Source rule
  • Related lesson

Try a mixed permit practice test

After reviewing the topics you missed, try a mixed set for your state to see how well you remember the rules.

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DMV practice questions by topic

Road Signs

Handbook topic 01

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

Traffic Signals and Markings

Handbook topic 02

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

Right-of-Way

Handbook topic 03

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

Speed Limits

Handbook topic 04

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

Lane Use and Passing

Handbook topic 05

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

Turns and Intersections

Handbook topic 06

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

Parking

Handbook topic 07

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

Freeway Driving

Handbook topic 08

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

Sharing the Road

Handbook topic 09

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

Road Conditions

Handbook topic 10

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

Alcohol and Drugs

Handbook topic 11

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

Emergencies

Handbook topic 12

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

Vehicle Controls

Handbook topic 13

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

Full Practice Permit Test

Handbook topic 14

topic practice
State handbook
explanation per answer
Open-book

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