DMV Permit Test Revised
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher.
0.08
to avoid tail gating one should follow the
3 second rule
If a person is convicted of causing serious bodily injury when trying to evade a peace officer, the maximum imprisonment is
7years
1. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive: Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle. Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead. No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.
A
A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: Stop as long as the red lights are flashing. Stop, then proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus. Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously.
A
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: Next to the broken line may pass. In both directions may pass. Next to the solid line may pass.
A
A traffic signal with a flashing arrow means that you should: Proceed with caution Stop and be prepared to obey the next signal Proceed with caution but turns aren't permitted in the direction of the arrow
A
All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal? Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears. Adjusting your outside mirrors. Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle.
A
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when: You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks. The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic. You transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.
A
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears. Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears. Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic.
A
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane. Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal. Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.
A
It is illegal to park your vehicle: In an unmarked crosswalk. Within three feet of a private driveway. In a bicycle lane.
A
On a freeway you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street: to see potential hazards early because it takes 1/4 to stop because it helps you keep up with traffic
A
On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as left-edge lines. center lines. right-edge lines.
A
Should you always drive slower than other traffic? No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique. Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.
A
The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is: Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel. Keep your phone within easy reach so you won't need to take your eyes off the road. Review the number before answering a call.
A
This sign means (KEEP arrow Right): Drive to the right Right turn yield Slower traffic should move right
A
To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from: The lane closest to the left curb. Any lane (as long as it is safe). The lane in the center of the road.
A
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway. 5 to 10 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway. The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.
A
When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper): You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry. Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation. You help reduce traffic congestion.
A
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle. Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirrors.
A
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer. Any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 pounds.
A
With a Class C drivers license a person may drive: A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds. Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of the weight. A vehicle pulling two trailers.
A
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn. 100 150 400
A
You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is: 15 mph. 20 mph. 25 mph.
A
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days. 5 10 15
A
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: Sell or transfer your vehicle. Fail a smog test for your vehicle. Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts.
A
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: At all times. Only during school hours. Unless you do not see any children present.
A
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means: Slow down and cross the intersection carefully. Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
A
What is the shoulder when driving?
A shoulder, or hard shoulder is an emergency stopping lane on the side of a road
You may not cross a double solid yellow line on your left to pass another vehicle. turn left into a driveway. make a U-turn.
A, A double solid yellow line marks the center of a road and separates opposing lanes. Passing is not allowed in either direction. Drivers may not cross a double solid yellow line unless they are making a left turn or U-turn, or they are entering or exiting a driveway or private road. [Line Colors; Lane Controls; California Driver Handbook] Next Question
If you approach an intersection with a steady yellow light, you must slow down and proceed with caution, if you cannot stop safely. stop, look for pedestrians, and proceed with caution. stop and wait for the red light.
A, A steady yellow light indicates that a red light is coming next. You must stop if you can do so safely. Otherwise, slow down, proceed with caution into the intersection, and then clear the intersection. [Traffic Signal Lights; Traffic Controls; California Driver Handbook]
On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can _________ from the center lane. make left turns and U-turns make right turns park
A, Drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns and permitted U-turns. [Examples of Right and left Turns; Turns; Lane Control; California Driver Handbook] Next Question
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is ____ on a California two-lane undivided highway. 55 mph. 65 mph. 35 mph.
A, Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is 55 mph on a two-lane undivided highway. [Speed Limits; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook]
ou are driving slowly on a two-lane road. If there are at least ____ vehicles behind you that are unable to pass you, you must pull over and allow them to pass. 5 3 4
A, Vehicles proceeding at a speed less than the flow of traffic and moving on a two-lane roadway where passing is unsafe, must turn off the roadway when safe if a line of five or more vehicles forms behind them. [Slow-Moving Vehicles, Sharing the Road, California Driver Handbook]
A downwards hand signal indicates that the driver is making a left turn. the driver is slowing or stopping. the driver is making a right turn.
B
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck: May complete its turn in either of the two lanes. May have to swing wide to complete the right turn. Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.
B
A red arrow signal on a traffic light pointing to the right means that you may Turn in that direction after slowing and checking traffic Not turn in that direction until the light turns green Turn in that direction after you have come to a complete stop
B
A white painted curb means: Loading zone for freight or passengers. Loading zone for passengers or mail only. Loading zone for freight only.
B
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
B
California's "Basic Speed Law" says: You should never drive faster than posted speed limits. You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways.
B
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV: Only if you or the other driver is injured. If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries. Only if you are at fault.
B
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will: Get you to your destination much faster and safer. Increase your chances of an accident. Help prevent traffic congestion.
B
Roadways are the most slippery: During a heavy downpour. The first rain after a dry spell. After it has been raining for awhile.
B
There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should: Make eye contact and then pass him/her. Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street. Slow down as you pass him/her.
B
To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________. 5 to 10 seconds 10 to 15 seconds 15 to 20 seconds
B
To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from: Any lane (as long as it is safe). The lane closest to the left curb. The lane in the center of the road.
B
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: May be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway. May not be crossed for any reason. Should be treated as a separate traffic lane.
B
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____. 20 mph 25 mph 30 mph
B
When driving in fog, you should use your: High beams. Low beams. Don't use your lights.
B
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: Turned to the left (toward the street). Turned to the right (away from the street). Parallel with the pavement.
B
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: Your front wheels must be turned toward the street. Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb. One of your rear wheels must touch the curb.
B
When should you yield your legal right of way? Often even at controlled intersections When it helps prevent accidents Never it confuses other drivers
B
You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is: 10 mph. 15 mph. 20 mph.
B
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to: The other side of the road is a solid line. Your side of the road is a broken line. The other side of the road is a broken line.
B
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle. Under no circumstances. If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left.
B
You may legally block an intersection: When you entered the intersection on the green light. Under no circumstances. During rush hour traffic.
B
You may not park your vehicle: On the side of the freeway in an emergency. Next to a red painted curb. Within 100 feet of an elementary school.
B
An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps. acceleration lane interchange exit ramp
B, An interchange is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps. The connecting roadways allow you to leave one road and enter another safely without disrupting the flow of traffic. [Know What is Ahead; Visual Search; California Driver Handbook]
Which of the following right-of-way rules is FALSE? You must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer, even if the officer's signals contradict the traffic signals. At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left. At all times, drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
B, At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right. [Intersections; Right-of-Way Rules; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook] Next Question
Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is FALSE? Vehicles must yield to pedestrians in unmarked crosswalks. At a T-intersection without signs or signals, a vehicle on the through road must yield to vehicles on the terminating road. Vehicles entering or crossing a roadway from a private driveway must yield to all approaching vehicles.
B, This statement is FALSE: "At a T-intersection without signs or signals, a vehicle on the through road must yield to vehicles on the terminating road." The reverse is true: At a T-intersection without signs or signals, a vehicle on the terminating road must yield to vehicles on the through road. [Right-of-Way Rules; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook] Next Question
What are "turnout" areas marked on two lane roads used for? Allow vehicles to make U turns Allow vehicles to pass Allow vehicles to make left turns
B, like in stinson
A child 8 years old__________when all the rear facing seats are already occupied by children under 7 years old May sit in the lap of the (7 in 8's lap) child with a seat belt fastened to both Should be kept at home May ride in the front seat
C
A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: Stop, then proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus. Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously. Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
C
A white painted curb means: Loading zone for freight or passengers. Loading zone for freight only. Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
C
California's "Basic Speed Law" says: You should never drive faster than posted speed limits. The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways. You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
C
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV: Only if you or the other driver is injured. Only if you are at fault. If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
C
It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your: Interior lights. Parking lights. Headlights.
C
Roadways are the most slippery: During a heavy downpour. After it has been raining for awhile. The first rain after a dry spell.
C
To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________. 3 to 4 seconds 5 to 10 seconds 10 to 15 seconds
C
When can you drive in a bike lane? During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane. When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right. When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
C
When driving in fog, you should use your: Fog lights only. High beams. Low beams.
C
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: 5 to 10 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway. The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway. At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
C
With a Class C drivers license a person may drive: Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of the weight. A vehicle pulling two trailers. A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
C
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is heavy and moving at 35 mph the best speed for your vehicle is most likely: 25 30 35
C
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive: 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic. Between 65 mph and 70 mph. No faster than 65 mph.
C
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive: 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic. Between 65 mph and 70 mph. No faster than 65 mph.
C
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if: A sign permits the turn. Traffic on the street moves to the right. Traffic on the street moves to the left.
C
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: Signal and turn immediately. Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first. Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
C
You drive defensively when you: Always put one car length between you and the car ahead. Look only at the car in front of you while driving. Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
C
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle. If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left. Under no circumstances.
C
You may legally block an intersection: When you entered the intersection on the green light. During rush hour traffic. Under no circumstances.
C
You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions: Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead. Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws. At all times.
C
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: Move toward the left side of your lane. Avoid driving in the bicycle lane. Signal for 100 feet before turning.
C
after passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: The driver you just passed signals you to return to your lane You signal for three seconds your intention to return to your lane You can see the headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror
C
At an intersection, a steady yellow arrow signal pointing left indicates to the driver that he or she must increase speed. oncoming traffic is stopped and he or she may turn left. the signal is about to change to a green or red light or a red arrow.
C, A steady yellow arrow warns drivers that the time period of "protected" turning is ending. Be prepared to obey the next signal, which could be a green or red light or a red arrow. If you are approaching the intersection, you must stop. [Traffic Signal Lights; Traffic Controls; California Driver Handbook]
A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that the vehicle can travel faster than 25 mph. the vehicle cannot travel faster than 45 mph. the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph.
C, A triangular orange emblem on the rear of a vehicle identifies it as a slow-moving vehicle, which California defines as a vehicle that cannot travel faster than 25 mph. Slow-moving vehicles are required by law to display this emblem. Slow-moving vehicles include farm tractors and road maintenance vehicles. If you are behind one of these vehicles, be patient. Typically, the driver will pull over to the side to prevent traffic backups when possible. [Slow-Moving Vehicles; Sharing the Road; California Driver Handbook]
Flashing yellow lights on a school bus require other drivers to pass quickly. slow their vehicles and pass with caution. slow their vehicles and prepare to stop.
C, A variety of vehicles can flash yellow lights. Flashing yellow lights on tow trucks and slow-moving vehicles warn you to slow down. However, some school buses flash yellow lights when preparing to stop to let children on or off the bus. These lights warn you to slow down and prepare to stop. When the school bus flashes red lights, you must stop and remain stopped until the children have left and the red lights stop flashing. [Around Children; Reduced Speeds; Speed Limits; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook]
What is the correct hand signal for indicating a right turn? Hand and arm extended outward Hand and arm extended downward Hand and arm extended upward
C, Be sure to make your intentions known to the other drivers. Continue signaling until you are ready to make the actual turn. The correct hand signal for making a right turn is to extend the hand and arm upward. [Signaling; Safe Driving Practices; California Driver Handbook]
When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, you must stay _________ and make the turn close to the right curb. on the shoulder as close to the left as possible as close to the right as possible
C, When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, stay as close to the right as possible. Make the turn close to the right curb. [Right Turns; Turns; California Driver Handbook]
With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels. longer path slower path shorter path
C, With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle is, the greater the difference will be. Trucks and other large vehicles may initially swing out before making a turn. If you see a truck move left, don't try to pass it on its right; the truck may be about to turn right. Check its turn signals. [Turning; Sharing the Road; California Driver Handbook] (** the front wheels are the only ones that turn this is why)
If you vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:
Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes
if two approaching vehicles on a steep road where neither can pass who has the right of way?
When 2 vehicles meet on a steep road where neither vehicle can pass, the vehicle facing downhill must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass.
What does it mean to yield your legal right of way
When you yield the right of way to another vehicle, you are letting them go before you in the traffic situation. Few areas of traffic safety are more misunderstood than the 'Yield to the Driver on the Right' rule. This is the rule that controls most intersections when drivers arrive at an intersection simultaneously.
divided highway
a road with a median strip( an uncrossable barrier) between the traffic in opposite directions and typically two or more lanes in each direction.
What does it mean to drive defensively?
always be prepared to react to another driver. don't expect them to do what you think they should do.
Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before
backing, changing lanes, or slowing quickly
what kind of sign on a truck means its load is potentially dangerous
diamond shaped, they are required to stop before crossing a railroad
Use ___ when correcting a skid
hand over hand steering
in ca what bac can someone under 21 have
up to an 0.04, california Vehicle Code 23140 makes it unlawful for any juvenile under 21 to drive with a BAC of . 05% or higher. This is sometimes referred to as "underage DUI." After an arrest for underage DUI, BAC will usually be confirmed by a post-arrest DUI chemical test.