Permit Practice
C
IF YOU WANT TO PARK DOWNHILL AND THERE IS NO CURB, WHICH WAY DO YOU TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS? A. Towards the road B. Parallel to the road C. Towards the side of the road
C
MOST SERIOUS ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AT WHAT TIME OF DAY? A. Morning B. Afternoon C. Twilight-Darkness D. Serious accidents happen at about the same rate throughout the day
D
WHEN YOU FOLLOW VEHICLES TOO CLOSELY AND ANOTHER DRIVER SUDDENLY CUTS IN FRONT OF YOU, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? A. Swerve into the lane next to you B. Slam on your brakes C. Drive onto the shoulder of the road D. Take your foot off the gas pedal
B
WHERE SHOULD YOU PARK WHEN YOUR TIRE SUDDENLY DEFLATES ON A HIGHWAY? A. In the right-hand lane B. Off the pavement C. Where your car will be visible for 200 feet from the front
B
WHERE SHOULD YOU START MAKING A U-TURN WHEN DRIVING ON A DIVIDED STREET WITH MULTIPLE LANES IN YOUR DIRECTION? A. On the shoulder B. In the left lane C. In the median
B
WHERE SHOULD YOU STOP YOUR VEHICLE WHEN THERE IS NO LIMIT LINE? A. Twenty feet before the intersection B. At the corner C. Just past the corner
B
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A SAFE DRIVING PRACTICE? A. Maintaining a three-second following distance B. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle C. Keeping your low-beam lights on during bad weather
A
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE ABOUT DOUBLE PARKING? A. It is illegal under any circumstances B. It is illegal unless you wait in the vehicle C. It is allowed if you are making a delivery
D
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE MAY BE DISTRACTED AND/OR INATTENTIVE? A. Children running into the street B. Drivers with many passengers and/or unfamiliar with an area C. Delivery and road repair/construction workers D. All of the above
A
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BEST IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW? A. Using public transportation B. Eliminating the "space cushion" C. Raising the speed limit
B
WHICH OF THESE IS THE PROPER WAY TO CHANGE LANES? A. Signal, check your mirrors, and then change lanes B. Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes C. Signal before you change lanes and then move over quickly
B
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT LARGE TRUCKS? A. They do not need more space for turns B. Trucks are not as maneuverable as passenger vehicles C. They do not need more space to stop and start
A
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONES? A. You are responsible for the safety of the road workers B. Slow down only if you think workers are present C. Fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones
A
YELLOW LINES SEPARATE: A. Traffic lanes moving in opposite directions B. Traffic lanes on one-way streets C. Railroad tracks
C
YOU ARE DRIVING ON A TWO-WAY STREET AND YOU WANT TO TURN LEFT AT AN UPCOMING CORNER. GIVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO: A. Oncoming vehicles also turning left B. Pedestrians on the sidewalk for a "WALK" signal C. Vehicles coming towards you
B
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR YOUR SAFETY BELT IN A MOVING VEHICLE: A. Unless you are riding in the back of a pickup/camper B. If your vehicle is equipped with safety belts C. Unless your vehicle was manufactured before 1975
C
YOU MAY CROSS A DOUBLE YELLOW LINE TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE IF THE LINE IS: A. Solid on your side B. Solid on both sides C. Broken on your side
C
YOU MAY NOT DOUBLE PARK: A. Except while waiting in a car B. Except when making a delivery C. There are no exceptions D. Unless your vehicle displays a parking placard
B
YOU MUST CAREFULLY LOOK FOR BICYCLES IN TRAFFIC LANES BECAUSE THEY: A. Must ride facing oncoming traffic B. Could be hidden in your blind spots C. Have the right-of-way
A
YOU MUST YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT AN INTERSECTION TO: A. The car in the intersection B. The car on your right C. The car in the opposite lane of traffic D. The car on your left
B
YOU SHOULD INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOUR CAR AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD WHEN YOU: A. Follow a small passenger car B. Are being followed by a tailgater C. Drive slower than the posted speed limit
B
YOU SHOULD USE YOUR VEHICLE'S HORN WHEN: A. Approaching bicyclists B. You are involved in an emergency situation C. Traffic ahead of you is traveling below the speed limit D. All of the above
C
A CURB PAINTED WHITE MEANS: A. Buses use this space as a loading zone B. You can load or unload freight C. You can load and unload passengers
B
A GOOD SAFETY RULE, WHEN YOU ARE SURE YOU HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT-OF-WAY, IS: A. Always take it B. Never insist on it C. Always let the other driver have it
B
A LANE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TWO-WAY ROAD THAT HAS DASHED LINES ON BOTH SIDES AND TWO LARGE CURVED ARROWS FACING EACH OTHER MAY BE USED FOR: A. Making right or left turns B. Beginning or ending left turns C. Passing slow vehicles
A
BEFORE CHANGING LANES, YOU MUST: A. See if it is safe before making the move B. Flash your high-beam headlights C. Drive faster than other traffic D. All of the above
C
BEFORE GETTING OUT OF YOUR CAR, AFTER PARKING AT A TWO-WAY STREET CURB, YOU SHOULD: A. Make sure you are parked at least two feet from the curb B. Turn your front wheels toward the curb C. Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle
B
BLOCKING AN INTERSECTION DURING "RUSH HOUR" TRAFFIC IS: A. Not permitted unless some of the cross traffic can get around you B. Not permitted under any circumstances C. Not permitted unless you have the right-of-way
A
CHECK YOUR REARVIEW MIRRORS: A. Often to see how traffic is moving behind you B. Only when you are slowing down C. To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot
A
DRIVING SLOWER THAN OTHER TRAFFIC TENDS TO: A. Make an accident more likely to happen B. Make an accident less likely to happen C. Not change the chances of having an accident
C
WHEN A TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT IS NOT WORKING, YOU SHOULD: A. Stop only if other vehicles are present B. Slow down and stop if necessary C. Stop at marked or unmarked crosswalks & then proceed.
B
WHEN ENTERING A FREEWAY ENTRANCE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE, YOU SHOULD DRIVE AT: A. About 10 mph below the flow of traffic B. About the same speed as freeway traffic C. A legal speed of freeway traffic
B
WHY SHOULD DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS ADJUST SEAT HEADRESTS IN MOTOR VEHICLES? A. It helps people relax, relieving the stress of driving B. It helps people avoid and reduce the severity of neck injuries C. It lets people maintain their hair styles D. Tired people can prop up their heads, helping them stay alert
B
A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT THE CORNER HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY: A. At marked crosswalks only B. At marked or unmarked crosswalks C. Only at intersections controlled by signals, lights, or stop signs
B
A RIGHT TURN STARTS IN THE RIGHT-HAND LANE AND END IN: A. The left lane B. The lane closest to the curb C. Any lane available
D
ACCIDENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN: A. On city streets during rush-hour traffic B. On multi-lane freeways C. On bridges and overpasses D. When one driver is traveling faster or slower than other drivers on the road
D
DRIVERS MUST USE TURN SIGNALS WHEN: A. Changing lanes and making turns B. Entering and exiting freeways C. Driving toward or away from a curb or roadside D. All of the above
C
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY DRUG WHICH MAKES YOU DRIVE UNSAFELY IS: A. Permitted if a doctor or nurse administered it B. Permitted if it is a diet pill or cold medicine C. Against the law
B
FOLLOWING CLOSELY BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE: A. Helps you avoid other drivers' blind spots B. Is a common cause of rear-end accidents C. Increases fuel efficiency
A
IF A CAR AHEAD OF YOU HAS STOPPED AT A CROSSWALK, YOU SHOULD: A. Stop and then proceed when safe B. Change lanes, look carefully, and pass C. Slow down, look both ways, and proceed D. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
C
IF A PERSON IS CROSSING THE STREET AT A CORNER WITHOUT CROSSWALKS, YOU SHOULD: A. Take the right-of-way B. Slow down and proceed with care C. Let the person have the right-of-way D. Stop four feet from the corner
B
IF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE HAS STARTED TO TURN LEFT IN FRONT OF YOU: A. Maintain your speed and take your right-of-way B. Slow or stop your car to prevent an accident C. Honk your horn to warn the other driver and maintain your speed
A
IF ANOTHER DRIVER "CUTS" IN FRONT OF YOU, IT WOULD BE BETTER IF YOU: A. Take your foot off the gas B. Brake suddenly C. Accelerate to avoid being cut off
C
IF THE ROADWAY IS WET AND THE CAR STARTS TO SKID, YOU SHOULD: A. Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly B. Slow down by shifting to a lower gear C. Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal
B
IF YOU APPROACH AN UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION, YOU: A. Must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles B. Should slow down and be ready to stop, if necessary C. Should always stop before driving through
A
IF YOU ARE APPROACHING A RAILROAD CROSSING WITH RED FLASHING LIGHTS, YOU MUST: A. Stop and don't proceed until the red lights stop flashing B. Stop only if you see a train coming C. Slow down before crossing
B
IF YOU ARE BEING TAILGATED, YOU SHOULD: A. Brake quickly B. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you C. Increase your following distance
B
IF YOU ARE CONVICTED OF DEFACING PROPERTY BY USING PAINT OR ANY OTHER KIND OF LIQUID, THE COURT MAY DELAY YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE FOR UP TO ____ YEAR(S). A. 1 B. 2 C. 3
B
IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND FINDING IT HARD TO STAY AWAKE, YOU SHOULD: A. Open your windows B. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key and rest C. Drink plenty of black coffee
C
IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND YOU FIND THAT NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP YOU STAY AWAKE, YOU SHOULD: A. Turn on your air-conditioner and drink coffee B. Open your windows and turn up the radio C. Pull off the road, park, remove your ignition key, and rest
A
IF YOU ARE DRIVING ON A ROAD WITH ONLY ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTION AND YOU WANT TO PASS, BUT A CURVE AHEAD BLOCKS YOUR VIEW, YOU MUST: A. Not pass the other vehicle B. Signal longer than five seconds to pass safely C. Increase your speed to pass safely
B
IF YOU ARE STOPPED, INTENDING TO TURN LEFT, BUT ONCOMING VEHICLES ARE APPROACHING, YOU SHOULD: A. Turn immediately if there are no pedestrians nearby B. Give the oncoming vehicles the right-of-way C. Turn because you have the right-of-way
B
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD AHEAD WHILE DRIVING THROUGH HEAVY RAIN OR FOG, AND YOUR WIPERS DO NOT HELP, YOU SHOULD: A. Turn on your high-beams and continue driving B. Pull off the road completely until visibility improves C. Slow down and continue driving
C
IF YOU EXIT A FREEWAY WITH A RAMP THAT CURVES DOWNHILL, YOU SHOULD: A. Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway B. Start braking when you enter the curve C. Slow to a safe speed before the curve
D
IF YOU EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD: A. Downshift and look for an area to slow down and stop B. Pump brake pedal quickly; if useless, pump released parking brake C. Stop off the road if possible, and call for help D. All of the above
C
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE SEEING OTHER VEHICLES BECAUSE OF DUST, PRECIPITATION, OR SMOKE BLOWING ACROSS THE ROADWAY, YOU SHOULD DRIVE SLOWER AND TURN ON YOUR: A. Parking lights B. Interior lights C. Headlights
B
IF YOU HIT A PARKED CAR AND CANNOT FIND THE OWNER, YOU: A. Need to do nothing if the damage is only slight B. Must leave a note on or in the car
C
IF YOU REAR-ENDED A CAR, YOU WERE PROBABLY: A. Looking in your rearview mirror too often B. Weaving in and out of traffic C. Following too closely
C
IF YOU SEE WARNING HAZARD LIGHTS ON A MOVING PASSENGER VEHICLE, IT MEANS: A. Turn your car around and drive in the opposite direction B. Pull to the right shoulder and stop C. There may be a hazard or an accident ahead D. The vehicle has the right-of-way
B
IF YOUR CAR HAS AIRBAGS, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR SEATBELT: A. Only on the freeway B. At all times C. Unless you are only driving within city limits
D
IF YOUR VEHICLE BREAKS DOWN, YOU SHOULD: A. Pull off of the road as far as possible, while still visible B. Turn on four-way flashers and open your hood (if not wet out) C. Place emergency flares/signs 100 feet around your vehicle D. All of the above
D
IMPROPERLY INFLATED TIRES CAN RESULT IN: A. Uneven wear and additional avoidable replacement of tires B. Inefficient gas mileage C. Blown out tires and shaking in the steering wheel D. All of the above
A
IT'S BEST NOT TO DRIVE IN THE FOG, BUT IF YOU MUST, YOU SHOULD USE: A. Low-beam lights B. High-beam lights C. Fog lights only
B
LAP AND SHOULDER BELT COMBINATIONS IN YOUR CAR ARE: A. Not effective at slow speeds B. Usually safer than lap belts only C. Required because they help prevent accidents D. Most effective in busy traffic
A
LARGE TRUCKS TURNING RIGHT ONTO A STREET WITH TWO LANES IN EACH DIRECTION: A. Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn B. Must stay in the right lane at all times C. May complete their turn in either the right or the left lane
B
LOOK CAREFULLY FOR MOTORCYCLES BEFORE YOU CHANGE LANES BECAUSE: A. It is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes B. Their smaller size makes them harder to see C. They always have the right-of-way at intersections
A
LOOK TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT BEFORE ENTERING ANY INTERSECTION ON A GREEN LIGHT BECAUSE: A. Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light B. Once you are in the intersection, you must only look straight ahead C. Cross traffic may have a green arrow D. Pedestrians on the cross street have the right-of-way
B
ON A SHARP CURVE, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BRAKES TO SLOW YOUR VEHICLE: A. During the entire time you drive through a curve B. Before you enter the curve C. Just after you enter the curve
A
ORANGE CONSTRUCTION SIGNS WARN YOU: A. Of workers and road equipment ahead B. That there are driver services ahead C. Of an accident ahead
B
PARKING IS NEVER PERMITTED: A. Within 20 ft from a railroad track B. In the crosshatched area next to a disabled person parking space C. In a bicycle lane, unless otherwise posted
A
SHOULD YOU TRY TO KEEP A "SPACE CUSHION" AROUND YOUR VEHICLE WHENEVER POSSIBLE? A. Yes, when another driver makes a mistake, you will have time to react B. No, space cushions are unnecessary. They take up valuable space on the freeway C. No, someone may try to crowd in front of you D. Yes, but only on city streets
A
SOLID YELLOW LINES SEPARATE: A. Vehicles traveling in opposite directions B. Bicycle lanes from regular traffic C. Traffic lanes on one-way streets
B
TAILGATING OTHER DRIVERS: A. Cannot result in a traffic citation B. Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry C. Reduces accidents by preventing you from being cut off
B
THE SPEED LIMIT POSTED ON A ROAD IS 55 MPH. WHEN THE ROAD IS WET: A. Drive 20 to 25 mph under the speed limit B. Drive 5 to 10 mph under the speed limit C. Maintain a 55 mph speed limit
B
THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN PASSING A SCHOOL WHILE CHILDREN ARE PRESENT (UNLESS POSTED OTHERWISE) IS: A. 15 mph B. 25 mph C. 35 mph
C
TO AVOID GETTING REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD: A. Turn your head and look over your shoulder B. Check your rearview mirror often C. Start braking early as a signal to the driver behind you D. Drive with your left foot on the brake pedal at all times
C
TO ENSURE THE LANE NEXT TO YOU IS CLEAR WHEN YOU WANT TO CHANGE LANES: A. Turn your head and look over the right shoulder B. Look into the rearview mirror only C. Turn your head and look in the lane you are going to enter
B
TWO SETS OF SOLID DOUBLE YELLOW LINES TWO FEET OR MORE APART: A. May only be crossed to enter a private driveway B. Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed C. Denote a lane for beginning or ending left-hand turns
C
WHAT CAUSES MOST REAR-END ACCIDENTS? A. Looking in your rearview mirror too often B. Following other vehicles too closely C. Failing to pay attention D. Weaving in and out of traffic
C
WHAT IS A COMMON FACTOR IN THE TRAFFIC DEATHS OF TEENAGE DRIVERS? A. Slow reflexes B. Fear of taking risks C. Lack of driving skill
A
WHAT IS THE "BASIC SPEED LAW"? A. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions B. Never drive faster than the posted speed limits C. Keep up with the flow of traffic
A
WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE FOR DRIVING WHEN HEAVY FOG, DUST, OR PRECIPITATION OCCURS? A. Try not to drive until conditions improve B. Do not drive too slowly because other drivers may hit you C. Alternate your low and high-beams to improve your vision
B
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF AN ONCOMING CAR AT NIGHT APPROACHES WITH ITS HIGH-BEAMS ON? A. Flash your high-beams quickly at the other driver B. Look toward the right edge of your lane C. Slow down and look straight ahead
A
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE TO STOP YOUR VEHICLE IN ANY EMERGENCY? A. Brake hard and pump your brakes (non-ABS) to avoid skidding B. Check your rearview mirrors often C. Drive with your foot on the left pedal all the time
B
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE WITH A SIREN AND FLASHING LIGHTS APPROACHES WHILE YOU ARE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION? A. Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes B. Continue through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop C. Pull to the right in the intersection and stop
B
WHEN BACKING OUT OF AN ANGLED PARKING SPACE, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS MOVE SLOWLY AND: A. Look at your rearview mirror B. Look over your right shoulder C. Have someone outside of the vehicle direct you
A
WHEN IT IS FOGGY, YOU SHOULD SLOW DOWN AND TURN ON YOUR: A. Low-beam lights B. High-beam lights C. Emergency flashers
C
WHEN LOOKING AHEAD OF YOUR VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD: A. Look straight ahead at all times B. Look only at the car ahead of you C. Scan your surroundings
C
WHEN PLANNING TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES, YOU SHOULD: A. Assume they will maintain a constant speed B. Assume they will let you pass if you use your turn signal C. Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane
C
WHEN ROADS ARE SLIPPERY, YOU SHOULD: A. Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle B. Stop and test the traction of your tires while going up hills C. Avoid making fast turns and fast stops
A
WHEN SHOULD YOU USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS? A. Any time you have trouble seeing other cars B. Any time you can't see at least one mile ahead C. One hour after sunset
B
WHEN WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, YOU SHOULD GIVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO VEHICLES COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION: A. Until at least two vehicles have passed B. Until dangerously close cars have passed C. Until all of the cars have passed
A
WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING SLOWLY IN THE FREEWAY FAST LANE, BLOCKING TRAFFIC WHICH WISHES TO PASS, YOU SHOULD: A. Change lanes to the right when it is safe to do so B. Only change lanes when there are five or more vehicles behind you C. Not change lanes when you are driving the speed limit
B
WHEN YOU ARE IN A DEDICATED TURN LANE CONTROLLED BY A GREEN ARROW, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE? A. All vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you B. All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights C. You may turn in the arrow's direction without checking traffic
C
WHEN YOU COME TO A CORNER WITH A STOP SIGN, YOU SHOULD FIRST STOP: A. Far enough to see cross traffic B. After crossing a crosswalk or limit line C. In back of the crosswalk or limit line
B
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTES TO IMPROVED TRAFFIC FLOW? A. Lowering the speed limit on major freeways B. Not slowing down to look at an accident scene C. Using your car instead of public transportation
C
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACES? A. Bridges and overpasses freeze last B. Pavements are not slippery the first few minutes after it starts raining on a hot day C. On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice
B
WHILE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE DANGEROUS TO DO WHILE DRIVING, WHICH IS ALSO ILLEGAL? A. Reading a road map B. Listening to music through a set of dual headphones C. Adjusting your outside mirrors
C
WHO HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT AN INTERSECTION WITH NO CROSSWALKS? A. Pedestrians, but only with the green walk signal B. Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful C. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way
C
YOU SHOULD USUALLY DRIVE SLOWER WHEN: A. Passing large trucks on the freeway B. You want to look at a controlled accident scene C. You see brake lights coming on several vehicles ahead of you
