California Driver's Ed Permit Test

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A

A WHITE line, parallel to your lane, on the right, indicates: A. The edge of the vehicular portion of a roadway, and may not be crossed B. A lane that can be used for passing on the right C. A NO PARKING AREA D. None of these answers are correct

C

A WHITE, transverse line across your lane means: A. You are in a lane that is being dropped B. You are in a restricted lane for buses, bikes, or other vehicles C. You must stop with your entire vehicle behind this line D. None of these answers are correct

C

A car's oil warning light means that: A. Your oil is a quart low B. Your oil filter needs changing C. Your oil pressure has dropped D. Your oil dipstick is loose

B

A center lane with a solid and broken yellow line that is used by vehicles making left turns in both directions is called a: A. Shared passing lane B. Two-way Left-Turn Lane C. Median Strip With Driving Allowed D. None of these answers are correct

A

A large diamond painted in a lane means: A. This lane is reserved for special traffic B. This lane may not be used, except by emergency vehicles C. Stopping, standing, or Parking is prohibited in this lane D. This lane will become an entrance lane in a few hundred feet

D

A right-turn-on-red can be made, at a red arrow: A. After stopping completely first B. After yielding to all traffic first C. From a one-way street turning onto a one-way street D. Never

C

A vehicles' blind spots are: A. Areas where headlights don't reach for illumination B. Areas hidden by the fenders and bumpers C. Areas you can't see, because they are in FRONT of what your mirrors show, but BEHIND your peripheral vision D. None of these answers are correct

C

According to the formula for stopping distance, how many feet would it take you to stop, from 60 mph? A. 360 B. 600 C. 180 D. 120

D

Alcohol is a: A. Poison B. Central Nervous System Depressant C. Flammable Substance D. All of the answers are correct

C

An orange-colored triangle-shaped sign on a truck, means: A. It has hazardous cargo B. It is a road construction truck C. It is a slow-moving (less than 25 mph) vehicle D. It has right-of-way in all lanes

C

At its height, what percentage of American workers were employed in an automotive-related industry? A. 33% B. 10% C. 20% D. 40%

B

BAC stands for A. Body Alcohol Consumption B. Blood Alcohol Concentration C. Biggest Alcohol Content D. None of these answers are correct

C

By the 1920's, the world's largest automobile manufacturer was: A. Volkswagen B. Mercedes-Benz C. General Motors D. Ford Motor Company

B

Centrifugal force: A. Is a powerful natural force of nature B. Doesn't really exist C. Makes your car turn better D. Makes your car go straight on a highway

C

Designated Drivers: A. MUST be at least 21 B. Are limited to one, 8-ouunce drink per hour C. Cannot have ANY alcoholic drink during an outing D. Are legally responsible for their passenger's actions

B

Disc brakes work by: A. Pressing outward from a disc, to stop a drum from rotating B. Pressing inward, on a disc, to stop it from turning C. Stopping the drive axie D. Stopping a disc inside the transmission

C

Driver Education classes can: A. Make you a good driver B. Teach you how to skid through a corner C. Give you the basic knowledge needed to hone your skills when you begin driving D. None of these answers are correct

B

Driving in a safe and courteous manner: A. Will get you run over by aggressive drivers B. Can lower the cost of law enforcement and insurance C. Increase your chances of being in a collision D. None of these answers are correct

A

Entering an intersection before you can safely cross through it, and blocking it: A. Is illegal, and will get you a gridlock ticket B. Is legal, as long as the light was green where you entered C. Is legal when there are no signals D. None of these answers are correct

B

Failure to YIELD is ranked as one of the top _____ causes of collisions A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 10

A

Failure to yield is the primary cause of what percentage of fatal and injury collisions? A. 20% B. 32% C. 16% D. 40%

D

From 1908 until 1927, the Ford Motor Company built over: A. 1,000,000 cars B. 5,000,000 cars C. 10,000,000 cars D. 15,000,000 cars

A, B, C

Future changes in automobile technology are likely to include the following (select all that apply) A. Increased fuel efficiency and new industries to support it B. Improved safety through engineering research and development (both vehicle and road) C. Increased sophistication of controls and instruments, many of which will contribute to safety D. Flight

B

Gravity: A. Has no effect on your car, since it will always weigh the same B. Has a constant effect on your car, its' traction, and it's speed on hills C. Is only important on mountain roads D. None of these answers are correct

B

If you are distracted, by a cell phone, passenger, or other distraction, for just one second, at 30mph you will travel how far blindly? A. 30 feet B. 45 feet C. 60 feet D. 90 feet

C

If you are under 21 years of age: A. You can only transport alcohol in the trunk B. You cannot transport alcohol, period C. You can transport alcohol, in the trunk, if it is a part of your employment duty D. You can transport alcohol, as long as the container is unopened

A

If you are under 21, the zero tolerance policy for drinking and driving will revoke your license even if your BAC is as low as what percent? A. 0.01% B. 0.5% C. 0.08% D. 0.10%

B

If you fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights: A. You can have your license revoked B. You may be fined up to $1,000.00 C. You can go to jail for 30 days D. None of these answers are correct

C

If you have a tire blowout: A. Use the brakes to get off the road immediately B. The car will suddenly pull in the direction AWAY from the blowout C. The car will suddenly pull in the direction TOWARDS the blowout D. Turn on your emergency flashers immediately to warn other drivers

B

If you have trouble reading, even in English, you may take an audio permit test: A. Provided you prove your need B. Provided you also pass a test of sign meaning in English C. Only in another language D. None of these answers are correct

A

If your headlights ever fail, you should: A. Try turning the light switch on and off rapidly B. Trust your parking lights to make you visible to other vehicles C. Try using the high beams, so you can still see D. None of these answers are correct

A

In California, changing lanes in the middle of an intersection: A. Is legal B. Is only legal when lane lines extend into the intersection C. Is illegal D. Is legal only in an emergency

D

In order to keep focused while driving, you should: A. Keep your eyes moving; scan the entire driving scene B. Pull over and stop if you need to talk on a cell phone C. Keep predicting what will happen next, and plan your moves D. All of the answers are correct

B

In order to pass another car safely, at speeds of45 mph: A. You need to have at least a six-cylinder engine B. You need at least 1/3 of a mile of clear visibility C. You will need at least a 3-second gap in traffic D. None of these answers are correct

D

In the United States, a bicyclist is killed A. Every day B. Every 12 hours C. Every week D. Every 6 hours

C

Kaitlyn's Law makes it illegal for any child, under what age, to be left alone in a vehicle, unless another child at least 12 years old accompanies them? A. 3 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8

D

Overdriving your headlights at night is dangerous because: A. Your headlights may become overworked and thus stop working at all B. You won't be able to see if it becomes foggy C. You may blind oncoming drivers D. You cannot stop within the distance illuminated by your lights.

D

Pedestrians compromise about what ratio of traffic fatalities? A. 1-in-10 B. 1-in-3 C. 1-in-15 D. 1-in-6

C

Teenage drivers have a total accident rate that is ____ times that of adults A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 7

A

The "P" in the SPIDE process stands for: A. Predict B. Prepare C. Permit D. Pass

C

The "PROVISIONS" of your provisional license include the following, EXCEPT: A. No driving after 11 pm, until 5 am, without an adult licensed driver, for one year B. No driving with passengers under the age of 20, without an adult licensed driver, for one year C. Less than .05% BAC D. Your parents can revoke it by calling the DMV

B

The ALTERNATOR: A. Provides an alternate source of ignition B. Produces the electrical needs of the car once the engine has started C. Alternates between regular brakes and anti-lock brakes D. Starts the car

C

The CURVE ahead sign tells you a curve is coming. When does a CURVE become a TURN? A. When it is a right angle (90 degrees) B. When you must stop first C. When it can be safely navigated at a speed lower than 35 mph D. None of these answers are correct

C

The YIELD sign means: A. None of these answers are correct B. Keep a steady speed and check traffic both ways, with caution C. Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing D. Stop and check traffic both ways before preceding

C

The best way to maximize the traction of your tires is to: A. Slightly underinflate them B. Slightly overinflate them C. Inflate them to the recommended pressure D. None of these answers are correct

B

The best way to prepare for the drivers test is to: A. Be ready for tricky commands from the examiner B. Take a driving course and practice as much as you can C. Read the California Driver Handbook D. Ask friends how their test went, and get hints from them

C

The colorless, odorless and poisonous gas from the exhaust is called: A. Carbon Hydroxide B. Carbon Peroxide C. Carbon Monoxide D. Carbon Dioxide

B

The engine in your car is sometimes called: A. A 2-stroke engine B. A 4-stroke engine C. An external combustion engine D. None of these answers are correct

A

The minimum tread thickness for passenger car tires is: A. 1/32 B. 1/16 C. 1/8 D. none...as long as you can still see tread bars

D

The most common collision in a work zone is from: A. Improper passing B. Failure to Yield C. Speeding D. Tailgating

B

The primary factor in decreasing the Kinetic Energy of an object is to: A. Decrease the mass B. Decrease the velocity C. Decrease the direction D. Decrease the stopping distance

D

When listening to your car radio, or other audio device: A. It is illegal to wear stereo (over each ear) headphones B. You should keep at least one window partially open, to hear outside sounds, like emergency vehicles. C. You should keep the volume low enough to hear outside noises D. All answers are correct

D

When using your turn signal, you should: A. Make sure you don't use it too soon, or other drivers may become confused as to where you are turning B. Make sure it is turned off after your turn or lane change is complete C. Make sure you use it in time to give other drivers a warning that you are going to turn D. All answers are correct

B

When you park next to a curb, your wheels must be no more than ____ inches away from the curb. A. 24 B. 18 C. 12 D. 8

D

Which of the following is NOT on the permit test: A. Understanding signs B. Knowledge of basic Vehicle Code laws C. Sharing the road with other vehicles D. Commercial license requirements

D

Which of the following is true about minors and driving? A. Your faster reflexes and general health will make you a better driver B. You can get a license as early as 15 1/2 C. Can get a job driving for hire, like taxi or pizza delivery D. Must have parents, or a legal guardian sign the application, since they will be financially responsible for you

D

You must use your turn signal: A. When changing lanes B. When turning into your own driveway C. When parking at the curb D. All of the answers are correct

D

You will be listed as a Negligent Operator of you get: A. 4 points within any 12-month period B. 6 points within any 24-month period C. 8 points within any 36-month period D. All of the answers are correct

B

Your Field of Vision is: A. What you can see directly ahead of you B. Everything you can see with your central and peripheral vision C. How well you can read 3/8-inch letters from an area (field) of 20 feet away D. None of these answers are correct

B

Your driver license is: A. A guaranteed right, granted to all California citizens B. A privilege-- an earned and special right--granted by the state C. Proof that you are a good driver, since you passed the DMV driving test D. None of these answers are correct


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