California Drivers Permit Test

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You may cross over either a single solid yellow line or double solid yellow lines to make a left turn at an intersection, to enter or exit a road or a driveway, or to make a U-turn, if it can be made safely and is not otherwise prohibited. True False

true

When traveling at 55mph, how many feet do you need to stop? 1. 300 ft. 2. 200 ft. 3. 400 ft. 4. 500 ft.

400ft

A vehicle is capable of causing extensive property damage, injury, and death. You should operate your vehicle with extreme caution, because it is like handling __________. 1. your dog 2. a loaded gun 3. a toy 4. none of the above

a loaded gun

A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol? 1. Star 2. Arrow 3. Diamond 4. Square

diamond

The holder of a drivers license should have it in his or her possession whenever driving a car. True False

t

The golden rule of driving is 1. to treat other drivers the way you want to be treated. 2. do as you please. 3. to have a comfortable chair to sit in while driving. 4. none of the above

to treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test? 1. 3 2. 6 3. 9 4. 12

2

What is a provisional license? 1. A driver's license issued to someone under 21 years of age 2. A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age 3. A driver's license issued to someone under 15 years of age 4. None of the above

2

What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit? 1. 13 2. 16 3. 15 4. 18

2

Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver. 1. 1.5 2. 2 3. 2.5 4. 3

2.5

Your emotional state influences your ability to concentrate, stay alert, be courteous, think clearly and rapidly, contain anger and aggressiveness, and control tendencies to "show off." True False

true

If you are parking facing downhill, you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road. 1. Away 2. Towards 3. Either away or towards 4. None of the above

towards

Within the first 12 months, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, a licensed driver 25 years of age or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor, provisional licensees cannot drive between 11 P.M. and _______. 1. noon 2. 7 A.M. 3. 5 A.M 4. 8 A.M.

3

Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months. 1 2 3 4

4

What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license? 1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven 4. All of the above

4

Within the first six months, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, a licensed driver 25 years of age or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor, provisional licensees cannot transport passengers under age _____. 1. 50 2. 30 3. 25 4. 20

4

Driving in California is ________? 1. A privilege granted by the state. 2. A right all citizens are entitled to. 3. Guaranteed by the Constitution. 4. Legal for everyone.

a privilege granted by the state

A flashing red light at an intersection means: 1. Stop before entering 2. Slow down before entering 3. Wait for the green light 4. none of the above

stop before entering

In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out, what should you not do? 1. Decelerate before the curve. 2. Brake gently and gradually while turning. 3. Downshift (manual transmission). 4. Accelerate while turning.

accelerate while turning

When encountering a blacked-out traffic signal, obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection. True False

true

If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic, and the line closest to your lane is broken, _________________________________. 1. you may not cross over it to pass vehicles ahead. 2. you may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead, if it is safe to do so. 3. you may cross only if you are going downhill 4. None of the above

you may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead, if it is safe to do so

What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident? 1. Centrifugal force 2. Ointment 3. Padding 4. Your seatbelt

your seatbelt

There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving, and they include: 1. assertiveness, pride, forgetfulness, exhibition, and irresponsibility 2. aggressiveness, sloth, emotional instability inattentiveness, exhibition, and irresponsibility 3. aggressiveness, egotism, emotional instability, inattentiveness, exhibition, and irresponsibility. 4. aggressiveness, egotism, emotional instability, inattentiveness, exhibition, and self-depreciation

aggressiveness, egotism, emotional instability, inattentiveness, exhibition, and irresponsibility

Using the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you learn in driver education ______________________. 1. lowers your chances of being involved in a costly accident 2. lowers your chances of being involved in an injurious or deadly accident 3. reduces the costs of law enforcement, property replacement, and results in a much more pleasant driving environment 4. All of the above

all of the above

When can a right turn be made on a solid red light? 1. After you have yielded to all traffic. 2 After you have yielded to all pedestrians. 3. If a NO TURN ON RED sign is not posted 4. All of the above

all of the above

You can avoid situations leading to road rage by: 1. not cutting off other drivers. 2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane. 3. not tailgating. 4. all of the above

all of the above

A stop sign means that you __________________. 1. stop if there is no one crossing in front of you. 2. stop if you wish 3. always stop fully behind the limit line, crosswalk, or at the corner. 4. none of the above

always stop fully behind the limit line, crosswalk, or at the corner

What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver? 1. Look the driver in the eye. 2. Avoid making eye contact. 3. Pull over. 4. Try to converse with the driver to apologize.

avoid making eye contact

Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill. 1. increases, decreases 2. stops, increases 3. decreases, increases 4. none of the above

decrease, increases

Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle. 1. decreased, harder 2. increased, harder 3. decreased, easier 4. increased , easier

decreased, harder

Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision ? 1. Failing to react to a hazard coming from the left or right. 2. Failing to see or obey a stop light suspended over an intersection. 3. Weaving while negotiating a curve. 4. Driving further from parked cars.

driving further from parked cars

What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ? 1. Listening to the radio while driving. 2. Failure to yield the right-of-way to other drivers. 3. Using a cell phone while driving 4. None of the above

failure to yield the right of way to other drivers

Parking and driving safely are two different functions. True False

false

Road surface changes due to: (a) ice, (b) rain, (c) snow, (d) oil and diesel fuel buildup, or (e) sand or dirt will reduce the traction of your tires. This does not affect the control of your vehicle. True False

false

____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults. 1. Sexual diseases, 3 times 2. Traffic accidents, twice 3. Drug overdoses, twice 4. Traffic accidents, 3 times.

traffic accidents, twice

When should you always engage your parking brake? 1. At a parking lot. 2. When your brake fluid runs low. 3. When parking on an incline. 4. When parking on slippery roads.

when parking on an incline

Within how many days should you notify the DMV of an address change? 1. 30 2. 10 3. 25 4. 5

1

If you are under severe tension, emotionally distressed (e.g., depressed, angry or upset), or otherwise preoccupied with your emotions, thoughts or personal problems, it is advised that you _______________________. 1. take a sedative while driving 2. bring a friend along while driving 3. not drive 4. all of the above

not drive

White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________. 1. opposite direction 2. same direction

opposite direction

The five abilities required for being a safe driver are: 1. see, be, understand, look, and listen. 2. search, identify, predict, decide, and execute. 3. scan, understand, predict, decide and execute 4. none of the above

search, identify, predict, decide, and execute

The parent or guardian who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason. True False

t

The force of a moving object is called momentum. The momentum of an object is proportional to its weight and speed. The more momentum it has, the more force it has. So if there were two cars, both the same model, and one of the cars was traveling 30 mph faster than the other, which car has more force? 1. The slower car 2. The faster car 3. Both cars have equal force 4. None of the above

the faster car

Yield means ______. 1. that you have the right-of-way over others 2. to let other drivers, pedestrians, and bicycles have the right-of-way before you proceed. 3. that other vehicles should slow down when seeing your vehicle 4. none of the above

to let other drivers, pedestrians, and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)? 1. There are used by work crews for the purposes of filling dangerous pot holes on the road. 2. To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly. 3. The are used as temporary abutments. 4. All of the above

to reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum increases. True False

true

The main purpose of driver education is to help you learn the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for greater safety both as an operator of an automobile and as a pedestrian. True False

true


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