California Drivers Permit Study Guide

The court will also order a _____ suspension of your driving privilege if you are under 21 years of age and are convicted of a drug related offense. 3 months 6 months 9 months 1 year

1 year

A visual lead of ________ seconds or 1 city block is appropriate when driving in traffic in urban areas. 10 to 15 5 to 10 1 to 5 None of the above

10 to 15

It is against the law to pass when your view of the road ahead is obstructed and when you are within _____ feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel. 100 150 200 300

100

When turning, you should signal during the last _________ feet before the turn. 50 75 80 100

100

When entering the lane of an oncoming vehicle in order to pass, you will need at least how many feet to pass safely? 500 ft. 1000 ft. 1200 ft. 1600 ft.

1600 ft.

One person is injured every ____ minutes, as a result of a traffic collision. 2 5 10 15

2

Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in any business or residential district ? 15 mph 25 mph 35 mph 40 mph

25 mph

Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit when passing a school building or school grounds when children are present? 10 mph 15 mph 20 mph 25 mph

25 mph

Alcohol is involved in about ____ of all fatal highway accidents. 15% 45% 5% 29%

29%

It is against the law to follow within _____ feet of any emergency vehicle which is answering an emergency call. 300 400 500 600

300

You should allow a ____ second or more following distance when you are driving behind a motorcyclist. 2 3 4 5

4

You should change lanes only when there is sufficient space between vehicles in the next lane and by allowing a gap of at least how many seconds? 1 second 2 seconds 3 seconds 4 seconds

4 seconds

When exiting a freeway, you should signal your intention to exit for approximately how many seconds? 2 seconds 4 seconds 5 seconds None of the above

5 seconds

If a child weighs __ pounds or less, or is 6 years old or under, then they must be placed in an approved child safety seat. 60 50 40 55

60

To ensure your safety while driving and from having your vehicle stolen, it is advised you always have your car doors locked. What percentage of stolen vehicles is attributed to having unlocked doors? 50 % 60 % 70% 80 %

80 %

What are the consequences of not stopping if you are involved in an accident? Your license will be suspended for six months. A fine of up to $5,000 and a minimum of one year jail time. A fine of up to $10,000 and a minimum of one year jail time. There are no consequences so long as there are no injuries.

A fine of up to $10,000 and a minimum of one year jail time.

Driving in California is ________? A. A privilege granted by the state. B. A right all citizens are entitled to. C. Guaranteed by the Constitution. D. Legal for everyone.

A. A privilege granted by the state.

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. A. True B. False

A. True

The golden rule of driving is A. to treat other drivers the way you want to be treated. B. do as you please. C. to have a comfortable chair to sit in while driving. D. none of the above

A. to treat other drivers the way you want to be treated.

Most accidents in urban areas occur where? Near one of the famous landmarks At intersections At parking areas In business districts

At intersections

If you purchase or obtain a vehicle from someone else, you are responsible for transferring ownership of the vehicle to your name with the DMV within how many days of the purchase? A. 5 B. 10 C. 20 D. 30

B. 10

What is a provisional license? A. A driver's license issued to someone under 21 years of age B. A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age C. A driver's license issued to someone under 15 years of age D. None of the above

B. A drivers license issued to someone under 18 years of age

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

B. Failure to yield the right-of-way to other drivers.

Parking and driving safely are two different functions. A. True B. False

B. False

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 __________. A. your dog B. a loaded gun C. a toy D. none of the above

B. a loaded gun

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

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

Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver. A. 1.5 B. 2 C. 2.5 D. 3

C. 2.5

When traveling at 55mph, how many feet do you need to stop? A. 300 ft. B. 200 ft. C. 400 ft. D. 500 ft.

C. 400 ft.

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

C. 400 ft.

Which three gauges or indicators are the most important to be aware of? A. Coolant temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and high beam indicator B. Fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, battery voltage gauge C. Coolant temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and battery voltage gauge D. Fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge, and battery voltage gauge

C. Coolant temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and battery voltage gauge

What is it advised you do if it is either very cloudy, raining, foggy or snowing? A. Turn on your high beams B. Turn off your headlights C. Turn on your headlights D. Turn on your hazard lights

C. Turn on your headlights

What is the consequence for failure to appear in court (FTA) or failure to pay fees or fines (FTP)? A. An additional fine B. You will have to get another court date C. Your license will be suspended D. None of the above

C. Your license will be suspended

A stop sign means that you ____________________________. A. stop if there is no one crossing in front of you. B. stop if you wish C. always stop fully behind the limit line, crosswalk, or at the corner. D. none of the above

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

For persons ages under 20, a conviction for using alcohol or a controlled substance results in the court ordering DMV to suspend your license for __________. A. 3 months B. 6 months C. 9 months D. 1 year

D. 1 year

Over 200 items are scored on the driving test. You may only make ______ or fewer errors to pass the test. A. 5 B. 10 C. 12 D. 15

D. 15

Within the first twelve 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 _____. A. 50 B. 30 C. 25 D. 20

D. 20

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

D. All of the above

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

D. Driving further from parked cars.

Which is not a reason for a court to suspend or delay your license? A. Vandalism B. Habitual truancy from high school C. Excessive speeding D. Receiving 2 points within 6 months

D. Receiving 2 points within 6 months

You can avoid situations leading to road rage by: A. not cutting off other drivers. B. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane. C. not tailgating. D. all of above.

D. all of above.

If a law enforcement officer suspects that you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the officer can require that you take a blood or urine test. What may happen if you refuse? Persons refusing these tests will be subject to license suspensions and revocations There will be no consequences as long as you do not drive that day You will be given 2 points on your driving record None of the above

Persons refusing these tests will be subject to license suspensions and revocations

The number one rule for driving in bad weather is: To be vigilant Speed up Slow down Be courteous

Slow down

Cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, and lights that are all orange in color indicate what? That you are in the "orange zone" That you are in a "No Zone" That you must reduce speed in order to allow for adjustments in pavement markings That you are either approaching a work zone or in a work zone

That you are either approaching a work zone or in a work zone

If you do not have enough light to see 1000 feet in front of you, what should you do? Pull over Drive faster Turn on your headlights None of the above

Turn on your headlights

No matter what sort of emergency situation you are experiencing, what should you never do? Roll down the window Ask for help Turn your ignition off while your vehicle is still moving None of the above

Turn your ignition off while your vehicle is still moving

What are the consequences if you fail to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights? You may be fined up to $500 and your license can be suspended for a period of 6 months. You may be fined up to $1,000 and your license can be suspended for a period of 1 year. There are no consequences so long as you yield to any pedestrians None of the above

You may be fined up to $1,000 and your license can be suspended for a period of 1 year.