Drivers Permit Test
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% - Eight hundredths of one percent
At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is:
15 mph
The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is:
15 mph
The speed limit in any alley is
15 mph
When can you drive in a bike lane?
200 feet before making a turn
File a report when? Sell or buy a vehicle- Traffic accident-
5 days 10 days
A freeway onramp is marked with this sign. Which of the following vehicles may use this lane?
A convertible with an adult and two children.
There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer
A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles
With a class C driver license, a person may drive:
A three-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds
You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:
All approaching vehicles
CA's Move Over law requires:
All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing
Backing your vehicle is
Always dangerous to do
A distraction when driving is:
Anything that takes your attention away from driving
You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they:
Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles
You should always travel:
At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
At all times
You should yield to a pedestrian:
At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws
When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving
At or near the speed of the freeway traffic
If you are driving near a large commercial vehicle, you should
Avoid driving beside it for long stretches of time
Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery, you should:
Avoid making turns and stops while driving at high speeds
When driving in work zones, you should:
Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance
If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:
Avoid the puddle if possible
If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not:
Back up on the road or shoulder
If you pass a school bus that's stopped with its red lights flashing, you will
Be fined up to $1,000
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:
Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead
Adjust your rearview and side mirrors:
Before you start driving
The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
At a railroad crossing, you must -watch for vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings (school buses, trucks carrying hazardous materials, etc) -watch for multiple trains
Both of the above
Before switching on the ignition, you should (buckle your safety belt, be sure all passengers have buckled their safety belts)
Both of the above
It is unlawful to -pass another vehicle in any marked no passing zone -pass another vehicle over a railroad crossing
Both of the above
This yellow warning sing means (Adult walking with child, pentagon shape) -You're approaching a school or school crosswalk -Slow down, drive with caution, and watch for children
Both of the above
Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs (alertness, coordination)
Both of the above
You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must -leave a note on the vehicle -report the collision w/o delay to the city police, or in unincorporated areas, to the California Highway Patrol
Both of the above
You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you should (wait for signal lights to stop flashing, look for a second train)
Both of the above
You're required to stop your vehicle (at an intersection where a cop orders you to stop, where there is a red traffic light)
Both of the above
What usually causes a locked wheel skid?
Braking too hard at a fast speed
Which of the following roadways freeze first when wet?
Bridges and overpasses
Sudden wind gusts on highways:
Can cause problems for all vehicles
Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper)
Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry
Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary:
Causes traffic congestion
Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate? Slower traffic must keep to the right, Change lanes w/o signaling, if you miss your exit you must go to the next exist
Change lanes without signalling
When you see a stop sign, you should stop and
Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding
What is an important step in turning?
Check traffic in all directions
Which of these is a safe driving technique? Using your high-beam lights in the fog, staring at the road ahead of your vehicle, checking your rearview mirrors frequently
Checking your rearview mirrors frequently
You're approaching an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should
Come to a safe spot
You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:
Come to a safe stop
When taking any medicine, you should
Consult your doctor about the effects before driving
You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. You should:
Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop
Which of the following increases your chances of being in a collision? -Looking over your shoulder while making lane changes -Continuously changing lanes to pass other vehicles -Adjusting your rearview mirror before you start driving
Continuously changing lanes to pass other vehicles
Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the surface of the road. To prevent hydroplaning in rainy weather, you should
Decrease your speed
When approaching a roundabout, you should always
Decrease your speed
Night driving presents unique problems because
Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark (drivers can see only as far as their headlights allow)
A police officer is signaling for you to continue driving through a red light. What should you do?
Do as the officer tells you
Fines in construction zones are
Doubled
You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:
Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping
In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:
During the first half hour of rain
It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in vehicle on a hot day:
Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes? -Exceeding the posted speed limit & driving too fast for conditions or circumstances -Getting adequate rest and staying alert
Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances
If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:
Expect the unexpected
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:
Farther behind the truck than for a passenger car
If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is
Farther from the car ahead than normal
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Five
Drivers are required to obey instructions from:
Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.
This white sign (DO NOT PASS) means you should not pass other vehicles
For any reason
A curb painted blue means parking is
For disabled persons with a special placard or plate
To know where traffic is behind you:
Frequently check your rearview mirror
This red and white yield signs mean you should
Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
Glance over your shoulder
Changing from one lane to another is best done:
Gradually and carefully
You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:
Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass
It's a very windy day. You're driving an a dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should decrease your speed and turn on your:
Headlights
You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?
Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes.
What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?
If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:
If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV
If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries
You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation
Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18 years of age is:
Illegal at all times
You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?
Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane
It is illegal to park your vehicle:
In an unmarked crosswalk
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:
In order to see potential hazards early
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened only if the container is:
In the trunk
Stopping distances and the severity of collisions:
Increase as a vehicle's speed increases
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will
Increase your chances of a collision
When driving at night, you should -Always use your high beams -Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicle -Increase your following distance
Increase your following distance
This sign shows one type of: (diamond shape with T in it)
Intersection
Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb?
Into the curb
Which of the following is true about double parking?
It is illegal under all circumstances.
You should use your horn when:
It may help prevent a collision
Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:
It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind
A peace officer is signaling you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being:
Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year
You drive defensively when you
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards
When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should
Keep your headlights on the low beam setting
You should not make sudden stops in front of large trucks and buses because
Large trucks and buses, due to their size and weight, require longer distances to stop than smaller passenger vehicles
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? -they're eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle -large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles -blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirrors
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles
You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do?
Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle
U-turns in business districts are
Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them
You should signal continuously while turning because it:
Lets other drivers know what your intentions are
While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal?
Listening to music through a set of dual headphones
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming (NOT stop, listen, and proceed cautiously)
If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should:
Look toward the right edge of the road
As your speed increases, it is important to
Look well ahead of your vehicle
this white sign means (X that says railroad crossing)
Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary
To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their
Low beam headlights
To improve visibility lowered by rain or fog, drivers should use their:
Low beam headlights
You can help keep the driver behind you at a safe distance by.
Maintaining a steady speed
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
Make room for the merging traffic, if possible
A steady green light at an intersection means that you:
May continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
Two sets of double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:
May not be crossed for any reason
This white sign means you (left turn yield on green)
May turn left on a green light when it is safe
When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:
Merge carefully into the gap
This yellow sign means ^ | |\ | \
Merging traffic ahead
Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Most cold medications can make a person drowsy
Blue traffic signs offer information on
Motorist services
When you want to change lanes, you should never:
Move into another lane while within an intersection
If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:
Move to the lane on your right
You are involved in a minor accident at an intersection. There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage. You should:
Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection. You
Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn
If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you
Must treat the intersection as if it is controlled by a stop sign
You should not use your horn:
Near blind pedestrians
Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you
Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead
When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?
Never
California's "Basic Speed Law" says that you must:
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow lines means that vehicles: (which vehicles may pass)?
Next to the broken line may pass
This sign means (yellow triangular flag facing right)
No passing zone
This sign means (circle with line crossed through a right arrow)
No right turn
Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
When planning to pass another vehicle, you should:
Not count on other drivers to make room for you
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green
Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction:
Often have to use the left lane to complete the turn
Excessive speed:
Often leads to high-risk decision-making
Check your rearview mirrors
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
Which of these statements is true about slippery road surfaces?
On cold days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice
A U-turn is not permitted
On or near any curve or hill
At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:
On your headlights
You should turn on your headlights
One hour after sunset until one half hour before sunrise
To see cars in your blind spots, you should check
Over your shoulders
When you drive through a construction zone, you should
Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck"
When passing another vehicle
Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible
On a multilane road, a dashed yellow line next to a solid yellow line means:
Passing is permitted only from the direction next to the dashed line
A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means:
Passing is permitted when it's safe
A broken yellow centerline indicates that
Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear
Placard abuse results in
Placard revocation, a fine, and/or jail time
Having a driver license is a
Privilege
If your vehicle has a mechanical problem:
Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road
Prior to entering a curve
Reduce your speed
If you are being followed too closely on a two-lane road:
Reduce your speed to encourage the tailgater to drive around you
If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate shoulder belt, you are:
Required to use both the lap and shoulder belts
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
Right, toward the side of the road
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?
Right, toward the side of the road
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels
Right- towards the side of the road
On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice?
Roadways on bridges and overpasses
A pentagon-shaped sign is a:
School zone or school crossing sign
When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:
See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you
Sell or transfer your vehicle
You must notify the DMV within five days if you:
Sell or transfer your vehicle
When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:
Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills
When entering traffic after being parked at a curb, you
Should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:
Signal for at least five seconds
It is illegal to leave a child age ___ or younger alone in a vehicle.
Six
To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should
Slow down
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:
Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection
You want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should:
Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist.
There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on. You should
Slow down and pass very carefully
If you are driving and you see animals standing near the roadway:
Slow down and proceed with caution
If you come across livestock or other animals on the roadway, you should
Slow down and stop
To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should
Slow down before entering curves and intersections
If you vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:
Slow down gradually and not apply the breaks
You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
Slow to a safe speed before the curve
This symbol is used for: (triangle with red border and orange shape) (on rear of a vehicle)
Slow-moving vehicles
On rainy, snowy, or foggy days when it begins to get dark, and when driving away from a rising or setting sun, turn on your windshield wipers and use your headlights
So other drivers can see you
Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days
So other drivers can see your vehicle
For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals
If you find yourself in a skid:
Stay off the brakes
In inclement weather, you should
Steer and brake smoothly
If you're getting tired while driving, you should
Stop and either get rest or change drivers
If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing
A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:
Stop before entering
If a traffic signal light is not working, you must
Stop, the proceed when safe
If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:
Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions
If you become drowsy while driving, you should:
Take a break
If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should
Take a few minutes to cool off before driving
A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?
Take your foot off the gas pedal
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks with hazardous materials placards School buses
Safely backing your vehicles requires all of the following, except:
Tapping your horn before you back up
Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle:
That you are approaching from behind
To Turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two way street, start the turn in
The far left lane
To turn left from a multilane one-way street, you should start your turn from:
The lane closest to the left curb
To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:
The lane closest to the left curb
When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes traveling in your direction, you may turn from:
The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway
Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?
The lane nearest the left curb
When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:
The light will reflect back into your eyes
When you see this black and yellow sign, it means: ------>
The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle
This sign means: (diamond shaped sign with car with wiggly lines behind it)
The road ahead may be slippery.
This road sign means -> _ | |
The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left
Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
The truck driver to stop the vehicle
Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change lanes because:
Their small size can make them hard to see
This sign means: (diamond shape with traffic light)
There is a traffic signal ahead
An orange-colored sign like this means: (shoulder work ahead)
There is roadwork ahead
Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when
There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if
They are properly secured
Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign that indicates a hazardous load? - They are not allowed to drive on freeways -they must stop before crossing railroad tracks -they are not allowed to exceed 35 mph
They must stop before crossing railroad tracks
Which is true about large trucks? -take longer to stop than passenger vehicles -all have air brakes that allow them to stop quickly -more maneuverable than passenger vehicles
They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles
Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?
They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does
To prevent tailgating, drivers should follow the
Three-second rule
Increase your following distance when driving behind a larger vehicle:
To better see around the sides of the vehicle
The safest precaution that you can take when using cellular phones while driving is:
To use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel
You are driving on a one-way street. You may only turn left onto another one-way street if:
Traffic on the street moves to the left
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:
Turn into first lane
It is very foggy. You should slow down and:
Turn your lights to their low beam setting
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:
Turned to the right (away from the street)
When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
Under any circumstances
Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted
Under any circumstances, even if your light is green
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
Under no circumstances
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle
Under no circumstances
When parking your vehicle on any hill:
Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park"
A pedestrian starts to cross after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:
Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
A diamond shaped sign means
Warning
When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:
When pulling next to or away from the curb
When parking next to a curb, you show use your turn signals:
When pulling next to or away from the curb
Always use your seat belt:
When the vehicle is equipped with seat belts
When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into the right lane:
When you can see the front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror
You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine
Whenever you drive in California
At an intersection with stop signs on all corners, yield the right-of-way to any driver
Who arrived before you
A blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent:
Will double your chances of having an accident
On a green arrow, you must
Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection
When using a roundabout, drivers should:
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
This road sign (DO NOT ENTER) means
You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.
At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if:
You are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear
You may pass a vehicle when:
You are on a road with a broken line next to your lane
It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping only if:
You are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street.
When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:
You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
It is more dangerous to drive at night than during the day because:
You cannot see as far ahead at night
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?
You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first
You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:
You don't have room to completely cross the tracks.
You reach an intersection w/ stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?
You have the right of way
You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time. Who has the right of way?
You have the right of way.
If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white lane marking:
You may cross the line to pass and change lanes
Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?
You must "Slow for the Cone Zone"
If you want to pass a bicyclists riding on the right edge of your lane:
You must not squeeze past the bicyclist
When you don't see any other vehicles around you while driving:
You must still signal for turns and lane changes
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:
You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror
When turning left at an intersection:
You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:
You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles
CA's "Basic Speed Law" says:
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb
You must file a report of traffic accident occurring in California with DMV within 10 days if you
are involved in a collision and there is an injury
Alcohol is a
depressant
You may drive in a bike lane:
no more than 200 feet before making a right turn. *note(you cannot drive in a bike lane unless you signal to make a right turn and drive less than 200 feet in the bike lane then make a turn.)
