permit test 2023

when you want to change lanes, you should never: a. move into another lane while within an intersection. b. check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder. c. check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

a. move into another lane while within an intersection

when encountering a blacked-out traffic signal, obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection. a. true b. false

a. true

within how many days should you notify the DMV of an address change? a. 5 days b. 10 days c. 25 days d. 20 days

b. 10 days

when driving in fog, it is best to drive with: a. high beam headlights b. low beam headlights. c. four-way flashers

b. low beam headlights

you are about to make a left turn. you must signal continuously during the last __ feet before the turn. a. 50 b. 75 c. 100

c. 100

If during the last 100 feet of approaching a railroad crossing, you cannot see the track for at least 400 feet in both directions, you may not cross the tracks at a speed faster than _____ MPH. a. 25 b. 20 c. 15 d. 10

c. 15

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? a. 2 seconds b. 3 seconds c. 4 seconds d. 5 seconds

c. 4 seconds

You must: (a) dim your high beams for oncoming vehicles by the time they are within _____ feet of your vehicle, and (b) dim your high beams when the vehicle you are following is within _____ feet. a. 300, 600 b. 300, 500 c. 500, 300 d. 600, 300

c. 500, 300

Streets and highways are most slippery: a. when it has been raining hard for several hours. b. when they are clean and dry. c. just after it starts to rain.

c. just after it starts to rain.

if a road does not have a bicycle lane, where must a bicyclist ride their bicycle? a. on the sidewalk b. they cannot ride the bicycle if there is no bicycle lane c. on the road d. none of the above

c. on the road

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

d. 1600 ft.

Failure to stop at a railroad crossing when required to do so can result in a _____ month license suspension. a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6

d. 6

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 cost of law enforcement, property replacement, and results in a much more pleasant driving d. all of the above

d. all of the above

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.

false

what is not a consequence of either over or under-inflated tires?

greater handling

if your tire was to blow out while driving

slow down gradually, take your foot off the gas pedal slowly but don't apply the brakes. and slow to a stop off the road.

if you do not have enough light to see 1000 feet in front of you, what should you do?

turn on your headlights

_______ drink(s) within a 4 hour time span, regardless of height and weight, can get you a BAC of .01% . a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

1

it is illegal to leave a child age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day: a. even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system. b. if they are supervised by a person twelve years of age or older. c. only if the key is in the ignition.

a. even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system.

when must you have proof of financial responsibility? a. every time you drive b. only when involved in an accident c. when carrying passengers d. financial responsibility is optional

a. every time you drive

if another vehicle is tailgating you, what should you do? a. tap your brakes lightly twice to warn them b. go faster c. stop driving d. none of the above

a. tap your brakes lightly twice to warn them

being overly cautious during a driving test is not good as it can result in stopping the normal flow of traffic. you should always make sure you proceed when it is your turn to do so. a. true b. false

a. 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. a. true b. false

a. true

your vehicle registration card must be carried in the vehicle whenever you are driving. a. true b. false

a. true

The court may convict you of DUI in addition to the penalties imposed under the non-criminal "zero tolerance" law that makes it illegal for a person under 21 to drive with a BAC of ________. (This level is equal to one drink within a four hour time span in the BAC Charts) a. 0.09% b. 0.01% c. 0.08% d. 0.04%

b. 0.01%

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

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: a. slow down because the lane ends ahead b. be prepared for workers and equipment ahead c. change lanes and maintain your current speed

b. be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

this road sign means: a. no right turn b. drive only in the direction of the arrow. c. curve ahead.

b. drive only in the direction of the arrow.

it is important to just look straight ahead as if in a tunnel, instead of scanning the environment around you while driving. a. true b. false

b. false

you are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive: a. closer behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle. b. farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle. c. to the right of the truck and wait to pass

b. farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

make room for cars that are entering the freeway by: a. slowing down. b. merging into a different lane. c. maintaining your speed and position.

b. merging into a different lane.

You may make a left turn on a red light only from a: a. one-way street onto a two-way street. b. one-way street onto a one-way street. c. two-way street onto a one-way street.

b. one-way street onto a one-way street.

white lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the _______. a. opposite direction b. same direction

b. same direction

the five abilities required for being a safe driver are: a. see, be understand, look, and listen. b. search, identify, predict, decide, and execute. c. scan, understand, predict, decide, and execute. d. none of the above.

b. search, identify, predict, decide, and execute.

you may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the: a. vehicle in front of you moves to the right to let you pass. b. yellow line next to your side of the road is broken. c. yellow line next to the opposite side of the road is broken.

b. yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.

this sign means: a. you are approaching the end of a divided highway b. you are approaching the beginning of a divided highway c. the lane nearest the right curb

b. you are approaching the beginning of a divided highway.

unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit when passing a school building or school grounds when children are present? a. 10 mph b. 15 mph c. 25 mph d. 30 mph

c. 25 mph

How many months must a minor (under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test? a. 12 months b. 8 months c. 6 months d. 4 months

c. 6 months

Failure to yield the right-of-way to another vehicle or pedestrian is the primary collision factor in about 20% of fatal and injury collisions in California. What are the keys to avoiding accidents caused by right-of-way violations? a. common courtesy and to assume the right of way b. to not assume the right of way and be vigilant c. common courtesy and a non-assuming attitude d. none of the above

c. Common courtesy and a non-assuming attitude

if you are under severe tension, emotionally distressed, or otherwise preoccupied with your emotions, thoughts, or personal problems, it is advised that you a. drive faster b. drive slower c. not drive d. none of the above

c. not drive

when driving slower than the rest of the traffic, in which lane should you be driving? a. left lane b. center lane c. right lane d. none of the above

c. right lane

when you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should: a. yield to all traffic before crossing the intersection b. stop, then enter the intersection when it is safe to do so c. slow down and cross the intersection carefully

c. slow down and cross the intersection carefully

when entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should: a. immediately enter the far-right traffic lane on the interstate and speed up to match the flow of traffic. b. use the shoulder of the main road to get up to the speed of traffic. c. speed up and enter the interstate only after you have identified a gap in traffic.

c. speed up and enter the interstate only after you have identified a gap in traffic.

regulatory signs are: a. green b. yellow c. white

c. white

if you accidentally kill or injure an animal, what should you not do? a. pull over b. try to locate the owner c. call the humane society, police, or CHP d. try to move the animal to the side of the road if it is injured.

d. try to move the animal to the side of the road if it is injured.