Permit Test

TO TURN LEFT FROM A ONE-WAY STREET ONTO A ONE-WAY STREET, USE: A. The lane closest to the left curb B. Any lane as long as it is safe C. The lane closest to the right curb

A. The lane closest to the left curb

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONES? A. You are responsible for the safety of the road workers B. Slow down only if you think workers are present C. Fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones

A. You are responsible for the safety of the road workers

THIS SIGN MEANS: A. The right lane is ending B. A rest areas is ahead C. A restricted area is ahead

B. A rest areas is ahead

WHEN YOU ARE IN A DEDICATED TURN LANE CONTROLLED BY A GREEN ARROW, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE? A. All vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you B. All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights C. You may turn in the arrow's direction without checking traffic

B. All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights

IF YOU ARE STOPPED, INTENDING TO TURN LEFT, BUT ONCOMING VEHICLES ARE APPROACHING, YOU SHOULD: A. Turn immediately if there are no pedestrians nearby B. Give the oncoming vehicles the right-of-way C. Turn because you have the right-of-way

B. Give the oncoming vehicles the right-of-way

THE VERY FIRST EFFECT OF EVEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL ON A PERSON'S SAFE DRIVING ABILITY IS TO REDUCE HIS OR HER: A. Steering ability B. Good judgment C. Muscle control D. Quick reflex movements

B. Good judgment

WHEN YOU ARE TOWING A TRAILER: A. You must not drive faster than 45 mph B. The trailer must not swerve from side to side at any speed

B. The trailer must not swerve from side to side at any speed

ANIMALS MAY BE TRANSPORTED IN THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK ONLY IF: A. The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high B. They are properly secured C. The tailgate of the truck is closed

B. They are properly secured

LAP AND SHOULDER BELT COMBINATIONS IN YOUR CAR ARE: A. Not effective at slow speeds B. Usually safer than lap belts only C. Required because they help prevent accidents D. Most effective in busy traffic

B. Usually safer than lap belts only

PEDESTRIANS CROSSING AT CORNERS HAVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY: A. Only at controlled intersections B. Whether or not a crosswalk is marked C. Only when a crosswalk is painted on the street

B. Whether or not a crosswalk is marked

IF YOU ARE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION AND THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNS GREEN, CAN YOU GO IMMEDIATELY? A. Yes, you now have the right-of-way B. Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection C. Yes, other traffic or pedestrians must yield to you

B. Yes, but yield to any vehicle or person still in the intersection

YOU SHOULD USE YOUR VEHICLE'S HORN WHEN: A. Approaching bicyclists B. You are involved in an emergency situation C. Traffic ahead of you is traveling below the speed limit D. All of the above

B. You are involved in an emergency situation

THIS SIGN MEANS: A. You must wait for the green light B. You may turn left on a green light when it is safe C. You may turn left or right when the light is green

B. You may turn left on a green light when it is safe

THIS SIGN MEANS: A. Another lane is merging with your lane B. You have the right-of-way C. Side road ahead

A. Another lane is merging with your lane

WHEN DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AIR BAGS, YOU ARE SAFEST WHEN SEATED: A. At least 10 inches away from the steering wheel B. As close to the steering wheel as possible C. With your head positioned directly above the steering wheel

A. At least 10 inches away from the steering wheel

WHICH WAY DO YOU TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS TO PARK DOWNHILL NEXT TO A CURB? A. Into the curb B. Away from the curb C. Parallel to the curb

A. Into the curb

WHEN YOU LOOK AHEAD WHILE DRIVING, IT IS BEST TO: A. Look beyond the car ahead of you B. Look only at the back of the car ahead of you C. Focus on the right side of your lane

A. Look beyond the car ahead of you

IF YOU WANT TO TURN LEFT FROM A DRIVEWAY ONTO A ROAD WITH A LANE MARKED AS SHOWN BELOW, YOU: A. May turn into this lane before merging into regular traffic B. Must use this lane before merging into regular traffic C. May not turn into this lane while making your left turn

A. May turn into this lane before merging into regular traffic

WHAT IS THE "BASIC SPEED LAW"? A. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions B. Never drive faster than the posted speed limits C. Keep up with the flow of traffic

A. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

A RED ARROW POINTING TO THE RIGHT ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT MEANS YOU MAY: A. Not turn right until the light turns green B. Turn right after you have come to a complete stop C. Turn right after slowing and checking traffic

A. Not turn right until the light turns green

ACCIDENTS TEND TO HAPPEN WHEN: A. One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic B. All vehicles are traveling near or at the same speed C. One lane of traffic is traveling much slower than the other

A. One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic

LOOK TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT BEFORE ENTERING ANY INTERSECTION ON A GREEN LIGHT BECAUSE: A. Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light B. Once you are in the intersection, you must only look straight ahead C. Cross traffic may have a green arrow D. Pedestrians on the cross street have the right-of-way

A. Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light

IF YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT, THE LAW REQUIRES YOU TO EXCHANGE YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE INFORMATION WITH: A. Others involved in the accident B. Security guards C. Firefighters

A. Others involved in the accident

WHEN DRIVING NEAR ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONE, YOU SHOULD: A. Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking B. Step on your brakes just before you pass the construction zone C. Slow down to watch the construction as you pass

A. Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking

IF THERE IS A RAILROAD CROSSING AHEAD AND A RED FLASHING SIGNAL WARNS YOU OF AN APPROACHING TRAIN, YOU MUST: A. Stop and don't proceed until the red lights stop flashing B. Slow down before crossing C. Stop only if you see a train coming

A. Stop and don't proceed until the red lights stop flashing

IF YOU ARE APPROACHING A RAILROAD CROSSING WITH RED FLASHING LIGHTS, YOU MUST: A. Stop and don't proceed until the red lights stop flashing B. Stop only if you see a train coming C. Slow down before crossing

A. Stop and don't proceed until the red lights stop flashing

THIS SIGN MEANS: A. Stop every time B. Stop only if other vehicles are present C. Stop ten feet before the intersection

A. Stop every time

WHO HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEN A VEHICLE APPROACHES A PEDESTRIAN AT AN INTERSECTION WITH NO CROSSWALKS? A. The pedestrian B. The pedestrian, but only when he or she has the green WALK signal C. The vehicle, but it should slow down

A. The pedestrian

THIS SIGN MEANS: A. The right lane ends ahead—merge left B. If you continue, you must exit

A. The right lane ends ahead—merge left

THIS SIGN MEANS: A. The right lane will end ahead B. The highway will be divided ahead C. Less space between lanes ahead

A. The right lane will end ahead

DO NOT START ACROSS AN INTERSECTION IF YOU KNOW YOU WILL BLOCK THE INTERSECTION: A. Under any circumstances B. Unless you entered the intersection on a green arrow C. Unless you entered the intersection on a green light

A. Under any circumstances

SOLID YELLOW LINES SEPARATE: A. Vehicles traveling in opposite directions B. Bicycle lanes from regular traffic C. Traffic lanes on one-way streets

A. Vehicles traveling in opposite directions

WHO IS RESPONSIBILE FOR KNOWING HOW YOUR MEDICATIONS AFFECT YOUR DRIVING? A. You B. Your doctor C. Your pharmacist

A. You

IT IS ILLEGAL TO ENTER AN INTERSECTION WHEN: A. You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side B. The lane you want to enter is open C. The light is yellow D. The light is flashing yellow and you have not come to a complete stop first

A. You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAFFIC LIGHTS WITH RED ARROWS AND THOSE WITH SOLID RED LIGHTS? A. You cannot turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first B. Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes C. Red arrows are only used to stop traffic that is turning left

A. You cannot turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first

IF YOUR CAR HAS AIR BAGS, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR SEATBELT: A. Only on the freeway B. At all times C. Unless you are only driving within city limits

B. At all times

A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT THE CORNER HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY: A. At marked crosswalks only B. At marked or unmarked crosswalks C. Only at intersections controlled by signals, lights, or stop signs

B. At marked or unmarked crosswalks

TO PREVENT SKIDDING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES, YOU SHOULD: A. Step sharply on the brakes to slow down quickly B. Avoid quick stops C. Follow in the tracks of the vehicle in front of you D. Aim for low spots on the road

B. Avoid quick stops

IF YOU ALWAYS LET OTHER DRIVERS GO AHEAD OF YOU AT INTERSECTIONS, YOU ARE MOST LIKELY: A. Improving traffic flow B. Causing traffic delays C. Effectively using defensive driving techniques

B. Causing traffic delays

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE WITH A SIREN AND FLASHING LIGHTS APPROACHES WHILE YOU ARE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION? A. Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes B. Continue through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop C. Pull to the right in the intersection and stop

B. Continue through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop

YOU MUST CAREFULLY LOOK FOR BICYCLES IN TRAFFIC LANES BECAUSE THEY: A. Must ride facing oncoming traffic B. Could be hidden in your blind spots C. Have the right-of-way

B. Could be hidden in your blind spots

YOU MUST CAREFULLY WATCH FOR BICYCLES IN TRAFFIC LANES BECAUSE THEY: A. Usually have the right-of-way B. Could be hidden in your blind spots C. Must ride facing oncoming traffic

B. Could be hidden in your blind spots

IF YOU HIT A PARKED CAR AND CANNOT FIND THE OWNER, YOU: A. Need to do nothing if the damage is only slight B. Must leave a note on or in the car

B. Must leave a note on or in the car

DURING THE FIRST 12 MONTHS AFTER YOU ARE LICENSED, YOU MAY: A. Drive unaccompanied at any time B. Not transport passengers under age 20 between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unaccompanied C. Transport minors unaccompanied at any time

B. Not transport passengers under age 20 between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unaccompanied

TWO SETS OF SOLID DOUBLE YELLOW LINES TWO FEET OR MORE APART: A. May only be crossed to enter a private driveway B. Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed C. Denote a lane for beginning or ending left-hand turns

B. Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed

YOU ENTER A DESIGNATED TURN LANE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AT AN UPCOMING INTERSECTION. THERE IS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. YOU SHOULD: A. Move to the left of the center lane B. Signal before you arrive at the intersection C. Turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn

B. Signal before you arrive at the intersection

OTHER DRIVERS ARE NOT MAKING ROOM FOR YOU TO MERGE ONTO A FREEWAY WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. IF IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, YOU MAY: A. Make room by forcing your way into a small gap B. Stop before merging with freeway traffic C. Drive onto a freeway shoulder until a gap appears

B. Stop before merging with freeway traffic

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT LARGE TRUCKS? A. They do not need more space for turns B. Trucks are not as maneuverable as passenger vehicles C. They do not need more space to stop and start

B. Trucks are not as maneuverable as passenger vehicles

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY DRUG WHICH MAKES YOU DRIVE UNSAFELY IS: A. Permitted if a doctor or nurse administered it B. Permitted if it is a diet pill or cold medicine C. Against the law

C. Against the law

YOU MUST YIELD TO A PEDESTRIAN USING A WHITE CANE OF GUIDE DOG: A. Only when the pedestrian is obeying traffic controls B. Only when a guide dog is leading the person across a street C. At all times

C. At all times

A TRAFFIC LIGHT IS RED, BUT A PEACE OFFICER IS TELLING YOU TO GO AHEAD ANYWAY. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? A. Wait for the green light B. Change lanes and drive slowly C. Do as the officer tells you

C. Do as the officer tells you

WHICH OF THESE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A DIMLY LIT STREET? A. Keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers B. Briefly look at oncoming headlights so you won't be blinded C. Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lit by your headlights

C. Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lit by your headlights

WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF A "SPACE CUSHION" AROUND YOUR VEHICLE? A. There is none. Other drivers just crowd in front of you B. You don't have to worry about the driver next to you C. If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react

C. If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react

HIGHWAYS ARE MOST SLIPPERY: A. During a heavy rainstorm B. During a light rain C. Just when it starts to rain after a dry spell

C. Just when it starts to rain after a dry spell

YOU ARE DRIVING DEFENSIVELY WHEN YOU: A. Always put one car length between you and the car ahead of you B. Stare at the car in front of you while driving C. Keep your eyes moving and look for possible hazards

C. Keep your eyes moving and look for possible hazards

U-TURNS IN BUSINESS DISTRICTS ARE: A. Always illegal because they are dangerous B. Legal if the businesses are churches, apartments, or clubs C. Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them

C. Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them

BEFORE GETTING OUT OF YOUR CAR, AFTER PARKING AT A TWO-WAY STREET CURB, YOU SHOULD: A. Make sure you are parked at least two feet from the curb B. Turn your front wheels toward the curb C. Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle

C. Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle

WHICH OF THESE IS TRUE ABOUT OTHER DRIVERS? A. Drivers always obey traffic signs and signals B. Drivers using turn signals always turn in the direction indicated C. Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way

C. Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way

WHEN PLANNING TO PASS OTHER VEHICLES, YOU SHOULD: A. Assume they will maintain a constant speed B. Assume they will let you pass if you use your turn signal C. Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane

C. Not assume they will make space for you to return to your lane

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACES? A. Bridges and overpasses freeze last B. Pavements are not slippery the first few minutes after it starts raining on a hot day C. On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice

C. On cold, wet days, shade from buildings or trees can hide spots of ice

WHO HAS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT AN INTERSECTION WITH NO CROSSWALKS? A. Pedestrians, but only with the green walk signal B. Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful C. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way

C. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way

IF YOUR VEHICLE STARTS TO HYDROPLANE, YOU SHOULD: A. Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction B. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding C. Slow down gradually and don't apply the brakes

C. Slow down gradually and don't apply the brakes

IF THE ROADWAY IS WET AND THE CAR STARTS TO SKID, YOU SHOULD: A. Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly B. Slow down by shifting to a lower gear C. Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal

C. Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal

WHEN A RED LIGHT FLASHES AT A RAILROAD CROSSING, YOU MUST: A. Stop only if you see a train coming B. Stop 10 ft behind the signal C. Stop and then proceed when safe D. Slow down before crossing

C. Stop and then proceed when safe

SAFELY BACKING UP YOUR VEHICLE INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXCEPT: A. Looking over your right shoulder as you back up B. Checking behind your vehicle before you get in C. Tapping your horn before you back up

C. Tapping your horn before you back up

EVEN IF YOU KNOW YOUR VEHICLE CAN MANEUVER A SHARP CURVE AT THE LEGAL SPEED LIMIT, YOU SHOULD SLOW DOWN BECAUSE: A. You must legally drive below the speed limit on sharp curves B. The strong inward pull on your vehicle can be dangerous C. There may be a stalled car or accident ahead that you can't see

C. There may be a stalled car or accident ahead that you can't see

WHEN DRIVING, YOU SHOULD STAY AT LEAST: A. 20 feet behind the vehicle in front of you B. One car length for each 10 mph of speed behind the vehicle in front of you C. Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you

C. Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you

WHEN SHOULD YOU LET OTHER DRIVERS GO FIRST EVEN YOU HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT-OF-WAY? A. When other drivers want to drive faster B. Never. It confuses other drivers C. When it helps prevent accidents

C. When it helps prevent accidents

A GREEN ARROW MEANS GO, BUT FIRST YOU MUST: A. Check the vehicle behind you in your rearview mirror B. Wait five seconds before proceeding C. Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection

C. Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection

YOU ARE IN A TRUCK'S BLIND SPOT IF: A. You stay close to the vehicle's left front wheel B. You follow no closer than 12 ft C. You can't see the truck driver in his or her side mirror

C. You can't see the truck driver in his or her side mirror

YOU SHOULD USUALLY DRIVE SLOWER WHEN: A. Passing large trucks on the freeway B. You want to look at a controlled accident scene C. You see brake lights coming on several vehicles ahead of you

C. You see brake lights coming on several vehicles ahead of you

FLASH FLOODS CAN CAUSE VEHICLES TO FLOAT AND FILL WITH WATER, TRAPPING AND DROWNING PEOPLE. WHILE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT AND IN DEEP WATER, EVEN ____ INCHES OF WATER CAN FLOAT SOME SMALL CARS. A. two B. four C. six D. eight

C. six

DRIVERS MUST USE TURN SIGNALS WHEN: A. Changing lanes and making turns B. Entering and exiting freeways C. Driving toward or away from a curb or roadside D. All of the above

D. All of the above

IF YOU EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD: A. Downshift and look for an area to slow down and stop B. Pump brake pedal quickly; if useless, pump released parking brake C. Stop off the road if possible, and call for help D. All of the above

D. All of the above

IF YOUR VEHICLE BREAKS DOWN, YOU SHOULD: A. Pull off of the road as far as possible, while still visible B. Turn on four-way flashers and open your hood (if not wet out) C. Place emergency flares/signs 100 feet around your vehicle D. All of the above

D. All of the above

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR ACCELERATOR STICKS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING? A. Concentrate on steering and seeing the road B. Pump the accelerator and try to clear any obstruction C. Shift to neutral, brake and stop off of the road; turn on flashers D. All of the above

D. All of the above

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR ENGINE STALLS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING? A. Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult) B. Shift your transmission to neutral C. Try to re-start; if unable, stop off road, using four-way flashers D. All of the above

D. All of the above

WORN OR "BALD" TIRES: A. Increase stopping distance, while decreasing overall control B. Cause vehicles to "hydroplane" C. Cause tire failure and/or blown out tires D. All of the above

D. All of the above

ACCIDENTS ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN: A. On city streets during rush-hour traffic B. On multi-lane freeways C. On bridges and overpasses D. When one driver is traveling faster or slower than other drivers on the road

D. When one driver is traveling faster or slower than other drivers on the road