permit practice test (46 q's)

When you come within 100 ft of the uncontrolled railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions, the speed limit is ____ mph. A. 15 B. 20 C. 25

A. 15 When you come within 100 ft of the uncontrolled railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions, the speed limit is 15 mph. You may go faster if gates, a warning signal, or a flagman control the crossing.

If you are driving a vehicle at night, dim your lights by switching to low-beams before you are ____ ft from a vehicle coming toward you. A. 500 B. 200 C. 300

A. 500 Switch to low-beams when: an oncoming vehicle is within 500 ft of your vehicle; the vehicle you are following is within 300 ft.

A person with a Class C drivers license may operate ________________. A. a 2-axle vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,000 lbs. or less B. a 3-axle vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs. or more C. any truck

A. a 2-axle vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,000 lbs. or less A basic class C drivers license allows you to operate any 2-axle vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,000 lbs. or less, any 3-axle vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs. or less, or any housecar, 40 ft or less.

To be safe from air-bag related injuries, you should sit _______________. A. at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel B. within 5 inches of the steering wheel C. as close as possible to the steering wheel

A. at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel For safety reasons, it is recommended that drivers and front seat passengers sit at least 10 inches away from the air bag.

If a truck in front of your car begins to turn left, but its right turn signals are flashing, it is most likely that the truck driver __________________. A. is preparing to turn right B. is actually turning left C. is making a U-turn

A. is preparing to turn right When you follow a truck, look at its turn signals before you start to pass. If you think the truck is turning left, wait a second and check the turn signals again. The driver may actually be turning right.

The California Basic Speed Law states you must never drive faster than _______________. A. is safe for present conditions B. posted speed limit C. the car to your right

A. is safe for present conditions The California Basic Speed Law states you must never drive faster than is safe for present conditions, regardless of the posted speed limit.

At freeway entrances, you should check traffic by ____________________. A. looking in all the mirrors and over the shoulder B. using the mirrors only C. looking over the shoulder

A. looking in all the mirrors and over the shoulder At freeway entrances, check for traffic by looking in all the mirrors and over the shoulder. Look ahead, behind, and to the freeway.

Two yellow lines (one solid, another broken) in the center of a two-way road mean that vehicles traveling ___________. A. next to the broken line may pass B. next to the solid line may pass C. in both directions may pass

A. next to the broken line may pass Solid yellow line means do not pass. You cannot pass another vehicle when a solid yellow line is on your side. You may pass if the line is broken on your side and the maneuver can be done safely.

California law states that you must drive with your headlights ____________________. A. no later than 30 minutes after sunset and until at least 30 minutes before sunrise B. when you cannot see at least 2 miles in front of your vehicle C. one hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise

A. no later than 30 minutes after sunset and until at least 30 minutes before sunrise By California law, drivers are required to have headlights on no later than 30 minutes after sunset and until at least 30 minutes before sunrise or anytime they do not have enough light to see at least 1,000 ft in front of their vehicle.

You are waiting to turn left into a small parking lot. A car approaching from the opposite direction has a turn signal on. You should _______________. A. wait until the other car starts its turn before making your turn B. make your turn if the driver is signaling for a left turn C. make your turn if the driver is signaling for a right turn

A. wait until the other car starts its turn before making your turn The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left or to complete a U-turn upon a highway or to turn left into public or private property shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard. In the given situation you should wait until the other car starts its turn.

Drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians ___________. A. within any crosswalk, marked or unmarked B. only within marked crosswalk C. only when traffic is controlled by signals or signs

A. within any crosswalk, marked or unmarked By law, drivers must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.

When you are about to make a turn in direction of a lighted green arrow, which of the following is true? A. You may turn without checking traffic. B. Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by a red light. C. All traffic in the intersection must yield to you.

B. Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by a red light. A green arrow means GO, but first you must yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian still in the intersection. The green arrow pointing right or left allows you to make a protected turn—oncoming vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians are stopped by a red light as long as the green arrow is activated.

When can you enter a bike lane? A. If there are no bicyclists in the bike lane B. To make a right turn not more than 200 ft before the intersection C. When you want to pass a vehicle ahead of you

B. To make a right turn not more than 200 ft before the intersection Drivers must check for cyclists before turning right. Do not pass a cyclist just before making a right turn. Merge first, and then turn. Enter into a bike lane to make a right turn no more than 200 ft before the intersection.

You are driving in the left lane on a four-lane freeway and have to take the exit on the right, you should ______________. A. cross all lanes at once B. change one lane at a time to be in the exit lane C. reduce speed before changing lanes

B. change one lane at a time to be in the exit lane Signal and move into the proper lane before the exit. Change lanes one at a time to be in the proper lane for exiting.

When making a right turn ______________________. A. move to the left edge of the road B. don't enter a bicycle lane more than 200 ft before the turn C. begin signaling at least 200 ft before making the turn

B. don't enter a bicycle lane more than 200 ft before the turn When making a right turn, drive close to the right edge of the road. If there is a bicycle lane, don't drive into the lane more than 200 ft before the turn. Begin signaling at least 100 ft before making the turn.

When you drive along the right-rear side of another vehicle, you are ______________. A. maintaining a space cushion on your left side B. in one of the driver's blind spots and in danger of a collision C. using a good defensive technique

B. in one of the driver's blind spots and in danger of a collision Try to keep plenty of space between your car and others on all sides. Avoid driving alongside in the blind spots of other cars.

When you want to back out of a parking space, you should do it slowly and look _____________ while backing. A. at your rearview mirror B. over your right shoulder C. at your side mirrors

B. over your right shoulder Do not depend on mirrors alone when backing. Turn and look over your right shoulder.

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means ______________. A. stop and yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection B. slow down and cross the intersection carefully C. stop before entering the intersection if you can do so safely

B. slow down and cross the intersection carefully A flashing yellow signal light warns you to use caution. Slow down and be especially alert.

To avoid a collision, you need as much time as possible to react. Allow a following distance of at least ____ seconds. A. two B. three C. four

B. three To avoid a collision, you need as much time as possible to react. Allow a following distance of at least three seconds. This is recommended for standard-length vehicles driving in ideal conditions.

If you can choose among three lanes on your side of the road, ________________________ A. pick the right lane for the smoothest driving B. use the left lane to go faster, pass, or turn left C. use the middle lane to drive slowly, enter, or turn off the road

B. use the left lane to go faster, pass, or turn left If you can choose among three lanes on your side of the road, pick the middle lane for the smoothest driving. Use the left lane to go faster, pass, or turn left. Use the right lane to drive slowly, enter, or turn off the road.

When driving at night, only use your high-beam headlights ______________. A. on unlighted streets B. when it is legal and safe C. when you cannot see oncoming traffic

B. when it is legal and safe Use your high-beam headlights on open highways or in rural areas.

Passing another vehicle is illegal _________________. A. when a yellow broken line marks the left side of your lane B. where cross-traffic is present or likely to be present C. on a multi-lane one-way street

B. where cross-traffic is present or likely to be present Passing is illegal under the following conditions: your view is restricted or limited by a curve or hill; space is narrowed, and your front zones are closed; cross-traffic is present, even if there are no warning signs or lines; your line of sight is limited by fog, rain, or snow; etc.

In California, it's illegal for anyone 21 years of age or older to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of ____% or more. A. 0.01 B. 0.05 C. 0.08

C. 0.08 The legal limit of BAC is 0.08% for drivers 21 years of age or older.

In which of the following situations will you be required to take a test of your blood, breath, or urine for the presence of alcohol or drugs? A. Only when there is a strong evidence that you have been drinking B. Only when you are involved in a collision C. After being arrested on suspicion of DUI

C. After being arrested on suspicion of DUI When you apply for a drivers license in California, you are, by law, consenting to a test of your blood, breath, or urine for the presence of alcohol or drugs. If you are arrested because a police officer suspects that you have alcohol or drugs in your body, you will be required to take a test.

When you see road workers at a construction site, you should obey their instructions __________________. A. only if you see orange cones on the road B. unless the instructions conflict with the existing signals C. at all times

C. at all times Workers on the highways try hard to warn you of their presence by using orange signs, equipment, flags, and jackets. Always obey road worker instructions.

When involved in a collision exchange the following information with other people involved: drivers license, vehicle registration card, proof of insurance, and _________. A. Social Security number B. driver record C. current address

C. current address Exchange information with other people involved in the collision as soon as possible. Show your drivers license, registration card, evidence of financial responsibility, and current address to other driver or persons involved or to any peace officer.

Driving slower than other cars ______________. A. helps prevent collisions B. has no effect on the chances of having a collision C. increases the chance of having a collision

C. increases the chance of having a collision Driving slower than other cars as well as speeding increases the chance of having a collision. You should never drive so slowly that it becomes unsafe for traffic on the road. If your driving blocks, hinders, or interferes with other vehicles moving at normal speeds, you are breaking the law and could be fined.

If you see a YIELD sign ahead, be prepared to ____________. A. turn left or right because your road ends B. stop and wait until at least two vehicles pass you C. let other traffic crossing your road have the right-of-way

C. let other traffic crossing your road have the right-of-way If you see a YIELD sign ahead, be prepared to let other drivers crossing your road have their right-of-way. And don't forget about bicycles and pedestrians!

Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart ______________. A. indicate a passing lane B. may be crossed to make a U-turn C. may never be crossed

C. may never be crossed Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart sometimes appear as road markings. These lines stand for a solid wall. Don't drive on or over these lines. You may not make a left turn or U-turn in this space.

. A child must be secured in a child restraint system in the rear seat if he or she is _______________. A. six years old and 4'10" tall B. nine years old and 4'4" tall C. seven years old and 4'7" tall

C. seven years old and 4'7" tall A child must be secured in a child restraint system in the rear seat unless he or she is eight years or older, or at least 4'9" tall.

Roadways are most slippery ______________. A. during a heavy downpour B. after it has been raining for awhile C. when it first starts to rain

C. when it first starts to rain Slow down at the first sign of rain, drizzle, or snow on the road. This is when many road pavements are most slippery because oil and dust have not been washed away.

What color is regulatory signs?

white