Permit Test

A white painted curb means: A. Loading zone for passengers or mail only. B. Loading zone for freight or passengers. C. Loading zone for freight only.

A

IF AN UNCONTROLLED RAILROAD CROSSING IS AHEAD AND YOU CAN'T DETERMINE IF ANY TRAINS ARE COMING, THE SPEED LIMIT IS: A. 15 mph B. 25 mph C. 30 mph

A

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

U-TURNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ARE LEGAL: A. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby B. Across two sets of solid double yellow lines C. On a one-way street at a green arrow

A

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

WHEN A YELLOW ARROW APPEARS AS YOU WAIT IN A DEDICATED RIGHT TURN LANE, YOU SHOULD: A. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears B. Check for pedestrians and then turn with caution C. Stop and do not make the turn under any circumstances

A

WHEN YOU WANT TO PASS A LARGE TRUCK IN THE CENTER OF THREE LANES, IT'S BEST TO PASS: A. Quickly on the left and move ahead of it B. Very slowly on the left and move ahead of it C. Very quickly on the right and move ahead of it

A

A GOOD SAFETY RULE, WHEN YOU ARE SURE YOU HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT-OF-WAY, IS: A. Always take it B. Never insist on it C. Always let the other driver have it

B

A LANE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TWO-WAY ROAD THAT HAS DASHED LINES ON BOTH SIDES AND TWO LARGE CURVED ARROWS FACING EACH OTHER MAY BE USED FOR: A. Making right or left turns B. Beginning or ending left turns C. Passing slow vehicles

B

MOTORCYCLISTS MUST: A. Wear a reflective helmet at night B. Have their lights on at all times C. Always drive in the right lane

B

THE SPEED LIMIT POSTED ON A ROAD IS 55 MPH. WHEN THE ROAD IS WET: A. Drive 20 to 25 mph under the speed limit B. Drive 5 to 10 mph under the speed limit C. Maintain a 55 mph speed limit

B

THIS SIGN MEANS: A. Business district ahead B. Divided highway ahead C. Obstructed roadway ahead

B

WHAT IS A SAFETY ZONE? A. An empty space next to the freeway dividers B. A space set aside for pedestrians C. The median strip on a divided highway

B

YOU MAY BE FINED UP TO $1,000 AND HAVE YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE ____ FOR ONE YEAR IF YOU FAIL TO STOP WHEN A SCHOOL BUS IS STOPPED WITH FLASHING RED LIGHTS. A. revoked B. suspended C. delayed D. restricted

B

YOU SHOULD INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOUR CAR AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD WHEN YOU: A. Follow a small passenger car B. Are being followed by a tailgater C. Drive slower than the posted speed limit

B

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 approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is: A. 25 mph B. 15 mph C. 20 mph

B.

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

IF YOU WANT TO PARK DOWNHILL AND THERE IS NO CURB, WHICH WAY DO YOU TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS? A. Towards the road B. Parallel to the road C. Towards the side of the road

C

IF YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE HAS BEEN REVOKED, YOU MAY: A. Drive only in an emergency B. Still drive to and from work or school C. Not drive in this state with any license or permit D. Drive only in the presence of a licensed parent or guardian

C

TO AVOID GETTING REAR-ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD: A. Turn your head and look over your shoulder B. Check your rearview mirror often C. Start braking early as a signal to the driver behind you D. Drive with your left foot on the brake pedal at all times

C

WHEN SHARING THE ROAD WITH A TROLLEY OR LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE: A. Remember they are loud and move slowly like freight trains B. Always pass a light rail vehicle or trolley slowly on the right C. Never turn in front of an approaching trolley or light rail vehicle

C

WHEN YOU CAN MERGE INTO A BIKE LANE FOR A RIGHT TURN? A. No more than 100 feet before turning B. Under no circumstances C. No more than 200 feet before turning

C

WHEN YOU PARK YOUR CAR UPHILL NEXT TO A CURB, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SHOULD BE: A. Turned to the right with the wheel touching the curb B. Parallel to the curb with the brake set C. Turned so the back of the wheel is against the curb D. Turned in either direction—it doesn't make any difference

C

YOU ARE BEING CHASED BY A POLICE VEHICLE WITH ITS LIGHTS AND SIRENS ACTIVATED. YOU IGNORED THE WARNING TO STOP AND SPEED AWAY. DURING THE CHASE A PERSON IS SERIOUSLY INJURED. YOU ARE SUBJECT TO: A. Attending an anger-management class B. A fine of not less than $1,000 C. Imprisonment in a state prison for five years

C

IF YOU EXPERIENCE SLIPPING, SKIDDING OR "HYDROPLANING" WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD: A. Slowly ease the gas pedal B. Do not turn or stop quickly; turn slowly and only as needed C. Gently pump disc brakes or use ABS brakes as directed D. All of the above

D

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

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF A TIRE BLOWS OUT WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING? A. Hold your steering wheel tightly B. Slowly release the gas pedal; if you must brake, do so gently C. Bring the vehicle to a stop off the road, and change tire D. All of the above

D

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

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

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A GREEN PAINTED CURB MEANS THAT STOPPING OR PARKING IS: A. For emergency vehicles only B. For picking up passengers only C. For a limited time in a business district D. Not allowed

c

BEFORE CHANGING LANES IN TRAFFIC, YOU NEED TO: A. Only check your rearview mirror B. Use arm signals C. Look over your shoulder to be sure the lane you want to use is clear D. Signal so that you have the right-of-way

c

TRAFFIC FATALITIES ARE _____________ AT NIGHT COMPARED TO DAYTIME. A. about the same B. about twice as high C. about three to four times as high D. about five to six times as high

c

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT USING HIGH-BEAMS, DIM YOUR LIGHTS WHEN YOU ARE WITHIN _______ FT OF A VEHICLE TRAVELLING IN YOUR DIRECTION. A. 300 B. 400 C. 200

c