Written Driver's Test

If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should: Stay in the center lane. Move to the lane on your right. Move to the lane on your left.

Move to the lane on your right.

Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection. You: May not enter the bicycle lane to make your turn. Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning. Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn.

Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn.

When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive: Near the right-hand side of the road. Near the centerline. On the left of the centerline.

Near the centerline.

California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must: Keep your speed close to that of other traffic. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. Always drive at the posted speed limit.

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive: 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic. Between 65 mph and 70 mph. No faster than 65 mph.

No faster than 65 mph.

This sign means: No passing zone. Slow-moving vehicle. Two-way traffic.

No passing zone.

Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction: May complete the turn in either of the two lanes. Often have to use the left lane to complete the turn. Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.

Often have to use the left lane to complete the turn.

To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be: On opposite sides of the steering wheel. Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel. On the top and bottom of the steering wheel.

On opposite sides of the steering wheel.

A U-turn is not permitted: In a parking lot. On or near any curve or hill. On a straight roadway with a clear view for 500 feet in both directions.

On or near any curve or hill.

Drivers turning left must yield to: Overtaking cars. Oncoming cars. No one.

Oncoming cars.

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

One-way street onto a one-way street.

If your car becomes disabled while on the highway, you should: Stop in the right lane. Park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible. Stop where you are.

Park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible.

When passing another vehicle: Pass the vehicle as slowly as possible. Drive at the same speed as the vehicle you are passing. Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible.

Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible.

A broken yellow centerline indicates that: Passing is not permitted. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

A broken yellow centerline means that: Passing is not permitted. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

When you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, you must: Maintain your speed and stay in your lane until the vehicle has passed. Move into the right lane and drive slowly until the vehicle has passed. Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed.

Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed.

This sign means: Railroad ahead. No passing zone. School zone.

Railroad ahead.

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels? Straight ahead Right, toward the side of the road Left, toward the center of the road

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? Straight ahead Right, toward the side of the road Left, toward the center of the road

Right, toward the side of the road

This sign means: Do not enter. Stop ahead. Roadwork or maintenance is present.

Roadwork or maintenance is present.

You must notify the DMV within five days if you: Sell or transfer your vehicle. Fail a smog test. Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts.

Sell or transfer your vehicle.

When entering traffic after being parked at a curb, you: Should drive more slowly than other traffic for 200 feet. Should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. Should wait for the first two vehicles to pass, then drive into the lane.

Should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.

You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should: Move to the left of the center lane. Signal before you arrive at the intersection. Turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn.

Signal before you arrive at the intersection.

It is illegal to leave a child age ____ or younger alone in a vehicle. Eight Seven Six

Six

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means: Stop before entering the intersection, as long as you can do so safely. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

If you are being passed in a no passing zone, you should: Pull off the road. Maintain your speed and position. Slow down and let the other driver safely return to the drive lane.

Slow down and let the other driver safely return to the drive lane.

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should: Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding. Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

This white sign means: You should slow down and move to the right lane. Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic. Slower traffic must exit on the right.

Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic.

If you find yourself in a skid: Brake lightly. Stay off the brakes. Brake abruptly.

Stay off the brakes.

When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should: Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk. Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area. Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk to yield the right-of-way.

Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.

If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should: Slow down and look both ways. Maintain your speed and look both ways. Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first? Honk and step on the brake firmly. Take your foot off the gas pedal. Swerve into the lane next to you.

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer. Any vehicle with three or more axles and weighing more than 4,000 pounds.

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two-way street, start the turn in: The far left lane. Any available lane. The lane closest to the middle of the street.

The far left lane.

o turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from: The lane closest to the left curb. The center lane. Any lane, as long as it seems safe to do so.

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 closest to the center of the road. The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway. Either lane, depending on oncoming traffic.

The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway.

When you see this black and yellow sign, it means: The road to the right is for one-way traffic only. There is a detour to the right due to road construction. The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.

The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.

Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until: All students are off the bus. The stop arm is retracted. The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

An orange-colored sign like this means: There is roadwork ahead. You must change lanes ahead. There is a detour 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. The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic. You are transporting two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.

There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.

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.

What is the purpose of rumble strips? They alert drivers to potential tire problems. They test a vehicle's shock absorbers. Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane.

Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane.

While driving, you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you: And focus on the middle of the road. Because it is a legal requirement. To see potential hazards early.

To see potential hazards early.

Yellow lines separate: Traffic lanes on one-way streets. Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads. All carpool lanes from regular traffic lanes.

Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.

You are driving on a one-way street. You may only turn left onto another one-way street if: You increase your speed before the turn. Traffic on the street moves to the right. Traffic on the street moves to the left.

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 any lane. Turn into first lane. Turn into second lane.

Turn into first lane.

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and: Turn the front wheels toward the curb. Turn the front wheels away from the curb. Leave the front wheels straight.

Turn the front wheels away from the curb.

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: Turned to the left (toward the street). Turned to the right (away from the street). Parallel with the pavement.

Turned to the left (toward the street).

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: Turned to the left (toward the street). Turned to the right (away from the street). Parallel with the pavement.

Turned to the right (away from the street).

Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted: Unless you entered the intersection on a green light. Under any circumstances, even if your light is green. Unless you have the right-of-way or a green light.

Under any circumstances, even if your light is green.

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: If the vehicle ahead is turning left. If there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction. Under no circumstances.

Under no circumstances.

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle. If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left. Under no circumstances.

Under no circumstances.

You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car: If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left. Under no circumstances. If the shoulder is wide enough.

Under no circumstances.

If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve: Up to six months in jail. Up to 12 months in jail. No jail time, but you must pay a fine of $500.

Up to six months in jail.

If you have a sudden tire blowout: Use the brakes lightly. Pump the brakes. Apply the brakes firmly.

Use the brakes lightly.

A sign with this shape means: Railroad crossing. Warning. Signal ahead.

Warning.

When you see this sign, you should: Watch for traffic merging from the right. Merge right. Turn left.

Watch for traffic merging from the right.

When is it legal for minors to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving? When making a call while stopped at the red light When making a call for emergency assistance Never

When making a call for emergency assistance

U-turns in residential districts are legal: On a one-way street on a green arrow. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby. Across sets of solid double yellow lines.

When there are no vehicles approaching nearby.

On a green arrow, you must: Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection. Yield to pedestrians only in the intersection. Wait four seconds before proceeding.

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

It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping only if: You are traveling on a two-way street and turning onto a two-way street. You are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street. You yield to all other traffic at the intersection.

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. You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle. You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle.

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights? Red arrows are only used to stop traffic which is turning. Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes. You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.

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

You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way? The driver on your left has the right-of-way. You have the right-of-way. Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right-of-way.

You have the right-of-way.

If you want to pass a bicyclists riding on the right edge of your lane: You must honk your horn before passing the bicyclist. You must not squeeze past the bicyclist. You may not pass the bicyclist for any reason.

You must not squeeze past the bicyclist.

When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic: Drive alongside other vehicles so the drivers can see you. You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles. It is safest to drive in the lane next to the centerline.

You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles.

When driving on gravel or dirt roads: Your tires grip the road better than when you are driving on pavement. Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down. Visibility is better than on pavement.

Your tires do not have as much traction as they do on pavement, so you must slow down.

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________. 5 to 10 seconds 10 to 15 seconds 15 to 20 seconds

10 to 15 seconds

You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn. 50 75 100

100

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. 25 mph. 20 mph.

15 mph.

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: 15 mph. 20 mph. 25 mph.

15 mph.

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is: 20 mph. 25 mph. 30 mph.

25 mph.

Alcohol is: A stimulant. An antihistamine. A depressant.

A depressant.

There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer: Closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles. Closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles. A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.

A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.

It is dangerous to follow a motorcycle too closely because: They do not follow the same rules as motor vehicles. A motorcycle can stop much faster than a standard vehicle. They brake more slowly than motor vehicles.

A motorcycle can stop much faster than a standard vehicle.

Which of the following is most likely to be slippery in cold weather after snow or rain? A hilly, open road A residential road A road in a shaded area

A road in a shaded area

You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to: Oncoming vehicles also turning left. All approaching vehicles. Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "Walk" signal.

All approaching vehicles.

You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in: The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane. A special lane for slow-moving vehicles. An exit lane.

An exit lane.

This sign means: There is a 35 mph speed zone after the curve ahead. Drive no slower than 35 mph around the upcoming curve. Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.

Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you: Are following a small passenger vehicle. Are being tailgated by another driver. Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.

Are being tailgated by another driver.

When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you: First come to a complete stop. Wait until the light changes. Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should: Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water. Avoid the puddle if possible. Shift into neutral as you drive through the water.

Avoid the puddle if possible.

Three of the most important times to check for traffic behind you are before: Backing, making a sharp turn, or crossing an intersection. Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly. Changing lanes, crossing intersections, or slowing down quickly.

Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly.

If you pass a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing, you will: Be fined up to $1,000. Be fined up to $100. Face no legal consequences.

Be fined up to $1,000.

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 accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP. Both of the above.

Both of the above.

Trucks' blind spots are: Directly behind the body. On the immediate left of the cab. Both on the immediate left of the cab and directly behind the body.

Both on the immediate left of the cab and directly behind the body.

Sudden wind gusts on highways: Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles. Only cause visibility problems. Can cause problems for all vehicles.

Can cause problems for all vehicles.

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must: Come to a complete stop until all the children have left the bus. Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn. Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass the bus cautiously.

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

Roadways are the most slippery: During a heavy downpour. After it has been raining for awhile. During the first rain after a dry spell.

During the first rain after a dry spell.

This red and white sign means you should: Stop and check for traffic coming from both directions before proceeding. Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross. Maintain a steady speed and check for traffic coming from all directions.

Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross.

You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must: Stay in the right lane as much as possible because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane. Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass. Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass.

Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass.

You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first? Turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back onto the pavement. Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes. Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left.

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? Other drivers can cut in front of you, improving the flow of traffic. If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react. It inflates to protect you from injury in the case of a collision.

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

Highway pavement will be particularly treacherous and most slippery: If it has been raining several hours. If it has just begun to rain. If it has been raining for one to two hours.

If it has just begun to rain.

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report to the DMV: Only if you or the other driver is injured. If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries. Only if you are at fault.

If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.

You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed? About halfway through the deceleration lane. As you approach the deceleration lane. Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

It is illegal to park your vehicle: In an unmarked crosswalk. Within three feet of a private driveway. In a bicycle lane.

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. Because it takes a quarter of a mile to stop your vehicle completely. Because it helps you keep up with traffic.

In order to see potential hazards early.

Stopping distances and the severity of collisions: Decrease as a vehicle's speed increases. Are not affected by a vehicle's speed. Increase as a vehicle's speed increases.

Increase as a vehicle's speed increases.

Abandoning an animal on the highway may result in: Jail time. A point against your license. No legal consequences.

Jail time.

A peace officer is signaling for 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: Fined up to $1,000. Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year. Given a warning and a citation.

Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year.

The first thing that alcohol effects is: Vision. Judgment. Balance.

Judgment.

When you see this road sign, you should: Keep right. Keep left. Pass with caution.

Keep right.

You drive defensively when you: Put one car length between you and the car ahead. Look only at the car in front of you while driving. Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

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. Use your high beam headlights until you are within 10 feet of the vehicle ahead. Use your high beam headlights.

Keep your headlights on the low beam setting.

U-turns in business districts are: Always illegal because they are dangerous. Legal whenever oncoming vehicles are not a hazard. Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them.

Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them.

If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should consider each of the following, except for: Applying your brakes. Letting go of the steering wheel. Pressing your head firmly against the head restraint.

Letting go of the steering wheel.

While all of the following actions are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal? Listening to music through a set of dual headphones. Adjusting your outside mirrors. Reading a road map.

Listening to music through a set of dual headphones.

A white painted curb indicates a: Loading zone for freight or passengers. Loading zone for passengers or mail only. Loading zone for freight only.

Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should: Look ahead toward the left edge of your lane. Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane. Look straight ahead in your lane.

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should: Look toward the right edge of the road. Switch your lights to high beams. Turn your lights on and off.

Look toward the right edge of the road.

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use: Low beams. High beams. Fog lights only.

Low beams.

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck: May complete its turn in either of the two lanes. May have to swing wide to complete the right turn. Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: May be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway. May not be crossed for any reason. Should be treated as a separate traffic lane.

May not be crossed for any reason.

Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by: Slowing down. Merging into a different lane. Maintaining your speed and position.

Merging into a different lane.

When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind? Merging into another lane Decreasing your following distance Changing lanes frequently

Merging into another lane

Blue traffic signs offer information on: Motorist services. Construction and maintenance. Mileage information, such as distances to specific locations.

Motorist services.

There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should: Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass. Move into the right lane when it is safe.

Move into the right lane when it is safe.