CA DMV Permit sample questions
it is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher. a. 0.08% b. 0.10% c. 0.05%
a. 0.08%
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. 15 mph. b. 20 mph. c. 25 mph.
a. 15
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days. * a. 5 b. 10 c. 15
a. 5
With a Class C drivers license a person may drive: * a. A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds. b. Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of the weight. c. A vehicle pulling two trailers.
a. A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
When seeing the rail road (yellow, black, RR) sign what should you do. a. Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop. b. Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing. c. Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks.
a. Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: * a. At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway. b. 5 to 10 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway. c. The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.
a. At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
It is illegal to leave children age 6 or younger unattended in a car and a hot day. a. Even if they secured in a child passenger restraint system. b. If they are supervised by a person 12 years or older. c. Only if the keys is in the ignition.
a. Even if they secured in a child passenger restraint system.
It is illegal to park your vehicle: * a. In an unmarked crosswalk. b. Within three feet of a private driveway. c. In a bicycle lane.
a. In an unmarked crosswalk.
All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal? * a. Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears. b. Adjusting your outside mirrors. c. Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle.
a. Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
flash your break lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you. a. Need to warn others drivers of a accident head. b. Are temporarily part in a traffic lane to make a delivery. c. Are backing out of a parking space.
a. Need to warn others drivers of a accident head.
. If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: * a. Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane. b. Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal. c. Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.
a. Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: * a. Sell or transfer your vehicle. b. Fail a smog test for your vehicle. c. Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts.
a. Sell or transfer your vehicle.
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should a. Slow to a safe speed before the curve. b. slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway. c. Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking
a. Slow to a safe speed before the curve.
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: *Required a. Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears. b. Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears. c. Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic.
a. Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? * a. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. b. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer. c. Any vehicle with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 pounds.
a. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is: * a. Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel. b. Keep your phone within easy reach so you won't need to take your eyes off the road. c. Review the number before answering a call.
a. Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper): * a. You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry. b. Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation. c. You help reduce traffic congestion.
a. You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when: * a. You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks. b. The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic. c. You transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.
a. You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: * a. At all times. b. Only during school hours. c. Unless you do not see any children present.
a. at all times
When you are backing out of the parking space you should always. a. Back slowly. b. Rely on your mirrors. c. Keep both hands on steering wheel.
a. back slowly
slowing down just to look at accidents, road construction, or broken down vehicles on the side of the road. a. causes traffic congestion b. prevents rear end accidents c. improves traffic flow by preventing accidents
a. causes traffic congestion
keep right -> white and black sign means. a. drive to the right b. right turn yield c. slower traffic should move to the right
a. drive to the right
You must yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle by. a. driving us near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. b. Moving into The right lane and driving slowly until it has passed. c. stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection.
a. driving us near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
on a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street a. in order to see potential hazards early b. because it takes 1/4 mile to stop your vehicle completely c. because it helps you keep up with traffic
a. in order to see potential hazards early
a large truck is a driving in the middle of three lanes. You want to pass the large truck 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 and the right and move ahead of it.
a. quickly on the left and move ahead of it.
If the roadway is wet in your car starts to skid you should. a. slowly is your foot off the gas pedal. b. Slow down by shifting the lower carrier. c. slow down by pumping the brakes for firmly and quickly
a. slowly is your foot off the gas pedal.
During the 12 months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parents or guardian if you a. Drive between the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. b. .Transport Miners between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. c. transport adults between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and midnight
b. .Transport Miners between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
10. To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________. * a. 5 to 10 seconds b. 10 to 15 seconds c. 15 to 20 seconds
b. 10 to 15 seconds
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____. * a. 20 mph b. 25 mph c. 30 mph
b. 25
You are driving on a freeway posted 65 mph.Traffic is heavy and moving at 35mph. the best speed for your vehicle is most likely. a. 25 mph b. 35 mph c. 30 mph
b. 35 mph
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you: a. Are following a small passenger vehicle. b. Are being tailgated by another driver. c. Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.
b. Are being tailgated by another driver.
You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. what is the best thing to do? a. partially Enter the intersection to establish your right of way. b. Don't enter the intersection until you get completely across c. continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear
b. Don't enter the intersection until you get completely across
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive: * a. Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead. b. Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle. c. No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.
b. Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV: * a. Only if you or the other driver is injured. b. If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries. c. Only if you are at fault.
b. If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will: * a. Get you to your destination much faster and safer. b. Increase your chances of an accident. c. Help prevent traffic congestion.
b. Increase your chances of an accident.
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? * a. They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle. b. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. c. Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear view mirrors.
b. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
You should signal continuously while turning because it is. a. It is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn. b. Let's other drivers know what your intentions are. c. It is always unsafe to turn off a signal before completing a turn.
b. Let's other drivers know what your intentions are.
A white painted curb means: a. Loading zone for freight or passengers. b. Loading zone for passengers or mail only. c. Loading zone for freight only.
b. Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: * a. Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously. b. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. c. Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
b. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
When driving under snowy or icy conditions: a. It is safe to use your cruise control. b. Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise. c. Drive as you would under normal conditions.
b. Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: a. May be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway. b. May not be crossed for any reason. c. Should be treated as a separate traffic lane.
b. May not be crossed for any reason.
You may not park your vehicle: * a. On the side of the freeway in an emergency. b. Next to a red painted curb. c. Within 100 feet of an elementary school.
b. Next to a red painted curb.
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: * a. In both directions may pass. b. Next to the broken line may pass. c. Next to the solid line may pass.
b. Next to the broken line may pass.
You may make a left turn on a right light 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.
on freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice? a. roadways near the top of hills. b. Roadways on Bridge and overpasses. c.Roadway pavements asphalt.
b. Roadways on Bridge and overpasses.
an orange and red sign of the shape of a triangle on a car means a. The vehicle has the right of way. b. Slow moving vehicle. c. Shoulder work ahead.
b. Slow moving vehicle.
a car suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first? a. hunk and step on the brake firmly. b. Take your foot off the gas. c. Swerve into the lay next to you.
b. Take your foot off the gas.
Which of the following is true about driving speed. a. California has no minimum speed law. b. The faster the speed, the less control you have of your vehicle. c. It is legal to exceed The post speed limited to pass other vehicles.
b. The faster the speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.
to make a right turn on a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right hand lane and end in a. the left lane b. The lane closest to the curb c. any lane that available
b. The lane closest to the curb
8. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from: a. Any lane (as long as it is safe). b. The lane closest to the left curb. c. The lane in the center of the road.
b. The lane closest to the left curb.
a traffic signal with a yellow arrow means. a. A protected turning time. Will begin. b. The protected turning time Is ending. c. the red arrow signal is about to appear
b. The protected turning time Is ending.
drivers of a large truck often travel with a lot of space in front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed for a. other drivers to use them when merging onto a off ramp. b. The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle. c. Other drivers to use when they want to slow down.
b. The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle.
yellow line separation a. Traffic Lane on one way streets. b. Traffic moving in opposite direction onto a two-way road. c. all carpool lanes are regular traffic lane.
b. Traffic moving in opposite direction onto a two-way road.
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: *Required a. Turned to the left (toward the street). b. Turned to the right (away from the street). c. Parallel with the pavement.
b. Turned to the right (away from the street).
If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should: a. Quickly turn before the truck or bus is able to. b. Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn. c. Squeeze between the truck or bus and the curb.
b. Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.
When should you yield your legal right of way a. often, even at controlled intersections b. When it helps prevents accidents c. Never, it confuses other drivers
b. When it helps prevents accidents
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead? a. When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light. b. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway. c. When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb
b. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
Your u-turns in a residential districts are legal a. on a runway to a green arrow. b. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby. c. Across two sets of solid double yellow lines
b. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby.
When can you drive in a bike lane? * a. During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane. b. When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right. c. When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right.
b. When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
California's "Basic Speed Law" says: a. You should never drive faster than posted speed limits. b. You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. c. The maximum speed limit in california is 70 mph on certain freeways.
b. You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
a peace officer stops you because he's suspects you of a DUI, you've refused to take a chemical test. What happens now. a. You are driving privileges may be taken away. b. You will receive an additional fine. c. You will not be allowed post bail
b. You will receive an additional fine.
you may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to: * a. The other side of the road is a solid line. b. Your side of the road is a broken line. c. The other side of the road is a broken line.
b. Your side of the road is a broken line.
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: a. Your front wheels must be turned toward the street. b. Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb. c. One of your rear wheels must touch the curb.
b. Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before. a. backing, making a sharp turn, or crossing an intersection b. backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly. c. changing lanes, crossing intersections, or slowing down quickly
b. backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly.
smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is a. legal if is your child b. illegal at all times c. should wait for first vehicle to pass, then pull into the lane
b. illegal at all times
a red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic like means you may a. turn in that direction after showing and checking traffic b. not turn in that direction until the light turns green c. turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop
b. not turn in that direction until the light turns green
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
You are driving and there are coming cars on your left and a row of park cars on your right You should steer. a. closer to oncoming cars than part cars. b. Closer to parts cars than oncoming cars. c. A middle course between oncoming and park cars.
c. A middle course between oncoming and park cars.
Which of the following statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving. a. If you can walk a straight line after drinking, it is safe to dry. b. If you are under the illegal blood alcohol concentration limit,You're driving isn't impaired. c. Alcohol affects judgment and self-control, Which are needed for driving safely.
c. Alcohol affects judgment and self-control, Which are needed for driving safely.
You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions: * a. Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead. b. Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws. c. At all times.
c. At all times.
a safe zone is a specialty marked area for passengers to get on or off the bus or trolleys. You may NOT drive through these safety zones. a. Only when a bus or trolley is present. b. Only when a bus or trolley is unloading passengers. c. At any times for any reason.
c. At any times for any reason.
When entering a freeway you should check traffic by a. Looking over your shoulder. b. Aren't using the inside and outside mirrors only. c. Checking all mirrors and turning your head
c. Checking all mirrors and turning your head
a curve painted blue means parking is a. allowed for no longer than 15 minutes. b.For picking up or dropping off passengers. c. For disabled persons with a special placard or plate.
c. For disabled persons with a special placard or plate.
Why Should you always allow more space in front of your vehicle when following a large truck. a. Trucks often stop quickly without warning. b. Trucks can maneuver more easily. c. Gives you better view of the road ahead
c. Gives you better view of the road ahead
It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your: * a. Interior lights. b. Parking lights. c. Headlights.
c. Headlights.
10. You drive defensively when you: * a. Always put one car length between you and the car ahead. b. Look only at the car in front of you while driving. c. Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards. (scanning)
c. Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards. (scanning)
When driving in fog, you should use your: * a. Fog lights only. b. High beams. c. Low beams.
c. Low beams.
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive: * a. 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic. b. Between 65 mph and 70 mph. c. No faster than 65 mph.
c. No faster than 65 mph.
If you see a pedestrian with it it got a dog or white cane waiting to cross a corner you should. a. stop at the crosswalk in a hark your horn. b. Drive into the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine. c. Pull up to the crosswalk so the person could hear your engine
c. Pull up to the crosswalk so the person could hear your engine
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: * a. Move toward the left side of your lane. b. Avoid driving in the bicycle lane. c. Signal for 100 feet before turning.
c. Signal for 100 feet before turning.
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means: * a. stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely. b. stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection. c. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
c. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
to help avoiding skidding on a slippery surface you should. a. Shift to a lower gear after starting down a steep hill. b. Speed up to enter curves and slow down to enter them. c. Slow down before entering curves and intersections
c. Slow down before entering curves and intersections
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: * a. Signal and turn immediately. b. Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first. c. Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
c. Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
9. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should: a. Make eye contact and then pass him/her. b. Slow down as you pass him/her. c. Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
c. Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
7. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: a. Stop, then proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus. b. Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously. c. Stop as long as the red lights are flashing
c. Stop as long as the red lights are flashing
Roadways are the most slippery: * a. During a heavy downpour. b. After it has been raining for awhile. c. The first rain after a dry spell.
c. The first rain after a dry spell.
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if: * a. A sign permits the turn. b. Traffic on the street moves to the right. c. Traffic on the street moves to the left.
c. Traffic on the street moves to the left.
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: a. If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle. b. If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left. c. Under no circumstances.
c. Under no circumstances
a pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "don't walk" signal begins to flash period The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green You should. a. proceed if you have the right of way. b. Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane. c. Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.
c. Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.
You must notify law enforcement and make a report (SR 1) to DMV when. a. You intend to file a certificate on a nonoperation for your vehicle. b. Your vehicle is towed for parking illegally. c. You have an accident where there is injury or death
c. You have an accident where there is injury or death
After passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when a. the driver you just passed signals you to return to your lane. b. You signal for 3 seconds your intentions to return to your lane c. You seeing the headlights of the pasted car in your rear view mirror
c. You seeing the headlights of the pasted car in your rear view mirror
you are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle. a. unless your vehicle was manufactured fore 1975 b. unless you are riding in the back of a pickup/camper c. and failure to do so may result in a traffic ticket
c. and failure to do so may result in a traffic ticket
You must look for bicycle riders in the same lane used by a motor vehicle because they a. must ride facing oncoming traffic b. illegally sheriff's lanes with motor vehicles c. are entitled to share the road with you
c. are entitled to share the road with you
on a sharp curve you should use your brakes to show your vehicle a. just after you enter the curve b. during the entire time you driving through the curve c. before you enter the curve
c. before you enter the curve
You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must: * a. Leave a note on the vehicle. b. Report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP. c. Both of the above.
c. both of the above leave a note and report without delay
you are driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction. if you need to make a u-turn where should you start a. in the media b. on shoulder c. in the left lane
c. in the left lane
A black and white sign saying not to pass mean a. until you pass the sign. unless it seems safe to do so. b. unless it seems safe to do so. c. other vehicles for any reason.
c. other vehicles for any reason.
When parking on a hill on a two-way street with no curb, you should a. Turn your front wheels to the left, away from the road. b. Park at a slight angle rear wheels closer to the roads edge. c. turn your front wheels to the right, towards the side of the road.
c. turn your front wheels to the right, towards the side of the road.
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle. a. If the vehicle ahead is turning left. b. If there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction. c. Under no circumstances
c. under no circumstances
You may legally block an intersection: * a. When you entered the intersection on the green light. b. During rush hour traffic. c. Under no circumstances
c. under no circumstances
