CA PERMIT 2023
You must: (a) dim your high beams for oncoming vehicles by the time they are within _____ feet of your vehicle, and (b) dim your high beams when the vehicle you are following is within _____ feet.
500,300
it is against the law to pass when your view of the road ahead is obstructed and when you are within _____ feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel. a. 100 b. 150 c. 200 d. 300
a. 100
Which is not a step to perform if your gas pedal gets stuck? a. Apply the brakes before shifting into neutral b. Shift into neutral c. Apply the brakes after shifting into neutral d. Try to drive the car safely off the road after having applied the brakes and turn off the ignition when you no longer need to change direction
a. Apply the brakes before shifting into neutral STEPS: 1. Shift into neutral 2. Apply the brakes after shifting into neutral 3. Try to drive the car safely off the road after having applied the brakes and turn off the ignition when you no longer need to change direction
You must obey instructions from school safety patrols or crossing guards: a. At all times. b. Only during school hours. c. Unless you do not see any children present.
a. At all times.
Two general points to remember for recovering from skids are: keep your eyes pointed in the direction you want to go and you will automatically steer there, and ______. a. Do NOT brake b. Brake c. Pull the clutch d. None of the above
a. Do NOT brake
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.
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: a. Move toward the right side of your lane. b. Avoid driving in the bicycle lane. c. Signal for 5 feet before turning.
a. Move toward the right side of your lane.
Being overly cautious during a driving test is not good as it can result in stopping the normal flow of traffic. You should always make sure you proceed when it is your turn to do so. a. TRUE b. FALSE
a. TRUE
White lines on the roadway mean that traffic is traveling in the same direction as you. a. TRUE b. FALSE
a. TRUE
A sign with a red circle with a red line through is used to denote ________________. a. That something is not permitted b. That the driver must be cautious c. That there is a hazard ahead d. None of the above
a. That something is not permitted
To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from: a. The lane closest to the left curb. b. The lane in the center of the road. c. Any lane.
a. The lane closest to the left curb.
The court may convict you of DUI in addition to the penalties imposed under the non-criminal "zero tolerance" law that makes it illegal for a person UNDER 21 to drive with a BAC of ________. (This level is equal to one drink within a four hour time span in the BAC Charts) a. 0.09% b. 0.01% c. 0.08% d. 0.04%
b. 0.01%
If you purchase or obtain a vehicle from someone else, you are responsible for transferring ownership of the vehicle to your name with the DMV within how many days of the purchase? a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 30
b. 10
It is advised to use the ___ rule, which allows enough space between your vehicle and other vehicles in traffic. a. 2 second b. 3 second c. 6 second d. 7 second
b. 3 second
Roadways are LEAST slippery: a. On bridges in freezing temperatures. b. After it has been raining for a while. c. During the first rain after a dry spell.
b. After it has been raining for a while.
In general, you should pass a vehicle or bicycle going in your direction on the right. a. TRUE b. FALSE
b. FALSE
Road surface changes due to: (a) ice, (b) rain, (c) snow, (d) oil and diesel fuel buildup, or (e) sand or dirt will reduce the traction of your tires. This does not affect the control of your vehicle. a. TRUE b. FALSE
b. FALSE
Which is NOT a myth concerning safety belts? a. Safety belts can trap you inside your vehicle. b. Hundreds of thousands of injuries have been prevented because of safety belt use. c.Safety belts are good for long trips but ineffective for distances. d.Safety belts are not necessary as one can walk away easily from an accident.
b. Hundreds of thousands of injuries have been prevented because of safety belt use.
White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________. a. Opposite direction b. Same direction
b. Same direction
When you park on a hill, your vehicle could roll due to an equipment failure. Remember to: a. Leave the vehicle in neutral. b. Set the parking brake and leave the vehicle in park. c. Set the parking brake.
b. Set the parking brake and leave the vehicle in park.
Treat lines as a barrier, when: a. Two sets of solid, double white lines are spaced two feet apart. b. Two sets of solid, double yellow lines are spaced two or more feet apart. c. Two sets of broken yellow lines are spaced one foot apart.
b. Two sets of solid, double yellow lines are spaced two or more feet apart.
If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic, and the line closest to your lane is broken, _________________________________. a. You may not cross over it to pass vehicles ahead. b. You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead, if it is safe to do so. c. You may cross only if you are going downhill d. None of the above
b. You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead, if it is safe to do so.
When following large vehicles that block your view of the road ahead, give yourself a ____ second or more cushion of space in front of your vehicle. a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 10
c. 4
What should a driver do at a crosswalk with flashing lights: a. Make eye contact with the pedestrians and then pass them. b. Always stop. c. Look for pedestrians and be prepared to stop.
c. Look for pedestrians and be prepared to stop.
There is a school bus ahead of you in your lane with flashing yellow lights. You should: a. Stop, then proceed when you think all the children have exited the bus. b. Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously. c. Slow down and prepare to stop.
c. Slow down and prepare to stop.
If there is no sidewalk, a pedestrian should do what? a. Walk on the roadway in the direction of traffic at a safe distance from traffic. b. Walk towards the center of the road and use the center divider as a sidewalk. c. Walk on the roadway facing the oncoming traffic at a safe distance from the traffic. d. Walk as you please, as long as it is done in a safe manner
c. Walk on the roadway facing the oncoming traffic at a safe distance from the traffic.
To ensure your safety while driving and from having your vehicle stolen, it is advised you always have your car doors locked. What percentage of stolen vehicles is attributed to having unlocked doors? a. 50 % b. 60 % c. 70% d. 80 %
d. 80 %
The minimum amount your insurance must cover per accident is: a. $15,000 for a single death or injury. b. $30,000 for death or injury to more than one person. c. $5,000 for property damage. d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
You drive defensively when you: a. Look ahead and put space between you and the vehicle ahead. b. Keep your eyes moving and leave yourself an out. c. Make sure other drivers see you. d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
The court will also order a _____ suspension of your driving privilege if you are under 21 years of age and are convicted of a drug related offense. a. 3 months b. 6 months c. 9 months d. One year
d. One year
Cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, and lights that are all orange in color indicate what? a. That you are in the "orange zone" b. That you are in a "No Zone" c. That you must reduce speed in order to allow for adjustments in pavement markings d. That you are either approaching a work zone or in a work zone
d. That you are either approaching a work zone or in a work zone
This sign(yellow diamond) is used exclusively for ____________ signs. a. Stop b. Yield c. Regulatory d. Warning
d. Warning
You should use your horn ________________________. a. if someone is driving to slowly. b. to chastise other drivers who have made a mistake. c. because you are angry. d. only to help avoid an accident.
d. only to help avoid an accident.
