California Drivers Permit Test
You may cross over either a single solid yellow line or double solid yellow lines to make a left turn at an intersection, to enter or exit a road or a driveway, or to make a U-turn, if it can be made safely and is not otherwise prohibited.
true
Within how many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
10
Over 200 items are scored on the driving test. You may only make ___ or fewer errors to pass the test.
15
What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
15
Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
2.5
Within the first six months, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, a licensed driver 25 years of age or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor, provisional licensees cannot transport passengers under age _____.
20
Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
3
When traveling at 55mph, how many feet do you need to stop?
400ft
Within the first 12 months, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, a licensed driver 25 years of age or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor, provisional licensees cannot drive between 11 P.M. and _______.
5 AM
How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
6
What is a provisional license?
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Driving in California is ________?
a privilege granted by the state
In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out, what should you not do?
accelerate while turning
There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving, and they include:
aggressiveness, egotism, emotional instability, inattentiveness, exhibition, and irresponsibility
A stop sign means that you __________________.
always stop fully behind the limit line, crosswalk, or at the corner
What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
avoid making eye contact
Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________ it when you are driving downhill.
decrease, increases
Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
decreased, harder
Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision ? 1. Failing to react to a hazard coming from the left or right. 2. Failing to see or obey a stop light suspended over an intersection. 3. Weaving while negotiating a curve. 4. Driving further from parked cars.
driving further from parked cars
What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Parking and driving safely are two different functions.
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.
false
Using the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you learn in driver education ______________________.
lowers your chances of being involved in a costly accident, lowers your chances of being involved in an injurious or deadly accident,r educes the costs of law enforcement, property replacement, and results in a much more pleasant driving environment
If you are under severe tension, emotionally distressed (e.g., depressed, angry or upset), or otherwise preoccupied with your emotions, thoughts or personal problems, it is advised that you _______________________.
not drive
The five abilities required for being a safe driver are:
search, identify, predict, decide, and execute
A flashing red light at an intersection means:
stop before entering
The force of a moving object is called momentum. The momentum of an object is proportional to its weight and speed. The more momentum it has, the more force it has. So if there were two cars, both the same model, and one of the cars was traveling 30 mph faster than the other, which car has more force?
the faster car
Yield means ______.
to let other drivers, pedestrians, and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
to reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
The golden rule of driving is...
to treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
If you are parking facing downhill, you should always turn your front wheels _________ the curb or side of the road.
towards
____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
traffic accidents, twice
The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum increases.
true
The main purpose of driver education is to help you learn the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for greater safety both as an operator of an automobile and as a pedestrian.
true
The parent or guardian who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.
true
Your emotional state influences your ability to concentrate, stay alert, be courteous, think clearly and rapidly, contain anger and aggressiveness, and control tendencies to "show off."
true
When should you always engage your parking brake?
when parking on an incline
If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic, and the line closest to your lane is broken, _________________________________.
you may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead, if it is safe to do so
What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
your seatbelt
When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
After you have yielded to all traffic AND pedestrians, and if there is NOT a NO TURN ON RED sign posted.
What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
Jail time, substantial fines, impoundment of vehicle being driven.
You can avoid situations leading to road rage by:
Not cutting off other drivers, not driving slowly in the fast lane, not tailgating.
A vehicle is capable of causing extensive property damage, injury, and death. You should operate your vehicle with extreme caution, because it is like handling __________.
a loaded gun
A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol.
diamond
White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
opposite direction
The holder of a drivers license should have it in his or her possession whenever driving a car.
true
When encountering a blacked-out traffic signal, obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
true