Permit Test Missed Questions
D
BEFORE TURNING LEFT, THE RIGHT-OF-WAY SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ONCOMING CARS: A. Until most cars have passed B. That are more than 500 ft away C. Unless they are turning right D. Until it is safe to turn
A
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days. A. 5 B. 10 C. 15
A
You should cut your speed in half when the road is A. packed with snow. B. icy. C. wet.
C, for a limited time in a business district
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
B, the lane closest to the curb
A right turn starts in the right-hand lane and end in: A. The left lane B. The lane closest to the curb C. Any lane available
B
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.
A
AT A BLIND INTERSECTION: A. Reduce your speed to 15 mph or less B. Start reducing your speed 200 feet before entering the intersection C. Always stop D. Maintain a speed of 25 mph
D, when one driver is traveling faster or slower than other drivers on the road
Accidents are more likely to happen: A. On city streets during rush-hour traffic B. On multi-lane freeways C. On bridges and overpasses D. When one driver is traveling faster or slower than other drivers on the road
B
At 55 mph, under good conditions, your vehicle will travel about ____ feet in the time that it takes you to react to an object in your path and bring your vehicle to a complete stop. A. 300 B. 400 C. 200
B
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.
C
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 THE ROADWAY IS WET AND THE CAR STARTS TO SKID, YOU SHOULD: A. Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly B. Slow down by shifting to a lower gear C. Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal
C
IF YOU ARE BEING TAILGATED, YOU SHOULD: A. Brake quickly B. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you C. Increase your following distance
A
If a CA driver is convicted of fleeing a peace officer on duty without causing any bodily injuries, he or she may face which of the following penalties? A. Up to one year in jail B. A fine of up to $1,000 C. Both of the above
A
If you are convicted of seriously injuring someone while attempting to evade a police pursuit, you may be fined at least A. $2,000. B. $3,000. C. $4,000.
C
If you are found guilty of driving without wearing a seat belt, you will be fined up to _____ if this was your first offense. A. $100 B. $50 C. $20
D, all of the above
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
B
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must A. signal just before making the turn. B. start signaling when you are in the intersection. C. signal before passing through the intersection.
B
In California, the speed limit for a blind intersection is A. 25 mph. B. 15 mph. C. 20 mph.
A
In California, when are you allowed to drive to the left of two solid yellow lines? A. When you are in a carpool/HOV lane with a designated entrance on the left B. Never C. When you are passing another vehicle
A
In California, you must not park within _______ of a railroad track. A. 7½ feet B. 15 feet C. 10 feet
C
Locked wheel skids are usually caused by: A. pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time. B. turning the ignition to the lock position while the vehicle is still in motion. C. braking too hard at a high speed.
A, other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light
Look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green light because: A. Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light B. Once you are in the intersection, you must only look straight ahead C. Cross traffic may have a green arrow D. Pedestrians on the cross street have the right-of-way
B
OTHER DRIVERS ARE NOT MAKING ROOM FOR YOU TO MERGE ONTO A FREEWAY WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. IF IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, YOU MAY: A. Make room by forcing your way into a small gap B. Stop before merging with freeway traffic C. Drive onto a freeway shoulder until a gap appears
C
On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as A. center lines. B. right-edge lines. C. left-edge lines.
B
Special "turnout" areas marked on a two-lane road A. allow vehicles to make left turns. B. allow vehicles to pass. C. allow vehicles to make U-turns.
B
TO SAFELY PASS A CAR WHEN DRIVING 55 MPH ON A TWO-LANE ROAD, YOU NEED A _____ GAP IN THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC A. five-second B. 10- to 12-second C. seven-second
B, drive 5 to 10 mph under the speed limit
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
A, the right lane will end ahead
This sign means: A. The right lane will end ahead B. The highway will be divided ahead C. Less space between lanes ahead
A
This sign warns you about A. a winding road. B. a two-way road. C. a slippery road.
B
This warning sign represents A. the start of a divided highway. B. the end of a divided highway. C. the start of a two-way road.
C, start braking early as a signal to the driver behind you
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
B, should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed
Two sets of solid double yellow lines two feet or more apart: A. May only be crossed to enter a private driveway B. Should be treated like a solid wall and not be crossed C. Denote a lane for beginning or ending left-hand turns
A, business district
Unless posted otherwise, a u-turn cannot be made in a: A. Business district B. Residential district
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
A
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT USING HIGH-BEAMS, DIM YOUR LIGHTS WHEN YOU ARE WITHIN _______ FT OF A VEHICLE TRAVELING IN YOUR DIRECTION. A. 300 B. 400 C. 200
B
WHEN PARKING YOUR VEHICLE ON ANY HILL: A. One of your rear wheels should touch the curb B. Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park." C. Your front wheels should be parallel to the road if there is no curb
A
WHEN SHOULD YOU USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS? A. Any time you have trouble seeing other cars B. Any time you can't see at least one mile ahead C. One hour after sunset
C
WHEN WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, YOU SHOULD GIVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO VEHICLES COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION: A. Until at least two vehicles have passed B. Until dangerously close cars have passed C. Until all of the cars have passed
B
WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE LEFT OF TWO TRAFFIC LANES, AND MANY CARS ARE PASSING ON YOUR RIGHT, YOU SHOULD: A. Pull onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass B. Move over into the right lane when it is safe C. Stay in your lane so you will not impede the traffic flow
B
WHEN YOU ARE IN A DEDICATED TURN LANE CONTROLLED BY A GREEN ARROW, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE? A. All vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you B. All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights C. You may turn in the arrow's direction without checking traffic
C
WHEN YOU HEAR THE SIREN OR SEE THE FLASHING RED LIGHT OF A CLOSELY APPROACHING EMERGENCY VEHICLE, AND YOU ARE NOT IN THE INTERSECTION, YOU SHOULD: A. Drive slowly in the right lane until it has passed B. Speed up so that you can stay ahead of it C. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
B
WHERE SHOULD YOU PARK WHEN YOUR TIRE SUDDENLY DEFLATES ON A HIGHWAY? A. In the right-hand lane B. Off the pavement C. Where your car will be visible for 200 feet from the front
A
WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT ROAD CONSTRUCTION ZONES? A. You are responsible for the safety of the road workers B. Slow down only if you think workers are present C. Fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones
A
What is the correct hand signal for indicating a right turn? A. Hand and arm extended upward B. Hand and arm extended downward C. Hand and arm extended outward
B
What is the first thing you should do during an enforcement stop? A. Stop on the left shoulder. B. Turn on your right turn signal. C. Stop on the center median.
D, look toward the right edge of your lane
When a car with bright headlights comes toward you at night, you should: A. Move toward the right edge of your lane B. Look above the oncoming headlights C. Look below the oncoming headlights D. Look toward the right edge of your lane
A
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.
B, the trailer must not swerve from side to side at any speed
When you are towing a trailer: A. You must not drive faster than 45 mph B. The trailer must not swerve from side to side at any speed
A
When you become a California resident and you want to drive in California, you must apply for a California DL within A. 10 days. B. 14 days. C. 21 days.
C, in back of the crosswalk or limit line
When you come to a corner with a stop sign, you should first stop: A. Far enough to see cross traffic B. After crossing a crosswalk or limit line C. In back of the crosswalk or limit line
B
When you turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn into A. the far right lane. B. any safely open lane. C. the far left lane.
C
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
THE DRIVER AHEAD OF YOU STOPS AT A CROSSWALK. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? A. Cautiously pass the vehicle at 15 mph or less B. Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle C. Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
D, take your foot off the gas pedal
When you follow vehicles too closely and another driver suddenly cuts in front of you, what should you do? A. Swerve into the lane next to you B. Slam on your brakes C. Drive onto the shoulder of the road D. Take your foot off the gas pedal
A, quickly on the left and move ahead of it
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
B, at the corner
Where should you stop your vehicle when there is no limit line? A. Twenty feet before the intersection B. At the corner C. Just past the corner
B, away from the crub
Which way should your front wheels be turned when parked uphill next to a curb? A. Parallel to the curb B. Away from the curb C. Toward the curb
C
With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels. A. slower path B. longer path C. shorter path
A
You are driving slowly on a two-lane road. If there are at least ____ vehicles behind you that are unable to pass you, you must pull over and allow them to pass. A. 5 B. 3 C. 4
B, if your vehicle is equipped with safety belts
You are required to wear you safety belt in a moving vehicle: A. Unless you are riding in the back of a pickup/camper B. If your vehicle is equipped with safety belts C. Unless your vehicle was manufactured before 1975
A, have to pay a fine
You have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and sentenced to 48 hours in jail. In addition, you may: A. Have to pay a fine B. Have your vehicle taken away for 60 days C. Have to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle
C, only after stopping, unless otherwise posted
You may turn right on a solid red light: A. Only after slowing down and checking traffic B. Under no circumstances C. Only after stopping, unless otherwise posted
B
You must use your high-beam headlights in all of the following situations, except A. on unfamiliar roads. B. in fog, snow, or heavy rain. C. in construction areas.
A, the car in the intersection
You must yield the right-of-way at an intersection to: A. The car in the intersection B. The car on your right C. The car in the opposite lane of traffic D. The car on your left
C
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.
