Permit Test

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle

Under no circumstances

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

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving

At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway

When driving in fog, you should use your

Low beams

A white painted curb means

The curb is a loading zone for passengers or mail only

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should

Stop as long as the red lights are flashing

California's "Basic Speed Law" says

You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about

10 to 15 seconds

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

100

True or False: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles?

True

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 and report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.

25 mph

You may legally block an intersection

Under no circumstances

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be

Turned to the right (away from the street)

With a Class C drivers license a person may drive

A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds

To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from

The lane closest to the left curb

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV if

There is property damage in excess of $750 or there are any injuries

Roadways are the most slippery

The first rain after a dry spell

You may not park your vehicle

Next to a red painted curb

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you

Sell or transfer your vehicle

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart

May not be crossed for any reason

It is illegal to park your vehicle

In an unmarked crosswalk

The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is

Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should

Stop first and then proceed when it is safe

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards

At all times

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

Headlights

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should not

Assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive

No faster than 65 mph

If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will

Increase your chances of an accident

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if

Traffic on the street moves to the left

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming

You drive defensively when you

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive

Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle

Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears while driving is illegal. True or false?

True

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when

You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper)

You can frustrate other drivers

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly

You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions

At all times

When can you drive in a bike lane?

When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means

Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should

Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles

Next to the broken line may pass

Who always has right of way in an intersection?

Pedestrians

Who has right of way at an intersection without STOP or YIELD signs?

The vehicle that arrives to the intersection first unless a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist arrives at the same time. You should give the right of way to the vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist on your right.

Who has the right of way at a T intersection without STOP or YIELD signs?

Vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians on the through road (continuing to go straight)

Who has the right of way when turning left at an intersection?

Any pedestrian or approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.

Who has the right of way when at an intersection with a green traffic signal light?

Pedestrians

Who has the right of way at an intersection when entering traffic?

The traffic already occupying the lanes.

An alley is any road no wider than _____ that is used to access the rear or side entrances of buildings or properties

25 feet

The speed limit in an alley is:

15 mph

When is it legal to block an intersection where there is not enough space to completely cross before the light turns red?

Never

Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by:

Merging into a different lane if possible

What is the only medically proven method of removing alcohol or other drug combinations from your system?

Give your body time

When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should:

Speed up and enter the interstate only after you have identified a gap in traffic

If you are being passed in a no passing zone, you should:

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

If your vehicle has a mechanical problem:

Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road

You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:

One-way street onto a one-way street

At intersections with a "Yield" sign, you must:

Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is near enough to cause conflict

When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:

Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear

The first thing that alcohol effects is:

Judgment

When driving in work zones, you should:

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly

If your car's suspension is bad, it can cause:

Vehicle control problems

As you approach the top of a hill, you should:

Prepare to stop, if needed

If it is necessary to make an emergency stop while driving on an interstate, you should:

Pull off the road, turn on your emergency flashers, and stay in your vehicle, if you can

You should use your horn when:

It may help prevent a collision

If your car begins to skid out of control, you should:

Stay off the brakes

While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline:

You may cross the centerline to change lanes

If the roadway is wet or icy, you should:

Reduce your speed

If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should:

Steer to the left

Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

Their small size can make them hard to see

Adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

Before you start driving

When driving at night, you should:

Increase your following distance

Before stopping your vehicle at a traffic signal or sign, you should:

Check your mirrors for surrounding traffic

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 should allow an extra cushion of space when:

Following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle

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:

An exit lane

If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you:

Must treat the intersection as if it is controlled by a stop sign

It is illegal to leave a child age ____ or younger alone in a vehicle

Six

What children do not need child passenger restraint systems?

Children who are 8 years or older, or who have reached at lest 4’ 9” in height

A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

Honk and step on the brake firmly

A yield sign means:

Yield and let all pedestrians and vehicles cross your path before proceeding

You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:

Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights

What usually causes a locked wheel skid?

Braking too hard at a fast speed

If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should:

Avoid the puddle if possible

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____ or higher.

0.08%

To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should:

Slow down

To enter a gap in highway traffic safely:

Check behind you, then watch the vehicle ahead.