Permit / Driving Test

When a railroad crossing is not controlled, what is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet and cannot see for 400 feet in both directions?

15 mph

Which of the following is the proper procedure for parallel parking?

Stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space.

What speed should you be driving when entering onto a highway?

At or near the speed of traffic

How many feet away should you switch from high beam to low beam headlights when approaching a vehicle coming towards you?

500 feet

Who can legally park next to a curb painted blue?

A person who is disabled and has a special placard or vehicle license plate for disabled persons.

Which of the following is a requirement for California's Basic Speed Law?

Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

Which of the following is an example of a safe driving practice?

Always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings.

What should you do when reaching an intersection where a person operating a motorized wheelchair has entered the crosswalk?

Remain stopped behind the crosswalk line until the motorized wheelchair has safely finished crossing.

Which of the following is true about large trucks?

They have large blind spots, which makes it difficult for the truck driver to see other vehicles.

What is one of the most common causes of traffic collisions?

Driver distractions.

Any driver who willfully flees or attempts to evade law enforcement, during which a person is seriously injured, is subject to:

Imprisonment in a state prison for up to seven years.

What should a driver do who is stopped at an intersection and wants to make a left turn?

Give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.

In addition to setting your parking brake, what should you do when parking on a hill?

Make sure your vehicle is in the “park” position or in gear.

You are under 18 years of age and have had your license for eight months. You may drive:

Between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Where should you begin a left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street?

The far-left lane

You are required to notify DMV by filing a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR-1) form if

You were involved in a collision with more than $1,000 in damages.

At what point during a rainfall are roads slippery on a hot day?

For the first several minutes.

What color curb does not allow vehicles to stop or park?

Red

You are required to notify DMV by filing a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR-1) form if:

You were involved in a collision with an injury.

What is indicated by two sets of double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart?

Barrier

What should you do to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection?

Merge into the bicycle lane before making the turn.

When is parking in a crosshatched (diagonal lines) area allowed?

It is never allowed to park in a crosshatched (diagonal lines) area.

What should you do if your cell phone rings and you do not have a hands-free device?

Do not answer the phone and let it go to voice mail.

If a traffic signal is green, but traffic is blocking the intersection, what should you do?

Wait and do not enter the intersection until your vehicle can get completely across.

In which lane should you end your turn when making a right turn?

The lane closest to the right edge of the road.

When is it required for you to obey directions from a crossing guard?

At all times.

Which of the following is illegal while driving?

Wearing a headset or ear plugs that covers both ears.

What should you do when traffic is slow and heavy, and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the upcoming intersection?

Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before proceeding.

Which of the following should you do if you are being followed by a tailgater?

Change lanes and allow the tailgater to pass.

When you are driving the speed limit, you can be given a speeding ticket:

If road or weather conditions require a slower speed.

Which lights should be used if a driver is having trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway?

Headlights

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal light direct a driver to do?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

What should you do if a pedestrian is still in the crosswalk after the “DON’T WALK” sign begins to flash and your light has turned green?

Wait until the pedestrian has crossed the street completely before proceeding.

When is it legal for a person to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened?

If the container is in the trunk of the vehicle.

What does a broken line mean?

Passing is allowed when safe

What does a two-way left-turn lane mean?

Drivers in opposite directions share this lane for left turns

What do a broken line and a solid line mean?

You may pass only when it is safe and the broken line is on your side

What does a double solid line mean?

No passing allowed

What does a single yellow line mean?

Passing is allowed with extra caution

What do double broken yellow lines mean?

Lane is reversible and the lane control signal will show whether you may use this lane

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

Your wheels must be 18 inches of the curb

When driving in fog, you should use your

Low beams

A white painted curb means

Loading zone for passengers or mail only

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red flashing lights. 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 left turn. You must signal continuously for how many feet before making the turn?

100 feet

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles

You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must

Report the accident without delay to the city police, or in unincorporated areas, to the CHP. You must also leave a note on the vehicle with your name, address, phone number, insurance, and description of what happened

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is

25 mph

You may legally block an intersection

Under no circumstances

When parking on an uphill 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 are property damages in excess of $1,000 or if 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 want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You must slow down and

Single 100 feet before turning

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive

No faster than 65 mph

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 our of the intersection until traffic clears

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

Slow down or stop, if necessary, and the make the turn

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

If you are in the middle of an intersection when you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should

Continue through the intersection then move to the right and stop

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 right

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's coming

You drive defensively when you

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards

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

Father behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle

All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?

Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears

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 the other drivers and make them angry

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 cross the intersection carefully

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

Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street

What does this highway and construction maintenance sign indicate?

There is a flagger controlling traffic ahead

This warning sign means

You are approaching a railroad crossing

What does this sign mean?

Let cross traffic pass before proceeding

What does this sign mean?

Pedestrians crossing ahead

What does this warning sign mean?

Steep hill ahead

What does this sign mean?

No left turn can be made here

What does this warning sign mean?

There is a traffic signal ahead

What does this regulatory sign mean?

The road is closed to traffic in your direction; do not enter the road or ramp where this sign is posted

What does this warning sign mean?

Road is slippery when wet

What does this warning sign indicate?

You are near a school; you must drive slowly and stop for children in the crosswalk

What does this warning sign mean?

Merging traffic entering from the left

What does this sign mean?

Keep to the right of obstruction

What does this warning sign mean?

A T-Intersection warning ahead, roadway ends must turn left or right

When you see this sign at an intersection, you must

Come to a complete stop, proceed only when safe to do so

This exit speed advisory sign means

Slow down, maximum advised speed is 25 mph in ideal conditions

What does this warning sign mean?

Winding road ahead, begins with a curve to the right

What does this warning sign indicate?

Warning of divided highway ending ahead

What does this warning sign mean?

Traffic is permitted to pass on either side of an island or obstruction

This sign at an intersection means

No right turn permitted at this intersection