California DMV Permit test

\_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.
a. Intersections
b. Expressways
c. One-way roads
d. Roundabouts

a.

A \________ sign on a truck means that the load on the truck is potentially dangerous:
a. diamond-shaped
b. red inverted triangle
c. white rectangle shaped
d. octagon-shaped

a.

A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:
a. Left turns only
b. Right turns only
c. Passing
d. All of the above

a.

A child under the age of 8 years \___________, when all the rear seats are already occupied by children under the age of 7 years:
a. May be kept on the lap of the elder child, with a seatbelt fastened to both
b. May ride in the front seat without a seatbelt
c. May ride in the front seat of a vehicle
d. Should be kept at home

c.

A driver in front of you is signaling with hand and arm pointing upwards, which means the driver wants to:
a. Slow down
b. Stop
c. Turn left
d. Turn right

d.

A driver who is a minor receives a phone call on hid/her cellphone. He/she should:
a. Use a hands-free cellphone to answer the call
b. Answer the call in an emergency
c. Not answer the call
d. Not be carrying a cellphone while driving

c.

A driver who is involved in a collision should report it to the DMV within:
a. 20 days
b. 15 days
c. 10 days
d. 30 days

c.

A peace officer is signaling you to drive to the edge of the roadway you decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can be punished by being:

Jailed in a county for not more than one year

A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner you should:

Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine.

A person under the age of 21 years:
a. Must have Zero Blood Alcohol Content
b. Can have a 0.08% Blood Alcohol Content
c. Can have a 0.04% Blood Alcohol Content
d. Can have a 0.02% Blood Alcohol Content

a.

A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must \_________ for a traffic signal or sign.
a. Cross the line
b. Slow down after crossing the line
c. Stop after the line
d. Stop behind the line

d.

A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means...

Proceed with caution

A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to:
a. the braking distance + reaction distance
b. the braking distance
c. the braking distance + following distance
d. the reaction distance + following distance

a.

A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down when approaching an intersection and \_________ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction.
a. be prepared to make a turn
b. be prepared to come to a complete stop
c. be prepared to increase the speed
d. be prepared to make a U-turn

b.

All of the following are dangerous while driving. Which is also illegal?

Wearing headset that covers both ears.

All regulatory devices on the road instruct you:
a. Of hazardous conditions or the possibility of hazardous conditions
b. In finding your way safely or provide information to make your trip more comfortable
c. To stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed
d. None of the above

c.

At an unmarked crosswalk, drivers are required to:
a. Increase the speed of their vehicle and cross before the pedestrians
b. Stop and request the pedestrians to cross quickly
c. Signal their intention and proceed
d. Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians

d.

Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides and rear, and continue to look \_________ while backing.
a. to the front
b. into the side mirrors
c. to the sides
d. to the rear

d.

Before passing another vehicle:
a. Pass on the left if the driver is signaling a left turn
b. Look ahead for road conditions and traffic
c. Drive off the paved or main-traveled portion of the road
d. all of the above

b.

Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must \_________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.
a. Slow down, move to the right side of the road
b. Slow down, move to the left side of the road
c. Speed up, turn on the headlights
d. Speed up, change gears

a.

Blind pedestrians may carry \_________canes or use the assistance of guide dogs.
a. Red
b. Black
c. Green
d. White

d.

Broken yellow lines mean...

Passing is allowed if done safely

Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper"

Must be marked with a red flag or lights

Disabled people with their placard can park at a \_________ painted curb

Blue

Following too closely behind a vehicle is also known as:
a. Aggressive driving
b. Defensive driving
c. Sidegating
d. Tailgating

d.

For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?

Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals.

High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes are reserved for:
a. Emergency vehicles
b. Farm machinery vehicles and trucks
c. Carpools and vehicles with more than one person
d. Heavy goods vehicles with less than three persons

c.

If a bicycle on your right reaches the intersection at the same time as you do, you should:
a. Move slowly along with the bicycle
b. Request the bicyclist to change lanes
c. Move because you have the right-of-way
d. Yield to the bicycle

d.

If a car approaches you with bright headlights, you must \__________, to prevent being temporarily blinded.
a. Look toward the right edge of the road
b. Look at the driver of the opposite vehicle
c. Look toward the left edge of the road
d. Look at the center of the road

a.

If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must:
a. Try to increase the speed to control your vehicle
b. Try to move to the left side of the road
c. Try to stop your vehicle on the road
d. Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight

d.

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

Steer your vehicle around the water, if possible

If you approach a roundabout, always enter to the \_______ of the central island.
a. left
b. center
c. corner
d. right

d.

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must:
a. Stop at the broken yellow stop line
b. Stop at the solid white limit line
c. Stop at the broken white limit line
d. Stop at the edge of the road

b.

If you are having vehicle trouble, first thing you should do is...
a. Pull off the road and away from traffic
b. Lift the hood to signal an emergency
c. Check your driver's manual for help
d. Stop your vehicle over a hill or just around a curve for visibility

a.

If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should:
a. Move to the left and stop in the intersection
b. Move to the right and stop in the intersection
c. Continue through the intersection, then drive to the left and stop
d. Continue through the intersection, then drive to the right and stop

d.

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

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

If you litter on the roadside, you are subjected to a fine of:
a. $1,500
b. $1,000
c. $500
d. $600

b.

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must:
a. Signal before passing through the intersection
b. Signal just after you pass through the intersection
c. Signal just before making a turn
d. Not give any turn signal

b.

If your parked car rolls away and hits another vehicle, you should:
a. Get the other vehicle repaired
b. Sound horn to attract attention
c. Remove your car and go on your way
d. Report the incident to city police

d.

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:
a. Change the steering
b. Press down on your accelerating pedal
c. Apply the brakes
d. Slow down gradually

d.

In a roundabout, a driver must drive in:
a. A clockwise direction
b. The direction of oncoming vehicles
c. A counter-clockwise direction
d. Any direction

c.

Instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed

At all times

IT is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is __ OR higher.

0.08%- eight hundredths of one percent.

Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by:
a. White lane dividers
b. Yellow lane dividers
c. Black lane dividers
d. Red lane dividers

b.

Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to:
a. Divert drivers into work zones
b. Stop speeding drivers
c. Guide drivers into certain parking zones
d. Guide drivers into certain traffic lanes

d.

Left turns at a red light can only be made from a:
a. Two-way street onto a one-way street
b. One-way street onto a two-way street
c. One-way street onto a one-way street
d. Two-way street onto a two-way street

c.

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:
a. Braking too hard at a high speed
b. Leaking motor oil
c. Pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time
d. Ignition turned to the lock position while the vehicle is still in motion

a.

Smoking inside a vehicle when a person is younger than 18 years of age is present is

Illegal at all times

The first rule of a safe and legal turn is:
a. To move into the proper lane well before the turn
b. To cut corners while turning
c. To increase the speed
d. To reduce the speed

a.

The first step a driver should do during an enforcement stop is:
a. Turn on the right turn signal
b. Turn on the left turn signal
c. Stop on the left shoulder of the freeway
d. Stop on the center median of a freeway

a.

The maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is \_____ on a two-lane undivided highway:
a. 55 mph
b. 70 mph
c. 65 mph
d. 60 mph

a.

The red and white sign means you should

give the right away to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross

The speed limit for a school zone where children are present is __ unless otherwise is posted.

25 mph

The speed limit in any alley is

20 mph

The wide white line painted across a traffic lane before you enter the intersection is known as:
a. Merge line
b. Yield line
c. Crosswalk line
d. Limit line

d.

The yellow sign means

Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing, if necessary.

This arrow sign means:
a. Merge left
b. Go straight
c. Do not turn left or go straight
d. Turn left or go straight

d.

This posted sign is a/an:

Speed limit on highways

This regulatory sign represents:

No U-turn

This sign indicates:

Yield

This sign represents:

A schoolzone

This sign warns the driver that it is a:

Winding road

This warning sign represents:
a. Beginning of a two-way lane
b. Beginning of a divided highway
c. Ending of a divided highway
d. Beginning of a one-way lane

c.

To avoid tailgating, one should follow the:
a. 6 second rule
b. 2 second rule
c. 4 second rule
d. 3 second rule

d.

To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes you should.

Look over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter

To turn left from a one way street onto a one way street start from:

The lane closest to the left curb.

To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn:
a. From the right lane and make the turn close to the left curb
b. From the right lane and make the turn close to the right curb
c. From the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb
d. From the left lane and make the turn close to the right curb

c.

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate:
a. Two-way traffic
b. A barrier

b.

Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled t intersection. One vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right of way at the intersection.

The vehicle on the through road.

Use \___________ steering when correcting a skid:
a. Hand-by-hand
b. Hand-over-hand
c. One-hand
d. Push-pull

b.

What does this arrow mark sign indicate?

Go only straight

What does this sign mean?

A disabled parking permit

What does this sign mean?
a. You are approaching an airport
b. Airplanes fly in this direction
c. Airplanes fly at low heights in this zone
d. All of the above

a.

What does this warning sign mean?

Stop sign ahead

What is the use of the special "turnout" areas marked on a two-lane road?
a. To allow vehicles to make a U-turn
b. To allow vehicles behind the driver to pass
c. To allow vehicles to make a left turn

b.

What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle?
a. Raise your speed
b. Pull over to the side to allow the driver to pass
c. You must not allow the tailgater to pass you
d. Encourage the tailgater

b.

What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching at the same time?
a. You should leave a little room to the oncoming vehicle while overtaking the bicycle
b. You must overtake the bicycle first to give extra room to the oncoming vehicle
c. You must slow down and let the vehicle pass first to give extra room to the bicycle
d. You must sound your horn to alert the bicyclist

c.

When a traffic signal light isn't working at an intersection, you should

Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe.

When drivers see livestock, they should:
a. Turn safely away from these animals
b. Signal the person in charge of these animals to move right
c. Follow directions from the person in charge of these animals
d. Blow the horn continuously until the animals cross the road

c.

When driving in fog, snow, rain, you should use your

Low beam headlights

When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?

When making a call for emergency assistance

When parking and leaving your vehicle on a highway or street, which of the following is not recommended?
a. Locking the ignition
b. Lowering the windows
c. Setting the brakes
d. Stopping the engine

b.

When passing other traffic on a two-lane road:
a. Avoid passing other vehicles on two-lane roads; it is dangerous
b. Do not pull out to pass unless you know you have enough space to pull back
c. Always signal before passing
d. All of these answers are correct

d.

When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?
a. When driving in open country or on dark city streets
b. At night when it rains
c. Always at night
d. All of the above

a.

When should you yield to another driver at an intersection?
a. If the driver is just starting to enter the intersection
b. If the driver is to your right and reaches the intersection at the same time as you do
c. If the driver reaches the intersection before you
d. All of the above

d.

When there are three or more lanes going in one direction on a highway, vehicles passing others or turning left should use:
a. The middle lane
b. The right lane
c. The deceleration lane
d. The left lane

d.

When turning left from a one-way road to another one-way road:
a. Bring your vehicle into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering
b. Bring your vehicle into the nearest right lane for traffic on the road you are entering
c. Turn into the lane just to the right of the center line
d. Turn into the lane just to the left of the center line

a.

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
a. Both
b. The vehicle which comes first
c. The vehicle traveling downhill
d. The vehicle traveling uphill

d.

When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you

Need at least a 4 second gap in traffic

When you see a yield sign on your way or at an intersection, you must:
a. Slow down to a reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles
b. Not proceed through the road or intersection
c. Slow down and change your lane position
d. Slow down and take a detour

a.

When you see this sign, you should:
a. Accelerate to merge with traffic
b. Yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road
c. Make a sharp turn to match the speed of the traffic on the highway
d. Not enter the highway road

b.

When you see this yellow sign you should.

Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

When you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, \_______ if you have traffic following you.
a. Try to quickly slow down your vehicle
b. Try to increase the speed of your vehicle
c. Try to apply brakes and keep the steering steady
d. Try not to slow down your vehicle too quickly

d.

When you want to enter a freeway, you should:
a. Enter the freeway at or near the speed of the freeway traffic
b. Stop before merging into freeway traffic
c. Enter the freeway with a minimum speed
d. Stop and yield to the traffic in the freeway

a.

Which of the following is not a safe situation for passing?
a. When pavement markings are broken white lines
b. When pavement markings are broken yellow lines
c. When moving through an intersection
d. When the vehicle ahead is moving below the safe speed

c.

Which of the following is true about large trucks

Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

Which of the following signs represents two-way traffic?

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights?
a. Low-beams are used in city driving and driving in traffic on roadways
b. High-beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles
c. Low-beams are used when traveling in fog, rain, or snow
d. High-beams are used for open country driving when there is no traffic in sight

b.

Which of these signs directs you to a hospital?

Which of these statements is true about child passengers.

Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in airbag equipped vehicles