California Drivers Test MCQs (copy)

A double solid white line

a) separates two lanes traveling in the same direction, and crossing the line is permitted.

b) separates two lanes traveling in the same direction, but crossing the line is prohibited.

c) separates opposing lanes, and crossing the line is prohibited.

b

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by

a) pressing the gas and brake pedals at the same time.

b) braking too hard at a high speed.

c) turning the ignition to the lock position while the vehicle is still in motion.

b

On a two-lane undivided highway, the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is ______ unless otherwise posted.

a) 60 mph

b) 55 mph

c) 65 mph

b

You can make a left turn on a red light

a) only from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

b) only from a two-way street onto another two-way street.

c) only from a one-way street onto a two-way street.

a

In a roundabout, you must drive in

a) a clockwise direction.

b) the direction of the oncoming vehicles.

c) a counterclockwise direction.

c

A(n) __________ sign on a truck means that the truck's load is potentially dangerous.

a) octagonal

b) rectangular white

c) diamond-shaped

c

To avoid tailgating, one should follow the

a) two-second rule.

b) four-second rule.

c) three-second rule.

c

A traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means that you should

a) yield and then proceed with caution.

b) stop and be prepared to obey the next signal.

c) proceed with caution but turns are not permitted in the direction of the arrow.

a

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should

a) press your gas pedal.

b) apply the brakes.

c) slow down gradually.

c

If you are having vehicle trouble and you need to stop, what is the first thing you should do?

a) Stop your vehicle over a hill or just around a curve for visibility.

b) Lift the hood to signal an emergency.

c) Pull off the road and away from traffic.

c

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

a) move to the right and stop in the intersection.

b) continue through the intersection, then move to the left and stop.

c) continue through the intersection, then move to the right and stop.

c

Any person who willfully flees or attempts to evade law enforcement performing their duties is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by

a) up to 1 year of imprisonment in a county jail.

b) a maximum fine of up to $1,000.

c) neither of the above.

a

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

a) The vehicle traveling uphill

b) Both vehicles

c) The vehicle traveling downhill

a

Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate

a) a barrier.

b) two-way traffic.

c) a parking lot.

a

At 55 mph, under good conditions, a passenger vehicle can stop within

a) 300 feet.

b) 200 feet.

c) 400 feet.

a

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.

b

When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?

a) All night

b) When driving in open country at night or on dark city streets

c) At night when it rains

b

_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

a) Expressways

b) Roundabouts

c) Intersections

c

If a car approaches you with its high-beam headlights on, you must __________ to keep yourself from being temporarily blinded.

a) look at the center of the road

b) look toward the left edge of the road

c) look toward the right edge of the road

c

Blind pedestrians may carry _________canes or use guide dogs.

a) red

b) black

c) white

c

A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for

a) passing.

b) left turns only.

c) right turns only.

b

The wide white line painted across a traffic lane before an intersection is known as a

a) limit line.

b) crosswalk line.

c) merge line.

a

On a highway with three or more lanes going in one direction, vehicles passing others or turning left should use

a) the right lane.

b) the left lane.

c) the middle lane.

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

a

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must

a) stop at the broken white limit line.

b) stop at the solid white limit line.

c) stop at the broken yellow limit line.

b

Your vehicle breaks down on a freeway. You are not able to move the vehicle off the road completely as the road shoulder is too narrow. What is the best thing to do?

a) Leave the vehicle immediately and wave at drivers to let them know you are blocking the lane.

b) Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

c) Exit on the right side of your vehicle and proceed to a safe place.

c

When parking on a public road, you must park parallel to and within ____ inches of the curb or edge of the roadway.

a) 21

b) 20

c) 18

c

When turning left from a multi-lane one-way road onto another one-way road, start your turn from

a) any lane.

b) the far right lane.

c) the far left lane.

c

In California, the speed limit for a blind intersection is

a) 20 mph.

b) 25 mph.

c) 15 mph.

c

When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the _______ of the central island.

a) center

b) left

c) right

c

If a tire suddenly goes flat while you're driving, you should

a) hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight.

b) move to the left side of the road.

c) increase your speed.

a

If temperatures are near freezing, which freezes first?

a) Bridges

b) Roads

c) Both roads and bridges at the same time

a

At an intersection, a steady yellow arrow signal pointing left indicates to the driver that

a) oncoming traffic is stopped and he or she may turn left.

b) he or she must increase speed.

c) the signal is about to change to a green or red light or a red arrow.

c

If you approach an intersection with a steady yellow light, you must

a) stop, look for pedestrians, and proceed with caution.

b) stop and wait for the red light.

c) slow down and proceed with caution, if you cannot stop safely.

c

When turning right into a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and enter into

a) the lane nearest to the right edge of the road.

b) the far left lane.

c) any available lane.

a

You may pass a stopped light-rail vehicle on the left side

a) if the tracks are so close to the right side that you cannot pass on the right.

b) on one-way streets.

c) in both of the above situations.

c

An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series of ramps.

a) exit ramp

b) interchange

c) acceleration lane

b

If you are parallel parked on the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.

a) signal a right turn and look over your right shoulder

b) signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder

c) signal a left turn and look over your right shoulder

b

A triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that

a) the vehicle cannot travel faster than 45 mph.

b) the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph.

c) the vehicle can travel faster than 25 mph

b

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) 3

b) 5

c) 4

b

With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.

a) longer path

b) slower path

c) shorter path

c

Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

a) yield to the traffic in the roundabout.

b) enter the roundabout to the left of the central island.

c) come to a complete stop and wait for traffic in the roundabout to clear.

a

Which of the following statements about passing a vehicle is FALSE?

a) Do not follow another vehicle that is passing a car in front of you.

b) Do not pass more than one vehicle at a time.

c) You can exceed the speed limit to pass quickly.

c

Do not use your horn

a) to honk at a blind person.

b) when you want the driver in front of you to move out of the way.

c) in any of the above situations.

c

Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is FALSE?

a) Vehicles must yield to pedestrians in unmarked crosswalks.

b) Vehicles entering or crossing a roadway from a private driveway must yield to all approaching vehicles.

c) At a T-intersection without signs or signals, a vehicle on the through road must yield to vehicles on the terminating road.

c

Which of the following are used as left-edge lines on divided highways?

a) Double solid white lines

b) Single solid yellow lines

c) Single solid white lines

b

What does a flashing arrow panel mean?

a) The roadway ahead curves to the left.

b) Part of the roadway ahead is closed.

c) The roadway ahead is open to traffic.

b

When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, you must stay _________ and make the turn close to the right curb.

a) as close to the right as possible

b) as close to the left as possible

c) on the shoulder

a

On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as

a) left-edge lines.

b) right-edge lines.

c) center lines.

a

If you approach an intersection with a steady yellow light, you must

a) stop and wait for the red light.

b) slow down and proceed with caution, if you cannot stop safely.

c) stop, look for pedestrians, and proceed with caution.

b

When turning right into a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and enter into

a) the lane nearest to the right edge of the road.

b) any available lane.

c) the far left lane.

a

A driver under the age of 21

a) can have a blood alcohol content of 0.02%.

b) can have a blood alcohol content of 0.04%.

c) must have a blood alcohol content of zero.

c

A California driver under the age of 21 who is convicted of keeping alcoholic beverages in his or her vehicle may be fined up to

a) $200.

b) $500.

c) $1,000.

c

If a law enforcement officer finds that a driver under 21 has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05% or higher, the officer will

a) contact the driver's parents.

b) contact the driver's insurance company.

c) arrest the driver and suspend his or her license.

c

If you encounter a "speed zone ahead" sign, you are approaching

a) an area where the speed limit must not exceed 75 mph.

b) an area where a lower speed limit has been established.

c) an expressway or freeway.

b

For an underage driver, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _______ gives California authorities the legal right to arrest the individual for DUI.

a) 0.05%

b) 0.01%

c) 0.00%

a

If a California driver with a provisional license has been involved in two "at fault" collisions within the first 12 months of holding the license, he or she must

a) return his or her license to the DMV.

b) pay a fine.

c) be supervised while driving for 30 days.

c

If you are a California driver under the age of 21 and you receive your first DUI conviction, your driving privileges will be revoked for one year and

a) you will be required to pass the driver license exam again.

b) you will require adult supervision when driving.

c) you will be required to complete a DUI program.

c

For the first 12 months that you hold a California provisional driver license, you may NOT drive alone

a) between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

b) between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

c) between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

a

What is the minimum age requirement for a minors' driver license in the state of CA?

a) 16

b) 17

c) 15

a

If a California driver under the age of 21 is convicted of keeping alcoholic beverages in his or her vehicle, the state of California may impound the driver's vehicle for up to

a) 30 days.

b) 60 days.

c) 90 days.

a

A California driver under the age of 21 who is found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.01% or higher will have his or her license suspended for

a) 90 days.

b) 6 months.

c) 1 year.

c

Your total stopping distance is the sum of your

a) perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance.

b) perception distance and reaction distance.

c) perception distance, reaction distance, and deduction distance.

a

If a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test of an underage California driver reveals a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _______ or higher, the officer may require the driver to take a second test.

a) 0.05%

b) 0.03%

c) 0.02%

a

Nearly _____ of California drivers between the ages of 15 and 19 are convicted of at least one traffic violation in their first year behind the wheel.

a) 40%

b) 50%

c) 20%

b

When a law enforcement officer starts performing a traffic break to control traffic, you should

a) turn on your emergency flashers to warn other drivers.

b) come to a complete stop immediately.

c) carefully pass the law enforcement officer.

a

If you want to transport your dog in the back of your pickup truck, the dog must be

a) sheltered from the sun.

b) properly secured.

c) provided with adequate food and water.

b

What is the first thing you do if the gas pedal is stuck to the floor?

a) Shift to neutral

b) Turn off the ignition while the car is still moving

c) Honk your horn

a

If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, you should

a) switch on your high-beam headlights.

b) get out of the way.

c) switch on your low-beam headlights.

b

At the end of most entrance ramps on a freeway, you will find _________ that allows you to increase your speed.

a) an acceleration lane

b) a deceleration lane

c) a slow lane

a

To avoid skidding, which of the following should be done before you enter a curve?

a) Increase your speed by pressing on the gas pedal.

b) Reduce your speed by applying the brakes.

c) Shift into a lower gear.

b

If you are carrying a load extending more than 4 feet from the back rear bumper of the vehicle, what must you place at the extreme end of the load?

a) Two white flags in the daytime and two red lights at night

b) One red or orange flag in the daytime and two red lights at night

c) One red or orange flag in the daytime and one red light at night

b

If you are towing a trailer on a California divided highway with at least four lanes in your direction, you may use which lanes?

a) Any lane except the leftmost lane

b) Only the rightmost lane

c) Only the two rightmost lanes

c

When sharing a road with a light-rail vehicle,

a) follow the light-rail vehicle very closely.

b) never turn in front of an approaching light-rail vehicle.

c) never drive in the lane next to a light-rail vehicle.

b

What is the main danger of "cutting the corner" when turning left?

a) Your vehicle may skid

b) You may get a ticket

c) You could be pushed into oncoming traffic

c

A crosshatched area adjacent to a designated disabled parking space

a) is a rest area.

b) is a no parking area.

c) is a safe turnout area.

b

When driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, you should use

a) the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel.

b) the outside lanes for through travel and the center lanes for turning.

c) the center lanes for through travel and turning.

a

Making a U-turn is illegal

a) at a railroad crossing.

b) on a divided highway except at a center divider opening.

c) in both of the above locations.

c

Are you allowed to make a U-turn on an undivided roadway in a business district?

a) Yes, but only at intersections.

b) Yes.

c) No.

a

Are you allowed to stop beside a white curb?

a) Yes, but only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or freight.

b) Yes, but only if you have a placard or license plate for disabled persons.

c) Yes, but only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail.

c

When passing a bicyclist on a two-way, two-lane road, you must leave at least _______ of space between your vehicle and the bicycle.

a) 10 feet

b) 3 feet

c) 1 foot

b

Which of the following statements is FALSE about scanning the road ahead?

a) Keep your eyes on the vehicle ahead.

b) Look about 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle.

c) Look far enough ahead to spot hazards early.

a

In California, when are you allowed to drive on the shoulder of a road?

a) When you're driving faster than other traffic

b) Never

c) When you're passing other vehicles

b

Can you pass another vehicle when approaching a curve or a hill?

a) No, never.

b) Yes, but only if there is enough space.

c) Yes, but you may only pass on the right.

b

You should cut your speed in half when the road is

a) icy.

b) wet.

c) packed with snow.

c

Before changing lanes on a freeway, you should signal for at least

a) 10 seconds.

b) 5 seconds.

c) 100 feet.

b

When preparing to exit the freeway, you should signal for at least ____ seconds before reaching the exit.

a) 5

b) 10

c) 3

a

You may only drive for _______ in a center left-turn lane.

a) 200 feet

b) 100 feet

c) 300 feet

a

Within _______ feet of a school, the speed limit is 25 mph while children are outside.

a) 750

b) 500

c) 600

b

If weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers, you must also

a) drive in a lower gear.

b) turn on your headlights.

c) use turn signals for twice the distance.

b

When arriving at an intersection, you should first look _____ because ________________.

a) to the left; vehicles coming from the left are closer to you

b) to the left; vehicles coming from the left have the right-of-way

c) to the right; vehicles coming from the right are closer to you

a

When is one hand steering appropriate?

a) When you are making most turning maneuvers

b) Never

c) When you are backing up

c

It is unlawful to enter an intersection if

a) there is a flashing red traffic light.

b) you would block other traffic.

c) you are in the right-hand lane.

b

To avoid last-minute moves, look down the road

a) 10–15 seconds.

b) 50–100 feet.

c) 100–200 feet.

a

You must not follow within _______ of any emergency vehicle with a siren or flashing lights.

a) 100 feet

b) 200 feet

c) 300 feet

c