DMV Permit Test

for permit

Left turns at a red light can only be made from a:

one way street onto a one way street

Sign for school zone

Broken yellow lines on a road indicate:

That passing is permitted

Can you pass a solid line on the road?

No

Is it okay to cross a double yellow line to turn left?

Yes

Is it okay to cross a double yellow line to make a U turn?

Yes

White curb meaning:

You may only stop long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail

Green curb meaning:

You may park for a limited time.

Yellow curb meaning:

You may stop here only long enough to load or unload passengers or freight no longer than posted. Drivers of noncommercial vehicles are usually required to stay with their vehicle.

Red curb meaning:

No stopping

Blue curb meaning:

Handicapped parking.

When making a right turn

begin signaling at least __ ft before making the turn

A person with a Class C driver's license may operate

A 3-axle vehicle weighing 6

At a minimum

your vehicle insurance policy must provide coverage of _________ for injury or death of one person.

A. $15

When you come within 100 ft of the uncontrolled railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions

the speed limit is ____ mph.

You can be jailed up to six months and fined up to $1

000 if you _________________.

A. are convicted of being a habitual truant from school
B. abandon or dump an animal on the road
C. drive faster than the posted speed limit

In which of the following situations will you be required to take a test of your blood

breath

Hand signal to turn right

arm out and up

Hand signal to turn left

arm straight out

Hand signal to slow down/stop

arm out and down

When you're driving uphill

___________________.

A. it is much easier to stop your car as opposed to driving downhill
B. it is more difficult to stop your car as opposed to driving downhill
C. you need to double your speed

Any time you merge with traffic

you need at least a ___ second gap.

Passing another vehicle is illegal _________________.

A. when a yellow broken line marks the left side of your lane
B. where cross-traffic is present or likely to be present
C. on a multi-lane one-way street

B

When you drive along the right-rear side of another vehicle

you are ______________.

A. maintaining a space cushion on your left side
B. in one of the driver's blind spots and in danger of a collision
C. using a good defensive technique

You are required to submit a written report (SR 1) to the DMV within 10 days _______________.

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

When can you enter a bike lane?

To make a right turn not more than 200 ft before the intersection.

A large truck is driving in the middle of a three-lane road. What is the best way to pass the large truck?

On the left

When should you return to the right lane after passing another car on the left?

A. When you are 10 feet ahead of the car
B. When you see the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror
C. When you are within 100 ft of an oncoming vehicle

B

Smoking in a vehicle with a minor present is _______________.

A. illegal whether the vehicle is in motion or parked
B. not restricted by law
C. illegal unless the child is your relative

A

Orange road signs warn of a ___________ ahead.

A. school zone
B. railroad crossing
C. road construction

C

Two yellow lines (one solid

another broken) in the center of a two-way road mean that vehicles traveling ___________.

A. next to the broken line may pass
B. next to the solid line may pass
C. in both directions may pass

In order to identify hazards early and avoid last minute moves

you should scan the road _________ seconds ahead of your vehicle.

To safely negotiate a curve

use your brakes ________________.

A. after you enter the curve
B. while driving through the curve
C. before you enter the curve

Locked wheel skids are usually caused by:

Braking too hard at a high speed

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. move because you have the right of way
C. yield to the bicycle
D. request the bicycle to change lanes

The maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers is __________ on a two-lane undivided highway.

55 mph

You must use your headlights ___ minutes after sunset

30

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. Should stay at home
B. May ride in the front seat of the vehicle
C. May be kept in the lap of an elder child

If you litter on the roadside

you are subjected to a fine of:

If your parked car rolls away and hits another vehicle

you should:

A. report the incident to the city police
B. sound horn to attract attention
C. get the other vehicle repaired
D. remove your car and go on your way

The first step a driver should do during an enforcement stop is:

A. turn on the left turn signal
B. stop on the left shoulder of the freeway
C. turn on the right turn signal
D. stop on the center median of a freeway

C.

What to do if there is a lock wheel skid:

Take your foot off the brake to unlock the wheels. Then straighten the front wheels as the vehicle begins to straighten out. Slow the vehicle gradually until you are at a safe speed to continue driving.

A __________ sign on a truck means that the load on the truck is potentially dangerous.

Diamond shaped

If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle

you should:

If there is an emergency vehicle approaching

which side of the road should you pull to?

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane

you should:

A driver who is involved in a collision should report it to the DMV within:

1o days

When drivers see livestock

they should:

Use __________ steering when correcting a skid.

A. hand-over-hand
B. one-hand
C. hand-by-hand
D. push-pull

A.

What is the use of the special "turnout" areas marked on a two lane road?

A. to allow drivers to stop and talk on their cell phones
B. to allow vehicles to make a left turn
C. to allow vehicles behind the driver to pass
D. to allow vehicles to make a U-turn

C.

When you want to enter a freeway

you should:

While driving in the fog you should use ____ lights

low beam

Pass in the ___ lane

left

If drivers approaching from opposite directions reach a stop sign at about the same time

then:

A. a driver turning left must yield to approaching traffic going straight or turning right
B. The vehicle with more passengers must go first
C. The driver turning right must yield to the driver turning left

If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving

you must:

Can you pass in an intersection?

No

Blind pedestrians may carry ______ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs.

A. red
B. green
C. white
D. black

C.

High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes are reserved for:

car pools

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

A. Intersections
B. Expressways
C. One-way roads
D. Roundabouts

A.

12 ounces of beer could be cleared in your body in about:

1 hour

When should you switch on your high-beam headlights?

When driving in open country or on dark city streets

If a car approaches you with bright headlights

you must look toward ______

When parking and leaving your vehicle on a highway or street

which of the following is not recommended?

A) setting the brakes
B) stopping the engine
C) lowering the windows
D) locking the ignition

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection (and not at the intersection)

signal before

A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to:

the sum of the breaking distance and reaction distance

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street

you must:

A double solid WHITE line marks the edge of a traffic lane where:

travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line

In in an intersection

you must yield to oncoming vehicles if you're turning
A) left
B) right

At minimum

your insurance must cover ____$ per collision (without death or injury)

Before you submit to and complete an alcohol test

you have the right to consult with a lawyer.
TRUE or FALSE

What distance should you keep from an emergency vehicle on its way to an emergency?

More than 300 feet

You have just gone through deep water. To dry off the brakes you should:

Go slowly while gently applying the brakes

WHICH OF THESE VEHICLES MUST STOP BEFORE CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS?

A. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
B. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a trailer
C. Sport utility vehicles carrying four or more persons

A.

Is double parking legal?

No

If you are tailgated

you should...

1. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACES?

A. Bridges and overpasses freeze last
B. Pavements are not slippery the first few minutes after it starts raining on a hot day
C. On cold

wet days

FLASH FLOODS CAN CAUSE VEHICLES TO FLOAT AND FILL WITH WATER

TRAPPING AND DROWNING PEOPLE. WHILE ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS AT NIGHT AND IN DEEP WATER

Traffic fatalities are ____ at night compared to daytime.

about three to four times as high

A lane in the middle of a two-way road with dashed lines on either side and two large curved arrows facing each other may be used for

Beginning or ending left turns

If you are arrested for drunk driving

what is the punishment for refusing to take a BAC test?

Safety Zone

A space set aside for pedestrians and marked by raised buttons or road markings

If you are stopped in the middle of the road and intending to turn left but oncoming vehicles are approaching

you should:

Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. If absolutely necessary

you may:

IF YOUR VEHICLE BREAKS DOWN

YOU SHOULD:

A. Pull off of the road as far as possible

WHICH OF THESE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A DIMLY LIT STREET?

A. Keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers
B. Briefly look at oncoming headlights so you won't be blinded
C. Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lit by your headlights

A.

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 car next to a curb

you must be at least __ inches from the curb

California's "Basic Speed Law" says:

You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within __ days

5

To avoid last minute moves

you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about __________.

A. 5 to 10 seconds
B. 10 to 15 seconds
C. 15 to 20 seconds

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

100

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

A. 20 mph
B. 25 mph
C. 30 mph

25 mph

Two sets of solid

double

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.

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

A. In an unmarked crosswalk
B. Within three feet of a private driveway.
C. In a bicycle lane.

B.

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

A. Signal and turn immediately.
B. Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first.
C. Slow down or stop

if necessary

You may cross a double

yellow line to pass another vehicle

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

A. Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears
B. Adjusting your outside mirrors.
C. Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle.

A

When approaching a crosswalk where a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross

you must:

You have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The judge sentenced you to 48 hours in jail. In addition

you may have to: