CA Permit

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:

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

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 ______________.

10 to 15 seconds

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

100

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:

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 multi lane 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 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 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.

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

Signal for 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 out of the intersection until traffic clears.

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

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

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.

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.

You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:

Your side of the road is a broken line.

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.

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 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.

To see vehicles in your blind spot, you should check:

Over your shoulders

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible

When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals

When pulling next to or away from the curb

Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle:

You are approaching from behind

U-turns in residential districts are legal:

When there are no vehicles approaching nearby

When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you:

Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.

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

Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights

Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?

They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does

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

Which of these statements is true about road work zones

You must "Slow for the Cone Zone"

When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in your direction, you may turn from:

The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway

What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights

You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first

If you drive 55mph in a 55mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket

If road or whether conditions require a slower speed

A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red light, What should you do?

Do as the officer tells you

Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the incoming intersection. You:

Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Motorcycle

When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:

Signal for at least five seconds

You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:

If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation

Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:

Whether or not a crosswalk is marked

It is legal to drive with an alcoholic container that has been opened if the container is:

In the trunk

There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on. You should:

Slow down and pass very carefully

Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

Glance over your shoulder

You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when signal turns yellow. You should

Stop before entering the intersection if you can so safely

Which is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)?

They must stop before crossing railroad tracks

You want to turn left in an upcoming corner. Give the right of way to:

All approaching vehicles

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Right. Towards the side of the road.

When parking your vehicle on any hill:

Use your parking break and leave the vehicle in gear or "park"

If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching

Slow down and let the vehicle pass

Which of the following roadways freezes first when wet

Bridges and over-passes

Which child requires a child passenger restraint system?

A seven-year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall

At dawn or dusk or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn

On your headlights

You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic. However traffic is heavy. You should:

Continue waiting and yielding traffic in the lane

When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:

Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills

Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

Their smaller size makes them harder to see

Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind

Merge into another lane

Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction:

Often have to use of the left lane to complete the turn

You must file a report of traffic accident occurring in California with DMV within 10 days if you

Are in a collision that causes $750 in damage

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

When making a call for emergency assistance

Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if

They are properly secured

Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before

Backing, making a sharp turn or crossing an intersection

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35mph. The best speed for you vehicle is most likely:

35mph

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off the buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone

At any time for any reason

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding

You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should

Slow to a safe speed before the curve

A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first

Take your foot off the gas

This sign means don't pass

Other vehicles for any reason

It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in vehicle on a hot day:

Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system

Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you

Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead

On freezing wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice

Roadways on bridges and overpasses

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

One-way street onto a one way street

Yellow lines separate:

All carpool lanes from regular traffic lanes