California Permit Test Practice

A Person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:

A Person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:

In secured seats and using approved safety belts

You can be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for

Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway

When can you drive using only your parking lights?

Under no circumstances

Driving slower than the traffic flow tends to:

Make a collision more likely to happen

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

Which of these is the proper way to change lanes

Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder

You are driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction. If you need to make a U

turn, where should you start

If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration at or above the legal limit:

You may be fined by the court

You may not stop a passenger vehicle at any time:

Next to a curb painted red

This yellow sign means:

Divided highway ahead

You are driving slowly in the fast lane of a freeway and there is traffic behind you in your lane. The driver behind you wishes to drive faster. You should:

Change lanes to the right when safe to do so

You are driving on a five

lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. To exit the freeway on the right you should:

What should you do at an intersection with a flashing red signal light?

Stop before entering. Wait for the green light before proceeding

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:

25 mph

Turn your front wheels toward the curb when you are parked:

Facing downhill

To back out of a parking space, always back slowly and look:

Over your right shoulder as you back up

When approaching a crosswalk where a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross, you must stop:

At the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to cross the street.

You should usually drive your vehicle slower when:

You see brake lights coming on several vehicles ahead of you

An orange

colored sign which says Shoulder Work Ahead means:

The speed limit posted on a road is 55 mph. When this road is wet:

Drive 5 to 10 mph under the limit

You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle:

And failure to do so may result in a traffic ticket

It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or more.

0.01%

You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

Sell of transfer your vehicle

When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow which of the following is true?

all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by red lights

Which of these is true about other drivers?

Never assume other drivers will give you the right

There is one lane in your direction. The vehicle ahead of you often slows down for no apparent reason. You Should:

Increase the following distance between you and the other driver

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

Illegal at all times

If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you:

Slow or stop your car to prevent a collision

A large truck is driving in the middle of three lanes. You want to pass the large truck. It is best to pass:

Quickly on the left and move ahead of it

Where should you be prepared to stop your vehicle when there is no limit line?

At the corner

HANDICAP

HANDICAP

The two

way road you are driving on has a lane marked as shown in the picture. This lane is used: |: :| |: :|

Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to:

Pass other vehicles

On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle:

Before you enter the curve

During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you may:

Drive at any time

A school bus has stopped ahead on your side of the road and is flashing its red lights. What should you do?

Stop as long as the red lights flash

If you are a minor and your cellphone rings while you are driving, you should:

Let the call go to voice mail

This black and white sign which says ONE WAY with a arrow pointing right means:

One way street

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 pay a fine

When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should:

Scan your surroundings

If you are involved in a collision, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved, your driver license information and:

proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address

When you back up in a passenger vehicle:

Look over your right shoulder through your rear window

What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog or dust occurs

Try not to drive until the conditions improve

When stopped at railroad tracks with multiple tracks, cross:

only when it is safe to do so

There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many cars are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster you should:

Move over into the right lane when it is safe

Use your high

beam headlights at night:

what color and shape is a regulation sign?

white rectangles with block lettering or symbols

what color and shape is a railroad crossing sign?

yellow with black letters and "X" symbol

what type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a turn?

arrows

if you reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as a driver on you right, and both of you are going to go straight, who has the right of way?

the other driver as he is on your right.

how far before a turn must you signal?

100 feet

what should you see in your rearview mirror before attempting to return to the right lane after passing a vehicle on the left?

the bumper of the care you are passing.

after you have parallel parked, how close to the curb must your vehicle be?

no more than a foot from the curb.

can you stop or unload passengers at a NO STANDING or NO PARKING sign?

yes.

who must wear seat belts?

everyone in the vehicle

if you are taking a non

prescription drug, what should you do before driving?

what is the usual color and shape of a warning sign?

yellow and diamond shaped with black letters and symbols.

what should you do when facing a FLASHING RED traffic light?

the same as a stop sign

which of the following must you obey over a Stop Sign, Flashing Red Light, Steady Red Light, and a Steady Green Light?

Police Officer

what must you do when you're entering a road from a driveway?

stop and yield the right of way to pedestrians and traffic.

when preparing for a right turn, where should you position your vehicle?

as close to the center of the lane as possible.

in what situations may you pass a vehicle on the right?

when another driver is making a left turn, or a one way road where its not restricted.

may you open a door on the road side of your vehicle if no traffic is coming?

yes, if it will not interfere with traffic.

may you park on a cross walk, in the middle of the block?

no

how can you prevent fatique on a long trip?

plan rest stops, open windows, stop for coffee, don't drive for at least 15 minutes after waking.

what is a likely effect of taking another drug while drinking alcoholic beverages?

the effect could be multiplied.

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

True or False: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles?

True

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

With a Class C drivers license a person may drive

A 3

To turn left from a multilane one

way street onto a one

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

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

Stop first and then proceed when it is safe

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

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive

No faster than 65 mph

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