California DMV Permit Practice Test Questions and Answers
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California DMV Permit Practice Test Questions and Answers
The first rule of a safe and legal turn is: - Answer-to move into the proper lane well before the turn
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights? - Answer-High-beams are used when traveling behind oth...
California DMV Permit Practice Test
Questions and Answers
The first rule of a safe and legal turn is: - Answer-to move into the proper lane well
before the turn
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights? -
Answer-High-beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles
If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must: - Answer-signal just after you pass
through the intersection
If you are having vehicle trouble, and need to stop, first step you should do is: - Answer-
pull off the road and away from traffic
What should you do if another driver tailgates your vehicle? - Answer-You must pull
over to the side and allow the driver to pass
Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________ and watch
for oncoming vehicles. - Answer-slow down, move to the right side of the road
A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated
for: - Answer-left turns only
The wide white line painted across a traffic lane before you enter the intersection is
known as - Answer-stop line
What should you do if you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is
approaching at the same time? - Answer-You must slow down and let the vehicle pass
first to give extra room to the bicycle
When you turn from a high speed, two-lane roadway, _______ if you have traffic
following you. - Answer-try not to slow down your vehicle too quickly
If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must: - Answer-hold the steering wheel
tightly and keep the vehicle straight
Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to: -
Answer-guide drivers into certain traffic lanes
To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn: - Answer-
from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb
,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. - Answer-be prepared to come to a complete stop
Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides and rear, and
continue to look _________ while backing. - Answer-to the rear
Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by: - Answer-yellow lane dividers
_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur. -
Answer-Intersections
When parking and leaving your vehicle on a highway or street, which of the following is
not recommended? - Answer-lowering the windows
When turning left from one one-way road to another one-way road: - Answer-bring your
vehicle into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering
If you are approaching a stop sign, you must: - Answer-stop at the solid white stop line
The octagonal shape in the figure is: - Answer-a stop sign
Which of the following statements about passing a vehicle is NOT true? - Answer-You
can exceed the speed limit to make the pass quick
If you approach an intersection with a yellow light, you must: - Answer-slow down and
proceed with caution, if a stop cannot be made safely
While driving, you are NOT allowed to use your horn when: - Answer-blind pedestrians
are around
_________ occurs on wet roads when your front tires start to ride on water instead of
the road. - Answer-Hydroplaning
Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true? - Answer-At an intersection where
there is no stop sign, yield sign or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles
coming from the left
_________ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by
traffic moving to or from the shoulder. - Answer-Solid white line
An __________ is the connection of a freeway to a road or another freeway by a series
of ramps. - Answer-interchange
, A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the
left means: - Answer-you may either proceed straight ahead or turn to the left
When you see a triangle-shaped road sign while driving, you must: - Answer-reduce
your speed and yield
A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates to the driver that: -
Answer-the left turn signal is about to change to red
Flag persons are often located in highways and work zones: - Answer-to stop, slow or
guide traffic safely through construction areas
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) that is _____ or higher. - Answer-0.08% - Eight hundredths of one
percent
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you: - Answer-Sell or transfer your vehicle
When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving? - Answer-
When making a call for emergency assistance
Which of the following increases your chances of having a collision? - Answer-
Continually changing lanes to pass other vehicles
At dawn or dusk, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. As good way to
let other drivers know you are there is to turn: - Answer-On your headlights
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: - Answer-Signal for at least five
seconds
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists? - Answer-Motorcyclists have
the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: - Answer-Weather or not a cross
walk is marked
Which if these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks? - Answer-Tank
Trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red traffic light. What
should you do? - Answer-Do as the officer tells you
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is: -
Answer-Illegal at all times
You must use your seat belt: - Answer-And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket
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