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California Drivers Permit Test

Instructions:

Answer 43 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Yield means ______.
Decrease - increases
2
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

2. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Parent or guardian
Accelerate while turning
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.

3. The ____________ who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.
Road surface
Parent or guardian
2
Accelerate while turning

4. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
A privilege granted by the state
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Towards
Emotional state

5. If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic - and the line closest to your lane is broken - _________________________________.
Decrease - increases
Increases
The faster car
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

6. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
4
In his or her possession
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Road surface

7. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
1. After you have yielded to all traffic.2 After you have yielded to all pedestrians.3. If a NO TURN ON RED sign is not posted
Avoid making eye contact
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
3

8. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
In his or her possession
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
A privilege granted by the state
Increases

9. What is a provisional license?

10. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
A loaded gun
4

11. When should you always engage your parking brake?
When parking on an incline
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
A privilege granted by the state
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

12. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
4
Not drive
Driving further from parked cars
A loaded gun

13. Driving in California is ________?
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
A privilege granted by the state
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Decrease - increases

14. You may cross over either a single solid yellow line or double solid yellow lines to _____________ at an intersection - to enter or exit a road or a driveway - or to make a U-turn - if it can be made safely and is not otherwise prohibited.
4
Make a left turn
Accelerate while turning
2

15. The force of a moving object is called momentum. The momentum of an object is proportional to its weight and speed. The more momentum it has - the more force it has. So if there were two cars - both the same model - and one of the cars was traveling
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
The faster car
Traffic accidents - twice
4

16. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Driving further from parked cars
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
4

17. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
Decrease - increases
Accelerate while turning
30
Stop before entering

18. Within the first 12 months - unless accompanied by a parent or guardian - a licensed driver 25 years of age or older - or a licensed or certified driving instructor - provisional licensees cannot drive between 11 P.M. and _______.
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
3
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Make a left turn

19. Your ______________ influences your ability to concentrate - stay alert - be courteous - think clearly and rapidly - contain anger and aggressiveness - and control tendencies to 'show off.'
Emotional state
400ft
A loaded gun
In his or her possession

20. A stop sign means that you __________________.
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
The faster car
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Your seatbelt

21. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
Avoid making eye contact
Increases
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
2.5

22. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
4
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Traffic accidents - twice

23. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
Decreased - harder
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Increases
Emotional state

24. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
The faster car
Blacked-out traffic signal
30
Traffic accidents - twice

25. Within the first six months - unless accompanied by a parent or guardian - a licensed driver 25 years of age or older - or a licensed or certified driving instructor - provisional licensees cannot transport passengers under age _____.
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
4
Driving further from parked cars
Make a left turn

26. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
Diamond
Accelerate while turning
Make a left turn
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

27. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
Your seatbelt
Not drive
Emotional state
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

28. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Blacked-out traffic signal
Diamond
A privilege granted by the state

29. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
4
A loaded gun
Stop before entering
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

30. If you are under severe tension - emotionally distressed (e.g. - depressed - angry or upset) - or otherwise preoccupied with your emotions - thoughts or personal problems - it is advised that you _______________________.
In his or her possession
Not drive
Emotional state
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age

31. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
Decrease - increases
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
4

32. A vehicle is capable of causing extensive property damage - injury - and death. You should operate your vehicle with extreme caution - because it is like handling __________.
Not drive
Driving further from parked cars
A loaded gun
Stop before entering

33. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
Traffic accidents - twice
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Opposite direction
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

34. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
Stop before entering
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Traffic accidents - twice
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

35. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
A loaded gun
Traffic accidents - twice
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
2

36. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
2
Parent or guardian
Diamond
400ft

37. ___________ changes due to: (a) ice - (b) rain - (c) snow - (d) oil and diesel fuel buildup - or (e) sand or dirt will reduce the traction of your tires. This does not affect the control of your vehicle.
Road surface
Opposite direction
30
In his or her possession

38. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
30
4
Road surface
1. After you have yielded to all traffic.2 After you have yielded to all pedestrians.3. If a NO TURN ON RED sign is not posted

39. The golden Rule of driving is...
A loaded gun
3
The faster car
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

40. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
2
Make a left turn
Driving further from parked cars
Not drive

41. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
A privilege granted by the state
Diamond
Towards
Decreased - harder

42. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
When parking on an incline
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
The faster car

43. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
2
400ft
Towards
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly