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California Drivers Permit Test

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Answer 43 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
In his or her possession
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
Towards
Traffic accidents - twice

2. 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.
Decrease - increases
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Make a left turn

3. 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 _______.
2
A privilege granted by the state
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
3

4. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
Make a left turn
Towards
Your seatbelt
400ft

5. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
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
4
Accelerate while turning

6. What is a provisional license?

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7. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
Decrease - increases
Towards
4
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

8. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
Avoid making eye contact
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
3
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

9. Yield means ______.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
In his or her possession
A privilege granted by the state
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

10. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
Diamond
4
Make a left turn
Towards

11. Your ______________ influences your ability to concentrate - stay alert - be courteous - think clearly and rapidly - contain anger and aggressiveness - and control tendencies to 'show off.'
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
Traffic accidents - twice
Emotional state
4

12. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
Blacked-out traffic signal
Increases
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
Driving further from parked cars

13. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
4
2
Increases
Not drive

14. ___________ 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
Decreased - harder
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
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
Diamond
2
The faster car
A privilege granted by the state

16. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
Decreased - harder
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
400ft
A loaded gun

17. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
4
Diamond
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Increases

18. 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 _______________________.
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Not drive
Your seatbelt

19. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
Stop before entering
Decreased - harder
Traffic accidents - twice
Your seatbelt

20. The ____________ who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.
Parent or guardian
30
4
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

21. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
Avoid making eye contact
Opposite direction
Decreased - harder
400ft

22. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
A privilege granted by the state
4
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Traffic accidents - twice

23. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
Opposite direction
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
When parking on an incline
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.

24. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Avoid making eye contact
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Decreased - harder

25. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
400ft
2
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

26. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
4
2.5
30
Your seatbelt

27. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Diamond
Decreased - harder
Avoid making eye contact

28. Driving in California is ________?
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
A privilege granted by the state
Driving further from parked cars

29. When should you always engage your parking brake?
Opposite direction
When parking on an incline
Emotional state
2

30. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Stop before entering
30
Emotional state

31. 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 _____.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
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
4
2.5

32. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
2
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Opposite direction
4

33. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
In his or her possession
4
Your seatbelt

34. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Accelerate while turning
A loaded gun
2

35. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
Increases
Stop before entering
2
Emotional state

36. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
Blacked-out traffic signal
A privilege granted by the state
Make a left turn
Opposite direction

37. A stop sign means that you __________________.
Make a left turn
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
A privilege granted by the state
Towards

38. The golden Rule of driving is...
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Parent or guardian
Opposite direction
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

39. If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic - and the line closest to your lane is broken - _________________________________.
Accelerate while turning
Decreased - harder
When parking on an incline
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

40. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
A loaded gun
Emotional state
2.5
A privilege granted by the state

41. 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 __________.
Blacked-out traffic signal
A privilege granted by the state
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
A loaded gun

42. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
Emotional state
Decrease - increases
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Driving further from parked cars

43. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Decrease - increases
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed