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California Drivers Permit Test

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Answer 43 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
4
Diamond
2
Opposite direction

2. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
2
4
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

3. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
Stop before entering
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
4

4. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
Not drive
Blacked-out traffic signal
Road surface
2

5. If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic - and the line closest to your lane is broken - _________________________________.
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Accelerate while turning
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Stop before entering

6. The ____________ who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Parent or guardian
Decreased - harder
Driving further from parked cars

7. 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 treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Decrease - increases
3
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

8. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
Stop before entering
4
Road surface
Parent or guardian

9. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
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
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
In his or her possession
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

10. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
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
In his or her possession
30

11. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Opposite direction
A privilege granted by the state

12. A stop sign means that you __________________.
The faster car
In his or her possession
Decreased - harder
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

13. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Traffic accidents - twice
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
The faster car

14. Driving in California is ________?
In his or her possession
Towards
A privilege granted by the state
30

15. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
A loaded gun
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Increases
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

16. When should you always engage your parking brake?
When parking on an incline
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Your seatbelt

17. 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
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
The faster car
4
When parking on an incline

18. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
Accelerate while turning
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Road surface
A privilege granted by the state

19. ___________ 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.
400ft
Diamond
Road surface
Driving further from parked cars

20. 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 _______________________.
Your seatbelt
2
2
Not drive

21. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
4
4
Driving further from parked cars
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

22. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
3
Avoid making eye contact
2
4

23. 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.
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Make a left turn
Not drive
Opposite direction

24. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
Opposite direction
The faster car
A loaded gun
Diamond

25. 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
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
A loaded gun
Blacked-out traffic signal

26. 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 __________.
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
A loaded gun
400ft
Road surface

27. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
Increases
Make a left turn
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Traffic accidents - twice

28. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
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
400ft

29. What is a provisional license?

30. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
Your seatbelt
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
4
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

31. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Parent or guardian
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

32. The golden Rule of driving is...
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Accelerate while turning
2

33. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
Increases
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Decrease - increases
Opposite direction

34. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Decreased - harder
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

35. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Decreased - harder
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Blacked-out traffic signal

36. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
A privilege granted by the state
2.5
Driving further from parked cars
400ft

37. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
Your seatbelt
Traffic accidents - twice
Decrease - increases
Make a left turn

38. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
Diamond
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Accelerate while turning
Towards

39. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
Driving further from parked cars
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
2.5

40. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
400ft
2
Stop before entering

41. Yield means ______.
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Your seatbelt
4
Opposite direction

42. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
Stop before entering
2.5
Road surface
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.

43. 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 _____.
Avoid making eye contact
Increases
Make a left turn
4