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California Drivers Permit Test

Instructions:

Answer 43 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
Stop before entering
Not drive
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

2. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
2
Emotional state
Driving further from parked cars
4

3. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
4
Opposite direction
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age

4. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
4
Increases
Opposite direction

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
Towards
Opposite direction
Driving further from parked cars

6. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
Towards
When parking on an incline
Increases
2.5

7. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
Increases
Your seatbelt
Diamond
In his or her possession

8. 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.
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Your seatbelt
Make a left turn

9. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Accelerate while turning
Increases
Parent or guardian

10. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
4
Parent or guardian
2
In his or her possession

11. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
In his or her possession
3
A loaded gun
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

12. When should you always engage your parking brake?
400ft
When parking on an incline
4
The faster car

13. Your ______________ influences your ability to concentrate - stay alert - be courteous - think clearly and rapidly - contain anger and aggressiveness - and control tendencies to 'show off.'
Avoid making eye contact
Emotional state
Decreased - harder
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

14. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
A loaded gun
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
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

15. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
Towards
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Driving further from parked cars

16. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
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
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

17. Yield means ______.
3
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
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

18. 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
The faster car
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Driving further from parked cars
Not drive

19. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
Blacked-out traffic signal
Make a left turn
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
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

20. ___________ 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.
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Road surface
Accelerate while turning
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

21. 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 _____.
Blacked-out traffic signal
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
4
Accelerate while turning

22. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
Decreased - harder
Stop before entering
Make a left turn
Blacked-out traffic signal

23. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
Stop before entering
30
Your seatbelt
Towards

24. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
Road surface
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Opposite direction
In his or her possession

25. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
400ft
Decrease - increases
Road surface

26. 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 _______________________.
Not drive
Emotional state
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.

27. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
30
2
When parking on an incline
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

28. What is a provisional license?

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29. 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 __________.
A loaded gun
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Make a left turn
3

30. 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.
Avoid making eye contact
Parent or guardian
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

31. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
Accelerate while turning
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
A privilege granted by the state
Blacked-out traffic signal

32. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
The faster car
Traffic accidents - twice
Blacked-out traffic signal

33. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
Emotional state
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
30
Make a left turn

34. A stop sign means that you __________________.
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
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
Stop before entering

35. Driving in California is ________?
Your seatbelt
A privilege granted by the state
4
A loaded gun

36. The golden Rule of driving is...
Opposite direction
4
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

37. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
Blacked-out traffic signal
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Stop before entering
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

38. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
4
Accelerate while turning
Road surface
The faster car

39. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
Driving further from parked cars
Your seatbelt
Blacked-out traffic signal
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.

40. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
In his or her possession
Accelerate while turning
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

41. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Avoid making eye contact
Parent or guardian
Increases

42. 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 _______.
3
Emotional state
30
Accelerate while turning

43. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
4
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Avoid making eye contact