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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. What is a provisional license?

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2. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
Opposite direction
30
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
4

3. If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic - and the line closest to your lane is broken - _________________________________.
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
2
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

4. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
Avoid making eye contact
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
30
Driving further from parked cars

5. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
400ft
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
2.5
Avoid making eye contact

6. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
400ft
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.
In his or her possession

7. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
Parent or guardian
Driving further from parked cars
4
Opposite direction

8. 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 _______.
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
3
Blacked-out traffic signal

9. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
Opposite direction
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 reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Decreased - harder

10. The golden Rule of driving is...
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Road surface
4
Blacked-out traffic signal

11. Yield means ______.
Accelerate while turning
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Stop before entering
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age

12. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
2.5
Driving further from parked cars
Traffic accidents - twice

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.'
Emotional state
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
2
4

14. 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
Blacked-out traffic signal
Accelerate while turning
4

15. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
3
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Decrease - increases
Not drive

16. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
Towards
Increases
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Driving further from parked cars

17. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
Avoid making eye contact
Decrease - increases
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
30

18. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
When parking on an incline
Driving further from parked cars
Increases
2

19. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
The faster car
Blacked-out traffic signal
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
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. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Blacked-out traffic signal
Road surface

21. 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 __________.
Avoid making eye contact
Emotional state
A loaded gun
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age

22. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
Decrease - increases
3
4
Stop before entering

23. The ____________ who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.
In his or her possession
Avoid making eye contact
Parent or guardian
2.5

24. Driving in California is ________?
Increases
A privilege granted by the state
Opposite direction
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 _____.
400ft
Decrease - increases
4
Traffic accidents - twice

26. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
Your seatbelt
Decrease - increases
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
2

27. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
In his or her possession
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Decreased - harder
Stop before entering

28. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
3
Increases
A loaded gun
Diamond

29. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
Your seatbelt
Road surface
4
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

30. When should you always engage your parking brake?
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Your seatbelt
3
When parking on an incline

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

32. 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 _______________________.
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Stop before entering
Not drive
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

33. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
30
In his or her possession
Driving further from parked cars
The faster car

34. A stop sign means that you __________________.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Towards
Driving further from parked cars
Increases

35. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
Traffic accidents - twice
Driving further from parked cars
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Accelerate while turning

36. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
3
The faster car
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Your seatbelt

37. 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
Decrease - increases
The faster car
Diamond
30

38. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
The faster car
Blacked-out traffic signal
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
30

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

40. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
Avoid making eye contact
Increases
30
The faster car

41. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Blacked-out traffic signal
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

42. 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
The faster car
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Decreased - harder

43. ___________ 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.
Decreased - harder
Diamond
Road surface
Parent or guardian