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California Drivers Permit Test

Instructions:

Answer 43 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
In his or her possession
Make a left turn
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
A loaded gun

2. The ____________ who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.
Emotional state
Opposite direction
4
Parent or guardian

3. 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
3
A privilege granted by the state
The faster car

4. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Decreased - harder
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
3

5. What is a provisional license?

6. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
2.5
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
3
Not drive

7. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
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
Decrease - increases
3

8. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
In his or her possession
Opposite direction
The faster car
Make a left turn

9. Driving in California is ________?
A privilege granted by the state
In his or her possession
30
4

10. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
2
Driving further from parked cars
Your seatbelt
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers

11. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
In his or her possession
Traffic accidents - twice
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Accelerate while turning

12. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
Stop before entering
Decreased - harder
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
3

13. A stop sign means that you __________________.
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
The faster car

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

15. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
Blacked-out traffic signal
2.5
2
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

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

17. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
Accelerate while turning
30
Make a left turn
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.

18. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
400ft
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Make a left turn
Your seatbelt

19. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Blacked-out traffic signal
Parent or guardian
Increases

20. Yield means ______.
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
A privilege granted by the state
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
4

21. If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic - and the line closest to your lane is broken - _________________________________.
When parking on an incline
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Stop before entering

22. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Your seatbelt
Road surface
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers

23. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
4
Road surface
30
2

24. The golden Rule of driving is...
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Stop before entering
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

25. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
3
Diamond
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Road surface

26. 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 _______.
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
3
Road surface
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.

27. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
30
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Blacked-out traffic signal

28. 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
2
Blacked-out traffic signal

29. When should you always engage your parking brake?
When parking on an incline
3
Towards
4

30. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
In his or her possession
Your seatbelt
2
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

31. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
Decreased - harder
Accelerate while turning
Increases
30

32. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
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
Increases
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

33. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
Avoid making eye contact
Stop before entering
400ft
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

34. 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.
Avoid making eye contact
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Traffic accidents - twice
Make a left turn

35. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
Opposite direction
400ft
30
4

36. 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 _____.
4
2.5
When parking on an incline
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

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
Road surface
The faster car
Emotional state
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age

38. ___________ 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.
2
Towards
Road surface
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

39. Your ______________ influences your ability to concentrate - stay alert - be courteous - think clearly and rapidly - contain anger and aggressiveness - and control tendencies to 'show off.'
4
2
30
Emotional state

40. 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
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Not drive
2

41. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
2
When parking on an incline

42. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
When parking on an incline
Towards
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

43. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
2
4
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute