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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.

1. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
2.5
4
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly


2. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
2.5
4
Avoid making eye contact
Decreased - harder


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 _______.
2.5
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
4


4. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
When parking on an incline
Your seatbelt
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


5. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Decrease - increases
Decreased - harder
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


6. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
4
Traffic accidents - twice
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
Parent or guardian


7. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
Avoid making eye contact
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
The faster car
Increases


8. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
2
Make a left turn
30


9. A stop sign means that you __________________.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
The faster car
Not drive
Road surface


10. Driving in California is ________?
A privilege granted by the state
Towards
In his or her possession
Avoid making eye contact


11. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
Road surface
A loaded gun
4
Opposite direction


12. 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 _____.
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
A privilege granted by the state
Blacked-out traffic signal
4


13. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
Accelerate while turning
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
2
Decrease - increases


14. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
Diamond
2
Avoid making eye contact
4


15. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
400ft
30
2.5


16. 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
2
The faster car
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so


17. ___________ 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.
Blacked-out traffic signal
Road surface
Parent or guardian
400ft


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 _______________________.
Accelerate while turning
Make a left turn
When parking on an incline
Not drive


19. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
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
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
When parking on an incline


20. 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 __________.
Decrease - increases
A loaded gun
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
4


21. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
4
Emotional state
In his or her possession
The faster car


22. 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
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Parent or guardian


23. Yield means ______.
The faster car
Stop before entering
A loaded gun
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed


24. 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
2
Traffic accidents - twice
The faster car
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven


25. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
Driving further from parked cars
Stop before entering
Make a left turn
Decreased - harder


26. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
Diamond
Towards
Emotional state
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


27. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
Road surface
Towards
Blacked-out traffic signal
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed


28. When should you always engage your parking brake?
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
2.5
When parking on an incline
Accelerate while turning


29. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
2.5
2
Parent or guardian
Blacked-out traffic signal


30. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
2
4
A loaded gun
Your seatbelt


31. 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.
Traffic accidents - twice
Parent or guardian
Make a left turn
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven


32. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
2
When parking on an incline
2


33. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
Driving further from parked cars
4
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Opposite direction


34. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
400ft
Avoid making eye contact
Not drive
30


35. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
A loaded gun
Avoid making eye contact
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.


36. If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic - and the line closest to your lane is broken - _________________________________.
30
Make a left turn
2
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so


37. Your ______________ influences your ability to concentrate - stay alert - be courteous - think clearly and rapidly - contain anger and aggressiveness - and control tendencies to 'show off.'
A loaded gun
Traffic accidents - twice
Make a left turn
Emotional state


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


39. ____________ 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
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.


40. 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
Emotional state
2
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.


41. What is a provisional license?


42. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
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
Not drive
400ft


43. The golden Rule of driving is...
Make a left turn
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
A privilege granted by the state