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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. 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
Driving further from parked cars
Blacked-out traffic signal
Parent or guardian

2. A stop sign means that you __________________.
2.5
Towards
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
A loaded gun

3. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
Make a left turn
2
30
Towards

4. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
2.5
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
In his or her possession
4

5. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
30
Traffic accidents - twice
2.5
A loaded gun

6. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
Towards
Road surface
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers

7. Yield means ______.
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
30
Your seatbelt
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

8. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
Decrease - increases
Accelerate while turning
4
2

9. 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
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
30

10. 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
30
Opposite direction
Road surface

11. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Opposite direction
Make a left turn

12. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
Towards
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Decrease - increases
3

13. ___________ 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.
Road surface
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
2.5
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

14. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Towards
The faster car
Traffic accidents - twice

15. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
Avoid making eye contact
2.5
Your seatbelt
Stop before entering

16. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
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
Accelerate while turning

17. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
Diamond
Make a left turn
2
Your seatbelt

18. Your ______________ influences your ability to concentrate - stay alert - be courteous - think clearly and rapidly - contain anger and aggressiveness - and control tendencies to 'show off.'
Road surface
Emotional state
Parent or guardian
3

19. If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic - and the line closest to your lane is broken - _________________________________.
2.5
Driving further from parked cars
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

20. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
Decreased - harder
Emotional state
Make a left turn
Increases

21. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
Blacked-out traffic signal
Make a left turn
30
Increases

22. When should you always engage your parking brake?
When parking on an incline
A loaded gun
Diamond
3

23. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
Decreased - harder
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Not drive
2

24. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
When parking on an incline
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Driving further from parked cars
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

25. 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
Parent or guardian
Accelerate while turning
The faster car
Driving further from parked cars

26. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Accelerate while turning
The faster car
Towards

27. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
Stop before entering
2.5
Traffic accidents - twice
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

28. 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
4
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Stop before entering

29. What is a provisional license?

30. Driving in California is ________?
Your seatbelt
A loaded gun
30
A privilege granted by the state

31. 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
Increases
Towards
Decreased - harder

32. 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.
Road surface
Make a left turn
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.

33. 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 treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Not drive
Decreased - harder
A privilege granted by the state

34. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
Decreased - harder
3
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
2

35. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
4
Traffic accidents - twice
Parent or guardian
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

36. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Stop before entering
Accelerate while turning
2.5

37. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
Driving further from parked cars
2
Accelerate while turning
Diamond

38. 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
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Opposite direction

39. The golden Rule of driving is...
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
When parking on an incline
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

40. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
Your seatbelt
Increases
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Emotional state

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 reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Accelerate while turning
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

42. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
4
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Decreased - harder
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

43. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
400ft
2
A loaded gun
A privilege granted by the state