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

2. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
2
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Stop before entering

3. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
Your seatbelt
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
A privilege granted by the state
The faster car

4. 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
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
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.

5. 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
Driving further from parked cars
2.5
A privilege granted by the state

6. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
A privilege granted by the state
Stop before entering
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
When parking on an incline

7. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
Diamond
4
Decrease - increases
3

8. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
Not drive
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Towards
Increases

9. 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
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
When parking on an incline
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

10. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
Opposite direction
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Decreased - harder
2

11. ___________ 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
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Road surface
Traffic accidents - twice

12. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
A privilege granted by the state
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Your seatbelt
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.

13. A stop sign means that you __________________.
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
A privilege granted by the state
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
When parking on an incline

14. What is a provisional license?

15. 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 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
In his or her possession

16. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
400ft
A privilege granted by the state
2.5
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.

17. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
Diamond
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
A loaded gun
Blacked-out traffic signal

18. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
Towards
2
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
The faster car

19. 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 _______________________.
Decrease - increases
Not drive
Traffic accidents - twice
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

20. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
When parking on an incline
2.5
Accelerate while turning
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

21. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
The faster car
Accelerate while turning
Not drive
Towards

22. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
Make a left turn
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Avoid making eye contact
The faster car

23. 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
A loaded gun
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
2

24. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
30
Increases
Traffic accidents - twice
Towards

25. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
The faster car
2.5
Parent or guardian

26. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Traffic accidents - twice
2
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

27. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
4
Avoid making eye contact
When parking on an incline
Driving further from parked cars

28. 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
When parking on an incline
The faster car
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
30

29. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
2
Stop before entering
Make a left turn
In his or her possession

30. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
400ft
Driving further from parked cars
Make a left turn
2

31. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Emotional state
Blacked-out traffic signal

32. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
Your seatbelt
4
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Parent or guardian

33. 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.
Parent or guardian
Make a left turn
Diamond
2

34. The golden Rule of driving is...
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Make a left turn
Towards
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

35. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Your seatbelt
Diamond
Stop before entering

36. Driving in California 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
2
A privilege granted by the state
Driving further from parked cars

37. When should you always engage your parking brake?
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
When parking on an incline
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Towards

38. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
4
Increases
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
2

39. 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 _____.
Towards
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
In his or her possession
4

40. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
Driving further from parked cars
Blacked-out traffic signal
4
2

41. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
A privilege granted by the state
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
The faster car
Decreased - harder

42. 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 __________.
When parking on an incline
Blacked-out traffic signal
4
A loaded gun

43. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
Not drive
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
A loaded gun
Traffic accidents - twice