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California Drivers Permit Test

Instructions:

Answer 43 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
In his or her possession
Decrease - increases
Accelerate while turning
Stop before entering

2. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Road surface
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Diamond

3. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
2
Make a left turn
Opposite direction
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

4. 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
The faster car
2.5
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Emotional state

5. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
In his or her possession
30
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

6. Driving in California is ________?
A privilege granted by the state
Your seatbelt
Emotional state
3

7. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
2
30
Decrease - increases
In his or her possession

8. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
Traffic accidents - twice
400ft
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
30

9. 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
Not drive
When parking on an incline
Diamond

10. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
Road surface
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
4

11. 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 _____.
Road surface
4
30
The faster car

12. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
2
Accelerate while turning
30
Road surface

13. What is a provisional license?

14. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
Towards
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
2.5
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

15. 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 __________.
4
Opposite direction
A loaded gun
Avoid making eye contact

16. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
Increases
In his or her possession
4
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers

17. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
Make a left turn
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
2
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

18. If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic - and the line closest to your lane is broken - _________________________________.
Parent or guardian
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Increases
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

19. Yield means ______.
Your seatbelt
A loaded gun
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

20. 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 _______.
Traffic accidents - twice
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
3
Not drive

21. The golden Rule of driving is...
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
The faster car

22. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
When parking on an incline
A privilege granted by the state
Your seatbelt
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

23. 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 _______________________.
2
Increases
Accelerate while turning
Not drive

24. ___________ 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.
4
Road surface
Opposite direction
Stop before entering

25. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
4
2
Parent or guardian
Traffic accidents - twice

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

27. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
Blacked-out traffic signal
400ft
A privilege granted by the state
Not drive

28. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
Traffic accidents - twice
2
4
3

29. When should you always engage your parking brake?
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
4
When parking on an incline

30. 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
In his or her possession
Parent or guardian

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
4
Make a left turn
Road surface

32. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
Increases
2.5
4
Decreased - harder

33. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
In his or her possession
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Avoid making eye contact
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

34. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
2
Diamond
Opposite direction
Stop before entering

35. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
Emotional state
Decreased - harder
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Driving further from parked cars

36. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
Driving further from parked cars
Stop before entering
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

37. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
Your seatbelt
Driving further from parked cars
2.5
Not drive

38. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
30
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

39. A stop sign means that you __________________.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Accelerate while turning
Increases

40. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
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
2
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

41. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
Decreased - harder
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Driving further from parked cars
The faster car

42. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
2.5
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
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

43. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
When parking on an incline
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
Avoid making eye contact
A loaded gun