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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. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
400ft
30
Your seatbelt
Driving further from parked cars

2. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
3
Decreased - harder
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

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 _______.
Decreased - harder
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
3

4. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
A loaded gun
Blacked-out traffic signal
Stop before entering

5. 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
Increases
The faster car
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

6. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
In his or her possession
Road surface
2.5
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

7. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
Stop before entering
Driving further from parked cars
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Blacked-out traffic signal

8. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
Parent or guardian
Your seatbelt
4
In his or her possession

9. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
Emotional state
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
400ft

10. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
30
Emotional state
Opposite direction
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers

11. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
Road surface
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Opposite direction
2

12. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
In his or her possession
4
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Increases

13. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
Your seatbelt
Avoid making eye contact
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Towards

14. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
Decreased - harder
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Increases
Traffic accidents - twice

15. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
30
Your seatbelt
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Opposite direction

16. 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
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
When parking on an incline
The faster car
Decrease - increases

17. Your ______________ influences your ability to concentrate - stay alert - be courteous - think clearly and rapidly - contain anger and aggressiveness - and control tendencies to 'show off.'
30
Emotional state
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Opposite direction

18. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
Accelerate while turning
Decrease - increases
4
Decreased - harder

19. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
400ft
When parking on an incline
4
Driving further from parked cars

20. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
2
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Traffic accidents - twice

21. Yield means ______.
2
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Make a left turn
Emotional state

22. 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.
Accelerate while turning
Opposite direction
3
Make a left turn

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 _______________________.
2.5
Stop before entering
Opposite direction
Not drive

24. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
400ft
Road surface
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
A privilege granted by the state

25. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
2
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Emotional state

26. The ____________ who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Parent or guardian
30
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age

27. Driving in California is ________?
Decrease - increases
A privilege granted by the state
Emotional state
2

28. 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
The faster car
2.5
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

29. 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 __________.
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
A loaded gun
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
2.5

30. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
Traffic accidents - twice
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
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
A privilege granted by the state

31. The golden Rule of driving is...
Opposite direction
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Decrease - increases
Your seatbelt

32. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Increases
Accelerate while turning
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers

33. ___________ 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.
When parking on an incline
2
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Road surface

34. 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
A privilege granted by the 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
Your seatbelt

35. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
Decrease - increases
Your seatbelt
30
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

36. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
30
Opposite direction
Stop before entering
2

37. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
Decreased - harder
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Diamond
30

38. A stop sign means that you __________________.
Diamond
2
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Your seatbelt

39. When should you always engage your parking brake?
The faster car
2.5
400ft
When parking on an incline

40. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
Driving further from parked cars
3
Towards
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

41. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Towards
4
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

42. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
Avoid making eye contact
400ft
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Your seatbelt

43. What is a provisional license?