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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. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
Towards
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
Traffic accidents - twice
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age

2. ___________ 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.
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Make a left turn
Road surface
Parent or guardian

3. 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 _______________________.
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Not drive
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Increases

4. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
Diamond
Your seatbelt
Driving further from parked cars
In his or her possession

5. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
400ft
Traffic accidents - twice
Your seatbelt
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

6. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
Opposite direction
Your seatbelt
Traffic accidents - twice
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.

7. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
Blacked-out traffic signal
400ft
Emotional state
2

8. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
Avoid making eye contact
Accelerate while turning
Opposite direction
Traffic accidents - twice

9. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
A privilege granted by the state
Make a left turn
Increases
3

10. What is a provisional license?

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 _____.
Make a left turn
4
Driving further from parked cars
When parking on an incline

12. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Blacked-out traffic signal
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

13. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
Diamond
Your seatbelt
Opposite direction
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

14. 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 __________.
In his or her possession
Driving further from parked cars
4
A loaded gun

15. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
2
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
A loaded gun
4

16. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
Road surface
A privilege granted by the state
Increases
Avoid making eye contact

17. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
A loaded gun
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Increases
Towards

18. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
Your seatbelt
Stop before entering
Traffic accidents - twice
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

19. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
Accelerate while turning
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
4
2

20. Yield means ______.
Towards
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Decreased - harder
Diamond

21. 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
Not drive
Your seatbelt
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

22. If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic - and the line closest to your lane is broken - _________________________________.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Stop before entering
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
3

23. 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
Towards
4
30

24. A stop sign means that you __________________.
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

25. The ____________ who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
400ft
Decreased - harder
Parent or guardian

26. When should you always engage your parking brake?
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
When parking on an incline
Parent or guardian
Make a left turn

27. Driving in California is ________?
Decrease - increases
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
A privilege granted by the state
Driving further from parked cars

28. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
4
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
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

29. The golden Rule of driving is...
Road surface
Towards
Decreased - harder
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

30. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
Road surface
The faster car
In his or her possession
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

31. 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
Driving further from parked cars
Diamond
Parent or guardian

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.
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
A loaded gun
Make a left turn
Parent or guardian

33. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
Traffic accidents - twice
Towards
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Decreased - harder

34. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
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
Road surface
Decrease - increases
The faster car

35. 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
400ft
Accelerate while turning
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age

36. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
2.5
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Blacked-out traffic signal
400ft

37. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
4
Driving further from parked cars
Your seatbelt
Road surface

38. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Driving further from parked cars
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Opposite direction

39. 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
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
In his or her possession
Increases
The faster car

40. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
A loaded gun
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Traffic accidents - twice
Road surface

41. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
Opposite direction
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 driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age

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

43. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
Your seatbelt
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Diamond
2