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California Drivers Permit Test

Instructions:

Answer 43 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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
3
2
Accelerate while turning

2. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
The faster car
Increases
Accelerate while turning

3. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
Traffic accidents - twice
3
Driving further from parked cars
Parent or guardian

4. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
Avoid making eye contact
Traffic accidents - twice
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Diamond

5. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
400ft
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
30

6. 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
In his or her possession
Towards
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

7. What is a provisional license?

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8. 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
Make a left turn
Opposite direction
2

9. The golden Rule of driving is...
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Driving further from parked cars
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

10. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
2
Increases
2.5
Stop before entering

11. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
In his or her possession
2
Avoid making eye contact
Decreased - harder

12. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
Accelerate while turning
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Driving further from parked cars
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

13. 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.
2
Make a left turn
Towards
Road surface

14. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
A loaded gun
Blacked-out traffic signal
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Not drive

15. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
Towards
4
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
30

16. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
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
When parking on an incline
Increases

17. A stop sign means that you __________________.
The faster car
2
Driving further from parked cars
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

18. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
Road surface
Your seatbelt
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Make a left turn

19. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Make a left turn
2
In his or her possession

20. 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 _______________________.
30
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Not drive

21. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
Decreased - harder
Stop before entering
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Driving further from parked cars

22. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
2.5
Opposite direction
The faster car
Avoid making eye contact

23. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
Diamond
400ft
30
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

24. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
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
When parking on an incline

25. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Your seatbelt
Make a left turn
Decrease - increases

26. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
A privilege granted by the state
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

27. ___________ 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
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Blacked-out traffic signal
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

28. Yield means ______.
Opposite direction
Traffic accidents - twice
Decrease - increases
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

29. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
Traffic accidents - twice
Your seatbelt
Stop before entering
In his or her possession

30. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
Stop before entering
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
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

31. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
In his or her possession
2
Accelerate while turning
Traffic accidents - twice

32. 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
A loaded gun
The faster car
3
30

33. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
Towards
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
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
Parent or guardian

34. When should you always engage your parking brake?
Driving further from parked cars
A privilege granted by the state
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
When parking on an incline

35. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
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
30
2.5
Driving further from parked cars

36. The ____________ who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.
Make a left turn
Parent or guardian
4
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

37. Driving in California is ________?
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
The faster car
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

38. 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 _____.
2
4
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
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

39. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
Diamond
Accelerate while turning
Decrease - increases
2.5

40. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
2
Your seatbelt
4
In his or her possession

41. 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
Stop before entering
2
Decreased - harder

42. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
4
Your seatbelt

43. 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
Increases
3