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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. 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
2
Towards
The faster car
2

2. The golden Rule of driving is...
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Emotional state
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
3

3. Driving in California is ________?
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Accelerate while turning
A privilege granted by the state
Road surface

4. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
A privilege granted by the state
The faster car
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
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

5. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
Decreased - harder
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
30
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

6. A stop sign means that you __________________.
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
400ft
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
2

7. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
3
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
2
Stop before entering

8. When should you always engage your parking brake?
When parking on an incline
Not drive
Towards
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

9. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
30
Accelerate while turning
Parent or guardian
Make a left turn

10. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
Your seatbelt
In his or her possession
Not drive
Decrease - increases

11. What is a provisional license?

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12. 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
A privilege granted by the state
30
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

13. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
Blacked-out traffic signal
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
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

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 __________.
A loaded gun
4
30
Driving further from parked cars

15. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Blacked-out traffic signal
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

16. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
Stop before entering
Opposite direction
Diamond
Blacked-out traffic signal

17. 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 _______.
2
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
3
Not drive

18. 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 _______________________.
Driving further from parked cars
Increases
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Not drive

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

20. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
400ft
Towards
2
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

21. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
Traffic accidents - twice
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Increases
400ft

22. If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic - and the line closest to your lane is broken - _________________________________.
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
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

23. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
Emotional state
4
Blacked-out traffic signal
Opposite direction

24. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
In his or her possession
4
Decrease - increases
Blacked-out traffic signal

25. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
Road surface
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
2.5
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

26. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
The faster car
Not drive
Diamond
When parking on an incline

27. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
30
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

28. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
Diamond
In his or her possession
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers

29. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
Parent or guardian
Towards
Increases
30

30. The ____________ who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.
4
Road surface
Emotional state
Parent or guardian

31. ___________ 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
The faster car
Emotional state
2

32. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
Road surface
2.5
The faster car
Increases

33. Yield means ______.
Parent or guardian
Make a left turn
Traffic accidents - twice
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

34. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
4
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers

35. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
Road surface
2
Your seatbelt
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

36. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
2
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Your seatbelt
Avoid making eye contact

37. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
2
Diamond
Opposite direction

38. Your ______________ influences your ability to concentrate - stay alert - be courteous - think clearly and rapidly - contain anger and aggressiveness - and control tendencies to 'show off.'
In his or her possession
Increases
Emotional state
Make a left turn

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 _____.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
4
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers

40. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
3
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

41. 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
30
3

42. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
Stop before entering
Driving further from parked cars
A loaded gun
Increases

43. 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.
Make a left turn
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
2.5
A privilege granted by the state