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California Drivers Permit Test

Instructions:

Answer 43 questions in 15 minutes.
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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
4
Increases
2
The faster car

2. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
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
Decreased - harder
2
Stop before entering

3. 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 _____.
Driving further from parked cars
Parent or guardian
Traffic accidents - twice
4

4. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Blacked-out traffic signal
400ft
4

5. If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic - and the line closest to your lane is broken - _________________________________.
Road surface
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
2
2

6. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Opposite direction
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

7. 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 __________.
Towards
A loaded gun
A privilege granted by the state
2.5

8. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
When parking on an incline
2.5
Your seatbelt
Towards

9. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
2.5
Road surface
Make a left turn
When parking on an incline

10. What is a provisional license?

11. The ____________ who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
30
Driving further from parked cars
Parent or guardian

12. 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
Blacked-out traffic signal
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
A privilege granted by the state

13. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
30
Driving further from parked cars
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

14. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
4
2.5
Towards
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

15. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
4
Accelerate while turning

16. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
2
A privilege granted by the state
Blacked-out traffic signal
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age

17. 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.
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Make a left turn
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
4

18. Driving in California is ________?
A privilege granted by the state
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Stop before entering

19. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
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
2
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Accelerate while turning

20. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
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
Decreased - harder
Not drive

21. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
Driving further from parked cars
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
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

22. When should you always engage your parking brake?
When parking on an incline
Increases
Driving further from parked cars
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

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 _______________________.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Not drive
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

24. The golden Rule of driving is...
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Opposite direction
4

25. 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
Decrease - increases
4
Emotional state

26. Yield means ______.
Emotional state
2
Your seatbelt
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

27. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Increases
Emotional state
Decreased - harder

28. 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 _______.
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
4
3
Parent or guardian

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

30. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
Driving further from parked cars
Towards
400ft
Accelerate while turning

31. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
Diamond
400ft
Driving further from parked cars
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

32. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
2.5
2
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Stop before entering

33. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
2
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
When parking on an incline
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

34. A stop sign means that you __________________.
2.5
Road surface
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
In his or her possession

35. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
In his or her possession
Accelerate while turning
A loaded gun
Increases

36. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
Decrease - increases
3
Diamond
Not drive

37. ___________ 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.
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Avoid making eye contact
Traffic accidents - twice
Road surface

38. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
2
Your seatbelt
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
30

39. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
Opposite direction
2.5
Driving further from parked cars
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers

40. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Traffic accidents - twice
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers

41. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
Stop before entering
Make a left turn
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Increases

42. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
Traffic accidents - twice
When parking on an incline
Avoid making eye contact
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

43. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
Emotional state
Traffic accidents - twice
30
Diamond