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California Drivers Permit Test

Instructions:

Answer 43 questions in 15 minutes.
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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.
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Towards
Your seatbelt

2. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
4
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Make a left turn

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

4. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
Decrease - increases
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
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
Stop before entering

5. A stop sign means that you __________________.
400ft
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
Towards
Emotional state

6. Driving in California is ________?
3
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
A privilege granted by the state
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

7. What is a provisional license?

8. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
2.5
The faster car
Avoid making eye contact
Increases

9. 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
4
The faster car

10. If there are two yellow lines dividing lanes of traffic - and the line closest to your lane is broken - _________________________________.
4
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
In his or her possession
Parent or guardian

11. 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
Driving further from parked cars
30
2

12. 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 _______________________.
Not drive
Blacked-out traffic signal
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
30

13. When should you always engage your parking brake?
In his or her possession
Blacked-out traffic signal
Driving further from parked cars
When parking on an incline

14. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
A privilege granted by the state
Traffic accidents - twice
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
4

15. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
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
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Emotional state

16. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
3
A loaded gun
Make a left turn
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

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.'
2
Not drive
Emotional state
Blacked-out traffic signal

18. Yield means ______.
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Emotional state
When parking on an incline
3

19. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
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.
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Diamond

20. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
The faster car
Decreased - harder
2

21. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
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
2.5
A privilege granted by the state

22. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
Traffic accidents - twice
2
Emotional state
Parent or guardian

23. 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
Decreased - harder
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Diamond

24. 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
The faster car
Accelerate while turning
Increases

25. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
Stop before entering
A loaded gun
2
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

26. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
Driving further from parked cars
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
A loaded gun
Make a left turn

27. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
In his or her possession
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
A privilege granted by the state

28. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
Not drive
Accelerate while turning
4
2

29. 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
A loaded gun
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
The faster car

30. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
400ft
Your seatbelt
Not drive

31. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
3
Make a left turn
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Diamond

32. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
4
Decrease - increases
Parent or guardian

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.
3
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
2

34. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
Your seatbelt
Decrease - increases
Emotional 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

35. 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 _____.
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
4
Blacked-out traffic signal
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

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

37. 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 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
3
4

38. The ____________ who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.
Parent or guardian
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Accelerate while turning

39. 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 __________.
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Not drive
Increases
A loaded gun

40. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
Decreased - harder
4
Avoid making eye contact
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

41. 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.
Blacked-out traffic signal
Decrease - increases
Make a left turn
4

42. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
2
Road surface

43. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
Parent or guardian
400ft
Emotional state
Traffic accidents - twice