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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. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
3
30
2.5
Your seatbelt

2. Driving in California is ________?
30
A privilege granted by the state
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so

3. When should you always engage your parking brake?
When parking on an incline
Stop before entering
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
400ft

4. What is a provisional license?

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5. The ____________ who signed the application for a provisional license may request to have the license canceled at any time and for any reason.
Towards
Parent or guardian
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Decreased - harder

6. Yield means ______.
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Not drive
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly
Avoid making eye contact

7. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
2.5
Increases
Towards
Stop before entering

8. 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
Diamond
The faster car
Avoid making eye contact
4

9. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
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
4

10. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
2
Your seatbelt
Towards
3

11. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
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
4
400ft
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

12. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
Parent or guardian
Decrease - increases
Decreased - harder
A loaded gun

13. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
2.5
Opposite direction
Diamond

14. 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
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
2
Diamond

15. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
Increases
Your seatbelt
Opposite direction
3

16. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
Driving further from parked cars
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Parent or guardian
4

17. 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 _______________________.
Accelerate while turning
Not drive
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
4

18. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
Decrease - increases
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
In his or her possession

19. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
Traffic accidents - twice
Towards
Decreased - harder
Stop before entering

20. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
2.5
4
400ft

21. A stop sign means that you __________________.
The faster car
Your seatbelt
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

22. Your ______________ influences your ability to concentrate - stay alert - be courteous - think clearly and rapidly - contain anger and aggressiveness - and control tendencies to 'show off.'
3
Emotional state
2
4

23. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
Decrease - increases
Stop before entering
Avoid making eye contact
2

24. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
400ft
Driving further from parked cars
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
3

25. 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.
When parking on an incline
Make a left turn
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
4

26. 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 _______.
Accelerate while turning
3
Road surface
Decreased - harder

27. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
A loaded gun
Not drive
2

28. 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 __________.
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
A loaded gun
Accelerate while turning
2

29. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Make a left turn
2

30. How many months must a minor(under 18) hold an instructional Permit before taking a drive test?
2
Traffic accidents - twice
Avoid making eye contact
3

31. The golden Rule of driving is...
Your seatbelt
In his or her possession
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
4

32. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
Blacked-out traffic signal
4
Stop before entering
Avoid making eye contact

33. There are a number of traits which are dangerous while driving - and they include...
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
Towards
A loaded gun

34. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
Stop before entering
Accelerate while turning
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Road surface

35. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
Blacked-out traffic signal
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
2.5

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

37. 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
Traffic accidents - twice
Avoid making eye contact

38. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
Blacked-out traffic signal
Opposite direction
4
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

39. What is the purpose of barrels filled with sand in front of an abutment (such as a support for a highway over pass)?
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Your seatbelt
30
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

40. ___________ 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.
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
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Road surface

41. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
Diamond
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Emotional state
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

42. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
4
A loaded gun
Your seatbelt
Not drive

43. 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 _____.
Emotional state
30
Accelerate while turning
4