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California Drivers Permit Test

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Answer 43 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 _______.
4
Road surface
When parking on an incline
3

2. If you are parking facing downhill - you should always turn your front wheels _______the curb or side of the road.
Towards
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
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

3. 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
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
A privilege granted by the state
Diamond

4. 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
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
3

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
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Parent or guardian
In his or her possession

6. Provisional licensees would have their license suspended for 6 months and probation for 1 year after receiving _______ points in 12 months.
Not drive
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
2
4

7. A stop sign means that you __________________.
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Decrease - increases
Accelerate while turning
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner

8. When traveling at 55mph - How many feet do you need to stop?
4
400ft
Decreased - harder
Driving further from parked cars

9. The five abilities required for being a safe driver are...
2.5
A privilege granted by the state
Your seatbelt
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute

10. A carpool lane will be marked with a ____ symbol?
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Diamond
Opposite direction
Not drive

11. What are the penalties for driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license?
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
Blacked-out traffic signal
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility

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

13. 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
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
2

14. The force of a vehicle increases as its momentum...
When parking on an incline
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Increases
Not drive

15. 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
Stop before entering
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
The faster car

16. What should you do if you find yourself in a situation with an aggressive driver?
Road surface
Avoid making eye contact
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
Driving further from parked cars

17. Drivers under 18 are ______ times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver.
A loaded gun
2.5
Increases
Decreased - harder

18. 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 __________.
4
30
A loaded gun
Parent or guardian

19. 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.
Opposite direction
30
Make a left turn
Your seatbelt

20. Within How many days should you notify the DMV of an address change?
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
30
Avoid making eye contact
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven

21. White lines parallel to the road separate two or more lanes going in the______________.
Opposite direction
Always stop fully behind the limit line - crosswalk - or at the corner
400ft
Your seatbelt

22. What is the youngest age a minor can apply for a provisional permit?
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
2
When parking on an incline
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed

23. 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
4
Decreased - harder
Accelerate while turning

24. ___________ 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.
In his or her possession
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
Road surface
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated

25. The golden Rule of driving is...
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
2
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age

26. When encountering a _____________ - obey the rules of a stop sign controlled intersection.
Decrease - increases
Blacked-out traffic signal
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
400ft

27. What is a provisional license?

28. 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
2
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Traffic accidents - twice

29. Yield means ______.
Parent or guardian
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Traffic accidents - twice

30. 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
The faster car
In his or her possession
1. Jail time 2. Substantial fines 3. Impoundment of the vehicle being driven
2.5

31. Friction is_________ if your tires are over-inflated or are worn smooth. This makes it ______for you to stop you vehicle.
Decreased - harder
4
Increases
To reduce the force of impact on your vehicle by allowing your vehicle to travel farther than if it hit the abutment directly

32. ____________ are the leading cause for death among teenagers and teenagers have __________the rate of these than adults.
4
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Traffic accidents - twice
Decreased - harder

33. A flashing red light at an intersection means...
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
A loaded gun
Stop before entering
Decreased - harder

34. What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the U.S. ?
Emotional state
2
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Decrease - increases

35. What is the best protection against injury if you have an accident?
Towards
To treat other drivers the way you want to be treated
Search - identify - predict - decide - and execute
Your seatbelt

36. You can avoid situations leading to road rage by...
You may cross over it to pass vehicles ahead - if it is safe to do so
When parking on an incline
1. not cutting off other drivers.2. not driving slowly in the left (fast) lane.3. not tailgating.
Traffic accidents - twice

37. When should you always engage your parking brake?
A driver's license issued to someone under 18 years of age
Increases
Decreased - harder
When parking on an incline

38. Which is not a result of poor peripheral vision?
2
Failure to yield the right of way to other drivers
Driving further from parked cars
3

39. The holder of a drivers license should have it ____________ whenever driving a car.
Increases
3
In his or her possession
4

40. Driving in California is ________?
A loaded gun
Aggressiveness - egotism - emotional instability - inattentiveness - exhibition - and irresponsibility
2.5
A privilege granted by the state

41. Gravity __________ your kinetic energy when you are driving uphill and __________it when you are driving downhill.
A privilege granted by the state
In his or her possession
Decrease - increases
400ft

42. In order to keep a vehicle in a turn without allowing centrifugal force to pull the car out - what should you not do?
Blacked-out traffic signal
To let other drivers - pedestrians - and bicycles have the right of way before you proceed
Road surface
Accelerate while turning

43. When can a right turn be made on a solid red light?
Stop before entering
Traffic accidents - twice
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
Blacked-out traffic signal