CALIFORNIA DMV PERMIT TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CALIFORNIA DMV PERMIT TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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California's "Basic Speed Law" - correct answer You may never drive faster than it is safe for current conditions The maximum speed limit, unless otherwise posted, on two-lane undivided highways is

• correct answer 55 MPH

When driving in roundabouts, in which direction do you move? (Clock-Wise or Counter Clock-Wise) - correct answer Counter Clock-Wise The maximum speed limit on most California highways is - correct answer 65 MPH A 'One Way' sign means what? - correct answer Traffic moves in only one direction Who has the right of way? A pedestrian or a vehicle? - correct answer Pedestrian When driving in a school zone when children are present, what is the speed limit? - correct answer 25 MPH When must you obey a crossing guard? - correct answer At all times If a school bus has flashing yellow lights, what does that mean? - correct answer Slow down and prepare to stop What is the speed limit in any alley? - correct answer 15 MPH What is the speed limit for a blind intersection? - correct answer 15 MPH If on a two-lane street, and a school bus has flashing red lights, what must you do? - correct answer Stop until the lights stop flashing If you are on a divided highway or multi-lane highway, two or more lanes in each direction, and a bus has flashing red lights, do you need to stop? - correct answer No If you fail to stop when a school bus has flashing red lights deployed, what may occur? - correct answer You may be fined up to $1,000 and your driving privilege may be suspended for one year If you are near railroad tracks and cannot see the tracks for 400 feet on either direction, and does not have a gate, warning signal, or a flag man, what is the speed limit within 100 feet of the railroad tracks? - correct answer 15 MPH When can you legally block an intersection? - correct answer Never 1 / 2

On a highway, what is the fastest lane? - correct answer The left-most lane, or the "first lane" On a highway, what is the slowest lane? - correct answer The right-most lane What is the passing speed limit, when passing a streetcar, trolley, or bus at a safety zone or intersection? - correct answer 10 MPH What is the speed limit in business and residential districts? (Unless otherwise posted) - correct answer 25 MPH Defensively driving is when you. . . - correct answer . . . constantly scan your surroundings It is recommended to scan ________ seconds ahead of your vehicle to avoid accidents

• correct answer 10 - 15

Before changing lanes you must check - correct answer Your rear view mirror, side mirrors, and over your shoulder Checking over your shoulder before changing lanes checks your - correct answer Blindspot It is recommended to check your mirrors every ________ seconds when driving - correct answer 2 - 5 Tailgating is when you - correct answer Drive too closely to the driver in front of you To avoid tailgating, keep a distance of about ________ seconds between you and the driver in front of yourself. - correct answer 3 Avoid staying in another driver's ________ - correct answer Blindspot You should signal for about ________ feet before changing lanes or turning - correct answer 100 Solid yellow lines divide. . . - correct answer the road for two-way traffic Broken yellow lines. . . - correct answer indicate that you may pass if the broken line is on your side Two solid yellow lines. . . - correct answer indicate no passing Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart. . . - correct answer are considered a barrier and may no be crossed for any reason

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