CALIFORNIA DMV PERMIT TEST STUDY GUIDE

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"The first thing that alcohol effects is:

• Vision.
• Judgment.
• Balance. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. Judgment."

"Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?

• Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.
• Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages.
• Medications are safe to take at any time, if prescribed by a doctor. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A. Most

cold medications can make a person drowsy."

"When a bicyclist is making a left turn:

• They may use the left lane.
• They may cut through all lanes.
• They may wait on the side of the road. - CORRECT ANSWER=> A. They may use the left lane."

"You should signal at least how many feet before you turn?

• 50
• 75
• 100 - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. 100"

"When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?

• Merging into another lane
• Decreasing your following distance
• Changing lanes frequently - CORRECT ANSWER=> A. Merging into another lane"

"A broken yellow centerline means that:

• Passing is not permitted.
• Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
• Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. Passing on

the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear." "If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the

intersection without stopping, you should:

• Stop until the light turns green.
• Go through the intersection without stopping. 1 / 2

• Come to a complete stop before proceeding. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. Go through the intersection

without stopping."

"A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:

• The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high.
• The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell.
• In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. In a secured

seat and while using an approved safety belt." “In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

• When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
• When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
• When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. When

parked on a hill or sloping driveway." "There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

• Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.
• Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.
• Move into the right lane when it is safe. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. Move into the right lane when it is

safe." "If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

• Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
• Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
• Leave the front wheels straight. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. Turn the front wheels away from the

curb." "You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:

• Stop before entering the intersection, as long as you can do so safely.
• Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
• Slow down and cross the intersection carefully. - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. Slow down and cross the

intersection carefully."

"California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:

• Keep your speed close to that of other traffic.
• Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
• Always drive at the posted speed limit. - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. Never drive faster than is safe for

current conditions." "Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

• Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
• Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.
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