California Permit Test Flashcards

California Permit Test Flashcards

A Person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when: - ANS -In secured seats and using approved safety belts

You can be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for - ANS -Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway

When can you drive using only your parking lights? - ANS -Under no circumstances

Driving slower than the traffic flow tends to: - ANS -Make a collision more likely to happen

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should: - ANS -Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes

Which of these is the proper way to change lanes - ANS -Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder

You are driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction. If you need to make a U-turn, where should you start - ANS -In the left lane

If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration at or above the legal limit: - ANS -You may be fined by the court

You may not stop a passenger vehicle at any time: - ANS -Next to a curb painted red

This yellow sign means: - ANS -Divided highway ahead

You are driving slowly in the fast lane of a freeway and there is traffic behind you in your lane. The driver behind you wishes to drive faster. You should: - ANS -Change lanes to the right when safe to do so

You are driving on a five-lane freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. To exit the freeway on the right you should: - ANS -Change lanes one at a time until you are in the proper lane

What should you do at an intersection with a flashing red signal light? - ANS -Stop before entering. Wait for the green light before proceeding

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is: - ANS -25 mph 1 / 3

Turn your front wheels toward the curb when you are parked: - ANS -Facing downhill

To back out of a parking space, always back slowly and look: - ANS -Over your right shoulder as you back up

When approaching a crosswalk where a blind pedestrian is waiting to cross, you must

stop: - ANS -At the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to cross the street.

You should usually drive your vehicle slower when: - ANS -You see brake lights coming on several vehicles ahead of you

An orange-colored sign which says Shoulder Work Ahead means: - ANS -There is road work ahead

The speed limit posted on a road is 55 mph. When this road is wet: - ANS -Drive 5 to 10 mph under the limit

You are required to wear your safety belt in a moving vehicle: - ANS -And failure to do so may result in a traffic ticket

It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or more. - ANS -0.01%- One Hundredth of one percent

You must notify DMV within 5 days if you: - ANS -Sell of transfer your vehicle

When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow which of the following is true? - ANS -all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by red lights

Which of these is true about other drivers? - ANS -Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way

There is one lane in your direction. The vehicle ahead of you often slows down for no apparent reason. You Should: - ANS -Increase the following distance between you and the other driver

Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is: - ANS -Illegal at all times

If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you: - ANS -Slow or stop your car to prevent a collision

A large truck is driving in the middle of three lanes. You want to pass the large truck. It is best to pass: - ANS -Quickly on the left and move ahead of it 2 / 3

Where should you be prepared to stop your vehicle when there is no limit line? - ANS -At the corner

HANDICAP - ANS -HANDICAP

The two-way road you are driving on has a lane marked as shown in the picture. This

lane is used:

|: :| |: :| - ANS -To begin or end left turns or start a permitted U-turn

Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: - ANS -Pass other vehicles

On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle: - ANS -Before you enter the curve

During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you may: - ANS -Drive at any time

A school bus has stopped ahead on your side of the road and is flashing its red lights.What should you do? - ANS -Stop as long as the red lights flash

If you are a minor and your cellphone rings while you are driving, you should: - ANS -Let the call go to voice mail

This black and white sign which says ONE WAY with a arrow pointing right means: - ANS -One way street - traffic travels to the right

You have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The judge sentenced

you to 48 hours in jail. In addition, you may: - ANS -Have to pay a fine

When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should: - ANS -Scan your

surroundings

If you are involved in a collision, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved, your driver license information and: - ANS -proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and current address

When you back up in a passenger vehicle: - ANS -Look over your right shoulder through your rear window

What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog or dust occurs - ANS -Try not to drive until the conditions improve

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