2023 CA DMV Permit Test Flashcards

2023 CA DMV Permit Test Flashcards You should increase the distance between your car and the

vehicle ahead when you:A. Are being tailgated by another

driverB. Follow a small passenger carC. Drive slower than the posted speed limit

• Are being tailgated by another driver

To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a

two-way street, start the turn in:A. The far left lane.B. Any

available lane.C. The lane closest to the middle of the street.

• The far left lane.

If your driving record shows you failed to appear in court

after receiving a traffic ticket, DMV may:A. Suspend the

registration of the vehicle you are drivingB. Suspend your driving privilege until you appear in courtC. Restrict your driving privilege

• Suspend your driving privilege until you appear in court

A large truck is driving in the middle of three lanes. You

want to pass the large truck. It is best to pass:A. Very

slowly on the left and move ahead of itB. Very quickly on the right and move ahead of itC. Quickly on the left and move ahead of it

• Quickly on the left and move ahead of it

If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are

driving, you should:A. Answer it if you have a hands-free

deviceB. Answer it if the call is from your parentsC. Let the call go to voice mail

• Let the call go to voice mail

The speed limit in any alley is:A. 20 mphB. 15 mphC. 25

mph

• 15 mph

If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration(BAC), you may be sentenced to

serve:A. Up to twelve months in jailB. Up to six months in

jailC. No jail time but you must pay a fine of $500

• Up to six months in jail

Even if you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve at the legal speed limit, you should still slow down

because:A. There may be stalled car or a collision ahead

that you cannot seeB. You must legally drive below the speed limit on sharp curvesC. The strong inward pull on your vehicle can be dangerous

• There may be stalled car or a collision ahead that you

cannot see It is very foggy. Slow down, turn on your windshield wipers

and:A. High beam lightsB. Emergency flashersC. Low

beam lights

• Low beam lights

Which of these statements is true about slippery road surfaces?A. Driving on wet leaves on the road will give you extra traction.B. On cold, wet days, shade from trees or buildings can hide spots of ice.C. The pavement is less

slippery when it first starts to rain on a hot day than it is afterwards.

• On cold, wet days, shade from trees or buildings can

hide spots of ice.You want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there

is a lane marked as shown. You must:A. Merge completely

into this lane before you make your left turnB. Turn from your current traffic lane after signalingC. Not enter this lane for any reason

• Merge completely into this lane before you make your

left turn

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:A.

Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lit by your highlightsB. Turn on your high beam high headlights to better see the vehicles directly ahead of youC. Keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers

• Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lit

by your highlights What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?A. Red arrows are only used to stop traffic which is turning leftB. You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop firstC. Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes

• You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first

When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?A. Merging into another lane.B. Decreasing your following distance.C.Changing lanes frequently.

• Merging into another lane

When parking your vehicle on any hill:A. One of your rear

wheels should touch the curb.B. Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park."C. Your front wheels should be parallel to the road, if there is no curb.

• Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park."

Increase your following distance when driving behind a

large vehicle:A. To better see around the sides of the

vehicle.B. Because other drivers tend to pull behind large vehicles before trying to pass them.C. Because following too closely will get you caught in the vehicle's slipstream.

• To better see around the sides of the vehicle.

This yellow sign means:A. Narrow pedestrian bridge

aheadB. Pedestrians must yield the right-of-way aheadC.There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead

• There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead

You are driving on a one-way street.You may turn left onto

another one-way street:A. Only if a sign permits the turnB.

If traffic on the street is moving to the rightC. If traffic on the street is moving to the left

• If traffic on the street is moving to the left

Which of these statements is true about road construction zones?A. Fines are the same for violations committed in construction zonesB. Slow down only if you think workers are presentC. You are responsible for the safety of the road workers

• You are responsible for the safety of the road workers

When parking on a hill on a two-way street with no curb,

you should:A. Turn your front wheels to the left, away from

the side of the road.B. Park at a slight angle- rear wheels closer to the roads edge.C. Turn your front wheels to the right, toward the side of the road.

• Turn your front wheels to the right, toward the side of the

road.You want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your

lane. You:A. Must not squeeze past the bicyclistB. May not

pass the bicyclist for any reasonC. Must honk your horn before passing the bicyclist

• Must not squeeze past the bicyclist