2023 California DMV Written Permit Test Original Exam TEST 1

2023 California DMV Written Permit Test/ Original Exam TEST #1 Flashcards

This sign means:Keep----->RightA) Drive to the right.B)

Right turn yieldC) Slower traffic should move to the right

• Drive to the right.

When should you yield your legal right-of-way?A) Often, even at controlled intersections.B) When it helps prevent accidentsC) Never, it confuses other drivers

• When it helps prevent accidents

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle

by:A) Driving as near to the right edge of the road as

possible and stopping.B) Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.C) Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection.

• Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible

and stopping.It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended

in a car on a hot day:A)Even if they are secured in a child

passenger restraint system.B) If they are supervised by a person twelve years of age or older.C) Only if the key is in the ignition.A)Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system.

You should signal continuously while turning because it:A)

Is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn.B) Lets other drivers know what your intentions are.C) Is always unsafe to turn off a signal before completing a turn.

• Lets other drivers know what your intentions are.

You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by

motor vehicles because they:A) Must ride facing oncoming

traffic.B) Illegally share lanes with motor vehicles.C) Are entitled to share the road with you.

• Are entitled to share the road with you.

When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped

ahead on your side of the road, you must:A) Stop until all

the children have left the bus.B) Stop until the lights stop flashing.C) Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass cautiously.

• Stop until the lights stop flashing.

Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers

if you:A) Need to warn other drivers of an accident

ahead.B) Are temporarily parked in a traffic lane to make a delivery.C) Are backing out of a parking space.

• Need to warn other drivers of an accident ahead.

Drivers of large trucks often travel with a lot of space in

front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed for:A)

Other drivers to use when merging onto an offramp.B) The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle.C) Other drivers to use when they want to slow down

• The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle.

A car suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard.Which of these actions should you take first?A) Honk and step on the brake firmly.B) Take your foot off the gas.C)

Swerve into the lane next to you.

• Take your foot off the gas.

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ________

or higher.A) 0.08%-Eight hundredths of one percent.B) 0.10% - One tenth of one percent.C) 0.05% Five hundredths of one percent.

• 0.08%-Eight hundredths of one percent.

You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You

should:A) Slow to a safe speed before the curve.B) Slow to

the posted speed limit for the freeway.C) Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

• Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

Slowing down just to look at accidents, road construction,

or broken down vehicles on the side of the road:A) Causes

traffic congestion.B) Prevents rear-end accidents.C) Improves traffic flow by preventing accidents.

• Causes traffic congestion.

You may make a left turn on a red light from a:A) One-way

street onto a two-way street.B) One-way street onto a one-way street.C) Two-way street onto a one-way street.

• One-way street onto a one-way street.

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35 mph. The best speed for your vehicle is most likely...A) 25mphB) 35mphC) 30mph

• 35mph

Yellow lines separate:A) Traffic lanes on one-way streetsB)

Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way roadC) All carpool lanes from regular traffic lanes.

• Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You

should:A) Proceed if you have the right-of-way.B) Proceed

if the pedestrian is not in your lane.C) Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding

• Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before

proceeding

This sign means don't pass:DONOTPASSA) Until after you

pass the sign.B) Unless it seems safe to do so.C) Other vehicles for any reason

• Other vehicles for any reason

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a

safety zone:A) Only when a bus or trolley is present.B)

Only when a bus or trolley is unloading passengers.C) At any time or for any reason.

• At any time or for any reason.

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you

may:A) Turn in that direction after slowing and checking

traffic.B) Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.C) Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop

• Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?A) If you can walk a straight line after drinking, it is safe to drive.B) If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, yourdriving isn't impaired.C) Alcohol affects judgment and self control, which are needed for driving safely.

• Alcohol affects judgment and self control, which are

needed for driving safely.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