2025 California DMV Permit Test Flashcards

2025 California DMV Permit Test Flashcards

When a school bus flashes yellow lights:-you must follow

the directions of the school crossing guard-you must stop immediately-the bus is preparing to stop to let children off the bus -the bus is preparing to stop to let the children off the bust Large trucks are most likely to lose speed and cause a

hazard:- On long gradual curves-Going up long steep

hills-Going down long, gradual hills-When using acceleration lane Going up long steep hills A intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you

should always:-Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously-Look to

the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming-Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason -Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming How dies a solid red traffic light differ from a red arrow traffic light-Red arrows are only used to stop traffic making a left turn-You are not allowed to turn on a red arrow after stopping-Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes-Red arrows are only used to stop traffic making a right turn You are not allowed to turn on a red arrow after stopping During the first 12 months as a newly license driver, you

must be accompanied by your parent guardian if you:-Drive

between 5:00 A.M. and midnight-Transport minors between

the hours 11:00 P.M and 5:00 A.M-Transport adults

between the hours of 5:00 AM and midnight-Are an

emancipated minor Transport minors between the hours of 11:00 PM and 5:00 A.M Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential

area is :-30 MPH-25 MPH-20 MPH

25 MPH

You are entering a roundabout with multiple lanes, and you

need to turn left at the intersection. You must:-choose

either lane, and exit in the lane you entered-Choose the left-land lane and exit-choose the right-hand lane and exit in the left-hand lane choose the left-land lane and exit If you are convicted of driving under the influence, you may

be sentenced to:-no jail time but you must pay a fine of

$500-serve up to 6 months in jail-serve up to twelve months in jail -serve up to six months in jail To turn left from one-way street onto a one-way street, start

from:-The lance closest to the left curb-The center lane-Any

lane, as long as it seems safe to do so The lane closest to the left curb

When driving at night, you should:-Always use your high

beams-Look directly at the headlights of an oncoming vehicles-Increase your following distance -Increase your following distance

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?-Tank trucks marked with hazardous placards-Motor homes or pickup trucks towing trailer-Any vehicles with 3 or more axles or weighing more than 4,000 pounds -Tanks trucks marked with hazardous materials placards

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:-keep

instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers-turn on your high beams headlights to better see the vehicles directly ahead of you-drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights -drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street?-The lane nearest the left curb-The lane nearest the center of the street-The nearest the right curb The lane nearest the left curb On rainy, snowy, or foggy days, you should turn on your

windshield wipers and:- pump your breaks when driving on

wet pavement-come to a complete stop-use your headlights so other drivers can see you use your headlights so other drivers can see you It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is __ or higher- 0.08%-- Eight-hundredths of one percent-0.10% --One-tenth of one percent-0.05%-- Five-hundredths of one percent 0.08%-- Eight-hundredths of one percent You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?-About halfway through the deceleration lane.-As you approach the deceleration lane.-Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane after passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane

when:-the driver you passed slows down to let you return

your lane-you can see both headlights of the car you just passed in your rearview mirror-you are at least 50 feet ahead of the car you passed -you can see both headlights of the car you just passed in your rearview mirror

California's "Basic Speed Law" states that:-You must keep

your speed equal to the flow of traffic- You should not drive faster than is safe given the weather and vehicle conditions-Always drive at the posted speed limit -You should not drive faster than is safe given the weather and vehicle conditions When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street,

you should drive:-Near the right-hand side of the road-Near

the centerline-On the left of the centerline -Near the centerline When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your

lane if you:-Cannot see the vehicle directly to your

right-See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror-Has passed the other vehicle's front bumper -See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror Based on the DMV handbook, you should never park your vehicle __ feet-25-15-10 -15

Excessive speed:-Does not increase the chance of a

crash-Increase your ability to react to a hazard-Often leads to high-risk decision-making -Often leads to high-risk decision-making When entering traffic after being parked at a curb

you:-Should drive more slowly than other traffic for 200

feet-Should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the speed of the traffic-Should wait for the first two vehicles to pass, then drive into the lane -Should wait for a large enough gap to get up to the speed of the traffic It is illegal to leave a child __ years or younger unattended in a motor vehicle.-four-eight-six -Six To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down

the road to where your vehicle will be in about:-5 to 10

seconds- 10 to 15 seconds- 15 to 20 seconds -10 to 15 seconds When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level

street:-Your front wheels must be turned toward the

street-Your wheels must be within 18 inches from the curb-One of your rear wheels must touch the curb.-Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if

you:-cannot see the truck driver in the truck's side

mirror-drive close to the large truck's left from wheel-follow no closer than ten feet behind the large truck -cannot see the truck driver in the truck's side mirror What is the first thing you should do if your wheels move off the pavement?-Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently-Pull over the right and sound your horn to warn the other drivers-Pull the steering wheel -Ease your foot off the gas pedal and brake gently You are planning to make a left turn from dedicated left-turn lane when the light turns to a yellow arrow. You

should:-Be prepared to obey the next signal that

appears-Speed up to get through the intersection-Stop and not turn under any circumstances-Use caution to make the turn Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears

Excessive Speed:-Does not increase the chance of a

crash-Increases your ability to react to a hazard-often leads to high-risk decision-making Often leads to high-risk decision-making You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in

one direction. The speed limit is:- 15 mph-20 mph-25 mph

15 mph If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights

on while driving:-Use your parking lights-Use your high

beams-Use your low beams Use your low beams When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be turned to the left (toward the street)-turned to the left (toward the street)-parallel with the pavement-turned to the right (away from the street) -turned to the right (away from the street)

Which of these statement is true about children riding in your vehicle?-Children who are age 2 or older and weigh more than 20 pounds should ride in the front seat.-The front seat is generally the safest place in the car for children 6 years of age or older-Children between the ages of 3 and 5 years of age wear seat belts.-Children under the age of 1 should not ride in the front seat in vehicles equipped with airbags Children under the age of 1 should not ride in the front seat in vehicles equipped with airbags If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of the dust or smoke on the road, you should slow down and turn

on your:-Emergency lights-Parking lights-Front lights

-Front lights At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you

should always:-Stop, listen, and proceed if you cannot hear

anything-Roll down your window a few inches-Concentrate on oncoming traffic-Look to the sides of your vehicle -Look to the sides of your vehicle You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already

entered the intersection, you should:-Speed up to beat the

red light-Reduce your speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.-Come to a safe spot -Come to a safe spot

Roads are the most slippery:-after it has been raining for an

hour or more-the first rain after a dry spell-for the first 2 hrs of a rain storm -The first rain after a dry spell Highway pavement will be particularly treacherous and

most slippery:- If it has been raining several hours-If it has

just begun to rain-If it has been raining for one to two hours If it has just begun to rain

A white painted curb indicates a :-Loading zone for freight

or passengers-Loading zone for passengers or mail only-Loading zone for freight only Loading zone for passengers or mail only

Having a driver license is a :-Requirement-Privilege-RightPrivilege

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on

the road, you should:-Drive at a constant speed to gain

better traction-Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding-Slow down gradually and not apply the breaks -Slow down gradually and not apply the breaks The speed limit on a school zone where children are present is ____, unless otherwise posted.-15 mph-25 mph-20 mph 25 mph To make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way

street, start in the right-hand lane and end in:-any lane that

is available-the left lane-the lane closest to the curb -the lane closest to the curb When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots

by:-Using the inside rearview mirror-Turing your head and

looking over your shoulder-Using your side mirror Turing your head and looking over your shoulder