2025 California DMV Permit Test Practice Flashcards

2025 California DMV Permit Test Practice Flashcards

The first thing that alcohol affects is: Vision. Judgment.

Balance.Judgment.

Streets and highways are most slippery: When it has been

raining hard for several hours. When they are clean and dry. Just after it starts to rain.Just after it starts to rain.

Stopping distances and the severity of collisions: Decrease

as a vehicle's speed increases. Are not affected by a vehicle's speed. Increase as a vehicle's speed increases.Increase as a vehicle's speed increases.If it necessary to make an emergency stop while driving on

an interstate, you should: Sound your horn at passing cars

to get their attention. Get out of your vehicle and flag down the first vehicle that passes. Pull off the road, turn on your emergency flashers, and stay in your vehicle, if you can.Pull off the road, turn on your emergency flashers, and stay in your vehicle, if you can.

When you see this sign, you should stop and: Check for

vehicles only in the direction that you plan on going, then proceed. Let all vehicles that arrive before or after you go first. Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You

should drive: Closer behind the truck than you would if

following a passenger vehicle. Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle. To the right side of the truck and wait to pass.Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

Changing from one lane to another is best done: Quickly

and often. When a car is in your blind spot. Gradually and carefully.Gradually and carefully.If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you

should: Use only the lap belt. Use both the lap and

shoulder belts. Use only the shoulder belt.Use both the lap and shoulder belts.

This sign is a warning that you are approaching: An

intersection. A crosswalk. A railroad crossing.A railroad crossing.All of the following are dangerous to do while driving.Which is also illegal? Wearing a headset that covers both ears. Having one or more interior lights on. Using cruise control on residential streets.Wearing a headset that covers both ears.

This sign means: School zone or crossing. Pedestrian

crossing. Railroad ahead.School zone or crossing.

This road sign means: No right turn. Drive only in the

direction of the arrow. Curve ahead.Drive only in the direction of the arrow.When passing another vehicle, you should return to your

original lane when: You can see both headlights of the

passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. You have cleared

the front bumper of the passed vehicle. You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle.You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:

You should treat the signal like a stop sign. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing in the intersection. Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection.Which of the following statements is correct? Use your left foot to brake. Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle. You should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping.Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You

should decreased your speed and turn on your: Interior

lights. Parking lights. Headlights.Headlights.You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in it. The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane. A special lane for slow-moving vehicles. An exit lane.An exit lane.You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection.There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle

damage. You should: Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane

until law enforcement arrives. Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible. Not move your vehicle for any reason.Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane.Before returning to your original lane after passing another

vehicle, you should: Beep your horn. See both headlights

of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. Flash your headlights.See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver:

Relax and concentrate on driving. Drive above the posted speed limit. Tailgate the driver in front of you.Relax and concentrate on driving.What can you do to reduce road rage? Always signal your intention when changing lanes. Talk on your cell phone while driving. Use your horn frequently.Always signal your intention when changing lanes.

This sign means: All traffic must turn left. No left turn. No

U-turn.No left turn.If you park facing uphill where there is no curb, set the

parking brake and: Turn your wheels toward the edge of

the road. Turn your wheels away from the edge of the road.Keep your wheels facing straight.Turn your wheels toward the edge of the road.When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you

should: Yield to all traffic before crossing the intersection.

Stop, then enter the intersection when it is safe to do so.Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.Various traffic control devices in construction and

maintenance work areas are the color: Red. Orange.

Yellow.Orange.