California Permit Test Top 50 questions Flashcards

California Permit Test (Top 50 questions) Flashcards Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change

lanes because:

Their small size can make them hard to see.You may not park your vehicle next to a ___ painted curb.red If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection.There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle

damage. You should:

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.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:

15mph.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential

area is:

25mph You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ___ feet before the turn.100 You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of

65mph. Traffic is traveling at 70mph. You may legally drive:

No faster than 65mph.There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road

with its hazard lights on. You should:

Slow down and pass very carefully.You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your

lane. You should:

Make room for merging traffic, if possible.Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content

of your blood, breath, or urine:

Whenever you drive in California.You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another

vehicle:

Never.You want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when

an oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should:

Slow down and let the vehicle pass BEFORE you pass the bicyclist.You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You

should drive:

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard.

What should you do first:

Take your foot off the gas pedal.When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your

lane if you:

See the vehicles headlights in your rearview mirror.Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18 years of age is; illegal at all times.You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide

dog:

At all times.

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be

driving:

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a

street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.If your cell phone rigns while you are driving, and you do

not have a hands-free device, you should:

Let the call go to voicemail A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that

vehicles:

Next to the broken line may pass.Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors

and:

Glance over your shoulder.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:

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

• 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% You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the

right-of-way to:

All approaching vehicles/pedestrians/bicyclists.Drivers must use their seat belt:ALWAYS; And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket.To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down

the road to where your vehicle will be in about:

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

street:

Your wheels must be within 18 INCHES of the curb.It is legal to drive with an alcohol beverage container that

has been opened only if the container is:

In the trunk.Two sets of solid-double yellow lines that are two or more

feet apart:

May not be crossed for any reason.Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs

your driving is permitted:

under no circumstances You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?Right, toward the side of the road If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will

most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket (unless the speed of traffic exceeds the legal limit).

When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: Signal for at least 5 SECONDS

You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing

your lane, you should:

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions

You should use your horn when:It may help prevent a collision.

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:motorcycle.

If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:Stop, then proceed when safe. (think as if there are stop signs on all sides) Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:The truck's longer stop time.If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to

completed and submit a written report to the DMV:

If there is property damage in excess of $1000 or if there are any injuries.

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?Right, toward the side of the road If you drive 55mph in a 55mph zone, you can be given a

speeding ticket:

If the road or weather conditions require slower speed.(Basic Speed Law says that you may never drive faster than what is safe for current conditions.) You may drive a motor vehichle in a bike lane: No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:Over your shoulders.

You should not start across an intersection if you know you

will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances.