DMV California Permit Test 2025 Flashcards

DMV California Permit Test 2025 Flashcards You may drive off the paved roadway to pass another

vehicle:

Under no circumstances.If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing

your lane, you should:

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing

You should signal:At least 100 feet before you turn

What usually causes a locked wheel skid? Braking too hard at a fast speed.Fatigue and DrowsinessCan affect your vision and increase reaction time to hazards A peace officer is signaling for you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer's warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanor and can

be punished by being:

Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year.Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs

your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content

of your blood, breath, or urine:

Whenever you drive in California.There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive

faster, you should:

Move into the right lane when it is safe.It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that

has been opened only if the container is:

In the trunk.When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?Never.

Remove all snow, frost and ice from:All windows

You are involved in a minor collisions 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.If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to

serve:

Up to 6 months in jail.You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:One-way street onto a one-way street One-Hand SteeringThere are only two situations that may require steering with

one hand:1. When turning while backing up to see where

you are going behind you2. When you are operating vehicle controls that require you to remove a hand from the steering wheel.

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

You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally

drive:

No faster than 65 mph.

You should signal:Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb

If your signal lights are not functioning or bright sunlight

makes signal lights hard to see:

Use the hand-and-arm signals A safety zone is a specially marked areas for passengers to get on or off of buses or trolleys. You may not drive

through a safety zone:

At any time for any reason.A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you

may:

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.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

When approaching a roundabout, you should always: Decrease your speed.

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your

lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.California's Move Over Law requires:All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency that is stopped with its lights flashing.

You should signal:At least five seconds before you change lanes on a

freeway Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential

area is:

25 mph California's "Basic Sped Law" says you must: Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions If a green arrow turn into a solid green light, you:May still turn,, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.You should increase the distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another driver.

Fines in a construction zone are:Doubled.

When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.Hand-Over-Hand SteeringUse this steering wheel method when you turn at low speeds, park, or need to recover from a skid.You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide

dog:

At all times

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

You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:If you are involved in a collision or stoped for a citation.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 you before you pass the bicyclist.To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down

the road to where your vehicle will be in about:

10 to 15 seconds Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors

and:

Glance over your shoulder.If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on

the road, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the

speed limit is:

15 mph Bicyclists may signals turn:With their arm held straight out pointing in the direction they plan to turn.When should you yield your legal right-of-way? Whenever it helps prevent collisions.

You may not park your vehicle:Next to a red painted curb.

You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using its siren and flashing lights. You

should:

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right and stop.When using a roundabout drivers should:Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.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 Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change

lanes because:

Their small size can make them hard to see.If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a

speeding ticket:

If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed.You should not start across an intersection if you know you

will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or

unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn 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.If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to

complete and submit a written report to the DMV:

If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are n injuries.When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your

lane if you:

See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror.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 crossers the street before proceeding.If you pass a school bus that is stoped with its read lights

flashing, you will:

Be fined up to $1,000

You should signal:Before every lane change

You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane: No more than 200 feet before making a right turn

Round signs indicate:Upcoming railroad crossings.

Abandoning an animal on the highway may result in:Jail time.

An "End school zone" sign indicates:The end of a reduced speed zone.

Drivers must use their seat belt:And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket.

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

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road

ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

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

right-of-way to:

All approaching vehicles.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 The speed limit on a school zone where children are

present is _______, unless otherwise posted:

25 mph If you hit an animal with your vehicle while driving on a

California highway, you should:

Call the humane society.It is illegal to leave a child age ______ or younger alone in a vehicle Six 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.You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ______ feet before the turn.100 feet

At a four-way stop:The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.

Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:The truck driver to stop the vehicle.

Check your rear view mirrors:Often to see how traffic id moving behind you.

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

street:

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle

that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard.What should you do first?Take your foot off the gas pedal.

Crossbuck signs indicate:Railroad crossings.

You should turn on your headlights:One half hour after sunset

If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not

have a hands-free device, you should:

Let the call go to voicemail You must look for bicyclists in the same lanes used by

motor vehicles because they:

Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles.If you come across livestock or other animals on the

roadway, you should:

Slow down and stop

To prevent tailgating, drivers should follow the: Three-second rule.

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.

Placard abuse will result in:Placard revocation, a fine, and/or jail time.

Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18

years of age is:

Illegal at all times.

Downward-facing triangular signs:Tell drivers to yield