DMV Permit Test 2025 Flashcards

DMV Permit Test 2025 Flashcards When entering traffic from a full stop, what should you do first?A. Speed up immediatelyB. Signal and leave enough space to get up to the speed of trafficC. Honk to alert other drivers

• Signal and leave enough space to get up to the speed of

traffic If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing

your lane, you should:

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing 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 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 Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs

your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off of busses or trolleys. You may not drive

through a safety zone:

At any time for any reason If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to

serve:

Up to six month is jail You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation You may drive off the paved roadway to pass another

vehicle:

Under no circumstances When should you stop on an on-ramp?A. Always- to check for oncoming trafficB. Only if absolutely necessaryC. Never stop on an on-ramp

• Only if absolutely necessary

After stopping your vehicle during a law enforcement stop, what should you do next?A. Turn off your engine and get out of the vehicleB. Remain inside your vehicle and turn off your radioC. Call someone to inform them of the stop

• Remain inside your vehicle and turn off your radio

You see an open parking spot at a blue curb but do not have a special placard or license plate. What should you do?A. Park there temporarilyB. Find another parking spotC.Park and leave a note explaining your situation

• Find another parking spot

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 need to stop your vehicle on the side of the road and call for emergency roadside assistance, what should you do while waiting for help to arrive?A. Stand outside your vehicle to flag down other driversB. Stay in your vehicle with your seatbelt onC. Walk to the nearest gas station for help

• Stay in your vehicle with your seatbelt on

California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must: Never drive faster than is safer for current conditions.Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:The truck driver to stop the vehicle 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 may make a left turn on a red light only from a:One-way street onto a one-way street An officer asks you to unlock your phone during a traffic stop. What are your rights?A. Comply immediately without questionB. You can deny the request, though under certain circumstance, such as if you are on parole, you may have to complyC Ignore the request

• You can deny the request, though under certain

circumstances, such as if you are on parole, you may have to comply What should you do if an officer directs you to get out of your vehicle during a traffic stop?A. Remain in the vehicle and lock the doorsB. Comply and get out of the vehicleC.Drive away quickly

• Comply and get out of the vehicle

If there is a traffic light or sign on the right curb of a dedicated right-turn lane, what must you do?A. Ignore the light or signB. Obey the light or signC. Stop only if other vehicles are present

• Obey the light or sign

What is the minimum distance you should avoid passing within when approaching an intersection, bridge, tunnel, or railroad crossing?A. 50 feetB. 100 feetC. 200 feet

• 100 feet

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 An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always

means:

Slow-moving vehicle Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential

area is:

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

right-of-way to:

All approaching vehicles 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 How far can you legally drive in the center left turn lane?A.Up to 50 feetB. Up to 100 feetC. Up to 200 feet

• Up to 200 feet

How should you turn your front wheels when parking headed downhill?A. Turn your front wheels into the curb or right toward the side of the roadB. Turn your front wheels always from the curbC. Leave your wheels straight

• Turn your front wheels into the curb or right toward the

side of the road You need to stop on a freeway due to an emergency. What should you do after parking completely off the pavement?A.Get out of the vehicle and stand by the side of the roadB.Stay in your vehicle with the doors locked until help arrivesC. Leave your vehicle and find help

• Stay in your vehicle with the doors locked until help

arrives

When should you yield your legal right-of-way? Whenever it helps prevent collisions 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

Can you turn right at a red light?A. Yes, after a complete stop and checking for oncoming trafficB. No, you must wait for the green lightC. Yes, without stopping

• Yes, after a complete stop and checking for oncoming

traffic You need to park near a fire hydrant. How far must you park from the fire hydrant?A. At least 5 feet awayB. At least 10 feet awayC. At least 15 feet away

• At least 15 feet away

To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down

the road to where your vehicle will be in about:

10 to 15 seconds Why is it important to signal your intention to park when parallel parking?A. To decorate your vehicle with lightsB.To inform other drivers of your intentionsC. To make parking easier

• To inform other drivers of your intention

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 When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level

street:

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb 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 What is the purpose of the passing lane on a multi lane road?A. To enter and exit trafficB. To pass other vehiclesC.To make right turns only

• To pass other vehicles

You are driving in heavy rain and have turned on your windshield wipers. What should you di with your headlights?A. Turn off your headlightsB. Turn on your high-beam headlightsC. Turn on your low-beam headlights

• Turn on your low-beam headlights

When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your

lane if you:

See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror 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 see a lane marked by double solid white lines on the freeway. What should you do?A Change lanes immediatelyB. Stay in your current lane until the lines changeC. Cross the lines if you need to exit

• Stay in your current lane until the lines change

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 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 Why should you never make a U-turn when yo cannot see clearly for 200 feet in each direction?A. It is too darkB. You

might get lostC. It is unsafe as you may not see oncoming traffic

• It is unsafe as you may not see oncoming traffic