dmv permit ca questions

Question 1

1. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: *

Answer 1

Under No circumstances

Question 2

2. 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:

Answer 2

15 MPH

Question 3

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

Answer 3

18 inches from the curb

Question 4

4. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

Answer 4

at near or same as traffic on the freeway

Question 5

5. When driving in fog, you should use your:

Answer 5

Low beams.

Question 6

6. A white painted curb means:

Answer 6

Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

Question 7

7. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:

Answer 7

Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

Question 8

8. California’s “Basic Speed Law” says:

Answer 8

You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

Question 9

9. You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.

Answer 9

5

Question 10

10. To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.

Answer 10

10 to 15 seconds

Question 11

1. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.

Answer 11

100

Question 12

2. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Answer 12

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Question 13

3. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can’t find the owner. You must:

Answer 13

Report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.
Leave a note on the vehicle.

Question 14

4. Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.

Answer 14

25 mph

Question 15

5. You may legally block an intersection:

Answer 15

Under no circumstances.

Question 16

6. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:

Answer 16

Turned to the right (away from the street).

Question 17

7. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive:

Answer 17

A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.

Question 18

8. To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

Answer 18

The lane closest to the left curb.

Question 19

9. If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:

Answer 19

If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.

Question 20

10. Roadways are the most slippery:

Answer 20

The first rain after a dry spell.

Question 21

1. You may not park your vehicle:

Answer 21

Next to a red painted curb.

Question 22

2. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

Answer 22

Sell or transfer your vehicle.

Question 23

3. Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:

Answer 23

May not be crossed for any reason.

Question 24

4. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

Answer 24

Signal for 100 feet before turning.

Question 25

5. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:

Answer 25

No faster than 65 mph.

Question 26

6. It is illegal to park your vehicle:

Answer 26

In an unmarked crosswalk.

Question 27

7. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is:

Answer 27

Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

Question 28

8. If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:

Answer 28

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

Question 29

9. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

Answer 29

Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.

Question 30

10. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

Answer 30

At all times.

Question 31

1. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

Answer 31

Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

Question 32

2. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?

Answer 32

Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

Question 33

3. Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

Answer 33

You don’t have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

Question 34

4. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):

Answer 34

You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

Question 35

5. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

Answer 35

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.

Question 36

6. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:

Answer 36

At all times.

Question 37

7. When can you drive in a bike lane?

Answer 37

When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

Question 38

8. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:

Answer 38

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

Question 39

9. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:

Answer 39

Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

Question 40

10. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Answer 40

Next to the broken line may pass.

Question 41

1. It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:

Answer 41

Headlights

Question 42

2. If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Answer 42

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

Question 43

3. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive:

Answer 43

No faster than 65 mph.

Question 44

4. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:

Answer 44

Increase your chances of an accident.

Question 45

5. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Answer 45

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

Question 46

6. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:

Answer 46

Traffic on the street moves to the left.

Question 47

7. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

Answer 47

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

Question 48

8. You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:

Answer 48

Your side of the road is a broken line.

Question 49

9. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

Answer 49

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

Question 50

10. You drive defensively when you:

Answer 50

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.