Permit Flashcards
When is it legal to drive off the road to pass another vehicle ?
A. If the vehicle ahead is turning left
B. It is not legal under any conditions
C. If there are two or more one-way lanes
B.It is not legal under any conditions
When a railroad crossing is not controlled, what is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet and cannot see for 400 feet in both directions? *
A. 15 mph
B. 10 mph
C. 25 mph
15 mph
Which of the following is the proper procedure for parallel parking?
A. Drive forward into the space without stopping
B. Stop next to the vehicle behind the open space, and then drive forward into the space
C. Stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space
C. Stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space
What speed should you be driving when entering onto a highway
A. At or near the speed of traffic
B. Faster than the speed of traffic
C. Slower than the speed of traffic
A. At or near the speed of traffic
How many feet away should you switch from high beam to low beam headlights when approaching a vehicle coming towards you?
A. 900 feet
B. 700 feet
C. 500 feet
C. 500 feet
Who can legally park next to curb painted blue?
A. Someone who is either picking up or dropping off passengers at this location
B. A person who is disabled and has a special placard or vehicle license plate for disabled persons
C. A person who will only be parked at the curb for less than 15 minutes
B. A person who is disabled and has a special placard or vehicle license plate for disabled persons
What should you do when there is a school bus ahead that starts flashing yellow warning lights?
A. Slow down and prepare to stop
B. Stop immediately and remain stopped
C. Cautiously pass the school bus on the left
A. Slow down and prepare to stop
Which of the following is a requirement of California’s Basic Speed Law?
A. Always drive the speed limit, regardless of conditions
B. Match your speed to that of your surrounding traffic
C. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
C. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
You must notify the DMV within 5 days, if you:
A. Paint your vehicle a different color
B. Sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle
C. Receive a traffic violation
B. Sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle
Which of the following is an example of a safe driving practice?
A. Staring at the middle of the road
B. Always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings
C. Using your high-beam headlights in the fog
B. Always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings.
What should you do when reaching a intersection where a person operating a motorizes wheelchair has entered the crosswalk?
A. Remain stopped behind the crosswalk line until the motorized wheelchair has safely finished crossing.
B. Remain stopped behind the nearest crosswalk line until the motorized wheelchair is beyond the range of your vehicle.
C. Assume right-of-way if the motorized wheelchair stops in the crosswalk
A. Remain stopped behind the crosswalk line until the motorized wheelchair has safely finished crossing.
Which of the following is true about large trucks ?
A. They are made of many trailers, which make them more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.
B. They have large blind spots, which makes it difficult for the truck driver to see other vehicles.
C. They have large and powerful emergency brakes, which gives them the capability to stop quickly
B. They have large blind spots, which makes it difficult for the truck driver to see other vehicles.
What is one of the most common causes of traffic collisions?
A. Paying attention to your surroundings
B. Better traffic flow
C. Driver distractions
C. Driver distractions
Any driver who willfully flees or attempts to evade law enforcement, during which a person is seriously injured, is subject to:
A. Imprisonment in a state prison for up to seven years
B. A fine less than 1,000
C. Attending an anger-management class
A. Imprisonment in a state prison for up to seven years
What should a driver do who is stopped at an intersection and wants to make a left turn?
A. Turn immediately if there are no pedestrians
B. Take the right-of-way turn before oncoming traffic
C.Give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.
C.Give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.
In addition to setting your parking brake, what should you do when parking on a hill?
A. Make sure the front o the vehicle wheels are parallel to the road
B. Make sure your vehicle is left in the “neutral” position
C. Make sure your vehicle is in the “park” position or in gear
C. Make sure your vehicle is in the “park” position or in gear
You are under 18 years of age and have had your license for eight months. You may drive:
A. At any time
B. Between 5 a.m and 11 p.m
C. Between 7 a.m and 8 p.m
B. Between 5 a.m and 11 p.m
Where should you begin a left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street?
A. The lane closest to the center of the street
B. The far-left lane
C. You can turn from any lane
B. The far- left lane
You are required to notify the DMV by filing a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California ( SR-1) form if:
A. You allowed a licensed driver from another state to drive your vehicle
B. You were involved in a collision with more than 1,000 in damages
C. You failed to pay you registration fees
B. You were involved in a collision with more than 1,00 in damages
At what point during a rainfall are roads slippery on a hot day?
A. Immediately after it has stopped raining
B. For the first several minutes
C. When it has been raining for a few hours
B. For the first several minutes
What color curb does not allow vehicles to stop or park
A. Yellow ( Load and Unload passengers. Don’t stop longer than the time posted)
B. Red
C. White ( Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers)
B. Red
You are required to notify DMV by filing a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR-1) form if:
A. You change your insurance company
B. You were involved in a collision with an injury
C.Your vehicle fails a smog test
B. You were involved in a collision with an injury
What is indicated by two sets of double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart?
A. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
B. Barrier
C. Carpool/High-Occupancy (HOV) lane
B. Barrier
What should you do to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection?
A. Merge into the bicycle lane before making the turn
B. Wait until the bicycle lane ends, then make the turn
C. Make the turn from your current lane and do not enter the bicycle lane
A. Merge into the bicycle lane before making the turn
