Permit

Question 1

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

Answer 1

B.It is not legal under any conditions

Question 2

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

Answer 2

15 mph

Question 3

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

Answer 3

C. Stop next to the vehicle in front of the open space, and then back into the space

Question 4

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

Answer 4

A. At or near the speed of traffic

Question 5

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

Answer 5

C. 500 feet

Question 6

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

Answer 6

B. A person who is disabled and has a special placard or vehicle license plate for disabled persons

Question 6

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

Answer 6

A. Slow down and prepare to stop

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

C. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

B. Sell or transfer ownership of your vehicle

Question 9

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

Answer 9

B. Always keep your eyes moving to scan the surroundings.

Question 10

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

Answer 10

A. Remain stopped behind the crosswalk line until the motorized wheelchair has safely finished crossing.

Question 11

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

Answer 11

B. They have large blind spots, which makes it difficult for the truck driver to see other vehicles.

Question 12

What is one of the most common causes of traffic collisions?

A. Paying attention to your surroundings

B. Better traffic flow

C. Driver distractions

Answer 12

C. Driver distractions

Question 13

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

Answer 13

A. Imprisonment in a state prison for up to seven years

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

C.Give the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is close enough to be dangerous.

Question 15

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

Answer 15

C. Make sure your vehicle is in the “park” position or in gear

Question 16

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

Answer 16

B. Between 5 a.m and 11 p.m

Question 17

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

Answer 17

B. The far- left lane

Question 18

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

Answer 18

B. You were involved in a collision with more than 1,00 in damages

Question 19

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

Answer 19

B. For the first several minutes

Question 20

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)

Answer 20

B. Red

Question 21

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

Answer 21

B. You were involved in a collision with an injury

Question 22

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

Answer 22

B. Barrier

Question 23

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

Answer 23

A. Merge into the bicycle lane before making the turn