CALIFORNIA DMV PERMIT TEST
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
you are getting ready to make a right turn, you should - Answer-signal during the last
feet before you turn
if your breaks fail while driving you should - Answer-downshift to low gear
when merging onto a freeway, you should be driving - Answer-at or near the same
speed as the freeway traffic
if you are involved in an accident and there is more than $750 in damages, you must
make a written report to - Answer-the DMV
you should adjust your rear view mirror and side mirrors - Answer-before you start
driving
you are on a 2-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway, you
may legally pass the vehicle on the right - Answer-if there is enough road between the
curb and the vehicle to do so
you should stop before crossing RR tracks - Answer-anytime a train may be
approaching, even if you cannot see it
the driver ahead of you stops at the crosswalk. what should you do? - Answer-stop,
then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
the speed limit for a school zone is ___ unless otherwise posted - Answer-25 mph
when you changed lanes or merge with another lane you - Answer-need at least a 4
second gap in traffic
two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled T-intersection. one vehicle is on the
through road and the other is on the road that ends. who as the right of way at the
intersection? - Answer-vehicle on the through road
instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed - Answer-at all times
when you see a stop sign, you should stop and - Answer-check traffic in all directions
before proceeding
you must notify the DMV within 5 days if you - Answer-sell or transfer your vehicle
, you are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. and a line of five cars merge
into your lane ahead from an on ramp. you - Answer-should make room the merging
vehicle if possible
if you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection - Answer-stay out of the
intersection until traffic clears
to turn left from a one-way street onto a one way street, start from - Answer-the lane
closest to the curb
check your rear view mirrors - Answer-often to see how traffic is moving behind you
the speed limit in any ally is - Answer-15 mph
to be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should - Answer-look over your
shoulders into the lane that you want to enter
which of the following contributes to improved traffic flow? - Answer-not slowing down to
look the accident scene
which of these statements is true about driving and taking meds? - Answer-most cold
medications can make people drowsy
you are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind
you. what should you do? - Answer-drive to the right edge of the road and stop
if there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should - Answer-steer your vehicle
around the water if possible
the "three second rule" applies to the space ___ of your vehicle - Answer-ahead
you should always turn on your emergency flashers when - Answer-your car has broken
down on the roadway
before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street, you should -
Answer-check traffic from behind before opening your door
following closely behind another vehicle - Answer-is a common cause of rear-end
accidents
u-turns in residential areas are legal - Answer-when there are no vehicles approaching
nearby
you must use your seat belt - Answer-if the vehicle you are driving in is equipped with
seat belts
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
you are getting ready to make a right turn, you should - Answer-signal during the last
feet before you turn
if your breaks fail while driving you should - Answer-downshift to low gear
when merging onto a freeway, you should be driving - Answer-at or near the same
speed as the freeway traffic
if you are involved in an accident and there is more than $750 in damages, you must
make a written report to - Answer-the DMV
you should adjust your rear view mirror and side mirrors - Answer-before you start
driving
you are on a 2-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway, you
may legally pass the vehicle on the right - Answer-if there is enough road between the
curb and the vehicle to do so
you should stop before crossing RR tracks - Answer-anytime a train may be
approaching, even if you cannot see it
the driver ahead of you stops at the crosswalk. what should you do? - Answer-stop,
then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
the speed limit for a school zone is ___ unless otherwise posted - Answer-25 mph
when you changed lanes or merge with another lane you - Answer-need at least a 4
second gap in traffic
two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled T-intersection. one vehicle is on the
through road and the other is on the road that ends. who as the right of way at the
intersection? - Answer-vehicle on the through road
instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed - Answer-at all times
when you see a stop sign, you should stop and - Answer-check traffic in all directions
before proceeding
you must notify the DMV within 5 days if you - Answer-sell or transfer your vehicle
, you are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. and a line of five cars merge
into your lane ahead from an on ramp. you - Answer-should make room the merging
vehicle if possible
if you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection - Answer-stay out of the
intersection until traffic clears
to turn left from a one-way street onto a one way street, start from - Answer-the lane
closest to the curb
check your rear view mirrors - Answer-often to see how traffic is moving behind you
the speed limit in any ally is - Answer-15 mph
to be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should - Answer-look over your
shoulders into the lane that you want to enter
which of the following contributes to improved traffic flow? - Answer-not slowing down to
look the accident scene
which of these statements is true about driving and taking meds? - Answer-most cold
medications can make people drowsy
you are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind
you. what should you do? - Answer-drive to the right edge of the road and stop
if there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should - Answer-steer your vehicle
around the water if possible
the "three second rule" applies to the space ___ of your vehicle - Answer-ahead
you should always turn on your emergency flashers when - Answer-your car has broken
down on the roadway
before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street, you should -
Answer-check traffic from behind before opening your door
following closely behind another vehicle - Answer-is a common cause of rear-end
accidents
u-turns in residential areas are legal - Answer-when there are no vehicles approaching
nearby
you must use your seat belt - Answer-if the vehicle you are driving in is equipped with
seat belts
