California DMV Permit Test - Complete Questions & Verified Answers
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or At all times.
guide dog:
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check: Over your shoulders.
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.
lane. You should:
If a traffic signal light is not working, you must: Stop, then proceed when safe.
Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for: The truck driver to stop the vehicle.
When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.
lane if you:
You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol Whenever you drive in California.
content of your blood, breath, or urine:
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should: Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your
headlights.
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another Under no circumstances.
vehicle:
You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning 15 mph.
devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks
in one direction. The speed limit is:
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
street:
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, California DMV Permit Test - Complete Questions & Verified Answers
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway
driving:
To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down 10 to 15 seconds.
the road to where your vehicle will be in about:
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal 100
continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential 25 mph.
area is:
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
to complete and submit a written report to the DMV:
You may not park your vehicle: Next to a red painted curb.
Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or May not be crossed for any reason.
more feet apart:
You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of No faster than 65 mph.
65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally
drive:
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
You should use your horn when: It may help prevent a collision.
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
most likely:
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: Signal for at least five seconds.
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following Motorcycle.
a:
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You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or At all times.
guide dog:
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check: Over your shoulders.
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.
lane. You should:
If a traffic signal light is not working, you must: Stop, then proceed when safe.
Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for: The truck driver to stop the vehicle.
When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.
lane if you:
You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol Whenever you drive in California.
content of your blood, breath, or urine:
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should: Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your
headlights.
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another Under no circumstances.
vehicle:
You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning 15 mph.
devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks
in one direction. The speed limit is:
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
street:
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, California DMV Permit Test - Complete Questions & Verified Answers
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway
driving:
To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down 10 to 15 seconds.
the road to where your vehicle will be in about:
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal 100
continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential 25 mph.
area is:
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
to complete and submit a written report to the DMV:
You may not park your vehicle: Next to a red painted curb.
Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or May not be crossed for any reason.
more feet apart:
You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of No faster than 65 mph.
65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally
drive:
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when: There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
You should use your horn when: It may help prevent a collision.
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
most likely:
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: Signal for at least five seconds.
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following Motorcycle.
a:
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