DMV California Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Failure to YIELD is ranked as one of the top ___________ causes of collisions - Answer-5
Your driver license is: - Answer-A privilege -- an earned and special right -- granted by the state.
Driving in a safe and courteous manner: - Answer-Can lower the cost of law enforcement and insurance
Driver Education classes can: - Answer-Give you the basic knowledge needed to hone your skills when
you begin driving
Which statement is most true regarding minors under the age of 18? - Answer-You must have parents,
or a legal guardian sign the application, since they will be financially responsible for you
The "P" in the SIPDE process stands for: - Answer-Predict
The colorless, odorless and poisonous gas from the exhaust is called: - Answer-Carbon Monoxide
A vehicles' "blind spots" are: - Answer-Areas you can't see, because they are in FRONT of what your
mirrors show, but BEHIND your peripheral vision
,When listening to your car radio, or other audio device: - Answer--You should keep at least one window
partially open, to hear outside sounds, like emergency vehicles
-It is illegal to wear stereo (over each ear) headphones
-You should keep the volume low enough to hear outside noises
- All of these choices are correct
Your "Field of Vision" is: - Answer-Everything you can see with your central and peripheral vision
The "S" in the SIPDE process stands for: - Answer-Search,
The "I" in the SIPDE process stands for: - Answer-Identify
The "D" in the SIPDE process stands for: - Answer-Decide
The "E" in the SIPDE process stands for: - Answer-Execute
The primary factor in decreasing the Kenetic Energy of an object is to: - Answer-Decrease the velocity
According to the formula for stopping distance, how many feet will it take you to stop, from 60 mph? -
Answer-180
Gravity - Answer-Has a constant effect on your car, its' traction and it's speed on hills
Centrifugal force: - Answer-Doesn't really exist
, The best way to maximize the traction of your tires is to: - Answer-Inflate them to the recommended
pressure
A center lane with solid and broken yellow lines that is used by vehicles making left turns in both
directions is called a: - Answer-Two-way Left-Turn Lane
A WHITE line, parallel to your lane, on the right, indicates: - Answer-The edge of the vehicular portion of
a roadway, and may not be crossed
When does a CURVE become a TURN? - Answer-When it can be safely navigated at a speed slower than
35 mph
The Yield sign means: - Answer-Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
A WHITE, transverse line across your lane means: - Answer-You must stop with your entire vehicle
behind this line
You will be listed as a "Negligent Operator" if you get - Answer--4 points within any 12-month period
-8 points within any 36-month period
-6 points within any 24-month period
- All of the answers are correct
Which of the following is NOT on the permit test: - Answer-Commercial License requirements
The "PROVISIONS" of your provisional license include the following: - Answer--No driving after 11 pm,
until 5 am; without an adult licensed driver for one year.
-No driving with passengers under the age of 20, without an adult licensed driver for one year
-Your parents can revoke it by calling the DMV
Correct Answers
Failure to YIELD is ranked as one of the top ___________ causes of collisions - Answer-5
Your driver license is: - Answer-A privilege -- an earned and special right -- granted by the state.
Driving in a safe and courteous manner: - Answer-Can lower the cost of law enforcement and insurance
Driver Education classes can: - Answer-Give you the basic knowledge needed to hone your skills when
you begin driving
Which statement is most true regarding minors under the age of 18? - Answer-You must have parents,
or a legal guardian sign the application, since they will be financially responsible for you
The "P" in the SIPDE process stands for: - Answer-Predict
The colorless, odorless and poisonous gas from the exhaust is called: - Answer-Carbon Monoxide
A vehicles' "blind spots" are: - Answer-Areas you can't see, because they are in FRONT of what your
mirrors show, but BEHIND your peripheral vision
,When listening to your car radio, or other audio device: - Answer--You should keep at least one window
partially open, to hear outside sounds, like emergency vehicles
-It is illegal to wear stereo (over each ear) headphones
-You should keep the volume low enough to hear outside noises
- All of these choices are correct
Your "Field of Vision" is: - Answer-Everything you can see with your central and peripheral vision
The "S" in the SIPDE process stands for: - Answer-Search,
The "I" in the SIPDE process stands for: - Answer-Identify
The "D" in the SIPDE process stands for: - Answer-Decide
The "E" in the SIPDE process stands for: - Answer-Execute
The primary factor in decreasing the Kenetic Energy of an object is to: - Answer-Decrease the velocity
According to the formula for stopping distance, how many feet will it take you to stop, from 60 mph? -
Answer-180
Gravity - Answer-Has a constant effect on your car, its' traction and it's speed on hills
Centrifugal force: - Answer-Doesn't really exist
, The best way to maximize the traction of your tires is to: - Answer-Inflate them to the recommended
pressure
A center lane with solid and broken yellow lines that is used by vehicles making left turns in both
directions is called a: - Answer-Two-way Left-Turn Lane
A WHITE line, parallel to your lane, on the right, indicates: - Answer-The edge of the vehicular portion of
a roadway, and may not be crossed
When does a CURVE become a TURN? - Answer-When it can be safely navigated at a speed slower than
35 mph
The Yield sign means: - Answer-Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing
A WHITE, transverse line across your lane means: - Answer-You must stop with your entire vehicle
behind this line
You will be listed as a "Negligent Operator" if you get - Answer--4 points within any 12-month period
-8 points within any 36-month period
-6 points within any 24-month period
- All of the answers are correct
Which of the following is NOT on the permit test: - Answer-Commercial License requirements
The "PROVISIONS" of your provisional license include the following: - Answer--No driving after 11 pm,
until 5 am; without an adult licensed driver for one year.
-No driving with passengers under the age of 20, without an adult licensed driver for one year
-Your parents can revoke it by calling the DMV
