California DMV Permit Test Questions
a green arrow means go, but first you must - ANS-yield to any vehicle, bicycles, or pedestrian in
the intersection
\a green arrow pointing to the left on a light means you may - ANS-make a protected turn in that
direction
\a law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing a seatbelt and
writes a citation, which of the following is true? - ANS-you may receive the citation if the
passenger is 15 years or younger
\a peace officer stops you because he suspects you are DUI. you refuse to take a chemical test.
what happens now? - ANS-your driving privilege will be taken away
\a pedestrian who is blind uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. if you see a
pedestrian with a guide dog or a white cane waiting to cross at the corner, you should - ANS-pull
up the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
\a red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may - ANS-not turn in the direction
until the light turns green
\after passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when - ANS-you see the headlights of
the passed car in your rear view mirror
\always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because - ANS-their smaller size
makes them harder to see
\an orange and red sign of this shape means (triangle) - ANS-slow moving vehicle
\at dawn or dusk, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. a good way to let other
drivers know you are there is to - ANS-turn on your low beam headlights
\at intersections, crosswalks, and RR crossings, you should always - ANS-look the sides of your
vehicle
\at night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look - ANS-toward the right edge of
your lane
\backing your vehicle is - ANS-always dangerous to do
\before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look - ANS-left, right, and left again
\before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street, you should - ANS-check
traffic from behind before opening your door
\cargo extending more than four feet from your bumper - ANS-must be marked with a red flag or
lights
\check your rear view mirrors - ANS-often to see how traffic is moving behind you
\dim your lights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle - ANS-you
are approaching from behind
\during the second 6 months after you are license, you must be accompanied by your parents or
guardians if you - ANS-transport minors between the hours of 11 PM and 5 AM
\following closely behind another vehicle - ANS-is a common cause of rear-end accidents
\for which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle? - ANS-solid red,
flashing red, and blacked out traffic lights
, \generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you - ANS-can't see the truck driver in
the truck's side mirrors
\give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because - ANS-they may not see you
\highways are typically most slippery - ANS-when it first starts to rain after a dry spell
\if a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of the block - ANS-the pedestrian has the right of
way
\if a vehicle approaches you quickly from the road on the right while you are driving through an
uncontrolled intersection, you should - ANS-speed up and get out of the way
\if the roadway is wet and the car starts to skid, you should - ANS-slowly release your foot off
the gas pedal
\if there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should - ANS-steer your vehicle around the
water if possible
\if there is a solid double, yellow line int he center of the roadway, you - ANS-may turn left into a
private driveway
\if you always insist on letting other drivers go ahead of you at intersections, you are most likely
- ANS-causing traffic delays
\if you are convicted by the court of a first DUI, the DMV will - ANS-revoke your driving privilege
\if you are involved in an accident and there is more than $750 in damages, you must make a
written report to - ANS-the DMV
\if you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection - ANS-stay out of the intersection
until traffic clears
\if you have an accident, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with -
ANS-others involved in the accident
\if you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must - ANS-be prepared for
workers and equipment ahead
\if you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when a car is approaching - ANS-slow
down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist
\if your breaks fail while driving you should - ANS-downshift to low gear
\instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed - ANS-at all times
\it is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is
- ANS-0.01% or more
\it is illegal to leave a child 6 years of age or younger unattended in a car on a hot day -
ANS-even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
\parking is never permitted - ANS-in the cross hatched pattern space
\pedestrians crossing at corners have the right of way - ANS-whether or not a crosswalk is
marked
\the "three second rule" applies to the space ___ of your vehicle - ANS-ahead
\the california driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives.
one of these tips is - ANS-pull off the side of the road and rest
\the driver ahead of you stops at the crosswalk. what should you do? - ANS-stop, then proceed
when all pedestrians have crossed
\the speed limit for a school zone is ___ unless otherwise posted - ANS-25 mph
\the speed limit in any ally is - ANS-15 mph
a green arrow means go, but first you must - ANS-yield to any vehicle, bicycles, or pedestrian in
the intersection
\a green arrow pointing to the left on a light means you may - ANS-make a protected turn in that
direction
\a law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing a seatbelt and
writes a citation, which of the following is true? - ANS-you may receive the citation if the
passenger is 15 years or younger
\a peace officer stops you because he suspects you are DUI. you refuse to take a chemical test.
what happens now? - ANS-your driving privilege will be taken away
\a pedestrian who is blind uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. if you see a
pedestrian with a guide dog or a white cane waiting to cross at the corner, you should - ANS-pull
up the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
\a red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may - ANS-not turn in the direction
until the light turns green
\after passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when - ANS-you see the headlights of
the passed car in your rear view mirror
\always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because - ANS-their smaller size
makes them harder to see
\an orange and red sign of this shape means (triangle) - ANS-slow moving vehicle
\at dawn or dusk, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. a good way to let other
drivers know you are there is to - ANS-turn on your low beam headlights
\at intersections, crosswalks, and RR crossings, you should always - ANS-look the sides of your
vehicle
\at night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look - ANS-toward the right edge of
your lane
\backing your vehicle is - ANS-always dangerous to do
\before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look - ANS-left, right, and left again
\before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street, you should - ANS-check
traffic from behind before opening your door
\cargo extending more than four feet from your bumper - ANS-must be marked with a red flag or
lights
\check your rear view mirrors - ANS-often to see how traffic is moving behind you
\dim your lights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle - ANS-you
are approaching from behind
\during the second 6 months after you are license, you must be accompanied by your parents or
guardians if you - ANS-transport minors between the hours of 11 PM and 5 AM
\following closely behind another vehicle - ANS-is a common cause of rear-end accidents
\for which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle? - ANS-solid red,
flashing red, and blacked out traffic lights
, \generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you - ANS-can't see the truck driver in
the truck's side mirrors
\give extra space to drivers backing out of parking spaces because - ANS-they may not see you
\highways are typically most slippery - ANS-when it first starts to rain after a dry spell
\if a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of the block - ANS-the pedestrian has the right of
way
\if a vehicle approaches you quickly from the road on the right while you are driving through an
uncontrolled intersection, you should - ANS-speed up and get out of the way
\if the roadway is wet and the car starts to skid, you should - ANS-slowly release your foot off
the gas pedal
\if there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should - ANS-steer your vehicle around the
water if possible
\if there is a solid double, yellow line int he center of the roadway, you - ANS-may turn left into a
private driveway
\if you always insist on letting other drivers go ahead of you at intersections, you are most likely
- ANS-causing traffic delays
\if you are convicted by the court of a first DUI, the DMV will - ANS-revoke your driving privilege
\if you are involved in an accident and there is more than $750 in damages, you must make a
written report to - ANS-the DMV
\if you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection - ANS-stay out of the intersection
until traffic clears
\if you have an accident, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with -
ANS-others involved in the accident
\if you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must - ANS-be prepared for
workers and equipment ahead
\if you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when a car is approaching - ANS-slow
down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist
\if your breaks fail while driving you should - ANS-downshift to low gear
\instructions from school crossing guards must be obeyed - ANS-at all times
\it is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration that is
- ANS-0.01% or more
\it is illegal to leave a child 6 years of age or younger unattended in a car on a hot day -
ANS-even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
\parking is never permitted - ANS-in the cross hatched pattern space
\pedestrians crossing at corners have the right of way - ANS-whether or not a crosswalk is
marked
\the "three second rule" applies to the space ___ of your vehicle - ANS-ahead
\the california driver handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives.
one of these tips is - ANS-pull off the side of the road and rest
\the driver ahead of you stops at the crosswalk. what should you do? - ANS-stop, then proceed
when all pedestrians have crossed
\the speed limit for a school zone is ___ unless otherwise posted - ANS-25 mph
\the speed limit in any ally is - ANS-15 mph
