DMV PERMIT TEST CALIFORNIA EXAM Questions AND Correct
Answers
5-sided Sign - ✔✔indicates that you are near a school. Stop if
children are in the crosswalk.
Alleys - ✔✔An alley is any road no wider than 25 feet that is
used to access the rear or side entrances of buildings or
properties. The speed limit in an alley is
15 mph
Áreas around the vehicle - ✔✔• Green: Ahead of you.
• Blue: Next to vou.
• Yellow: Blinds spots.
• Red: Behind you.
Around children - ✔✔The speed limit is 25 mph when you
drive within 500 to 1000 feet of a school while children are
outside or crossing the street (unless otherwise posted). Some
school zones may have speed limits as low as 15 mph.
Before you change lanes: - ✔✔• Use your turn signal to let
other drives know you plan to change lanes.
,• Check your side and rearview mirrors for traffic approaching
you from behind.
• Glance over your left shoulder if you are moving left. Glance
over your right shoulder if you are moving right so you can see
if there are any vehicles in your blind spot.
Being passed - ✔✔If another vehicle begins to pass you, stay
in your lane and do not increase your speed. If many vehicles
are passing you in the right lane of a multi lane roadway, you
are probably going slower than the rest of the traffic. Unless
you will be turning left soon, you should move into the right
lane when the way is clear
Bicycle Boulevard - ✔✔Prioritizes bicycle travel on streets
shared with vehicle traffic.
Bicycle Lanes - ✔✔solid white lines typically between farthest
right traffic lane and curb or edge of road; if there is a right-
turn-only lane present, they bicycle lane will be located to the
left of the right-turn-only lane; Drivers of motor vehicles are
not allowed to use bicycle lane except to cross over it when
making turns;It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane unless you
are:
• Parking (where permitted).
,• Entering or leaving the road.
• Turning (within 200 feet of an intersection).
Bike lane - ✔✔Identified by a wide white line with a bicycle
symbol or a bike lane sign. Bike lanes may be painted green.
Blind Intersections - ✔✔The speed limit for a blind
intersection is 15 mph. An intersection is considered
"blind" if there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot
see for 100 feet in
either direction during the last 100 feet before crossing. Trees,
bushes, buildings, or
parked cars at intersections can block your view to the side. If
your view is blocked,
move slowly forward until you can see.
Blind Spots (the No Zone) - ✔✔Large vehicle and truck drivers
have a better view in front of them and bigger mirrors. But
they also have large blind spots, also called No Zones. In these
areas, vour vehicle can disappear from a large vehicle or truck
driver's view. If you cannot see the truck's side mirrors, the
truck driver cannot see you
, BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION (BAC) LIMITS - ✔✔It is
illegal for you to drive if you have a BAC of:
• 0.08% or higher if you are over 21 years old.
• 0.01% or higher if you are under 21 years old.
• 0.01% or higher at any age if you are on DUI probation.
• 0.04% or higher if vou drive a vehicle that requires a
commercial driver's license.
• 0.04% or higher if you are driving a passenger for hire.
Braking - ✔✔Large vehicles and commercial trucks take longer
to stop than passenger vehicles traveling at the same speed.
When traveling, they create extra space in front of their
vehicle to use if they need to stop suddenly. The average
passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph can stop within 300
feet. A large vehicle traveling at the same speed can take up
to 400 feet to stop. The heavier the vehicle and the faster it is
moving. the longer it takes to safely stop
braking - ✔✔Remove your foot from the gas pedal
(accelerator) and allow the vehicle to slow down. Lightly press
the brake until you come to a full stop. Give yourself enough
space and time to perform this maneuver.
Answers
5-sided Sign - ✔✔indicates that you are near a school. Stop if
children are in the crosswalk.
Alleys - ✔✔An alley is any road no wider than 25 feet that is
used to access the rear or side entrances of buildings or
properties. The speed limit in an alley is
15 mph
Áreas around the vehicle - ✔✔• Green: Ahead of you.
• Blue: Next to vou.
• Yellow: Blinds spots.
• Red: Behind you.
Around children - ✔✔The speed limit is 25 mph when you
drive within 500 to 1000 feet of a school while children are
outside or crossing the street (unless otherwise posted). Some
school zones may have speed limits as low as 15 mph.
Before you change lanes: - ✔✔• Use your turn signal to let
other drives know you plan to change lanes.
,• Check your side and rearview mirrors for traffic approaching
you from behind.
• Glance over your left shoulder if you are moving left. Glance
over your right shoulder if you are moving right so you can see
if there are any vehicles in your blind spot.
Being passed - ✔✔If another vehicle begins to pass you, stay
in your lane and do not increase your speed. If many vehicles
are passing you in the right lane of a multi lane roadway, you
are probably going slower than the rest of the traffic. Unless
you will be turning left soon, you should move into the right
lane when the way is clear
Bicycle Boulevard - ✔✔Prioritizes bicycle travel on streets
shared with vehicle traffic.
Bicycle Lanes - ✔✔solid white lines typically between farthest
right traffic lane and curb or edge of road; if there is a right-
turn-only lane present, they bicycle lane will be located to the
left of the right-turn-only lane; Drivers of motor vehicles are
not allowed to use bicycle lane except to cross over it when
making turns;It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane unless you
are:
• Parking (where permitted).
,• Entering or leaving the road.
• Turning (within 200 feet of an intersection).
Bike lane - ✔✔Identified by a wide white line with a bicycle
symbol or a bike lane sign. Bike lanes may be painted green.
Blind Intersections - ✔✔The speed limit for a blind
intersection is 15 mph. An intersection is considered
"blind" if there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot
see for 100 feet in
either direction during the last 100 feet before crossing. Trees,
bushes, buildings, or
parked cars at intersections can block your view to the side. If
your view is blocked,
move slowly forward until you can see.
Blind Spots (the No Zone) - ✔✔Large vehicle and truck drivers
have a better view in front of them and bigger mirrors. But
they also have large blind spots, also called No Zones. In these
areas, vour vehicle can disappear from a large vehicle or truck
driver's view. If you cannot see the truck's side mirrors, the
truck driver cannot see you
, BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION (BAC) LIMITS - ✔✔It is
illegal for you to drive if you have a BAC of:
• 0.08% or higher if you are over 21 years old.
• 0.01% or higher if you are under 21 years old.
• 0.01% or higher at any age if you are on DUI probation.
• 0.04% or higher if vou drive a vehicle that requires a
commercial driver's license.
• 0.04% or higher if you are driving a passenger for hire.
Braking - ✔✔Large vehicles and commercial trucks take longer
to stop than passenger vehicles traveling at the same speed.
When traveling, they create extra space in front of their
vehicle to use if they need to stop suddenly. The average
passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph can stop within 300
feet. A large vehicle traveling at the same speed can take up
to 400 feet to stop. The heavier the vehicle and the faster it is
moving. the longer it takes to safely stop
braking - ✔✔Remove your foot from the gas pedal
(accelerator) and allow the vehicle to slow down. Lightly press
the brake until you come to a full stop. Give yourself enough
space and time to perform this maneuver.
