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WorksheetsCalifornia DMV Permit Practice
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 7mins
This sign means don't pass:
Until after you pass the sign
Unless it seems safe to do
Other vehicles for any reason
On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice?
Roadways near the tops of hills
Roadways on bridges and overpasses
Roadways paved with asphalt
Roads in residential areas
A car suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first?
Honk and step on the brake firmly
Try to get the driver's attention
Swerve into the lane next to you
Take your foot off the gas
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane/guide dog:
At all times
Only if a crossing guard is present
Only when a guide dog is leading the person across the street
Only if the pedestrian is alone
Backing your vehicle is:
ALWAYS dangerous to do
Dangerous if you have a helper
Only dangerous in large vehicles
Usually safe in parking lots
When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:
Only when pulling away from the curb
When pulling next to, but not away from the curb
When pulling next to or away from the curb
Under no circumstances
Which is true about double parking?
It is always illegal
It is illegal only if you leave your car
It is legal if you are making a delivery
It is legal if it's for less than 5 minutes
You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:
The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic
You transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle
Another vehicle is approaching
You don't have room to completely cross the tracks
When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:
Drive alongside the other vehicles so the drivers can see you
You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles
It is safest to drive in the lane next to the center line
Drivers are required to obey instructions from:
Security guards patrolling parking lots
Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway
Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites
Owners of the residence/building
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light
When parked on a hill or sloping driveway
When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb
When you see this sign, you:
Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop
Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing
Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
Are following a small passenger vehicle
Are being tailgated by another driver
Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit
When driving under snowy or icy conditions:
It is safe to use your cruise control
Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise
Drive as you would under normal conditions
A broken yellow centerline means that:
Passing is not permitted
Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear
Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear
Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?
You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left
Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change
Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?
Merging into another lane
Decreasing your following distance
Changing lanes frequently
This sign means:
Cars on the right move first
You have the right-of-way
Let cross traffic pass before proceeding
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:
Move toward the left side of your lane
Avoid driving in the bicycle lane
Signal for 100 feet before turning
When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:
Be ready to use your horn
Drive more slowly
Allow a larger following distance
This sign means:
Pedestrians walking along the road ahead
Pedestrian crossing ahead
There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic
Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass
Move into the right lane when it is safe
Yellow lines separate:
Traffic lanes on one-way streets
Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads
All carpool lanes from regular traffic lanes
If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:
Turn the front wheels toward the curb
Turn the front wheels away from the curb
Leave the front wheels straight
This sign means:
Side Road
Merge
Yield the right-of-way
When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:
The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
There is a detour to the right due to road construction
The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle
Fines in construction zones are:
doubled
tripled
150%
cut in half
In inclement weather, you should:
Drive on low-gear
Steer and brake smoothly
Pull over to the side
Which child would require a child passenger restraint system?
A 9-year-old who is 4 feet 10 inches tall
A 10-year-old who is 5 feet 3 inches tall
A 7-year-old who is 4 feet 8 inches tall
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you if:
You are driving slower than the posted speed limit
You are following a smaller-passenger vehicle
You are being tailgated
How old to be a "designated driver"?
16
18
21
25
Is it illegal to wear two earphones in both ears while driving?
Yes
No
It depends on the situation
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
15 mph
20 mph
25 mph
30 mph
You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:
The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane
A special lane for slow-moving vehicles
An exit lane
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:
Stop before entering the intersection, as long as you can do so safely
Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane:
If you drive more slowly than 15 mph
No more than 200 feet before making a right turn
Whenever bicyclists are not present
U-turns in residential districts are legal:
On a one-way street on a green arrow
When there are no vehicles approaching nearby
Across sets of solid double yellow lines
When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:
Drive alongside other vehicles so the drivers can see you
You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles
It is safest to drive in the lane next to the centerline
You should allow an extra cushion of space:
When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle
When following a station wagon
When following a small passenger car
Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:
In a marked crosswalk
In any crosswalk or intersection
Crossing any street
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer
Any vehicle with three or more axles and weighing more than 4,000 pounds
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to:
The other side of the road is a solid line
The other side of the road is a broken line
Your side of the road is a broken line
You may not park your vehicle:
On the side of the freeway in an emergency
Next to a red painted curb
Within 100 feet of an elementary school
