Permit Test Answers — I Hate CBT's

1. You can be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for: a. Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway. b. Making a U-turn from a center left-turn lane. c. Parking in a bicycle lane.

ANSWER : a. Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway.

Number Two on Packet

ANSWER : GO GO GO

1. If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI: a. Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year. b.

You will be sentenced to a mandatory 30 days in jail. c. Your vehicle will be confiscated and sold.

ANSWER : a. Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

1. A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means: a. Slow down before entering. b. Stop before

entering. c. Stop and wait for a green light.

ANSWER : b. Stop before entering.

1. You must notify law enforcement and make a written report of traffic accident occurring in California

(SR1) to DMV when: a. You intend to file a certificate of non-operation for your vehicle. b. Your vehicle is

towed for parking illegally. c. You have a collision and there is an injury or death

ANSWER : c. You have a collision and there is an injury or death

1. Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks: a. Pedestrians always have the

right-of-way. b. Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful. c. Pedestrians, but only with a green

“walk” signal.

ANSWER : a. Pedestrians always have the right-of-way.

1. You must carefully look for bicycles in traffic lanes because they: a. Must ride facing oncoming traffic.

b. Could be hidden in your blind spots. c. Usually have the right-of-way.

ANSWER : b. Could be hidden in your blind spots.

1. If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should: a. Answer it if you have

a hands free device. b. Let the call go to voice mail. c. Answer it if the call is from your parents.

ANSWER : b. Let the call go to voice mail.

1. Backing your vehicle is: a. Always dangerous to do. b. Dangerous if you have a helper. c. Only

dangerous in large vehicles.

ANSWER : a. Always dangerous to do.

1. This yellow sign means: CHECK # 10 a. Less space between lanes ahead. b. The highway will be divided

ahead. c. The right lane will end ahead.

ANSWER : c. The right lane will end ahead.

1. You have had your license for eight months. You may: a. Drive between 5am and 11pm

unaccompanied. b. Transport minors unaccompanied at any time. c. Transport minors between 11pm

and 5am unaccompanied

ANSWER : a. Drive between 5am and 11pm unaccompanied.

1. The speed limit in an alley is: a. 20 mph b. 15 mph c. 10 mph

ANSWER : b. 15 mph

1. Give extra space to drivers backing out of a parking space because: a. They may not see you. b. They

have the right-of-way. c. It is required by law.

ANSWER : a. They may not see you.

1. If you have a collision, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with: a.

Witnesses. b. Others involved in the collision. c. Security guards.

ANSWER : b. Others involved in the collision.

1. A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If

you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner, you should: a. Stop at

the crosswalk and honk your horn. b. Drive into the crosswalk so that the person can hear your engine. c.

Pull up to the crosswalk so that the person can hear your engine.

ANSWER : c. Pull up to the crosswalk so that the person can hear your engine.

1. When you see this yellow sign, you should: a. Always stop at a crosswalk. b. Stop at a crosswalk until a

guard signals you to go. c. Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk NUMBER 16

ANSWER : c. Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk

1. This yellow sign means: a. One-lane road ahead. b. Merging lane ahead. c. Lane ends ahead. NUMBER

ANSWER : b. Merging lane ahead.

1. You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. You may legally

pass the vehicle on the right: a. If there is enough road between the vehicle and the curb to do so. b.

Even if you must drive on the shoulder to do so. c. Even if you must cross a solid white line painted on the road.

ANSWER : a. If there is enough road between the vehicle and the curb to do so.

1. You should adjust your rearview mirror and side mirrors: a. Before you get into the car. b. Before you

start driving. c. After you start driving.

ANSWER : b. Before you start driving.

1. A peace officer stops you because he suspects you are DUI. You refuse to take a chemical test. What

happens now? a. Your driving privilege may be taken away. b. You will receive an additional fine. c. You

will not be allowed to post bail.

ANSWER : a. Your driving privilege may be taken away.

1. Following closely behind another vehicle (tailgating): a. Increases fuel efficiency. b. Is a common cause

for rear-end collisions. c. Helps keep traffic moving.

ANSWER : b. Is a common cause for rear-end collisions.

1. If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of a block: a. The pedestrian has the right-of-way. b. The

pedestrian must yield the right-of-way. c. Vehicle have the right-of-way, but drivers must legally take care

for the pedestrian’s safety.

ANSWER : a. The pedestrian has the right-of-way.

1. You have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine: a. Only if you

have been drinking alcohol. b. Whenever you drive in California. c. Only if an accident occurred.

ANSWER : b. Whenever you drive in California.

1. Generally speaking, you are in a large truck’s blind spot if you: a. Drive close to the large truck’s left

front wheel. b. Cannot see the truck driver in the truck’s side mirrors. c. Follow no closer than 10 feet

behind the large truck.

ANSWER : b. Cannot see the truck driver in the truck’s side mirrors.

1. It is legal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is

_______ or more. a. 0.08% – Eight hundredths of one percent b. 0.01% – One hundredth of one percent

c. 0.05% – Five hundredths of one percent

ANSWER : b. 0.01% – One hundredth of one percent

1. If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection: a. Stay out of the intersection until

traffic clears. b. Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears. c. Merge into another lane and try to

go around the traffic.

ANSWER : a. Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

1. Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper: a. Is illegal under all circumstances. b.

Must be marked with a red flag or lights. c. Does not legally have to be marked but it is a good idea.

ANSWER : b. Must be marked with a red flag or lights.

1. Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup only if: a. The sides of the truck bed are at least 18

inches high. b. They are properly secured. c. The tailgate of the truck is closed.

ANSWER : b. They are properly secured.

1. You are driving on a road where the speed limit is 45mph. All the other vehicles are driving 50mph or

faster. You may legally drive: a. 50mph or faster, the speed of traffic. b. Anywhere between 45mph and

50mph. c. No faster than 45mph.

ANSWER : c. No faster than 45mph.

1. You may legally drive in any carpool lane if: a. Other lanes are stopped with heavy traffic. b. You are

carrying the minimum number of persons shown on the sign. c. It is between the hours of 7pm and 7am.

ANSWER : b. You are carrying the minimum number of persons shown on the sign.

1. During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parent or

guardian if you: a. Drive between the hours of 5am and 11pm. b. Transport minors between the hours of

11pm and 5am. c. Transport adults between the hours of 5am and midnight.

ANSWER : b. Transport minors between the hours of 11pm and 5am.

1. For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle? a. Solid red lights, flashing

red lights, and blacked-out traffic signals. b. Solid red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights. c.

Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and yellow lights.

ANSWER : a. Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked-out traffic signals.

1. You may drive in a bike lane: a. If you drive slower than 15mph. b. No more than 200 feet before

making a right turn. c. Whenever bicyclists are not present.

ANSWER : b. No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.

1. If your driving record shows that you failed to appear in court after receiving a traffic ticket, DMV may:

a. Suspend the registration of the vehicle you are driving. b. Suspend your driving privilege until you

appear in court. c. Restrict your driving privilege.

ANSWER : b. Suspend your driving privilege until you appear in court.

1. A law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing a seat belt and writes a

citation. Which of the following is true? a. Both you and your passenger receive a citation. b. Your

passenger will receive a citation regardless of age. c. You may receive a citation if your passenger is

younger than 16.

ANSWER : c. You may receive a citation if your passenger is younger than 16.

1. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from: a. The far left lane. b. The center

lane. c. Any lane as long as it seems safe to do so.

ANSWER : a. The far left lane.

1. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: a. Always stop before making a right turn. b.

Signal during the last 100 feet before your turn. c. Slow down and signal as you start your turn.

ANSWER : Signal during the last 100 feet before your turn.

1. U-turns in residential districts are legal: a. On a one-way street at a green arrow. b. When there are no

vehicles approaching nearby. c. Across two sets of double yellow lines.

ANSWER : b. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby.

1. You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection. You: a. Must always stop before driving through the

intersection. b. Must yield the right-of-way to all other vehicles. c. Should slow down and be ready to

stop.

ANSWER : c. Should slow down and be ready to stop.

1. 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: a. The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane. b. A special lane for slow moving vehicles. c. An exit lane.

ANSWER : c. An exit lane.

1. When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: a. Signal for at least 5 seconds prior to changing lanes.

b. Cross several lanes at a time to avoid slow downs. c. Avoid driving over broken white lines and lane

markings.

ANSWER : a. Signal for at least 5 seconds prior to changing lanes.

1. This red and white sign means: a. The road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction. b. Do not enter

the road unless it is safe to do so. c. The road ahead is closed to traffic in all directions. NUMBER 42

ANSWER : a. The road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction.

1. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do? a. Passed any vehicle once the

pedestrian has passed your lane. b. Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed. c. Change

lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle.

ANSWER : b. Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed.

1. Which of these is recommended when driving at night on a dimly lit street: a. Drive slowly enough to

stop within the area lighted by your headlights. b. Briefly look at oncoming headlights so you won’t be

blinded. c. Keep instrument lights bright to be more visible by other drivers.

ANSWER : a. Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lighted by your headlights.

1. You are driving 45 mph in a 55 mph zone. You can be cited for speeding: a. Only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road. b. Under no circumstances because it is always legal. c. If it is unsafe for current weather conditions.

ANSWER : c. If it is unsafe for current weather conditions.

1. You are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. A line of five cars is merging into your lane

ahead from an on-ramp. You: a. Must maintain your speed and position. b. Must slow down to let the

other vehicles merge. c. Should make room for the merging vehicles if possible.

ANSWER : c. Should make room for the merging vehicles if possible.

1. Even if you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve at the legal speed limit, you should still

slow down because: a. You must legally drive below the speed limit on sharp curves. b. The strong

inward pull on your vehicle can be dangerous. c. There may be a stalled car or a collision ahead that you

can not see.

ANSWER : c. There may be a stalled car or a collision ahead that you can not see.

1. Dim your light for an oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle: a. You are

approaching from behind. b. Approaching you from behind. c. You have already passed.

ANSWER : a. You are approaching from behind.

1. You should use your horn when: a. Another vehicle is in your way. b. It may help prevent a collision. c.

Another driver makes a mistake.

ANSWER : b. It may help prevent a collision.

1. A traffic light is red, but a peace officer is signaling you to continue driving. What should you do? a.

Change lanes and drive slowly. b. Wait for the green light. c. Do as the officer tells you.

ANSWER : c. Do as the officer tells you.

1. To make a right turn from a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right hand lane and end

in: a. The left lane. b. The lane closest to the curb. c. Any lane that is available.

ANSWER : b. The lane closest to the curb.

1. Highways are typically most slippery: a. During a heavy rainstorm in the middle of summer. b. When it

first starts to rain after a dry spell. c. After it has been raining a long time.

ANSWER : b. When it first starts to rain after a dry spell.

1. You may legally park your car: a. At the corner in an intersection. b. Across a sidewalk if you are

partially in a driveway. c. In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

ANSWER : c. In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

1. Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, Unless you are: a. Waiting to make a left turn at a traffic

light. b. Parked on a hill or sloping driveway. c. Parked on the side of a level roadway and there is no curb.

ANSWER : b. Parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

1. When should you use your headlights? a. One hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise. b.

Anytime you can’t see at least two miles ahead. c. Anytime you have trouble seeing others or being seen.

ANSWER : c. Anytime you have trouble seeing others or being seen.

1. You are going to make a left turn in a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your

lane, you should: a. Speed up and get through the intersection. b. Stop and not turn under any

circumstances. c. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears.

ANSWER : c. Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears.

1. Which of these statements is true about road construction zones? a. Fines are the same for violations

committed in construction zones. b. Slow down for the safety of you and the construction workers. c.

Slow down only if you think workers are present.

ANSWER : b. Slow down for the safety of you and the construction workers.

1. An orange and red sign of this shape always means: a. This vehicle has the right-of-way. b.

Slow-moving vehicle. c. Emergency vehicle ahead. NUMBER 58

ANSWER : b. Slow-moving vehicle.

1. When traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the upcoming

intersection, you should: a. Stop between the crossing gates in case they close. b. Stop on the tracks and

wait for your light to turn green. c. Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed.

ANSWER : C. Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed.

1. You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light

turns red: a. Under any circumstances. b. Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light. c. Unless

you entered the intersection on a green light.

ANSWER : a. Under any circumstances.

1. You see a car approaching from the rear. When you check your mirror again to change lanes, you no

longer see the car. You should: a. Look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot. b.

Turn on your signal and change lanes slowly. c. Signal, honk your horn, and change lanes quickly.

ANSWER : a. Look over your shoulder to be sure the car is not in your blind spot.

1. Instructions from a school crossing guard must be obeyed: a. At all times b. During school hours only.

c. Only when children are present in front of a school.

ANSWER : a. At all times

1. You must notify DMV within 5 days if you: a. Sell or transfer your vehicle. b. Paint your vehicle a

different color. c. Are cited for a traffic violation.

ANSWER : a. Sell or transfer your vehicle.

1. Driving faster than traffic and continually passing other cars: a. Increases fuel efficiency. b. Increases

your chances of an accident. c. Helps prevent traffic congestion.

ANSWER : b. Increases your chances of an accident.

1. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should: a. Look in your outside mirrors only. b.

Look over your shoulder into the lane that you want to enter. c. Always turn your head and look over

your right shoulder.

ANSWER : b. Look over your shoulder into the lane that you want to enter.

1. This yellow sign means: a. The traffic signal ahead is not working. b. Be prepared to stop if the light is

flashing. c. There is a traffic signal ahead. NUMBER 66

ANSWER : c. There is a traffic signal ahead.

1. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What

should you do? a. Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down. b. Drive to the right edge of the

road and stop. c. Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass.

ANSWER : b. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

1. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should: a. Maintain the posted speed and drive

through the water. b. Steer your vehicle around the water if possible. Shift into neutral as you drive

through the water

ANSWER : b. Steer your vehicle around the water if possible.

1. You may turn right on a solid red light: a. Only after slowing down and checking traffic. b. Only after

stopping, and yielding to pedestrians, and bicyclists, unless otherwise posted. c. Under no circumstances.

ANSWER : b. Only after stopping, and yielding to pedestrians, and bicyclists, unless otherwise posted.

1. When you enter traffic from a full stop (e.g. pulling away from the curb), you: a. Should drive slower

than other traffic for 200 feet. b. Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. c. Should wait

for the first vehicle to pass, then pull into the lane.

ANSWER : b. Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.

1. Which way to you turn your wheels when parked uphill next to a curb? a. Parallel to the curb. b. Away

from the curb. c. Toward the curb.

ANSWER : b. Away from the curb.

1. If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you

should drive slower and turn on your: a. Headlights. b. Parking lights. c. Emergency flashers.

ANSWER : a. Headlights.

1. If you are driving 55mph on a two-lane highway, one lane in each direction,and want to pass the car

ahead of you. To pass safely, you need to: a. Wait until solid double yellow lines separate the lanes. b. Increase your speed to 65mph. c. Have at least a 10 to 12 second gap in the oncoming traffic.

ANSWER : c. Have at least a 10 to 12 second gap in the oncoming traffic.

1. This red and white sign means: a. You may not enter the road from your direction. b. Stop and proceed

with caution. c. The road ahead is closed to traffic in all directions NUMBER 74

ANSWER : a. You may not enter the road from your direction.

1. Parking is NEVER permitted: a. In a crosshatched (diagonal) pattern space. b. Twenty feet from a

railroad track. c. In a bicycle lane, unless otherwise posted.

ANSWER : a. In a crosshatched (diagonal) pattern space.

1. To see cars in bling spots, you should: a. Look in the inside rearview mirror. b. Look in the outside

rearview mirror. c. Turn your head.

ANSWER : c. Turn your head.

1. You are towing another vehicle or a trailer on a freeway with four lanes in your direction, you may

travel in: a. Any of the traffic lanes in your direction. b. Either of the two right lanes. c. The far right lane

only.

ANSWER : b. Either of the two right lanes.

1. You are entering the freeway, you should check traffic by: a. Looking over your shoulder. b. Using the

inside and outside mirrors only. c. Checking all mirrors and turning your head

ANSWER : c. Checking all mirrors and turning your head

1. When a traffic light turns green, should you go immediately? a. Yes, but yield to any person or vehicle

still in the intersection. b. Yes, or you could be given a ticket for causing gridlock. c. No, because you must

first wait 5 seconds before proceeding.

ANSWER : a. Yes, but yield to any person or vehicle still in the intersection.

1. When parking your vehicle on any hill: a. One of your rear wheels should touch the curb. b. Use your

parking brake and leave your vehicle in gear or “park” c. Your front wheels should be parallel to the road

if there is no curb.

ANSWER : b. Use your parking brake and leave your vehicle in gear or “park”

1. When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving: a. At or near the same speed as the freeway

traffic. b. At the legal freeway speed limit. c. Slower than the freeway traffic.

ANSWER : a. At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.

1. If you want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there is a lane marked as shown, you must: a.

Turn from your current traffic lane after signaling. b. Merge completely into this traffic lane before

making your left turn. c. Not enter this lane for any reason.

ANSWER : b. Merge completely into this traffic lane before making your left turn.

1. If there is a single set of solid yellow lines in the center of the roadway, you: a. May cross the lines to

turn left into a driveway. b. Are on a two-lane one-way street. Should not cross for any reason

ANSWER : a. May cross the lines to turn left into a driveway.

1. Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction: a. May complete their turn in

either the left or right lane. b. Often have to use part of the left lane to complete their turn. c. Must stay

in the right lane at all times.

ANSWER : b. Often have to use part of the left lane to complete their turn.

1. Check your rearview mirrors: a. Often to see how traffic is moving behind you. b. Only on a freeway or

highway. c. Only when you are slowing down.

ANSWER : a. Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

1. When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must: a.

Stop until you think that the children are unloaded. b. Stop until the lights stop flashing. c. Change lanes,

drive slowly, and pass carefully

ANSWER : b. Stop until the lights stop flashing.

1. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: a. Stop, listen, and proceed if

you cannot hear anything. b. Look to the sides of your vehicle. c. Concentrate on oncoming traffic.

ANSWER : b. Look to the sides of your vehicle.

1. You are on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass another vehicle, but there

is a curve ahead which blocks your view. YOu must: a. Not pass the other vehicle. b. Pass on the shoulder

of the road. c. Signal longer than 5 seconds to pass safely.

ANSWER : a. Not pass the other vehicle.

1. You have had your license for 3 months, you may: a. Drive between 5am and 5pm unsupervised. b.

Transport minors unaccompanied anytime. c. Transport minors between 11pm and 5am unaccompanied.

ANSWER : a. Drive between 5am and 5pm unsupervised.

1. After passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: a. The driver you just passed signals

you to return to your lane. b. You signal your intention to return to your lane for four seconds. c. You see

the headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror.

ANSWER : c. You see the headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror.

1. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications? a. Most cold medications can

make a person drowsy. b. Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the

recommended dosages. c. Medications are safe to take at any time if prescribed by a doctor.

ANSWER : a. Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.

1. You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if: a. Vehicle in front of you moves to the

right to let you pass. b. Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken. c. Yellow line next to the other

side of the road is broken.

ANSWER : b. Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.

1. If a driver is going to pull out in front of you, the safest thing to do is: a. Honk your horn and maintain

your speed. b. Slow or stop your car and use your horn. c. Use your horn and swerve into the next lane.

ANSWER : b. Slow or stop your car and use your horn.

1. This yellow sign means: a. Detour ahead. b. Right turn permitted on green arrow only. c. Sharp turn to

the right. NUMBER 94

ANSWER : c. Sharp turn to the right.

1. You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following a large truck because: a. You

need the extra room to see around the truck. b. Their heavier weight allows them to stop more quickly

than you. c. If you follow too closely, you will get caught in the truck’s wind draft.

ANSWER : a. You need the extra room to see around the truck.

1. You are exiting a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. YOu should: a. Slow to a safe speed before

the curve. b. Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway. c. Wait until you have entered the curve to

begin braking.

ANSWER : a. Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

1. Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks? a. Tank trucks marked with

hazardous materials placards. b. Motorhomes or pickup trucks towing a trailer. c. Sport utility vehicles

carrying four or more passengers.

ANSWER : a. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

1. Which of the following is true about large trucks? a. Trucks have fewer blind spots due to the vehicle’s

height. b. It is best to pass trucks very slowly and on the right side. c. Trucks often appear to travel slower

because of their large size.

ANSWER : c. Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size.

1. To turn right from a highway with two lanes in your direction, turn from: a. The lane closest to the

center of the road. b. The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway. c. Either lane, depending on

oncoming traffic.

ANSWER : b. The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway.

1. You should always turn on your emergency flashers when: a. You are double parked in a traffic lane. b.

You are parked on the side of the road in heavy fog. c. Your car has broken down on the roadway.

ANSWER : c. Your car has broken down on the roadway.

1. If you are unable to see the road ahead while driving because of heavy rain or fog, and you wipers do

not help, you should: a. Slow down and continue driving. b. Turn on your high beams and continue

driving. c. Pull off of the road completely until visibility improves.

ANSWER : c. Pull off of the road completely until visibility improves.

1. When driving near road construction zones, you should: a. Slow down and watch the construction as

you pass. b. Step on your brakes just before you pass the construction. c. Reduce speed and be prepared

to stop.

ANSWER : c. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop.

1. Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind? a. Signaling at least 100 feet before

turning. b. Decreasing your following distance. c. Quickly pumping your brakes just before turning.

ANSWER : a. Signaling at least 100 feet before turning.

1. This white sign means: a. You should slow down and move to the right lane. b. Stay in the right lane if

you are moving slower than the other traffic. c. Slower traffic must exit to the right. NUMBER 103

ANSWER : b. Stay in the right lane if you are moving slower than the other traffic.

1. You are being chased by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated. You ignore the warning to

stop and speed away. During the chase a person is seriously injured. You are subject to: a. Imprisonment

and /or fine of at least $2,000. b. A fine of not less than $1,000. c. Attending an anger-management class.

ANSWER : a. Imprisonment and /or fine of at least $2,000.

1. When sharing the road with a light-rail vehicle: a. Never turn in front of an approaching light-rail

vehicle. b. Always pass a light-rail vehicle slowly on the right. c. Remember they are loud and move more

slowly than freight trains.

ANSWER : a. Never turn in front of an approaching light-rail vehicle.

1. Before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look: a. Left and right only. b. Straight

ahead and to the left. c. Left, right, and left again.

ANSWER : c. Left, right, and left again.

1. Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: a. Only at controlled intersections. b. Only if a

crosswalk is painted on the street. c. Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.

ANSWER : c. Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.

1. When driving in fog use your: a. Low-beam headlights b. High-beam headlights c. Running lights

ANSWER : a. Low-beam headlights

1. When planning to pass another vehicle you should: a. Not assume that they will make space for you to

return to your lane. b. Assume that they will let you pass if you use your turn signal. c. Assume they will

maintain a constant speed.

ANSWER : a. Not assume that they will make space for you to return to your lane.

1. Which of the following is true about safety belts and collisions? a. They are unnecessary for vehicles

equipped with front and side air bags. b. They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers

your chances of surviving a collision. c. They increase your chances of survival in most types of collisions.

ANSWER : c. They increase your chances of survival in most types of collisions.

1. When looking ahead while driving, you should: a. Stare at the middle of the road. b. Look directly in

front of your car. c. Scan from side to side.

ANSWER : c. Scan from side to side.

1. If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely: a. Interfere with traffic and receive a

ticket. b. Improve traffic flow. c. Demonstrate defensive driving techniques.

ANSWER : a. Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

1. What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights? a. Red

arrows are only used to stop traffic that is turning left. b. Red arrows are only used for protected turn

lanes. c. You can never turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first.

ANSWER : c. You can never turn against a red arrow, even if you stop first.

1. The California Driver Handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on long drives. One of

these tips is: a. Pull off the road and rest. b. Turn on your air conditioner. c. Alternately drive close to the

left and right sides of your lane.

ANSWER : a. Pull off the road and rest.

1. Before getting out of your car on the traffic side of the street, you should: a. Give an arm signal that

you are exiting your vehicle. b. Turn on your left turn signal. c. Check traffic approaching from behind.

ANSWER : c. Check traffic approaching from behind.

1. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic: a. Slowing down to look at a collision scene.

b. Avoiding unnecessary lane changes. c. Using public transportation instead of your car.

ANSWER : a. Slowing down to look at a collision scene.

1. You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or a guide dog: a. Only when the guide dog is

leading a person across the street. b. At all times. c. Only if a crossing guard is present.

ANSWER : b. At all times.

1. A green arrow pointing to the left on a traffic light means you may: a. Make a protected turn in that

direction. b. Turn left or continue going straight. c. Turn in that direction only after you stop

ANSWER : a. Make a protected turn in that direction

1. You must use your seatbelt: a. Unless you are riding in a vehicle built before 1978. b. Unless you are

riding in a limousine. c. And failure to do so may result in a traffic ticket.

ANSWER : c. And failure to do so may result in a traffic ticket.

1. When you see this red sign, you should stop and: a. Check for vehicles in the direction you plan on

going, then proceed. b. Let all vehicles that arrive before or after you go first. c. Check traffic in all

directions before proceeding. NUMBER 121

ANSWER : c. Check traffic in all directions before proceeding.

1. This yellow sign means: a. Narrow pedestrian bridge ahead. b. Pedestrians must yield the right-of-way

ahead. c. There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

ANSWER : c. There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

1. When you are driving in the far right lane on a freeway, you: a. Should expect merging vehicles at

on-ramps. b. Must be driving slower than other traffic. c. Must give the right-of-way to merging traffic.

ANSWER : a. Should expect merging vehicles at on-ramps.

1. A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may: a. Turn in that direction after

slowing and checking traffic. b. Not turn in that direction until the light turns green. c. Turn in that

direction after you have come to a complete stop.

ANSWER : b. Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

1. Always look carefully for motorcycles before changing lanes because: a. Their smaller size makes them

harder to see. b. They usually have the right-of-way at intersections. c. It is illegal for motorcycles to

share traffic lanes.

ANSWER : a. Their smaller size makes them harder to see.

1. At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look: a. Toward the center of the roadway

b. Toward the right edge of your lane. c. Straight ahead in your lane.

ANSWER : b. Toward the right edge of your lane.

1. Whose responsibility is it to know how your medications affect your driving? a. Your doctor’s. b. Your

pharmacist’s. c. Yours.

ANSWER : c. Yours.

1. This white sign means: a. Drive to the right. b. Right turn yield. c. Slower traffic should move to the

right. NUMBER 128

ANSWER : a. Drive to the right.

1. When a traffic signal is not working at an intersection, you should: a. Come to a complete stop. And

then proceed when it is safe. b. Stop before entering and let all other traffic go first. c. Slow down, or

stop if necessary.

ANSWER : a. Come to a complete stop. And then proceed when it is safe.

1. Which of these statements are true about child passengers? a. Children one or older and over 20

pounds should ride in the front seat. b. Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air

bag equipped vehicles. c. The front seat is generally safest for children six years of age and older.

ANSWER : b. Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in air bag equipped vehicles.

1. Which child requires a child restraint system? a. A six year old who is 4 feet 10 inches tall. b. A seven

year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall. c. An eight-year old who is 4 feet 9 inches tall.

ANSWER : b. A seven year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall.

1. This yellow sign means: a. Railroad crossing is controlled-continue at your regular speed. b. You are

approaching a railroad crossing. c. Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

number 132

ANSWER : b. You are approaching a railroad crossing.

1. A person between 13 and 18 years of age may have his/her driving privilege _____ for one year if

convicted as a habitual truant. a. Extended b. Cancelled c. Suspended

ANSWER : c. Suspended

1. When you change lanes, or merge with another lane, you: a. Have the right of way b. Should first stop

and check for cross traffic. c. Need at least a four second gap in traffic.

ANSWER : c. Need at least a four second gap in traffic.

1. Smoking inside a vehicle when a person that is younger than 18 years of age is present is: a. Legal, if it

is your child. b. Illegal at all times. c. Not restricted by law.

ANSWER : b. Illegal at all times.

1. This yellow sign means: a. The road ahead has many curves. b. There is a sharp curve in the road

ahead. c. The road ahead is slippery. NUMBER 136

ANSWER : c. The road ahead is slippery.

1. The “Three-second rule” applies to the space _____ of your vehicle. a. In back. b. Ahead. c. To the

sides.

ANSWER : b. Ahead.

1. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching: a. Honk

your horn, then pass the bicyclist. b. Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist. c. Wait until

the bicyclist rides off of the roadway.

ANSWER : b. Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist.

1. This yellow sign means: a. One-way road widens into two lanes ahead. b. Vehicles on this road travel

in two different directions. c. There is a divided road ahead. NUMBER 139

ANSWER : b. Vehicles on this road travel in two different directions.

1. This red sign means that you should: a. Stop and check traffic both ways before proceeding. b. Give

the right of way to traffic on the road that you are entering or crossing. c. Keep a steady speed and check

traffic both ways. NUMBER 140

ANSWER : b. Give the right of way to traffic on the road that you are entering or crossing.

1. It is illegal to leave a child six years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle: a. When the keys

are in the ignition. b. If the child is with a 12 year old brother or sister. c. On a cold, rainy day, and all of

the windows are closed.

ANSWER : a. When the keys are in the ignition.

1. Solid yellow lines separate: a. Traffic lanes on one-way streets. b. Bicycle lanes from regular traffic. c.

Vehicles going in opposite directions.

ANSWER : c. Vehicles going in opposite directions.

1. You are at a red traffic signal. The traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the

intersection. You should: a. Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering. b. Move ahead

only if you can go around the other vehicles safely. c. Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.

ANSWER : a. Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering.

1. If the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you should: a. Slowly ease your foot off of the gas

pedal. b. Slow down by shifting into a lower gear. c. Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly.

ANSWER : a. Slowly ease your foot off of the gas pedal.

1. Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true? a. Any prescription drug is safe to use if

you do not feel drowsy. b. Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving. c. Only illegal drugs can

impair your driving.

ANSWER : b. Even over the counter drugs can impair your driving.

1. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks: a. Whenever a crossing is not controlled by gates. b.

Any time a train may be approaching whether you can see it or not. c. If your vehicle has three or more

axles.

ANSWER : b. Any time a train may be approaching whether you can see it or not.

1. You were in a collision that caused more than $750 worth of damage. You must report the collision

within 10 days to: a. The DMV b. The CHP c. Your insurance company.

ANSWER : a. The DMV

1. Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. If necessary,

you may: a. Drive on the freeway shoulder until a gap appears. b. Stop before merging with freeway

traffic. c. Make room by forcing your way into a small gap.

ANSWER : b. Stop before merging with freeway traffic.

1. Which of these is a legal U-turn? a. On a highway where there is an opening for a turn. b. 150 feet

from a hill or curve. c. Over two sets of double yellow lines in the roadway.

ANSWER : a. On a highway where there is an opening for a turn.

1. You must make a written report of a traffic accident occurring in California (SR 1) to DMV when: a.

Your vehicle fails a smog test. b. You are involved in a collision and there is an injury. c. You change your

insurance company.

ANSWER : b. You are involved in a collision and there is an injury.

1. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street: a. Only if a sign

permits the turn. b. If the traffic on the street is moving to the right. c. If traffic on the street is moving to

the left.

ANSWER : c. If traffic on the street is moving to the left.

1. If you approach a curve or the top of a hill and you do not have a clear view of the road ahead, you

should: a. Pull over and wait for conditions to improve. b. Use your high beam lights to be more visible. c.

Slow down so you can stop if necessary.

ANSWER : c. Slow down so you can stop if necessary.

1. The speed limit for a school zone is_____. Unless posted otherwise. a. 15 mph b. 25 mph c. 20 mph

ANSWER : b. 25 mph

1. You are driving at night on a dimly lit street and using high beams. You should dim your lights when

you are within 500 feet of: a. A vehicle approaching you from behind. b. An oncoming vehicle. c. A sharp

curve or hill.

ANSWER : b. An oncoming vehicle.

1. This yellow sign means: a. Medical services ahead. b. There is a “T” intersection ahead. c. Another

road crosses yours ahead. NUMBER 155

ANSWER : c. Another road crosses yours ahead.

1. Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled “T” intersection. One vehicle is on the through road and

the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the intersection? a. The vehicle on the

through road. b. The vehicle on the right. c. The vehicle that arrives first.

ANSWER : a. The vehicle on the through road.

1. When roads are slippery you should: a. Avoid making fast turns and fast stops. b. Pump your brakes to

test the traction of your tires. c. Decrease the distance that you look ahead of your vehicle.

ANSWER : a. Avoid making fast turns and fast stops.

1. Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper): a. Can frustrate other drivers and may

make them angry. b. Can result in a traffic citation. c. Reduces accidents by preventing you from being

“cut off”.

ANSWER : a. Can frustrate other drivers and may make them angry.

1. You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing

lights. You should: a. Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes. b. Pull to the right in the

intersection and stop. c. Continue through the intersection, pull to the right and stop.

ANSWER : c. Continue through the intersection, pull to the right and stop.

1. When you park on a level road next to a curb:

a. You wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

b. Your front wheels must be turned towards the side of the road.

c. You do not have to set the parking brake.

ANSWER : a. You wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

1. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when you are following a: a. Passenger car. b. Station wagon.

c. Large tour bus.

ANSWER : c. Large tour bus.