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CA DMV PERMIT Exam (2023/ 2024)
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Which of the following is an example of illegal parking? Answer: Parking in front of a driveway
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Which of the following vehicles doesn't have to stop every time before a railroad crossing Answer: Tractor Trailers (18 wheel trucks)
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When Entering the freeway, what is the rule that says how many seconds you need to safely enter? Answer: 4 - Second rule
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How often should you look in your rear-view mirrors? Answer: Every 2-5 seconds
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When driving, you should be looking a minimum of ___ seconds down the road to avoid last second maneuvers? Answer: 10 - 15 seconds (1 block or ¼ mile on freeway)
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When driving at night and oncoming cars' headlights is causing glare, you should be looking: Answer: To the right edge of your lane
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A "blind spot" is the area that you Answer: Can't see in your normal field of vision or mirrors
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When making a lane change, you need to make sure you check over your shoulder before merging because a car might be hidden in your Answer: blind spot
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You know that you're in a truck drivers "blind spot" or "no zone" when you can't see
Answer: They share the roadways with cars and can make a left hand turn from the left hand turn pocket
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Which of the following is true about bicycles Answer: They don't always know the rules of the road
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A major cause of teenage driving collisions is their need to: Answer: Push their cars and themselves to the limit
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Before turning left, it's recommended that you don't: Answer: Turn the steering wheel to the left
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Which of the following is incorrect? Answer: It's legal to coast in neutral
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How many feet does it take a car to stop at 55mph
Answer: 400
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Which section of the roadway tends to freeze first? Answer: Bridges or overpasses
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When is It advisable to flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency hazards? Answer: When there's an accident ahead and you want to warn vehicles behind
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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is___________ or higher Answer: 0.08% -- Eight hundredths of one percent
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California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must Answer: Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions
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Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is
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Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted Answer: ever
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To make a right turn at the corner, you Answer: Must merge into the bicycle lane before turning
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A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means: Answer: Stop before entering
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Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle: Answer: You are approaching from behind
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When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you: Answer: See the vehicle's headlights in your rear view mirror
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When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should Answer: Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights
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You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must... Answer: Leave a note on the vehicle and Report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.
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At a sharp turn , when should you brake? Answer: Just before the turn
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To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from: Answer: the lane closest to the left curb
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With a Class C drivers license a person may drive: Answer: A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: Answer: Next to the broken line may pass
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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... Answer: an exit lane
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Which of these statements is true about road work zones Answer: You must "Slow for the Cone Zone"
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You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement: Answer: If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation
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You want to turn left in an upcoming corner. Give the right of way to: Answer:
All approaching vehicles
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Which is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)? Answer: They must stop before crossing railroad tracks
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The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is: Answer: 15
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Which child requires a child passenger restraint system? Answer: A seven-year old who is 4 feet 7 inches tall
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If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching Answer: Slow down and let the vehicle pass
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Which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind Answer:
Answer: At any time for any reason
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You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: Answer: Are entitled to share the road with you
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When you move, you have to notify the DMV within how many days Answer: 10
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If you refuse to take a blood, breath or urine test, your license will be suspended for Answer: 6 months
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What does a green colored curb mean? Answer: Limited parking
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A white curb could best be described as...
Answer: Pick-up or drop-off passengers or mail
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A red curb indicates Answer: No parking unless posted for buses
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When is it legal to double park? Answer: Never
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Which one of the following parking situations is illegal Answer: Parking in a cross-hatched pattern next to a handicapped space
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You can't legally park your car within ___ feet from a fire hydrant? Answer: 15
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You can't legally park your car within ___ feet of a railroad track?
Answer: Slow down before entering curves and intersections
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When should you yield your legal right-of-way? Answer: When it helps prevent collisions
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This white sign means you: Answer: May turn left on a green light when it is safe
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When you see this yellow sign, you should Answer: Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk
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If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration(BAC), you may be sentenced to serve: Answer: up to 6 months in jail
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U-turns in business districts are:
Answer: Legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them
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There are two traffic lanes 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: Answer: Move over into the right lane when it is safe
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You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you: Answer: Are being tailgated by another driver
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This white sign means you: Answer: Stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic
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At an uncontrolled intersection where you can't see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is: Answer: 15mph
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Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is Answer: 25 mph
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What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights Answer: You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop firs
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Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: Answer: May not be crossed for any reason.
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At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: Answer: Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
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this white sign means Answer: Look, listen and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary
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You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn. Answer: 100
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you reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right of way Answer: You have the right-of-way
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At an uncontrolled intersection where you can't see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is Answer: 15 mph
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A minor, with a provisional license can't transport passengers under 20 years of age anytime, unless supervised by an adult for the first _______ months of being licensed? Answer: 6 months
