Provisional Permit Test

1.  Before driving into an intersection from a stop, you should look:

·         Left to right only.

·         Straight ahead and to the left.

·         Left, right, and left again.

2.  The "Three second rule" applies to the space_____________ of your vehicles.

·         In back

·         Ahead

·         To the sides.

3.  During the second six months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian if you

·         Drive between the hours of 5:00a.m. and midnight.

·         Transport minors between the hours of midnight and 5:00a.m.

·         Transports adults between the hours of 5:00a.m. and midnight and 5:00a.m.

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

·        Stop until you think all the children are unloaded

·        Stop until the lights stop flashing

·        Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass cautiously.

5.  You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

·         Modify your vehicle's exhaust system.

·         Sell or transfer your vehicle.

·         Paint your vehicle a different color

6.  You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

·         Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

·         Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway.

·         Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

7.  When roads are slippery, you should:

·         Avoid making fast turns and fast stops.

·         Stop and test the traction of your tires while going up hills

·         Decrease the distance that you look ahead of your vehicle.

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

·        The left lane.

·        The lane closest to the curb.

·        Any lane that is available

9.  Following closely behind another vehicle:

·        Increases fuel efficiency.

·        Is a common cause of rear-end accidents.

·        Helps you avoid other driver’s blind sports.

10.  This sign means:

11.  Dim your lights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 ft of a vehicle.

·        You are approaching from behind.

·        Approaching you from behind.

·        You have already passed.

12.  If you have and accident, the law requires you to exchange your driver license information with:

·        Firefighters.

·        Other involved in the accident

·        Security Guards.

13.  When you enter traffic from a full stop (i.e., pulling away from the curb) you:

·        Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 ft.

·        Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.

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

14. You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane.  You should:

·        Speed up to get through the intersection.

·        Stop and not turn under any circumstances.

·        Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears.

15.  This sign means don’t pass:

16.  When traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching the upcoming intersection, you should:

·        Stop between the crossing gates in case they close.

·        Stop on the tracks and wait for your light to turn green.

·        Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed.

17.  A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

·        Turn in that direction after slowing and checking traffic.

·        Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

·        Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.

18.  You are entering a freeway.  You should check traffic by using:

·        Only your rearview mirror.

·        The inside and outside mirrors only.

·        All mirrors and turning your head.

19.  Parking is NEVER permitted:

·        In a crosshatched pattern space.

·        Twenty feet from a railroad track.

·        In a bicycle lane, unless otherwise posted.

20.  If there is a solid double, yellow line in the center of the roadway, you:

·        May turn left into a private driveway.

·        Are on a one-way street.

·        Are in a center left-turn lane.

21.  Generally speaking, you are in a large truck’s blind spot if you:

·        Drive close to the large truck’s left front wheel.

·        Can’t see the truck driver in the truck’s side mirrors.

·        Follow no closer than ten feet behind the large truck.

22.  If a pedestrian is in a crosswalk in the middle of a block:

·        The pedestrian has the right-of-way.

·        The pedestrian must yield the right of way.

·        Vehicles have the right-of-way, but drivers must legally take care for the pedestrian’s safely.

23.  Law enforcement officer notices that one of your passengers is not wearing a seatbelt and writes a citation.  Which of the following is true?

·        Both you and your passenger will receive a citation.

·        Your passenger will receive the citation, regardless of age.

·        You may receive the citation if the passenger is 15 or younger.

24.  Which of these is recommended when driving at night on a dimly lit street?

·        Drive slowly enough to stop within the area lighted by your headlights.

·        Briefly look at oncoming headlights so you won’t be blinded.

·        Keep instrument lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.

25.  After passing a car, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

·        The driver you just passed signals you to return to your lane.

·        You signal for four seconds your intention to return to your lane.

·        You see the headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror.

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

·        Wait until the vehicles clear the intersection before entering.

·        Move ahead only if you can go around the other vehicles safely.

·        Enter the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.

27.  A green arrow means go, but first you must:

·        Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection.

·        Check the vehicle behind you in your rearview mirror.

·        Wait five seconds before proceeding.

28.  Which way do you turn your front wheels when parked uphill next to the curb?

·        Parallel to the curb.

·        Away from the curb.

·        Into the curb.

29.  Which of these is a good way to spot driving hazards?

·        Focus on your outside mirrors.

·        Focus on the vehicle ahead.

·        Scan ahead of your vehicle.

30.  This sign means:

31.  You have consented to take a test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine.

·        Only if you have been drinking alcohol.

·        Whenever you drive in California.

·        Only if an accident has occurred.

32.  An orange and red sign of this shape means:

33.       It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is_______ or more.

·           0.08% - Eight hundredths of one percent

·        0.01% - one hundredth of one percent.

·        0.05% - Five hundredths of one percent.

·         

3   34. At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, look:

·        Toward the center of the roadway.

·        Toward the right edge of your lane.

·        Straight ahead of your lane, beyond the oncoming vehicle.

3 35. Before getting out of your parked car on the traffic side of the street, you should:

·        Give a hand and arm signal for a left turn

·        Open your door so the other vehicles will stop and let you out.

·        Check traffic from behind before opening your door.

3  36.  This sign means:

37.  U-turns in residential districts are legal:

·        On a one-way street at a green arrow.

·        When there are no vehicles approaching nearby.

·        Across two sets of solid double, yellow lines.

      38  .     If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must”

·        Slow down because the lane ends ahead.

·        Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

·        Change lanes and maintain your current speed.

3    39.    A peace officer stops you because he suspects you are DUI.  You refuse to take a chemical test. What happen\s now?

·        Your driving privilege will be taken away.

·        You will receive an additional fine.

·        You will not be allowed to post bail.

     40.    You should always turn on your emergency flashers when:

·        You are double parked in a traffic lane.

·        You are parked on the side of the road in heavy fog.

·        Your car has broken down on the roadway.

41.     If the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you should:

•  Slowly ease your foot off the gas pedal

·        Slow down by shifting to a lower gear.

·        Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly.

4    42.     Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

·        Their smaller size makes them harder to see.

·        They usually have the right of way at intersections.

·        It is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes.

      43.    You are driving 45 mph in a 55mph zone. You can be cited for speeding.

·        Only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road.

·        Under no circumstances because it is always legal.

·        If road or weather conditions require an even slower speed.

4    44.     A green arrow pointing to the left on a traffic light means you may:

·        Make a protected turn in that direction.

·        Turn left or continue going straight.

·        Turn in that direction only after you stop.

      45.   You may legally drive in any carpool lane if:

·        All the other lanes have heavy traffic.

·        You are carrying the minimum number of persons shown on the sign.

·        It is between the hours of 7p.m. and 7a.m.

       46.    You must use your seat belt:

·        Unless you are riding in a vehicle built before 1978

·        Unless you are riding in a limousine.

·        If the vehicle you are traveling in is equipped with seat belts.