DMV Test California | DMV Permit Practice Test

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1.You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:

One-way street onto a two-way street.

One-way street onto a one-way street.

Two-way street onto a one-way street.

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2.If you are being passed in a no-passing zone, you should:

Pull off the road.

Maintain your speed and position

Slow down and let the other driver safely return to the drive lane

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3.If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:

Wait until it is safe to do so, then gradually re-enter the roadway.

Turn back onto the roadway immediately.

Stop.

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4.Streets and highways are most slippery:

When it has been raining hard for several hours.

When they are clean and dry.

Just after it starts to rain.

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5.Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:

Only at controlled intersections.

Only when a crosswalk is painted on the street.

Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.

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6.You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive:

70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic.

Between 65 mph and 70 mph.

No faster than 65 mph.

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7.When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

High beam headlights.

Low beam headlights.

Four-way flashers.

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8.You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:

Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives.

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.

Not move your vehicle for any reason.

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9.As you enter into a roundabout, you should slow down and:

Yield to any crossing pedestrians and bicyclists.

Yield to any car already within the roundabout.

Both of the above.

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10.If you hit an animal with your vehicle while driving on a California highway, you should:

Move the injured animal off the road.

Call the humane society.

Continue driving.

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11.When driving under low-visibility conditions due to fog, you should:

Turn on your high beam headlights.

Slow down and use your low beam headlights.

Increase your speed so you do not cause an accident.

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12.If your car begins to skid out of control, you should:

Pump the brakes.

Apply the brakes lightly.

Stay off the brakes.

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13.When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:

You are one vehicle length ahead of the passed vehicle.

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

You are 50 feet ahead of the passed vehicle.

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14.Double solid yellow lane markings mean that:

Neither lane may pass.

Both lanes may pass.

The lane to the right may pass.

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15.If the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim their headlights:

Look toward the center of the roadway.

Look toward the right side of the road.

Look straight ahead.

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16.When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:

Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk.

Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.

Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk to yield the right-of-way.

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17.If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and a separate shoulder belt, you are:

Only required to use the lap belt.

Required to use both the lap and shoulder belts.

Only required to use the shoulder belt.

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18.The speed limit on a school zone where children are present is ____, unless otherwise posted.

15 mph

25 mph

20 mph

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19.Various traffic control devices in construction and maintenance work areas are the colour:

Red.

Orange.

Yellow.

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20.A curb painted red means:

Loading zone.

The area is reserved for picking up or dropping off passengers.

No parking, standing, or stopping.

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21.At a crosswalk:

You must yield to pedestrians.

Pedestrians must yield to you.

Construction workers must yield to you.

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22.Make room for cars that are entering the freeway by:

Slowing down.

Merging into a different lane.

Maintaining your speed and position

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23.Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Station wagon.

Passenger vehicle.

Motorcycle.

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24.A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off of buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone:

When a bus or trolley is present.

When a bus or trolley is unloading passengers.

At any time for any reason.

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25.When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Often, even at controlled intersections.

Whenever it helps prevent collisions.

Never. It confuses other drivers.

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26.The best thing to do if you become tired while driving is to:

Stop to rest or change drivers.

Drink coffee.

Open a window.

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27.You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

Signal and turn immediately.

Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first.

Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.

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28.When is it legal for minors to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?

When making a call while stopped at the red light

When making a call for emergency assistance

Never

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29.To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about:

5 to 10 seconds.

10 to 15 seconds.

15 to 20 seconds.

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30.Three of the most important times to check for traffic behind you are before:

Backing, making a sharp turn, or crossing an intersection.

Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly.

Changing lanes, crossing intersections, or slowing down quickly.

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31.When you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, you must:

Maintain your speed and stay in your lane until the vehicle has passed.

Move into the right lane and drive slowly until the vehicle has passed.

Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed.

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32.All of the following are dangerous to do while driving. Which is also illegal?

Wearing a headset that covers both ears

Having one or more interior lights on

Using cruise control on residential streets

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33.Abandoning an animal on the highway may result in:

Jail time.

A point against your license.

No legal consequences.

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34.You may legally block an intersection:

If you entered the intersection on the green light.

During rush hour traffic.

Under no circumstances.

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35.If a traffic signal light is green and a police officer signals for you to stop, you should:

Obey the officer.

Obey the traffic signal.

Do what the vehicle in front of you does.

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36."No passing zone" signs tell drivers:

To speed up slightly.

That it is not safe to pass.

To maintain a steady speed

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37.What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?

Drink strong coffee.

Wait.

Take a cold shower

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38.If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should:

Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane.

Pump the brakes rapidly.

Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.

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39.In traffic moving at 50 to 55 mph, you are least likely to have an accident if you:

Drive a few miles per hour faster than most other vehicles.

Stay within that speed range.

Drive a few miles per hour slower than most other vehicles.

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40.In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in:

The front seat.

The back seat.

The bed of a pick-up truck.

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41.Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances.

If you don't feel drowsy.

If it is prescribed by a physician.

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42.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.

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43.What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?

Red arrows are only used to stop traffic which is turning.

Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes.

You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.

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44.Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:

Help you to be a better driver.

Make you feel better.

Impair your judgment.

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45.The safest precaution that you can take when using cellular phones while driving is:

To use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

To keep your phone within easy reach so you won't need to take your eyes off the road.

To review the number before answering a call.

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1.You may make a left turn on a red light only from a:

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2.If you are being passed in a no-passing zone, you should:

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3.If your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should:

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4.Streets and highways are most slippery:

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5.Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:

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6.You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally drive:

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7.When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

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8.You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:

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9.As you enter into a roundabout, you should slow down and:

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10.If you hit an animal with your vehicle while driving on a California highway, you should:

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11.When driving under low-visibility conditions due to fog, you should:

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12.If your car begins to skid out of control, you should:

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13.When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:

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14.Double solid yellow lane markings mean that:

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15.If the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim their headlights:

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16.When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:

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17.If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and a separate shoulder belt, you are:

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18.The speed limit on a school zone where children are present is ____, unless otherwise posted.

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19.Various traffic control devices in construction and maintenance work areas are the colour:

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