California Driving Practice Permit Test

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1.Who is required by law to use a fastened safety belt in a moving vehicle?

The driver

Passengers in the front seat

Children between the ages of 8 and 18

All of the above

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2.If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

Try to get out of the aggressive driver’s way.

Stare at the driver as he or she is passing you.

Speed up as he or she is passing you.

Block the passing lane.

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3.You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

When the train has passed.

Under no circumstances.

When the lights have stopped flashing.

When other drivers drive around the gates.

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4.Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

A steady red light

A police officer

A stop sign

A flashing red light

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5.This sign means:

Roundabout ahead.

Lane ends, merge left.

Turn around.

Curve ahead.

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6.This sign means:

Narrow bridge ahead.

Lane ends or roadway narrows ahead.

Industrial area.

Freeway on-ramp ahead.

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7.This road sign means:

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.

The road ahead winds a series of turns or curves.

Traffic increases ahead.

Steep grade ahead.

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8.If you need to drive in foggy weather:

Turn on your low beam headlights.

Turn on your hazard lights.

It is okay to drive at the maximum speed limit.

Do not drive at a speed above 10 miles per hour.

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9.Crosswalks are:

Always indicated by horizontal pavement markings.

Always indicated by vertical pavement markings.

Always unmarked.

Either indicated by pavement markings or are not marked at all.

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10.If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

Stop on the first railroad track and watch for another train.

Go through as soon as the train passes.

Go through when one of the tracks is free.

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11.When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

You have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains.

You may pass slower drivers while crossing the track.

You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.

All of the above.

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12.Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following?

CD player

Radio

Cell phone

All of the above

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13.This road sign means:

Road widens ahead.

Lane reduction; the right lane ends soon.

Highway entrance ramp ahead.

Lane reduction; the left lane ends soon.

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14.On slippery roads, you should:

Slow down.

Drive more quickly.

Drive the speed limit, with caution.

Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.

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15.What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

It helps driving skills but harms your judgement.

It harms both driving skills and judgement.

It has no effect on either driving skills or judgement.

It has no effect on judgement but it harms driving skills.

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16.On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

Honk at incoming traffic.

Always remain at your present speed.

Speed up to avoid congesting traffic.

Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.

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17.When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

Check your side view mirror.

Check your rearview mirror.

Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.

All of the above.

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18.Where should your hands ideally be positioned on the steering wheel?

3 and 9 o'clock

1 and 11 o'clock

2 and 10 o'clock

4 and 8 o'clock

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19.The posted speed limit shows:

Only a recommended driving speed.

The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.

The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.

The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.

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20.What should you do with loose objects in your motor vehicle?

Place them on the back seat.

Put them on the floor near the driver's seat.

Secure them to avoid additional driving hazards.

Keep them on a back shelf in your vehicle.

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21.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:

Is used only on one-way streets.

Has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Means that you may proceed, but only if the green arrow is accompanied by a circular green light.

Points the way to an airport.

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22.As you drive, you're required to stop your vehicle:

At an intersection with a stop sign.

Where there is a red light.

When a traffic officer orders you to stop.

All of the above.

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23.You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:

Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.

Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.

Cross these lines under no circumstances.

Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.

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24.A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:

Alcohol.

Any medication.

A lack of sleep.

All of the above.

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25.The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt.

Limit your driving to weekdays.

Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.

Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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26.It is best to keep a space cushion:

Only in back of your vehicle.

Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.

Only in front of the vehicle.

On all sides of the vehicle.

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27.This sign means:

T intersection.

Lane shifting.

Side road.

Do not block intersection.

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28.An arrow painted on the pavement means:

Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so.

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working.

Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow.

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.

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29.Passing is prohibited:

On hills and curves.

At intersections.

At railroad crossings.

All of the above.

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30.Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that:

Motor vehicles have the right-of-way over pedestrians in crosswalks.

When pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way.

No one has the right-of-way in a crosswalk.

Pedestrians are responsible to stay out of the way of all traffic.

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31.If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:

Honk to let them know you’re there.

Move to the left lane.

Yield.

Speed up to pass.

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32.When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.

Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.

Merge into the right lane and continue driving.

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33.Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:

Railroad crossing ahead.

Pedestrian crossing ahead.

Passing is not permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from either direction.

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34.This sign means:

You must turn left or right.

You are approaching a T intersection.

The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway.

You are on an overpass above a divided highway.

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35.Motor vehicles are required to have:

A license plate only on the front.

A license plate only on the back.

License plates on both the front and back of the vehicle.

License plates, but only if the driver chooses to have them.

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36.When the driver behind you wants to pass, you should:

Go the same speed.

Slow down to allow room in front of your vehicle for the other driver to complete the pass easily.

Change lanes.

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37.You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:

Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.

Stop only if other cars are also approaching the intersection.

Stop only if other cars are already within the intersection.

Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

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38.You notice a vehicle defect which may affect the safe operation of your vehicle. You should:

Correct the defect as soon as possible.

Correct the defect when you can afford it.

Drive the vehicle at slower speeds.

Drive normally.

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39.Signs that are colored orange are:

Work zone signs.

Regulatory signs.

School zone signs.

Guide signs.

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40.When approaching a curve in the road, drivers should:

Immediately accelerate.

Continue slowing down until they are driving straight again.

Slow down before reaching the curve and accelerate once passing the middle of the curve.

Slow down only if the road conditions are less than ideal.

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41.You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.

Signal and keep your wheels straight.

Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.

Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.

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42.You must stop at a railroad crossing when:

Directed to do so by a flagger.

It is controlled by a stop sign.

Flashing red signals and gates are present and operating.

All of the above.

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43.Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

Have done as much as you can.

Must stay until the police arrive.

Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.

May go on your way.

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44.You may drive in a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane if:

You are driving faster than the flow of traffic.

You are driving more slowly than the flow of traffic.

Your vehicle has more than one occupant.

You are trying to get somewhere quickly.

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45.Which of the following is true about driving on a wet roadway?

As you drive faster, your tires become less effective.

Water does not affect cars with good tires.

Deep water is less dangerous than shallow water.

As you decrease your speed, the roadway becomes more slippery.

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Practice Test 17

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1.Who is required by law to use a fastened safety belt in a moving vehicle?

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2.If someone is driving aggressively behind you, you should:

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3.You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

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4.Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

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5.This sign means:

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6.This sign means:

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7.This road sign means:

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8.If you need to drive in foggy weather:

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9.Crosswalks are:

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10.If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

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11.When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

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12.Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following?

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13.This road sign means:

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14.On slippery roads, you should:

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15.What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

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16.On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

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17.When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

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18.Where should your hands ideally be positioned on the steering wheel?

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