California Practice Permit Test | CA Practice Permit Test 4

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

Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down.

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

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

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2.Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?

Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones as they are under normal traffic conditions.

You must "Slow for the Cone Zone."

Slow down only if you think workers are present.

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3.When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:

The light will reflect back into your eyes.

Approaching vehicles might not see you.

Vehicles behind you may follow too closely.

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4.When driving in work zones, you should:

Follow the driver in front of you closely

Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can.

Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.

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5.To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:

The lane closest to the left curb.

The center lane.

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

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6.Before switching on the ignition, you should

Buckle your safety belt.

Be sure all passengers have buckled their safety belts.

Both of the above.

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7.You should not use your horn:

When visibility ahead is limited.

If you might hit another vehicle.

Near blind pedestrians.

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8.When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

After about three seconds.

When you can no longer see the vehicle over your right shoulder.

When you can see the front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror.

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9.It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened only if the container is:

Under the front seat.

In the glove department.

In the trunk.

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10.When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:

Turn into any lane.

Turn into first lane.

Turn into second lane.

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11.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.

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12.Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate?

Slower traffic must keep to the right.

Change lanes without signaling.

If you miss your exit, you must go to the next exit.

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13.You should always travel:

At the speed of vehicles surrounding you.

At the speed limit.

At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.

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14.If you find yourself in a skid:

Brake lightly.

Stay off the brakes.

Brake abruptly.

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15.Which of these is a safe driving technique?

Using your high beam lights in the fog.

Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle.

Checking your rearview mirrors frequently

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16.You exit the 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.

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17.Which of the following roadways freeze first when wet?

Bridges and overpasses

Intersections

Tunnels

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18.What usually causes a locked wheel skid?

Braking too hard at a slow speed

Braking lightly at a slow speed

Braking too hard at a fast speed

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19.If you are driving and you see animals standing near the roadway:

Speed up to scare them away.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Quickly swerve into the next lane.

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20.A broken yellow centerline indicates that:

Passing is not permitted.

Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

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21.Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle.

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirrors.

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22.You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do?

Call your insurance company when you get home.

Wait for the owner to return.

Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle.

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23.When planning to pass another vehicle, you should:

Not count on other drivers to make room for you.

Assume the driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal.

Assume the driver will maintain a constant speed.

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24.You should yield to a pedestrian:

Only if they are in a crosswalk.

At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws.

Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor.

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25.If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal.

Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.

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26.When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:

You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

You have the right-of-way over pedestrians.

Pedestrians must wait for you to cross.

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27.You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead

Right, toward the side of the road

Left, toward the center of the road

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28.If you become drowsy while driving, you should:

Try to fight it.

Take a break.

Take some caffeine pills.

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29.If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:

Under no circumstances because it is always legal.

If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed.

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

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30.Which of these statements is true about large trucks?

They take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.

They all have air brakes that allow them to stop quickly.

They are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.

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31.When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should:

Keep your headlights on the low beam setting.

Use your high beam headlights until you are within 10 feet of the vehicle ahead.

Use your high beam headlights.

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32.It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should decrease your speed and turn on your:

Interior lights.

Parking lights.

Headlights.

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33.When driving in fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlights.

Use your parking lights.

Use your low beam headlights.

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34.Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond-shaped sign that indicates a hazardous load?

They are not allowed to drive on freeways

They must stop before crossing railroad tracks.

They are not allowed to exceed 35 mph.

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35.You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:

Oncoming vehicles also turning left.

All approaching vehicles.

Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "Walk" signal.

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36.To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:

Shift to a lower gear after starting down a steep hill.

Speed up to enter curves and slow down to exit them.

Slow down before entering curves and intersections.

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37.California's Move Over law requires:

All vehicles to stay in the right lane at all times.

Trucks to use the left lane.

All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing.

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38.When you drive through a construction zone, you should:

Stop to watch the workers.

Decrease your following distance.

Pass the construction zone carefully and not “rubberneck."

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39.Drivers turning left must yield to

Oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right.

Passing cars.

No one in particular.

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40.When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:

Turned to the left (toward the street).

Turned to the right (away from the street).

Parallel with the pavement.

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41.You are required to stop your vehicle:

At any intersection where a police officer orders you to stop.

Where there is a red traffic light.

Both of the above.

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42.U-turns in business districts are:

Always illegal because they are dangerous.

Legal whenever oncoming vehicles are not a hazard.

Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them.

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43.If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:

Stop, then proceed when safe.

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

Slow down or stop, only if necessary.

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44.A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

Honk and step on the brake firmly.

Take your foot off the gas pedal.

Swerve into the lane next to you.

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45.You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:

Only if you are involved in a collision.

If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.

Only if you are stopped and cited.

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

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2.Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?

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3.When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:

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4.When driving in work zones, you should:

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5.To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:

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6.Before switching on the ignition, you should

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7.You should not use your horn:

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8.When passing on the left of a vehicle, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

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9.It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened only if the container is:

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10.When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should:

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11.If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

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12.Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate?

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13.You should always travel:

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14.If you find yourself in a skid:

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15.Which of these is a safe driving technique?

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

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17.Which of the following roadways freeze first when wet?

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18.What usually causes a locked wheel skid?

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19.If you are driving and you see animals standing near the roadway:

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