California Driver's Ed Permit Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

If you have a tire blowout, what should you do?

The car will suddenly pull in the direction away from the blowout

Use the brakes to get off the road immediately (correct)

The car will suddenly pull in the direction towards the blowout (correct)

Turn on your emergency flashers immediately to warn other drivers (correct)

A large diamond painted in a lane means:

This lane will become an entrance lane in a few hundred feet

This lane is reserved for special traffic

Stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited in this lane (correct)

This lane may not be used, except by emergency vehicles

If you have trouble reading, even in English, may you take an audio permit test?

None of these answers are correct

Only in another language

Provided you also pass a test of sign meaning in English

Provided you prove your need (correct)

What does the YIELD sign mean?

Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing Signup and view all the answers

Your Field of Vision is:

Everything you can see with your central and peripheral vision Signup and view all the answers

If you are under 21 years of age:

You cannot transport alcohol, period Signup and view all the answers

When listening to your car radio or other audio device:

All answers are correct Signup and view all the answers

Your driver license is:

A privilege--an earned and special right--granted by the state Signup and view all the answers

A white line, parallel to your lane, on the right, indicates:

The edge of the vehicular portion of a roadway, and may not be crossed Signup and view all the answers

Centrifugal force:

Doesn't really exist Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about minors and driving?

Must have parents, or a legal guardian sign the application, since they will be financially responsible for you Signup and view all the answers

When you park next to a curb, your wheels must be no more than ____ inches away from the curb.

18 Signup and view all the answers

The most common collision in a work zone is from:

Tailgating Signup and view all the answers

The minimum tread thickness for passenger car tires is: ____.

1/32 Signup and view all the answers

Failure to YIELD is ranked as one of the top _____ causes of collisions.

5 Signup and view all the answers

By the 1920s, the world's largest automobile manufacturer was:

Ford Motor Company Signup and view all the answers

You must use your turn signal:

All of the answers are correct Signup and view all the answers

A right-turn-on-red can be made, at a red arrow:

Never Signup and view all the answers

Disc brakes work by:

Pressing inward, on a disc, to stop it from turning Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tire Blowout Response

A blowout causes the car to pull towards the direction of the blowout.
Emergency flashers should be turned on to alert other drivers.

Lane Markings

A large diamond marking indicates a reserved lane for special traffic, only emergency vehicles can use it, and parking is not allowed.

Audio Permit Test

An audio permit test can be requested if reading difficulties are proven, but a sign meaning test in English must be passed.

YIELD Sign Meaning

The YIELD sign requires giving the right-of-way to other traffic and checking both directions cautiously before proceeding.

Field of Vision

Your Field of Vision encompasses both central and peripheral vision, not just what is directly ahead.

Alcohol Transportation for Minors

Individuals under 21 can only transport alcohol in the trunk as part of employment duties or if the container is unopened.

Car Audio Devices

Use of stereo headphones while driving is illegal; keep the volume low enough to hear outside sounds and maintain a window partially open.

Driver License Status

A driver's license is a privilege, not an absolute right, granted to individuals by the state.

White Line Indications

A white line on the right indicates the edge of the roadway which should not be crossed.

Centrifugal Force

Centrifugal force does not actually exist; its effects can be misinterpreted in the context of driving dynamics.

Driving Regulations for Minors

Minors can obtain a driver's license starting at 15 1/2 but must have a guardian's signature on the application due to financial responsibility.

Parking Regulations

When parking next to a curb, tires must be within 18 inches from the curb.

Work Zone Collisions

The leading cause of collisions in work zones is tailgating.

Minimum Tire Tread Depth

The legal minimum tread thickness for passenger car tires is 1/32 of an inch.

Collision Causes

Failure to yield is among the top five causes of vehicular collisions.

Historic Automobile Manufacturers

By the 1920s, General Motors was the largest automobile manufacturer in the world.

Use of Turn Signals

Turn signals must be used when changing lanes, turning into a driveway, or parking at the curb.

Right Turn on Red

A right turn on red is permissible after stopping and yielding at a red arrow.

Disc Brake Function

Disc brakes work by pressing inward on a disc to stop its rotation, not by affecting a drum.

Center Lane Usage

Details regarding the center lane with a solid marking were incomplete but generally involve specific regulations on lane usage.

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Test your knowledge with these flashcards designed for the California Driver's Ed Permit Test. Each card presents a question related to driving rules and safety. Ensure you're prepared to pass your permit test with confidence.