Permit Practice Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Roadways are most slippery ______________.

When it first starts to rain (correct)

After it has been raining for awhile

During a heavy downpour

What sign means another road crosses yours ahead?

What sign means pedestrian crosswalk ahead?

What does a sign indicating you must make a full stop before entering the intersection mean?

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If you can choose among three lanes on your side of the road, ________________________

Use the left lane to go faster, pass, or turn left Signup and view all the answers

When you come within 100 ft of the uncontrolled railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions, the speed limit is ____ mph.

15 Signup and view all the answers

Two yellow lines (one solid, another broken) in the center of a two-way road mean that vehicles traveling ___________.

Next to the broken line may pass Signup and view all the answers

What sign means you must not turn right here?

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What sign indicates a right curve with a safe speed indicator?

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Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart ______________.

May never be crossed Signup and view all the answers

If a truck in front of your car begins to turn left, but its right turn signals are flashing, it is most likely that the truck driver __________________.

Is preparing to turn right Signup and view all the answers

Driving slower than other cars ______________.

Increases the chance of having a collision Signup and view all the answers

To avoid a collision, you need as much time as possible to react. Allow a following distance of at least ____ seconds.

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What color are regulatory signs?

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When you are about to make a turn in the direction of a lighted green arrow, which of the following is true?

Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by a red light. Signup and view all the answers

A child must be secured in a child restraint system in the rear seat if he or she is _______________.

Seven years old and 4'7" tall Signup and view all the answers

What are guide signs?

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To be safe from air-bag related injuries, you should sit ______________.

At least 10 inches away from the steering wheel Signup and view all the answers

You are waiting to turn left into a small parking lot. A car approaching from the opposite direction has a turn signal on. You should ______________.

Wait until the other car starts its turn before making your turn. Signup and view all the answers

When you see road workers at a construction site, you should obey their instructions __________________.

At all times Signup and view all the answers

What sign means let traffic crossing your path go first?

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When you want to back out of a parking space, you should do it slowly and look _____________ while backing.

Over your right shoulder Signup and view all the answers

What sign means cars may be merging from the side?

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What sign means the traffic in the left lane must turn left?

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When you drive along the right-rear side of another vehicle, you are ______________.

In one of the driver's blind spots and in danger of a collision Signup and view all the answers

The California Basic Speed Law states you must never drive faster than _______________.

Is safe for present conditions Signup and view all the answers

Drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians ___________.

Within any crosswalk, marked or unmarked Signup and view all the answers

What sign warns the road ahead may be slippery?

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When involved in a collision, exchange the following information with other people involved: drivers license, vehicle registration card, proof of insurance, and _________.

Current address Signup and view all the answers

When making a right turn ______________________.

Don't enter a bicycle lane more than 200 ft before the turn Signup and view all the answers

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means ______________.

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully Signup and view all the answers

Passing another vehicle is illegal _________________.

Where cross-traffic is present or likely to be present Signup and view all the answers

A person with a Class C driver's license may operate ________________.

A 2-axle vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,000 lbs. or less Signup and view all the answers

What is the sign for a school nearby?

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When can you enter a bike lane?

To make a right turn not more than 200 ft before the intersection Signup and view all the answers

If you see a YIELD sign ahead, be prepared to __________.

Let other traffic crossing your road have the right-of-way Signup and view all the answers

You are driving in the left lane on a four-lane freeway and have to take the exit on the right, you should ______________.

Change one lane at a time to be in the exit lane Signup and view all the answers

California law states that you must drive with your headlights ____________________.

No later than 30 minutes after sunset and until at least 30 minutes before sunrise Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following situations will you be required to take a test of your blood, breath, or urine for the presence of alcohol or drugs?

After being arrested on suspicion of DUI Signup and view all the answers

What does a driver signaling mean when they are going to be turning right?

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At freeway entrances, you should check traffic by ____________________.

Looking in all the mirrors and over the shoulder Signup and view all the answers

What does a railroad crossing sign indicate?

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If you are driving a vehicle at night, dim your lights by switching to low-beams before you are ____ ft from a vehicle coming toward you.

500 Signup and view all the answers

When driving at night, only use your high-beam headlights ______________.

When it is legal and safe Signup and view all the answers

What sign says the maximum allowed speed limit is 25 mph?

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In California, it's illegal for anyone 21 years of age or older to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of ____% or more.

0.08 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Roadway Safety and Conditions

Roadways are most slippery when it first starts to rain due to oil and dust not being washed away.
Slow down at the first sign of rain, drizzle, or snow.

Traffic Signs and Meanings

A sign indicating another road crosses yours ahead warns drivers of intersections.
Signs for pedestrian crosswalks notify drivers of upcoming pedestrian areas.
A full stop is required at stop signs before entering intersections.

Lane Usage and Traffic Rules

Use the left lane for faster driving, passing, or turning left when three lanes are available.
For uncontrolled railroad crossings, the speed limit is 15 mph if you cannot see tracks for 400 ft in both directions.
Two yellow lines indicate that vehicles next to the broken line may pass; the solid line prohibits passing.

Driver Behavior and Safety

If you follow a truck, pay attention to its turn signals as a right signal may indicate a left turn.
Driving slower than surrounding traffic increases the likelihood of collisions; maintain a reasonable speed.
Maintain a following distance of at least three seconds for safety.

Sign Colors and Meaning

Regulatory signs are primarily white.

Turning and Yielding Rules

When turning with a green arrow, you may proceed if oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light.
Children must be secured in a child restraint system until at least seven years old and 4'7" tall.
Obey instructions from road workers at all times, regardless of additional road signage.

Parking and Backing Up

When backing out of a parking space, look over your right shoulder, as mirrors alone may not provide adequate visibility.

Special Traffic Situations

The California Basic Speed Law mandates driving no faster than is safe for current conditions.
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks.
Blue lane usage rules allow entering bike lanes only for right turns within 200 ft of the intersection.

Legal Requirements and Guidelines

Headlights must be used no later than 30 minutes after sunset and until 30 minutes before sunrise.
Consent to a blood, breath, or urine test for alcohol or drugs is given when applying for a California driver's license.
The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers aged 21 and older.

Night Driving

Dim high-beam headlights 500 ft from oncoming vehicles or when following another vehicle within 300 ft.
Use high-beam headlights legally and safely, typically on unlighted streets or rural areas.

Additional Information

At freeway entrances, check traffic by using all mirrors and looking over your shoulder.
In a collision, share driver’s license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and current address with involved parties.

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Questions and Answers

Roadways are most slippery ______________.

What sign means another road crosses yours ahead?

What sign means pedestrian crosswalk ahead?

What does a sign indicating you must make a full stop before entering the intersection mean?

If you can choose among three lanes on your side of the road, ________________________

When you come within 100 ft of the uncontrolled railroad crossing and you cannot see the tracks for 400 ft in both directions, the speed limit is ____ mph.

Two yellow lines (one solid, another broken) in the center of a two-way road mean that vehicles traveling ___________.

What sign means you must not turn right here?

What sign indicates a right curve with a safe speed indicator?

Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more feet apart ______________.

If a truck in front of your car begins to turn left, but its right turn signals are flashing, it is most likely that the truck driver __________________.

Driving slower than other cars ______________.

To avoid a collision, you need as much time as possible to react. Allow a following distance of at least ____ seconds.

What color are regulatory signs?

When you are about to make a turn in the direction of a lighted green arrow, which of the following is true?

A child must be secured in a child restraint system in the rear seat if he or she is _______________.

What are guide signs?

To be safe from air-bag related injuries, you should sit ______________.

You are waiting to turn left into a small parking lot. A car approaching from the opposite direction has a turn signal on. You should ______________.

When you see road workers at a construction site, you should obey their instructions __________________.

What sign means let traffic crossing your path go first?

When you want to back out of a parking space, you should do it slowly and look _____________ while backing.

What sign means cars may be merging from the side?

What sign means the traffic in the left lane must turn left?

When you drive along the right-rear side of another vehicle, you are ______________.

The California Basic Speed Law states you must never drive faster than _______________.

Drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians ___________.

What sign warns the road ahead may be slippery?

When involved in a collision, exchange the following information with other people involved: drivers license, vehicle registration card, proof of insurance, and _________.

When making a right turn ______________________.

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means ______________.

Passing another vehicle is illegal _________________.

A person with a Class C driver's license may operate ________________.

What is the sign for a school nearby?

When can you enter a bike lane?

If you see a YIELD sign ahead, be prepared to __________.

You are driving in the left lane on a four-lane freeway and have to take the exit on the right, you should ______________.

California law states that you must drive with your headlights ____________________.

In which of the following situations will you be required to take a test of your blood, breath, or urine for the presence of alcohol or drugs?

What does a driver signaling mean when they are going to be turning right?

At freeway entrances, you should check traffic by ____________________.

What does a railroad crossing sign indicate?

If you are driving a vehicle at night, dim your lights by switching to low-beams before you are ____ ft from a vehicle coming toward you.

When driving at night, only use your high-beam headlights ______________.

What sign says the maximum allowed speed limit is 25 mph?

In California, it's illegal for anyone 21 years of age or older to drive a motor vehicle with a BAC of ____% or more.

Study Notes

Roadway Safety and Conditions

Traffic Signs and Meanings

Lane Usage and Traffic Rules

Driver Behavior and Safety

Sign Colors and Meaning

Turning and Yielding Rules

Parking and Backing Up

Special Traffic Situations

Legal Requirements and Guidelines

Night Driving

Additional Information

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