Question Excerpt From California Drivers Permit Test 2

Q.1)

This yellow sign means: A.One way-road widens into two lanes ahead B.Vehicles on this road travel in two directions C.There is a divided highway ahead || Q.2) || || This lane in the middle of a two-way street is used to: A.Pass other vehicles when there is no oncoming traffic B.Make right turns when there is no oncoming traffic C.Begin or end left turns, or start a permitted U-turn

Q.3)

This yellow sign means: A.Medical services ahead B.There is a "T" intersection ahead C.Another road crosses yours ahead Q.4) When driving near road construction zones, you should: A.Slow down to watch the construction as you pass B.Step on your brakes just before you pass the construction C.Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking: Q.5) You may turn on a solid red light: A.Only after slowing down and checking traffic B.Only after stopping, and yielding to pedestrians and bicicylists, unless otherwise posted. C.Under no circumstances Q.6) Which of these is a legal U-turn? A.On a highway where there is a paved opening for a turn B.150 feet away from a hill or curve

C.Over two sets of double yellow lines in the roadway Q.7) You must notify law enforcement and make a written report (SR 1) to DMV when: A.You intend to file a certificate of nonoperation for your vehicle B.Your vehicle is towed fir parking illegally C.You have an accident and there is an injury or death Q.8) When parked on any hill, you should always set your parking brake and: A.Leave your vehicle in neutral B.Keep your front wheels parallel to the road C.Leave your vehicle in gear or the "park" position Q.9) If your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should A.Answer it if you have a hands-free device B.Let the call go to voice-mail C.Answer it if the is from your parents Q.10) It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alchohol concentration (BAC) that is ____ or more,

A.0.08%-Eight hundredths of one percent B.0.01%-One hundredths of one percent C.0.05%-Five hundredths of one percent Q.11) You are driving 55 mph on a two-lane highway, one lane in each direction, and want to pass the car ahead of you. To pass safely you need to:

A.

Wait until solid double yellow lines separate the lanes.

B.Increase your speed to 65mph C.Have at least a 10 to 12 second gap in oncoming traffic Q.12) Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 19 years of ago is present is: A.Legal, if it is your child B.Illegal at all times C.Not restricted by law Q.13) If you are unable to see the road ahead while driving because of heavy rain or fog, and your wipers do not help, you should:

A.Slow down and continue driving B.Turn on your high beams and continue driving C.Pull off the road completely until visibility improves Q.14) Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. If necessary, you may:

A.Drive on the freeway shoulder until a gap appears. B.Stop before merging with freeway traffic C.Make room by forcing your way into a small gap

Q.15)

If you approach a curve or the top of the hill and you do not have a clear view of the road ahead, you should

A.Pull over and wait for condition to improve B.Use your high beam lights to be more visible C.Slow down so you can stop if necessary Q.16) You must carefully watch for bicycles in traffic lanes because they: A.Must ride facing oncoming traffic B.Could be hidden in your blind spots C.Usually the right-of-way Q.17) Who has the right-of-way at an intersection with no crosswalks? A.Pedestrians always have the right-of-way B.Vehicles, but they should slow down and be careful C.Pedestrians, but only with the green "WALK" signal Q.18) If five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two-lane road: A.Move to the right side of your lane and drive slowly B.Pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass C.Continue driving because you have the right-of-way Q.19) You park your car at the curb on a level two-way street. Before getting out of your car, you should: A.Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side of your vehicle B.Turn your front wheels towards the curb C.Make sure you are parked at least two feet from the curb

Q.20) This red and white sign means: A.You may not enter the road from your direct B.Stop and proceed with caution C.The road ahead is closed to traffic in all directions Q.21) Even if you know your vehicle can maneuver a sharp curve at the legal speed limit, you should still slow down because:

A.You must legally drive below the speed limit on sharp curves B.The strong inward pull on your vehicle can be dangerous C.There may be a stalled car or accident ahead that you can't see Q.22) Solid yellow lines separate" A.Traffic lines on one-way streets B.Bicycle lanes form regular traffic C.Vehicles going in opposite directions Q.23) When a traffic light turns green, should you go immediately? A.Yes, but yield to any given vehicle or person still in the intersection

B.Yes, or you could be given a ticket for causing gridlock C.No, because you must first wait five seconds before proceeding Q.24) To see vehicles in your blind sports, you must look: A.Over your shoulders B.In your side mirrors C.In your inside rear-view mirror Q.25) You are driving at night on a dimly lit street and using high beams. You should dim your lgihts when you are within 500 feet of:

A.A vehicle approaching you from behind B.An oncoming vehicle C.A sharp curve or hill Q.26) Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: A.Passenger car B.Station wagon C.Large tour bus Q.27) When should you use your headlights? A.One hour before sunset until one our after sunrise B.Anytime you can't see at least two miles ahead C.Anytime you have trouble seeing others or being seen Q.28) You are approaching a sharp curve on the road. You should: A.Start braking before you enter the curve B.Start braking as soon as you enter the curve C.Accelerate into the curve Q.29) When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you: A. Should expect merging vehicles at on-ramps

B.Must be driving slower than the other traffic C.Must give right-of-way to merging traffic Q.30) You must notify DMV within 5 days if you A.Are cited for a traffic violation B.Sell or transfer your vehicle C.Paint your vehicle a different color Q.31) You can be fined up to $1000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for: A.Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway B.Making a U-turn from a center left-turn lane C.Parking in a bicycle lane Q.32) Which of the following is true about safety belts and accidients? A.They are unnecessary for vehicles equipped with front or side air bags

B.They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents. C.They increase your chances of survival in most cases of accidents Q.33) It is very foggy. Slow down, turn on your windshield wipers and: A.High beam lights B.Low beam lights C.Emergency flashers Q.34) If a driver is going to pull out in front of you, the safest thing to do is: A.Honk your horn and maintain your speed B.Slow or stop your car and use your horn C.Use your horn and swerve into the next lane Q.35) A person between 12 and 18 years may have his/her driving privilege ___ for one year if convicted as a habitual truant.

A.Extended B.Canceled C.Suspended Q.36) If you are towing another vehicle or trailer on a freeway with four lanes in your direction, you may travel in: A.Any of the traffic lanes in your direction B.Either of the two right lanes C.The far right lane only Q.37) Whose responsibility is it to know how your medications affect your driving? A.Your doctor's B.Your pharmacist's C.Yours

Q.38)

This yellow sign means: A.Less space between lanes ahead B.The highway will be divided ahead C.The right lane will end ahead Q.39) When sharing the road with a light rail vehicle: A.Never turn in front of an approaching light rail vehicle B.Always pass a light rail vehicle slowly on the right C.Remember they are loud and move slowly like freight trains Q.40) You see a car approaching from the rear. When you check your mirror again to change lanes, you no longer

see the car. You should: A.Look over your shoulder to be sure the car isn't in your blind spot. B.Turn on your signal on and change lanes slowly. C.Signal, hon your horn, and change lanes quickly Q.41) You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection. You: A.Must always stop before driving through the intersection B.Must yield the right-of-way to all other vehicles C.Should slow down and be ready to stop Q.42) You are crossing and intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. You should:

A.Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes B.Pull to the right in the intersection and stop C.Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop Q.43) You see a pedestrian with a white cane at the corner ready to cross the street. The person takes a step back and pulls in his cane. You should:

A.Stop. Proceed through the intersection. This person isn't ready to cross. B.Stop your car a minimum of six feet from the crosswalk and wait for the person to cross the street. C.Honk your horn to let the person know when to cross the street.

Q.44)

This yellow sign means: A.Narrow pedestrian bridge ahead B.Pedestrians must yield right-of-way ahead C.There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead Q.45) For the first twelve months after you are licensed you must be accompanied by your parent or guardian if you:

A.Drive between the hours of 5:00am and midnight B.Transport minors between the hours of 11pm and 5:00am C.Transport adults between the hours of 5:00am and midnight Q.46) Which of the following children requires a child restraint system? A.A six-year old weighing 70 pounds B.A five-year old weighing 55 pounds C.A five-year old weighing 65 pounds