California Practice Permit Test 1

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1. If you get ____ points in 36 months, you are considered a negligent operator.
2
6
8
4

2. In which of the following cases does the DMV refuse to issue a driver license?
You have a history of alcohol or drug abuse
You have used the license illegally
You have lied on your application
All of the above

3. Drunk driving (DUI) violations stay on your license for ______ years.
7
14
10
12

4. The DMV keeps a record of your traffic convictions for _________.
3 months
12 months
36 months
24 months

5. It is legal in California to turn right at a red light.
FALSE
TRUE
-
-

6. After getting a green light at an intersection ____________.
Immediately proceed through the intersection
Presume that you have the right-of-way because the light is green
Ignore pedestrians who are still crossing the street
Do not attempt to proceed until all traffic has cleared the intersection safely

7. In this graphic, if both cars arrive at the same time Car B should yield to Car A.
TRUE
FALSE
.
.

8. A safe driver understands that the right-of-way must be _____________.
Always taken
Always given up
Never given up
Given up to avoid hazardous situations

9. The speed limit when passing a school while children are present (unless otherwise posted) is ____ mph.
15
35
25
45

10. When you park alongside a curb, the front and back wheels must be parallel within ____ of the curb.
12 inches
24 inches
36 inches
18 inches

11. The legal speed limit on most California freeways is ____ mph.
45
65
75
85

12. If you park alongside a curb with your car facing downhill, you should set the parking brake and ______________.
shift into neutral
turn the wheels away from the curb
keep the wheels straight forward
turn the wheels into the curb

13. Always search the area in and near your intended path of travel ____ in front of your car.
2 seconds
3 seconds
6 seconds
4 seconds

14. The four basic categories a driver can use to group information are signs, signals, and roadway markings, the highway, motorized vehicles, and ___________.
motorcycles
traffic lights
non-motorized highway users
trucks

15. Perception time depends on __________.
visibility
the driver's physical condition
the road situation
all of the above

16. IPDE stands for ____________________.
Identify, Predict, Deal, and Emergency
Interpret, Predict, Divide, and Execute
Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute
None

17. A large tractor-trailer often appears to be going at a faster speed because of its size.
TRUE
FALSE
-
-

18. Why do some motorists fail to see a motorcyclist on the road?
They tend to look for other cars, not for smaller vehicles like motorcycles
Estimating a motorcyclist's distance and speed is difficult for many drivers
They require frequent lane movement to adjust to changing road conditions
All of the above

19. In almost _____ of motorcycle collisions, it is the fault of the driver not the motorcyclist.
all
one-third
two-thirds
none

20. Truck drivers probably can't see your vehicle if ______________.
you cannot see the truck driver in your side or rearview mirrors
you cannot see the truck driver in his or her side mirrors
the truck is tailgating you
None

21. California State Law requires motorcycle riders to ride with helmets on ________________.
only when riding on the city streets
only when riding near schools
any time they are on the roadways
none of the above

22. Your taillights should be visible ___________ to the rear of your vehicle if your car was made in 1969 or later.
200 ft
500 ft
1000 ft
1500 ft

23. Babies up to 20 lbs. and age ____ or less should ride in a child safety seat that is secured to the back seat and faces to the rear of the car.
two
one
three
six

24. While crossing a crosswalk, pedestrians should keep to their ________.
left
right
it doesn't matter
whatever

25. Bicyclists can legally make left turns from the left lanes as well as move left to pass other vehicles or bicycles.
TRUE
FALSE
-
-

26. Which is the safest place for children under 12 when traveling in a car?
Front seat
Back seat
Both back and front seats are safe
None

27. Which of the following statement(s) are true about air bags?
Air bags prevent passengers from hitting the dashboard, steering wheel, or windshield
Air bags are standard equipment in most new cars
Airbags are not a substitute for wearing your seat belt
All of the above

28. California law requires bike riders under ____ years of age to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet.
12
18
16
21

29. Most collisions occur at speeds less than ___ mph.
40
50
70
60

30. Which of the following types of road users are prohibited from crossing a railroad crossing gate while the gate is closed?
Pedestrians
Bicyclists
Trucks
All of the above


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