CA DMV Permit Practice Test 5 (California)

Question 1:

Which of these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

Motorhomes or pickup trucks towing a trailer.

Sport utility vehicles carrying four or more persons.

Question 2:

When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you:

must give the right-of-way to merging traffic.

should expect merging vehicles at on-ramps.

must be driving slower than other traffic.

Question 3:

This sign indicates the _______________ vehicles can safely travel in this area.

suggested speed

maximum speed

minimum speed

Question 4:

A school bus with flashing red lights is on the other side of a divided highway. You:

must slow down and prepare to stop.

do not need to stop.

must stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.

Question 5:

You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. You should:

be prepared to obey the next signal that appears.

stop and not turn under any circumstances.

speed up to get through the intersection.

Question 6:

Two drivers reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who has the right of way?

The driver on the left.

No one.

The driver on the right.

Question 7:

Before crossing any railroad tracks, you must:

look and listen for trains.

make sure there is room for your vehicle on the other side.

All of the above.

Question 8:

This sign indicates:

Phone service ahead

Emergency line available

Cell phone shop ahead

Question 9:

Drivers are required to obey instructions from:

Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway.

Security guards patrolling parking lots.

Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.

Question 10:

For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?

Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and yellow lights.

Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked-out traffic signals.

Solid red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights.

Question 11:

A flashing red light means:

The same as a STOP sign.

The light will soon change to steady red.

Drive with caution.

Question 12:

When sharing the road with a light rail vehicle, you:

may turn in front of an approaching light rail vehicle at an uncontrolled intersection.

may not drive in the lane next to the light rail vehicle.

should monitor all traffic signals closely because light rail vehicles can interrupt traffic signals.

Question 13:

Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:

up to the driver to decide.

legal, if it is your child.

illegal.

Question 14:

What does the flashing signal in the picture indicate?

The same thing as a stop sign.

Pedestrians should finish crossing the street if started.

Pedestrians should start crossing the street.

Question 15:

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

next to the solid line may pass.

in both directions may pass.

next to the broken line may pass.

Question 16:

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

station wagon.

motorcycle.

passenger vehicle.

Question 17:

Which of the following is true about use of your turn signals?

If you signal for a lane change, other drivers must let you in.

You must always signal for lane changes.

You should never use both electric and hand signals.

Question 18:

This sign means:

Right turn permitted on green arrow only.

Right turn only lane.

Sharp turn to the right.

Question 19:

Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond shaped sign indicating hazardous load?

They are not allowed to exceed 35 MPH.

They are not allowed to drive on freeways.

They must stop before crossing railroad tracks.

Question 20:

If you have a collision, you are required by law to exchange your driver license information with:

security guards.

others involved in the collision.

witnesses.

Question 21:

_________________ your mirrors when you prepare to change lanes.

Never depend on

Never use

Always rely on

Question 22:

This sign means:

You can only park between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.

Parking is not allowed at 8:30 AM and at 5:30 PM

No parking between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM.

Question 23:

A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red light. What should you do?

Come to a complete stop, then do what the officer tells you.

Do as the officer tells you.

Wait for the green light.

Question 24:

What should drivers do when they see this road sign?

come to a complete stop and wait for a train to cross.

slow down, look for a train, and be prepared to stop.

look for a human flagger.

Question 25:

Which of the following must you obey over the others?

Red light

Stop sign

Police officer

Question 26:

Which shape is a stop sign?

Diamond

Octagon

Upside-down triangle

Question 27:

While waiting to turn left, you should keep your wheels pointed straight ahead until it is safe to turn. Why?

If your wheels are pointed to the left, and a vehicle hits you from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming traffic.

If you change your mind, the wheels will be already pointing in the right direction.

It is easier to deactivate your anti-lock system.

Question 28:

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.

5 to 10 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway.

At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

Question 29:

This sign means:

Pedestrian sidewalk ahead.

Pedestrians must yield the right-of-way ahead.

Pedestrian crossing ahead.

Question 30:

Who is most at risk?

Drivers who have overslept.

Drivers who are driving long distances without rest breaks.

Experienced drivers.

Question 31:

Drivers must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

during school hours only.

only in front of a school.

at all times.

Question 32:

When should you yield your legal right-of way?

often, even at controlled intersections.

when it helps prevent collisions.

never, it confuses other drivers.

Question 33:

During darkness, bicyclists must have:

a front lamp emitting a yellow light visible from a distance of 100 feet.

a rear red reflector visible from a distance of 500 feet.

a white reflector on the bicyclist’s helmet.

Question 34:

When they approach this sign, drivers must:

slow down and watch for children crossing the road.

obey signals from crossing guards.

stop if necessary.

All of the above.

Question 35:

When driving near road work zones, you should:

pass the work zone carefully and avoid distractions.

slow down to watch the work as you pass.

decrease your following distance.

Question 36:

This red and white sign means:

the road ahead is closed to traffic in your direction.

do not enter the road ahead unless it is safe to do so.

the road ahead is closed to traffic in all directions.

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