Watch beside, ahead, and to the rear of their car.

Stare directly in front of their car.

Only focus on the middle of the road.

Areas of the road that cannot be seen in a vehicle's mirrors.

Spots in your vision when you become fatigued.

California Car Driving Permit Test-13 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:

Know what is happening around your vehicle.
Turn off the radio.
Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.

Q.2

In traffic moving attomph, you are least likely to have an accident if you:

Drive a few miles per hour faster than most other vehicles.
Stay within that speed range.
Drive a few miles per hour slower than most other vehicles.

Q.3

What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?

Drink strong coffee.
Wait.
Take a cold shower.

Q.4

"No passing zone" signs tell drivers:

To speed up slightly.
That it is not safe to pass.
To maintain a steady speed.

Q.5

If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should:

Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane.
Pump the brakes rapidly.
Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.

Q.6

There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.
Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.
Move into the right lane when it is safe.

Q.7

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances.
If you don't feel drowsy.
If it is prescribed by a physician.

Q.8

In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children ageand under to ride is in:

The front seat.
The back seat.
The bed of a pick-up truck.

Q.9

This sign means:

Crossroad ahead.
Merge.
Stop.

Q.10

What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?

Red arrows are only used to stop traffic which is turning.
Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes.
You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.

Q.11

After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane.
You signal your intention for three seconds.
You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Q.12

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ____ days.

Five
10
15

Q.13

Roadways are the most slippery:

During a heavy downpour.
After it has been raining for awhile.
During the first rain after a dry spell.

Q.14

Drivers are required to obey instructions from:

Security guards patrolling parking lots.
Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway.
Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.

Q.15

Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:

Help you to be a better driver.
Make you feel better.
Impair your judgment.

Q.16

Stopping distances and severity of crashes:

Decrease as vehicle speed increases.
Are not affected by vehicle speed.
Increase as vehicle speed increases.

Q.17

This sign means:

Pedestrian crossing.
Side road.
Railroad ahead.

Q.18

The safest precaution that you can take when using cellular phones while driving is:

To use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
To keep your phone within easy reach so you won't need to take your eyes off the road.
To review the number before answering a call.

Q.19

Double solid yellow line markings down the center of a road indicate that passing is:

Allowed from both directions.
Allowed only from your direction of travel.
Not allowed from either direction.

Q.20

A sign with this shape means:

Railroad crossing.
Warning.
Signal ahead.

Q.21

To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:

The lane closest to the left curb.
The center lane.
Any lane, as long as it seems safe to do so.

Q.22

This sign means:

Yield sign ahead.
Side road entering from left.
Stop sign ahead.

Q.23

If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.
Improve traffic flow.
Demonstrate defensive driving techniques.

Q.24

While driving, you should looktoseconds ahead of you:

And focus on the middle of the road.
Because it is a legal requirement.
To see potential hazards early.

Q.25

A driver should:

Stare directly in front of their car.
Only focus on the middle of the road.
Watch beside, ahead, and to the rear of their car.

Q.26

It is illegal to leave a child age ____ or younger alone in a vehicle.

Eight
Seven
Six

Q.27

This sign is a:

Service sign.
Regulatory sign.
Warning sign.

Q.28

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic.
You are transporting two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.

Q.29

When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:

Slow to a speed no faster than 10 mph.
Stop until the lights stop flashing.
Change lanes and pass cautiously.

Q.30

Blind spots are:

Spots in your vision when you become fatigued.
Areas of the road that cannot be seen in a vehicle's mirrors.
Traffic control devices.

Q.31

If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:

Stop, then proceed when safe.
Stop before entering the intersection and let all other traffic go first.
Slow down or stop, only if necessary.

Q.32

If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.
You must yield the right-of-way.
Honk your horn to let them know you are there.

Q.33

You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances.
Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light.
Unless you entered the intersection on a green light.

Q.34

To prevent tailgating, drivers should follow the:

One-second rule.
Two-second rule.
Three-second rule.

Q.35

Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?

Tailgating another vehicle
Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment
Both of the above

Q.36

You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:

Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead.
Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws.
At all times.

The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:

In traffic moving attomph, you are least likely to have an accident if you:

What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?

"No passing zone" signs tell drivers:

If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should:

There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children ageand under to ride is in:

This sign means:

What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?

After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ____ days.

Roadways are the most slippery:

Drivers are required to obey instructions from:

Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:

Stopping distances and severity of crashes:

This sign means:

The safest precaution that you can take when using cellular phones while driving is:

Double solid yellow line markings down the center of a road indicate that passing is:

A sign with this shape means:

To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:

This sign means:

If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

While driving, you should looktoseconds ahead of you:

A driver should:

It is illegal to leave a child age ____ or younger alone in a vehicle.

This sign is a:

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:

Blind spots are:

If a traffic signal light is not working, you must:

If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

To prevent tailgating, drivers should follow the:

Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?

You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:

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