California Car Driving Permit Test-24 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

Slow to a safe speed before the curve.
Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway.
Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

Q.2

When parking your vehicle on any hill:

One of your rear wheels should touch the curb.
Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park."
Your front wheels should be parallel to the road, if there is no curb.

Q.3

You see pedestrians near the road. You should:

Sound your horn and maintain your speed.
Speed up to clear the area quickly.
Slow down and pass with caution.

Q.4

You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before crossing the railroad tracks when:

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

Q.5

If you parallel park facing downward on a hill:

Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road.
Turn your wheels away from the side of the road.
Keep your wheels straight.

Q.6

If you want to enter the freeway but you don't see a gap in traffic, you should:

Maintain your speed and force the other drivers to create a gap.
Slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap.
Stop at the end of the ramp to wait for a gap.

Q.7

You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.
Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.
Wait until the person crosses the street.

Q.8

At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is:

15 mph.
25 mph.
20 mph.

Q.9

You should turn on your headlights:

One half hour after sunset.
When stopped at a railroad crossing.
When parked at a school.

Q.10

A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

Honk and step on the brake firmly.
Take your foot off the gas pedal.
Swerve into the lane next to you.

Q.11

When a pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing the street:

You must always yield the right-of-way.
You must tell them where to cross the street.
You only have to yield the right-of-way if you are at a corner.

Q.12

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

Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals.
Solid red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights.
Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and yellow lights.

Q.13

To make a right turn at a corner, you:

May not enter the bicycle lane.
Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning.
Must merge into the bicycle lane before turning.

Q.14

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

Only when the guide dog is leading the person across the street.
At all times.
Only if a crossing guard is present.

Q.15

You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:

Slow down and yield the right-of-way.
Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
Come to a complete stop, check the traffic, and go when it is safe to do so.

Q.16

This road sign means:

Do not enter.
No parking.
No U-turn.

Q.17

Placard abuse will result in:

Placard revocation only.
Only a fine.
Placard revocation, a fine, and/or jail time.

Q.18

When can you drive in a bike lane?

During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane.
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right.

Q.19

You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:

Oncoming vehicles also turning left.
All approaching vehicles.
Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "Walk" signal.

Q.20

When stopping on snow or ice, drivers who are operating vehicles equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) should:

Pump the brakes.
Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.
Stay off the brakes and wait for the car to drift to a stop.

Q.21

When entering the interstate on a short entrance ramp where there is no acceleration lane, you should:

Immediately enter the far-right traffic lane on the interstate and speed up to match the flow of traffic.
Use the shoulder of the main road to get up to the speed of traffic.
Speed up and enter the interstate only after you have identified a gap in traffic.

Q.22

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead
Right, toward the side of the road
Left, toward the center of the road

Q.23

You must notify the DMV within five days if you:

Are cited for a traffic violation.
Sell or transfer your vehicle.
Paint your vehicle a different color.

Q.24

If you are involved in a traffic accident in California, you must file a report of the accident with the DMV when:

The collision causes $1,000 in damage.
You plan on being out of the state for more than 30 days.
You refinance the remaining balance of your vehicle loan.

Q.25

A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

The same thing as a yield sign.
The light is about to turn green.
The same thing as a stop sign.

Q.26

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Tank trucks with hazardous materials placards.
Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.
Sport utility vehicles carrying four or more persons.

Q.27

When a bicyclist is making a left turn:

They may use the left lane.
They may cut through all lanes.
They may wait on the side of the road.

Q.28

You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:

Vehicle in front of you moves to the right to let you pass.
Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.
Yellow line next to the opposite side of the road is broken.

Q.29

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

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
Five to 10 mph slower than the speed of traffic on the freeway.
The posted speed limit for freeway traffic.

Q.30

If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding.
Cautiously drive around the pedestrian.
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

Q.31

When approaching an intersection with a flashing red light, you must:

Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then proceed.
Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.
Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red.

Q.32

While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:

Look ahead toward the left edge of your lane.
Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.
Look straight ahead in your lane.

Q.33

Before stopping your vehicle at a traffic signal or sign, you should:

Press down hard on the accelerator.
Check your mirrors for surrounding traffic.
Set the parking brake.

Q.34

You hit a parked vehicle and can't find the owner. What must you do?

Call your insurance company when you get home.
Wait for the owner to return.
Leave a note with your name and address on the parked vehicle.

Q.35

What is the only medically proven method of removing alcohol or other drug combinations from your system?

Breathe in some fresh air.
Give your body time.
Drink coffee.

Q.36

If the roadway is wet or icy, you should:

Reduce your speed.
Drive at the posted speed.
Speed up.

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