Often leads to high-risk decision-making.

Does not increase the chance of a crash.

Increases your ability to react to a hazard.

California Car Driving Permit Test-4 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Excessive speed:

Does not increase the chance of a crash.
Increases your ability to react to a hazard.
Often leads to high-risk decision-making.

Q.2

Alcohol is:

A stimulant.
An antihistamine.
A depressant.

Q.3

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

If the vehicle ahead is turning left.
If there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction.
Under no circumstances.

Q.4

Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call.
It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.
It is an activity that draws the attention of other drivers.

Q.5

Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

Never look over your right shoulder.
Always slow down in your traffic lane.
Glance over your shoulder.

Q.6

Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are withinfeet of a vehicle:

That you are approaching from behind.
Approaching you from behind.
That you have already passed.

Q.7

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

Closer behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.
Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.
To the right side of the truck and wait to pass.

Q.8

Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle:

To better see around the sides of the vehicle.
Because other drivers tend to pull behind large vehicles before trying to pass them.
Because following too closely will get you caught in the vehicle's slipstream.

Q.9

This white sign means:

The railroad crossing is controlled. Continue at your regular speed.
Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary.
Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

Q.10

Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger thanyears of age is:

Legal, if it is your child.
Illegal at all times.
Not restricted by law.

Q.11

A distraction when driving is:

Anything that causes evasive action while driving.
Anything that takes your attention away from driving.
Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving.

Q.12

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.13

Adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

Before you start driving.
Whenever you need to use them.
Before you get into the car.

Q.14

Night driving presents unique problems because:

The speed limit is increased at night.
There are fewer cars on the roads at night.
Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark.

Q.15

Which of the following driving skills is/are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

Alertness.
Coordination.
Both of the above.

Q.16

If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not:

Continue on the freeway and find an alternate route to your destination.
Proceed to the next exit, leave the freeway, and return to your proper exit.
Back up on the road or shoulder.

Q.17

A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

Proceed if you have the right-of-way.
Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.
Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

Q.18

What is an important step in turning?

Check traffic in all directions.
Increase your speed.
Always move to the left lane.

Q.19

When changing lanes on a freeway, you should:

Signal for at least five seconds.
Slow down before you start to change lanes.
Assume there is enough space in the next lane for your vehicle, if you signal first.

Q.20

If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:

Beep your horn.
Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle.
Expect the unexpected.

Q.21

If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

You cannot cross the line to pass.
You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.
You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.

Q.22

Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

Their small size can make them hard to see.
They usually have the right-of-way at intersections.
It is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes.

Q.23

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.24

You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

Speed up to beat the red light.
Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.
Come to a safe stop.

Q.25

If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should:

Look toward the right edge of the road.
Switch your lights to high beams.
Turn your lights on and off.

Q.26

A pentagon-shaped sign is a:

Stop sign.
Regulatory sign.
School zone or school crossing sign.

Q.27

A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means:

Both lanes of traffic are going in the same direction.
Passing is permitted when it's safe.
Passing is not permitted.

Q.28

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead than you can.
Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle.
No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.

Q.29

When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:

Only when pulling away from the curb.
When pulling next to, but not away from, the curb.
When pulling next to or away from the curb.

Q.30

A blood alcohol concentration of 0.percent:

Won't have any effect on your driving.
Won't put other drivers at risk.
Will double your chances of having an accident.

Q.31

When you want to change lanes, you should never:

Move into another lane while within an intersection.
Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder.
Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

Q.32

It is very foggy. You should slow down and:

Turn on your emergency flashers.
Turn your lights to their high beam setting.
Turn your lights to their low beam setting.

Q.33

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.34

You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you should:

Wait for signal lights to stop flashing.
Look for a second train.
Both of the above.

Q.35

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

Eight
Seven
Six

Q.36

If you want to pass a bicyclists riding on the right edge of your lane:

You must honk your horn before passing the bicyclist.
You must not squeeze past the bicyclist.
You may not pass the bicyclist for any reason.