FREE CALIFORNIA ROAD RULES TEST 5 - CALIFORNIA DMV PERMIT TEST

This online DMV California practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the California DMV permit test that is required before you can get your driver’s license.

Rules 5

1 / 30

When pulling away from the curb, you should:

Signal and pull from the curb

Sound you horn and pull from the curb slowly

Signal, check over shoulder, and then pull out when safe

Shoulder check, and then pull out when safe

2 / 30

Which of these statements is true about construction zones?

Slow down only if you think workers are present

Fines are less for violations committed in construction zones

Fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones

You are responsible for the safety of the road workers

3 / 30

When entering a blind intersection how should you proceed?

Stop and get out of your car to see if any traffic is approaching

Sound your horn before proceeding

Signal by flashing your lights before proceeding

Move forward slowly until you can see what is coming

4 / 30

If you must park on an unlighted highway at night what should you do?

Leave your parking lights on

Turn on your flasher

All answers are correct

Park perpendicular to the edge of the highway

5 / 30

The only way to ensure you have safely checked your blind spot is to:

Ask the passenger

Double check your left and right outside Mirrors

Turn your head and look over your shoulder

Use rear view mirror

6 / 30

What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving?

Reduce speed

Stop for a short rest in a safe area

Turn up your radio

Open the window for some fresh air

7 / 30

When you come to a corner where there are no traffic lights or stop signs, you should:

Continue at the same speed and watch for traffic

Slow down, so you can stop, if necessary

Always stop, then proceeded when safe

Call for help

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What should you do when coming to a curve?

Brake before entering the curve

Adjust your speed and shift to a lower gear

Brake after you start the curve

Accelerate into the curve for efficiency

9 / 30

When you are required to yield to an emergency vehicle?

If you are not on a multi-lane highway

Never

Only if other cars yield

Always

10 / 30

When you reach a four-way stop at the same time as another car, you must yield to the car:

The one moving slower

On your right

The one moving faster

On your left

11 / 30

You should dim your headlights when:

Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 350 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 100 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 200 feet of an approaching vehicle

12 / 30

What does the solid white line on the right edge of the road represent?

A line you can cross to pass

A motorcycle lane

You should never drive across unless in an emergency

A line dividing the pedestrian area and the vehicle area

13 / 30

To pass a large truck, you must:

All answers are correct

Pass on a downgrade

Honk and flash your lights to make the truck driver aware of your intentions

Make sure you have room to complete the maneuver without excessive speed

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What is intersection?

The space between the driver and rear seat passengers

Two streets meet each other and are controlled by traffic lights

Any place where one line of traffic meets another

Two or more streets that meet each other and are controlled by stop signs

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If you see a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line this means:

Pass only when no traffic is sight

That only vehicles next to the broken line may pass

That vehicles next to the solid yellow line may pass

That vehicles may pass in all directions

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When driving in fog, you should use your:

Fog lights only

Low beams

High beams

Parking lights

17 / 30

Why should you reduce your speed when driving at night?

Because your visibility is limited and you need more time to stop

Because other drivers drive faster at night

Because everyone is more alert at night

Because there are more cars on the road

18 / 30

When making a left turn from a single left-turn lane, a green arrow indicates that:

Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians should yield to you

Stop for 2 seconds before moving ahead

You should yield to pedestrians

You should yield to other vehicles

19 / 30

Who has right-of way when driving in a traffic circle?

Both

Neither

Driver entering

Driver exiting

20 / 30

Passing on the right is permitted if:

You are passing a large truck

There are two or more lanes in your direction

You are in the carpool lane

Never, it is illegal

21 / 30

When encountering a funeral procession you should:

Speed up to get ahead

Join the procession behind the hearse

Yield the right of way

Flash your lights repeatedly out of respect

22 / 30

You will find most roads are most slippery during:

The rain at night

A light rain

The rain at early morning

The first rain after a dry period

23 / 30

Motorcycles must follow the rules of the road and are considered:

Bicycles

Vehicles

Motorized wheelchair

Pedestrians

24 / 30

The best way to stop quickly on a wet or icy roadway is to:

Apply brakes the same way you always do

Keep foot off the brake and let the vehicle slow and stop automatically

Brake, if wheels lock then release pressure until you come to a stop

Put brakes on hard and try to prevent vehicle from skidding

25 / 30

It is best to turn your front tires into the curb when you are:

All answers are correct

Downhill

Uphill

Level with the curb

26 / 30

Which of the following is a basic step to take after an accident?

Notify authorities

Care for the injured

All answers are correct

Protect the area

27 / 30

Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

Appropriate if you do not know the speed limit

Often a hazard since other drivers may become frustrated and try to pass you

A good idea if the weather is bad

Always appropriate if other people are speeding

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When driving on the highway where the posted speed limit is 65 mph, yet traffic is traveling at 70 mph or more, how fast may you legally drive?

As fast as you want

70 mph or less

The speed of traffic

The speed limit posted of 65 mph

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When entering a freeway you should:

Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic

Slow down, and then enter the freeway at a sharp angle

Stop on acceleration lane, wait for an opening. Then enter the freeway rapidly

Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

30 / 30

When the traffic signal light facing you is red and you intend to go straight through the intersection, what must you do first?

Stop, proceed when the way is clear

Stop, give pedestrians the right-of-way, and then proceed with caution

Slow down, proceed when the way is clear

Stop, wait until the light changes to green and the intersection is clear before moving through it

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Tips for the California DMV Permit Test

You’ve taken a certified driver’s ed. class, and now you have to take the written exam. Knowing what to expect can alleviate any pre-test nerves and stress.

It is always a good idea to review the California Driver Handbook since all of the test questions are taken from the current handbook. There are 46 questions on the California DMV permit test, and you must answer 38 correctly in order to pass. The test is multiple choice, and there is only one correct answer. According to the California DMV website, the other options on the knowledge test will be either obviously wrong or they will not pertain to the question asked. It is, however, important to read the questions carefully so that you do not misunderstand what is being asked.

Take one or more practice tests to build confidence. The more you practice, the more familiar you will be with the format of the test, the types of questions that will be asked, and the time it takes you to complete the test.

The California DMV permit test is available in a number of languages, so if you are more comfortable taking the test in a language other than English, be sure to check to see if your language is available. The California DMV also offers alternate formats for the written exam. If you are not comfortable with a written format or have special needs, it is advisable to request to take the audio or the person-to-person (where an examiner asks the questions) knowledge test.

The DMV utilizes a touch-screen terminal to administer the test, and it can be taken at any California DMV. Be sure to make an appointment to take the written exam as soon as possible. California DMVs are always busy, so the sooner you make your appointment, the better. You can make your appointment online at the California DMV website or by phone, and you can make your appointment up to 90 days in advance.

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