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

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

Bicycles

Vehicles

Motorized wheelchair

Pedestrians

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You should dim your headlights when:

Within 200 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 350 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 100 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle

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When pulling away from the curb, you should:

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

Signal and pull from the curb

Shoulder check, and then pull out when safe

Sound you horn and pull from the curb slowly

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When you are required to yield to an emergency vehicle?

Always

If you are not on a multi-lane highway

Never

Only if other cars yield

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

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

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

Slow down, proceed when the way is clear

Stop, proceed when the way is clear

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

Stop for 2 seconds before moving ahead

Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians should yield to you

You should yield to pedestrians

You should yield to other vehicles

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When driving in fog, you should use your:

Parking lights

Low beams

Fog lights only

High beams

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

Neither

Driver exiting

Both

Driver entering

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You will find most roads are most slippery during:

The rain at early morning

A light rain

The rain at night

The first rain after a dry period

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When entering a freeway you should:

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

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

Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic

Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

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

The one moving faster

The one moving slower

On your left

On your right

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When encountering a funeral procession you should:

Flash your lights repeatedly out of respect

Join the procession behind the hearse

Yield the right of way

Speed up to get ahead

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

That vehicles next to the solid yellow line may pass

That vehicles may pass in all directions

Pass only when no traffic is sight

That only vehicles next to the broken line may pass

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When entering a blind intersection how should you proceed?

Signal by flashing your lights before proceeding

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

Move forward slowly until you can see what is coming

Sound your horn before proceeding

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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

Call for help

Always stop, then proceeded when safe

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Which of these statements is true about construction zones?

Fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones

Fines are less for violations committed in construction zones

Slow down only if you think workers are present

You are responsible for the safety of the road workers

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

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

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

Apply brakes the same way you always do

Put brakes on hard and try to prevent vehicle from skidding

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

All answers are correct

Notify authorities

Protect the area

Care for the injured

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

Level with the curb

Uphill

All answers are correct

Downhill

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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?

70 mph or less

The speed limit posted of 65 mph

As fast as you want

The speed of traffic

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Passing on the right is permitted if:

There are two or more lanes in your direction

Never, it is illegal

You are passing a large truck

You are in the carpool lane

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To pass a large truck, you must:

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

All answers are correct

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What should you do when coming to a curve?

Adjust your speed and shift to a lower gear

Brake after you start the curve

Accelerate into the curve for efficiency

Brake before entering the curve

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

Double check your left and right outside Mirrors

Use rear view mirror

Turn your head and look over your shoulder

Ask the passenger

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What is intersection?

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

Any place where one line of traffic meets another

The space between the driver and rear seat passengers

Two streets meet each other and are controlled by traffic lights

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Why should you reduce your speed when driving at night?

Because there are more cars on the road

Because other drivers drive faster at night

Because everyone is more alert at night

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

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What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving?

Reduce speed

Stop for a short rest in a safe area

Open the window for some fresh air

Turn up your radio

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

A motorcycle lane

You should never drive across unless in an emergency

A line you can cross to pass

A line dividing the pedestrian area and the vehicle area

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

Leave your parking lights on

All answers are correct

Park perpendicular to the edge of the highway

Turn on your flasher

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Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

Always appropriate if other people are speeding

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

A good idea if the weather is bad

Appropriate if you do not know the speed limit

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Regulatory traffic signs instruct drivers what they should, or should not do, in certain circumstances. You will be asked to identify roadway signs on the California Permit Test.

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.

The most important thing you can do to pass the written exam is to be prepared. Review, practice, and don’t be nervous! Contact us for more information on the California driver exam and to take free practice tests. We want to see you pass your written exam so that you can become a skilled driver.