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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Passing on the right is permitted if:

There are two or more lanes in your direction

You are passing a large truck

Never, it is illegal

You are in the carpool lane

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Which of these statements is true about construction zones?

Fines are less for violations committed in construction zones

Slow down only if you think workers are present

Fines are the same for violations committed in construction zones

You are responsible for the safety of the road workers

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You should dim your headlights when:

Within 200 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 350 feet of an approaching vehicle

Within 100 feet of an approaching vehicle

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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

Brake before entering the curve

Accelerate into the curve for efficiency

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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?

The speed limit posted of 65 mph

The speed of traffic

70 mph or less

As fast as you want

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When driving in fog, you should use your:

Fog lights only

High beams

Low beams

Parking lights

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Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

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

Always appropriate if other people are speeding

Appropriate if you do not know the speed limit

A good idea if the weather is bad

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

All answers are correct

Downhill

Uphill

Level with the curb

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When pulling away from the curb, you should:

Shoulder check, and then pull out when safe

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

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When you are required to yield to an emergency vehicle?

Only if other cars yield

Never

Always

If you are not on a multi-lane highway

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Why should you reduce your speed when driving at night?

Because there are more cars on the road

Because everyone is more alert at night

Because other drivers drive faster at night

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

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

Pedestrians

Vehicles

Bicycles

Motorized wheelchair

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What is intersection?

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

Two streets meet each other and are controlled by traffic lights

The space between the driver and rear seat passengers

Any place where one line of traffic meets another

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When encountering a funeral procession you should:

Yield the right of way

Speed up to get ahead

Join the procession behind the hearse

Flash your lights repeatedly out of respect

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When entering a freeway you should:

Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

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

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

All answers are correct

Care for the injured

Notify authorities

Protect the area

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

All answers are correct

Park perpendicular to the edge of the highway

Leave your parking lights on

Turn on your flasher

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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

Always stop, then proceeded when safe

Call for help

Slow down, so you can stop, if necessary

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When entering a blind intersection how should you proceed?

Move forward slowly until you can see what is coming

Signal by flashing your lights before proceeding

Sound your horn before proceeding

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

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To pass a large truck, you must:

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

Pass on a downgrade

All answers are correct

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

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

Stop, proceed when the way is clear

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

Driver entering

Both

Neither

Driver exiting

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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

Ask the passenger

Turn your head and look over your shoulder

Use rear view mirror

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What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving?

Stop for a short rest in a safe area

Open the window for some fresh air

Reduce speed

Turn up your radio

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

That vehicles may pass in all directions

That only vehicles next to the broken line may pass

That vehicles next to the solid yellow line may pass

Pass only when no traffic is sight

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

You should yield to other vehicles

Stop for 2 seconds before moving ahead

You should yield to pedestrians

Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians should yield to you

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

A line dividing the pedestrian area and the vehicle area

A motorcycle lane

You should never drive across unless in an emergency

A line you can cross to pass

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

Put brakes on hard and try to prevent vehicle from skidding

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

Apply brakes the same way you always do

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

On your right

The one moving slower

The one moving faster

On your left

30 / 30

You will find most roads are most slippery during:

The first rain after a dry period

The rain at early morning

A light rain

The rain at night

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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.

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.