★ California Drivers Ed DMV Permit Test Answers 5

The Vehicle
You must notify the DMV within 5 days, when you ________.
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:
A.) purchase a vehicle from a private party
B.) sell or transfer your vehicle
C.) change your address

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sell or transfer your vehicle

EXPLANATION: You have 5 days to report the transfer to the DMV if you sell or transfer ownership of a vehicle to another party.

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You must turn on your headlights _________________.
A.) before starting your vehicle
B.) whenever you use your windshield wipers
C.) when vehicles cannot be seen at a distance of 2,000 ft.

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whenever you use your windshield wipers

EXPLANATION: You must turn on your headlights whenever you use your windshield wipers in bad weather conditions or when there is insufficient light and pedestrians or vehicles cannot be seen clearly at a distance of 1,000 ft.

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How can you save fuel while driving on hills?
A.) Accelerate before you start climbing the hill.
B.) Accelerate on the hill.
C.) Brake while going uphill.

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Accelerate before you start climbing the hill.

EXPLANATION: Accelerate before you start climbing the hill, instead of on the hill itself. This technique uses your car's momentum instead of additional fuel.

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You need to maintain steady pressure on the ______________ to activate ABS.
A.) brake pedal
B.) clutch
C.) accelerator

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brake pedal

EXPLANATION: You need to maintain steady pressure on the brake pedal to activate ABS. If you pump the pedal, you will deactivate the ABS.

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Choose the correct names for the car symbols shown in this picture.


A.) Oil pressure low; parking brake engaged
B.) Battery low warning light; parking brake engaged
C.) Battery low warning light; brake failure indicator

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Battery low warning light; parking brake engaged

These symbols are the low battery warning light and parking brake engaged light.

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Choose the correct names for the car symbols shown in this picture.


A.) Low beam; safety belt
B.) Low beam; head restraint system
C.) High beam; safety belt

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High beam; safety belt

These car symbols indicate the high beams and safety belts.

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Driving Maneuvers
Passing another vehicle is illegal _________________.
A.) when a yellow broken line marks the left side of your lane
B.) where cross-traffic is present or likely to be present
C.) on a multi-lane one-way street

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where cross-traffic is present or likely to be present

EXPLANATION: Passing is illegal under the following conditions: your view is restricted or limited by a curve or hill; space is narrowed, and your front zones are closed; cross-traffic is present, even if there are no warning signs or lines; your line of sight is limited by fog, rain, or snow; etc.

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Turn your front wheels toward the curb when you park your car __________.
A.) facing uphill
B.) facing downhill
C.) on a level street

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facing downhill

Parking the vehicle downhill: you must turn your vehicle's front wheels toward the curb or toward the side of the road.

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When traveling on a two-way street with two lanes in each direction and planning to make a left turn, start it in _______ lane open for traffic in your direction.
A.) the left
B.) the right
C.) any

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the left

EXPLANATION: To make a left turn from a two-way street always start the turn from the lane closest to the middle of the street (the left lane open for traffic in your direction).

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Unless prohibited by a sign, you may legally make a U-turn ________________.
A.) in front of a fire station
B.) at an intersection on a one-way street
C.) at an intersection with a green light

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at an intersection with a green light

EXPLANATION: At an intersection, you may make a U-turn on a green light or green arrow, unless a NO U-TURN sign is posted. U-turns are not allowed: on a one-way street; in front of a fire station; etc.

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Any time you merge with other traffic, you _________________.
A.) should stop first and check for cross traffic
B.) need at least a four second gap
C.) have a right-of-way

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need at least a four second gap

EXPLANATION: Any time you merge with other traffic, you need a safe gap that provides a safe following distance for both you and the car behind you. Allow at least a 4 second gap.

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Any time you merge with other traffic, you should _____________.
A.) stop first and check for cross traffic
B.) make sure you have a gap of at least four seconds
C.) have the right-of-way

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make sure you have a gap of at least four seconds

EXPLANATION: Any time you merge with other traffic, you need a safe gap that provides a safe following distance for both you and the car behind you. Allow at least a four second gap. Note that this gives both you and the other vehicle only a two-second following distance.

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When parked parallel to the curb on a level street, your vehicle ______________.
A.) should have its front wheels turned toward the curb
B.) must be within 18 inches of the curb
C.) must have parking lights on

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must be within 18 inches of the curb

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To use your turn signals legally, you should ____________________.
A.) always signal to let other drivers know your intentions
B.) never use both electric and hand signals
C.) signal for a lane change only when other traffic is present

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always signal to let other drivers know your intentions

EXPLANATION: You must signal at least 100 ft before making a turn, changing lanes, or pulling next to a curb. At freeway speeds, signal at least five seconds before you change lanes. Your signal lets other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians know your intentions.

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When should you return to the right lane after passing another car on the left?
A.) When you are 10 feet ahead of the car
B.) When you see the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror
C.) When you are within 100 ft of an oncoming vehicle

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When you see the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror

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When you want to back out of a parking space, you should do it slowly and look _____________ while backing.
A.) at your rearview mirror
B.) over your right shoulder
C.) at your side mirrors

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over your right shoulder

EXPLANATION: Do not depend on mirrors alone when backing. Turn and look over your right shoulder.

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To be safe from air-bag related injuries, you should sit _______________.
A.) at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel
B.) within 5 inches of the steering wheel
C.) as close as possible to the steering wheel

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at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel

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This driver is signaling his or her intention to __________.
The driver is signaling his or her intention to _________.


A.) turn left
B.) turn right
C.) stop

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turn right

EXPLANATION: This is the hand signal for a right turn.

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