California DMV Provisional Driver's Examination, #2

Provisional Driver's Examination #2
California Vehicle Code and Safe Driving Practices

The following Provisional Driver's Examination was issued in Needles , CA
The answers are not given as it is recommended you use the California Drivers Handbook
to look up the answers and you will score higher on the exam.

There is more than one test used by the Department of Motor Vehicles, but many of the
questions will be similar. If you receive a different test, we need you to forward it to the
address at the bottom of the page and we will publish it here as an aid to other drivers.
CDL, Hazmat and other tests are wanted as well.

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PROVISIONAL DRIVERS EXAMINATION
CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE AND SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES
(From the 2000 California Driver Handbook)

Directions: Each question has three possible answers. Choose one answer and mark an X in the box across from the answer. Please read all the answers before choosing one. Please do not talk while taking the test. Do not use any books or notes or leave the test area with your test before it has been graded; to do so may result in a test failure and your driving privilege may be suspended or revoked.

PASSING GRADE ---

7 ERRORS OR LESS

1. You must turn on your headlights _____ minutes after sunset and leave
them on until _____ minutes before sunrise.

60; 60

30;30

20;20

2. When a traffic signal light is not working, you should:

Stop, then continue driving when it is safe

Stop only if other vehicles are present

Slow down and stop if necessary

3. You must look for bicycle riders in the same lanes used by motor vehicles
because they:

Have the right-of-way

Must ride facing oncoming traffic

Are entitled to share the road with you

4. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

Use your emergency flashers at least 200 feet before turning

Signal at least 100 feet before your turn

Turn your parking lights on

5. The best advice for driving in fog is DON'T, But, if you must drive in the
fog, you should use:

Fog lights onl

Fog lights onl Low beam lights

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High Beam lights

Fog lights onl

6. A yellow curb means:

Commercial vehicles only.

Limited parking, but OK for buses.

Loading or unloading passengers or freight only.

7. A pedestrian crossing at a corner has the right-of-way:

Only at controlled intersections

Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.

Only when a crosswalk is painted on the street

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Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.

Turn your head and look in the lane you want to enter

Turn your head and look over your right shoulder

9. You sold your vehicle. You must notify ____ with in 5 days

Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.

Your insurance company

Whether or not a crosswalk is marked.

Your bank or credit union

The DMV

10. It is illegal for a person under 21 Years of age to drive with a blood
alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____ or more.

One hundredth (0.01) of one percent

Five hundredths (0.05) of one percent

Eight hundredths (0.08) of one percent

11. While you are driving, you notice a car ahead which is flashing its hazard
lights. What does this mean?

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There may be an accident ahead.

12. When should you not take your legal right-of-way?

When other drivers want to drive faster

When it helps prevent accidents.

Never, it confuses other drivers.

13. You want to merge onto a freeway, you should drive:

The same speed as the freeway traffic

At the legal freeway speed limit.

10 mph slower than the freeway traffic

14. To turn left from a one-way street into a one-way street, use:

The lane closest to the left curb.

The center left-turn lane.

Any lane as long as it is safe.

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Drive between 5:00 am and 5:00 pm unaccompanied

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Transport minors between the hours of midnight and 5:00 am unaccompanied.

16. This sign means:

Another lane is merging with your lane

Side road ahead.

You have the right-of-way.

17. If your car has an air bag, you should use your seat belt:

Unless you are only driving within city limits.

Only on the freeway.

At all times.

18. Which of the following is true about double parking?

It is illegal under all circumstances.

It is allowed if you are making a delivery.

Make a written report (SR 1) to the DMV

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You stay close to the vehicle's right front wheel.

You stay close to the vehicle's You can't see the truck driver in the side mirror.

Looking over your right shoulder as you back.

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You stay close to the vehicle's Checking behind your vehicle before you get in.

You stay close to the vehicle's Tapping your horn as you back.

22. This lane in the middle of a two-way-street may be used to:

Pass vehicles when there is no traffic coming in the opposite direction.

Make right turns if there is no traffic coming in the opposite direction.

End left turns as traffic permits.

3. There is a railroad crossing ahead and you see flashing red lights warning
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Slow down before crossing.

The road is probably being repaired by slow moving vehicles.

If a street car is stopped at a safety zone controlled by a traffic
signal, you can pass at 25 mph.

It is a space set aside for pedestrians and marked by raised buttons or road markings.

25. This sign means:

No right turn

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Side road to the right.

26. This sign means:

Vehicle has the right-of-way.

Yield to the vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

27. You are stopped at an intersection. Before pulling into the intersection,
the California Driver Handbook recommends that you look:

Left and right only

Left, right, and left again,

Straight ahead and to the left.

28. Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted:

Under any circumstances.

Unless you haface="Arial" size="3">Straight ahead and to the left.

Unless some of the cross traffic can get around you.

29. How far ahead should you scan for hazards?

6 to 8 seconds

10 to 15 seconds

30. You should use a turnout lane when:

You want to pass another driver

You want to make a U-turn.

10 to 15 seconds

31. If you have a conditional driver license, there is (are):

A special time limit to renew your license.

Special restrictions you must follow when driving.

Age limits imposed on your driver license.

32. This sign means:

U-turn area ahead.

No U-turn.

No passing.

33. If you get sleepy while driving, you sho

Play the radio loudly and roll down the windows.

Drink coffee to make you more alert.

34. Which of the following could best contribute to improved traffic flow?

Avoiding rubbernecking

Raising the speed limit

Eliminating the space cushion

35. Which of these is a good way to spot driving hazards

Focus on your inside mirrors.

Focus on the vehicle ahead.

Scan ahead of your vehicle.

Driving in another state with a valid California driver license.

36. Orange construction signs warn you:

That there are driver services ahead

Of workers and road equipment ahead.

Of an accident ahead.

37. Driving under the influence of any drug which makes you drive unsafely
is permitted:

If it is not an illegal drug.

If it is prescribed by a physician.

Under no is not an illegal drug.

38. When you see this sign, you should stop and:

Cautiously scan for vehicles to your right, then proceed.

Carefully scan for vehicles to your left and then proceed.

Check traffic in all directions before crossurren;

Carefully scan for vehicles to your left and then proceed.

39. You have injured someone in a traffic accident. Who must complete the
accident report?

The police officer

Your automobile club

You

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Your automobile club

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Your automobile club

Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you.

Your automobile club

41. The speed limit of a school zone where children are present is _____
unless otherwise posted.

15 mph

25 mph

20 mph

42. When can you merge into a bike lane for a right turn_
unless otherwise posted.

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20 mph

No more than 100 feet before turning.

20 mph

43. When should you use your headlights?

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One hour after sunset.

44. You just rear-ended the car in front of you. You were probably:

Weaving in and out of traffic.

Following too closely

Looking in your rear view mirror too often.

45. Flashing red lights on a stopped school bus mean stop.

If you are following the bus, but not if you are across the street from it.

As long as the red lights flash.

First, then proceed when safe.

46. The speed limit in any alley is

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10 mph

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