California DMV Permit Practice

This sign means don't pass:

• Until after you pass the sign

• Unless it seems safe to do

• Other vehicles for any reason

Answer explanation

It says "DO NOT PASS" so do not pass

On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice?

• Roadways near the tops of hills

• Roadways on bridges and overpasses

• Roadways paved with asphalt

• Roads in residential areas

A car suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first?

• Honk and step on the brake firmly

• Try to get the driver's attention

• Swerve into the lane next to you

• Take your foot off the gas

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane/guide dog:

• At all times

• Only if a crossing guard is present

• Only when a guide dog is leading the person across the street

• Only if the pedestrian is alone

Backing your vehicle is:

• ALWAYS dangerous to do

• Dangerous if you have a helper

• Only dangerous in large vehicles

• Usually safe in parking lots

When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:

• Only when pulling away from the curb

• When pulling next to, but not away from the curb

• When pulling next to or away from the curb

• Under no circumstances

Which is true about double parking?

• It is always illegal

• It is illegal only if you leave your car

• It is legal if you are making a delivery

• It is legal if it's for less than 5 minutes

You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:

• The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic

• You transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle

• Another vehicle is approaching

• You don't have room to completely cross the tracks

When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:

• Drive alongside the other vehicles so the drivers can see you

• You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles

• It is safest to drive in the lane next to the center line

Drivers are required to obey instructions from:

• Security guards patrolling parking lots

• Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway

• Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites

• Owners of the residence/building