First Time Quiz

1. When Do you NOT need a Driver's License in California?

Driving or operating an off-highway vehicle to cross a highway.

Driving or operating a vehicle to attend education classes.

Driving or operating a vehicle in an emergency.

2. When would you need a Real ID card vs a Driver’s License?

To pass an airport TSA checkpoint without a passport.

To Vote.

To Drive.

3. When CAN you drive with an instructors permit?

When accompanied in a vehicle by an 18+ driver with valid California DL.

To and from your driving test.

On the weekends only.

4. What is not included in your DMV Examination?:

A vision test.

A knowledge test.

A drug test.

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5. How old must you be to get a Minors’ Permit?:

15 years old

15 1/2 years old

16 years old

6. Which of these is recommended when using technology when driving?

Manually adjusting music when driving.

7. When is the driver legally responsible for passengers wearing their seatbelt?

Always

When the passenger is under 16.

When the passenger is over 16.

8. Which is an example of distracted driving?

Eyes on the road

Hands on the steering wheel

Applying Cosmetics

9. When CAN’T you make a right turn on a red light?

After you stop and check the road is clear.

When “No turn on red” is posted.

When a green arrow is lighted.

10. Which of these is not a pedestrian?

A person walking.

A person rollerskating.

A person on a bicycle.

11. What is California’s ‘Basic Speed Law’?

You must comply and drive at the posted speed limit.

You may not exceed the posted speed limit.

You may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

12. What is the speed limit for driving in an alley?

40 mph

25 mph

15 mph

13. What is the speed limit for driving in a Business or Residential district?

40 mph

25 mph

15 mph

14. Where should you be looking when driving?

Staring at the vehicle right ahead of you.

Looking at the middle of the road.

Taking in the whole scene.

15. What should you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Stop

Take your foot off the accelerator.

Change lane.

16. How much distance do you need to completely stop when driving at 55mph?

100ft

200ft

400ft

17. When CAN you drive to the left of TWO solid yellow lines?

When directed to do so by construction workers.

When passing to overtake.

When deciding to enter an HOV/carpool lane.

18. For what distance may you drive legally in a center left turn lane?

100ft

200ft

400ft

19. When can you drive in a bicycle lane?

Anytime

Weekends

Entering or leaving the roadway.

20. When can you park at a white curb?

Anytime

Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail.

When you’re tired, to rest.

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