The Testing Process
When you apply for an original driver's license, you will be tested on your ability to safely drive a vehicle.
What is the Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test?
You may drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle
Under no circumstances.
When approaching a railroad crossing with no warning device, the speed limit is:
15 mph.
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify ______ within 5 days.
DMV
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:
Farther behind the truck than you would a passenger vehicle to be out of the truck driver’s blind spot.
Before you begin, the DMV examiner will ask you to locate and demonstrate the following: (only list the first 3)
Driver window, Windshield, and Rear-view mirrors
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
Parallel parking is when the:
The vehicle is in line with other parked vehicles.
Looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about 10 seconds helps you to ______________.
Avoid last minute moves
When you tailgate other vehicles:
You are following too closely.
What will happen if you do not pass your vision test?
You will be asked to have your eye doctor complete a Report of Vision Examination Form
California’s “Basic Speed Law” says:
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Dim your high-beam headlights to low-beams within ______ feet when a vehicle is coming towards you.
500
The safest precaution you can take regarding the use of cell phones and driving is:
Only use your cell phone in hands-free mode when necessary.
You must drive slower than the posted speed limit:
In bad weather and/or heavy traffic.
What is the first thing you must bring on your behind-the-wheel test?
Your instruction permit or driver's license (if you have one)
You may not park your vehicle:
Next to a red painted curb.
A blue curb means:
Parking for disabled persons with a special placard or license plate
You must obey instructions from school safety patrols or crossing guards:
At all times.
You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:
Headlights.
Please demonstrate the Turn/Arm Signals
Left turn
Right Turn
Slowing down or stopping
Treat lines as a barrier, when:
Two sets of solid, double yellow lines are spaced two or more feet apart.
There is a school bus ahead of you in your lane with flashing yellow lights. You should:
Slow down and prepare to stop
You may legally block an intersection:
Under no circumstances.
What should a driver do at a crosswalk with flashing lights:
Look for pedestrians and be prepared to stop.