Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is FALSE?

At a T-intersection without signs or signals, a vehicle on the through road must yield to vehicles on the terminating road.

Vehicles entering or crossing a roadway from a private driveway must yield to all approaching vehicles.

Vehicles must yield to pedestrians in unmarked crosswalks.

When arriving at an intersection, you should first look _____ because ________________.

to the left; vehicles coming from the left are closer to you

to the right; vehicles coming from the right are closer to you

to the left; vehicles coming from the left have the right-of-way

In a roundabout, you must drive in

the direction of the oncoming vehicles.

If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must

reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

increase your speed and cross the crosswalk quickly.

At an unmarked crosswalk, you must

yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians.

increase your speed and cross before the pedestrians.

stop and ask the pedestrians to cross quickly.

You drive up to an intersection and you see this sign. What should you do?

Come to a complete stop and yield to any traffic before proceeding.

Slow down and only proceed if the intersection is clear.

Come to a complete stop and then go.

Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

yield to the traffic in the roundabout.

come to a complete stop and wait for traffic in the roundabout to clear.

enter the roundabout to the left of the central island.

Whoever enters the intersection last

Two cars arrive at an intersection at the same time. Which of the following is true?

Car A must yield because it is to the left of Car B.

Car B must yield because it is on car A's right.

Car B must yield because it is traveling straight through the intersection.

You drive up to an intersection and you see this sign. What should you do?

Slow down and prepare to yield to any pedestrians and traffic ahead.

Come to a complete stop and proceed after yielding to any pedestrians and traffic.

Slow down and prepare to yield to traffic ahead, but you will not need to stop.

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California DMV Permit: Right-of-Way Practice Test

20 right-of-way questions for the California DMV Permit Test, out of 21 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real California test has 46 questions and you need 38 correct (83%) to pass.

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1Question 1 of 20
Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is FALSE?
Not quite. The answer is At a T-intersection without signs or signals, a vehicle on the through road must yield to vehicles on the terminating road.
This statement is FALSE: "At a T-intersection without signs or signals, a vehicle on the through road must yield to vehicles on the terminating road." The reverse is true: At a T-intersection without signs or signals, a vehicle on the terminating road must yield to vehicles on the through road.
Source: Right-of-Way Rules; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook
2Question 2 of 20
When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the _______ of the central island.
Not quite. The answer is right
A roundabout is an intersection control device with traffic circulating counterclockwise around an island. Approaching vehicles must yield to the traffic already in the circle. Always enter to the right of the central island.
Source: Roundabouts; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook
3Question 3 of 20
Two cars arrive at a crossroad at the same time. Which of the following is true?
Not quite. The answer is Car A must yield.
When two cars arrive at the same time at an intersection, the car on the right has the right-of-way. If this does not apply, the car turning left must yield. Therefore, Car A must yield here.
Source: Intersections, Right-of-Way Rules, Laws and Rules of the Road, California Driver Handbook
4Question 4 of 20
When arriving at an intersection, you should first look _____ because ________________.
Not quite. The answer is to the left; vehicles coming from the left are closer to you
When you come to an intersection, follow the left-right-left rule: First look to your left because vehicles coming from the left are closer to you. Then look to your right. Finally, take one more look to your left before you proceed. You might see a vehicle on your left that you didn't see the first time you looked.
Source: Know What is at Your Side; Visual Search; California Driver Handbook
5Question 5 of 20
In a roundabout, you must drive in
Not quite. The answer is a counterclockwise direction.
A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around the central island in a counterclockwise direction.
Source: Roundabouts; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook
6Question 6 of 20
If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must
Not quite. The answer is yield to the pedestrian.
Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing at intersections and crosswalks. Whether a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you are required to yield to the pedestrian.
Source: Pedestrians Who Are Blind; Sharing the Road; California Driver Handbook
7Question 7 of 20
At an unmarked crosswalk, you must
Not quite. The answer is yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians.
Drivers are required to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within any crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked.
Source: Pedestrian Responsibilities; Miscellaneous Licensing Information; California Driver Handbook
8Question 8 of 20
You drive up to an intersection and you see this sign. What should you do?
Not quite. The answer is Come to a complete stop and yield to any traffic before proceeding.
You must come to a complete stop and yield to any traffic ahead. You can then proceed when the intersection is clear.
Source: Traffic Signs, Traffic Lights and Signs, California Driver Handbook
9Question 9 of 20
Which of the following signs represents two-way traffic?
Not quite. The answer is C
This is a warning sign that indicates a two-way road.
Source: Traffic Signs; Traffic Controls; California Driver Handbook
10Question 10 of 20
Blind pedestrians may carry _________canes or use guide dogs.
Not quite. The answer is white
Blind pedestrians may carry white canes or use guide dogs.
Source: Pedestrians Who Are Blind; Sharing the Road; California Driver Handbook
11Question 11 of 20
This sign represents
Not quite. The answer is a school zone.
This five-sided sign depicting persons carrying schoolbooks indicates a school zone. Stop when children are in the crosswalk.
Source: Traffic Signs; Traffic Controls; California Driver Handbook
12Question 12 of 20
Vehicles approaching a roundabout must
Not quite. The answer is yield to the traffic in the roundabout.
A roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Approaching vehicles must yield the right-of-way to the traffic in the roundabout. Always enter the roundabout, heading to the right.
Source: Roundabouts; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook
13Question 13 of 20
What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing without a marked crosswalk?
Not quite. The answer is Stop and allow crossing
Even without marked crosswalks, pedestrians have the right-of-way. Always stop to let them cross safely.
14Question 14 of 20
Who must yield?
Not quite. The answer is Car A
You must stop and yield to pedestrians as they are preparing to enter the road. Pedestrian safety is of extreme importance. If a pedestrian is on a corner or crosswalk, they have right-of-way. Also, if a pedestrian makes eye contact with you, it means that the pedestrian is ready to cross the road. In this situation, Car A should yield to the pedestrian.
Source: Pedestrians, Right-of-Way Rules, Laws and Rules of the Road, California Driver Handbook
15Question 15 of 20
Which car is NOT using the roundabout correctly?
Not quite. The answer is Car C
Car C has entered the roundabout from the wrong lane.
Source: Roundabouts, Right-of-Way Rules, Laws and Rules of the Road, California Driver Handbook
16Question 16 of 20
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
Not quite. The answer is The vehicle traveling uphill
When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, the vehicle traveling downhill must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amount of control when backing.
Source: On Mountain Roads; Laws and Rules of the Road; California Driver Handbook
17Question 17 of 20
Two cars arrive at an intersection at the same time. Which of the following is true?
Not quite. The answer is Car A must yield because it is to the left of Car B.
When two cars arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals), the car on the left must yield. So here, Car A must yield.
Source: Intersections, Right-of-Way Rules, Laws and Rules of the Road, California Driver Handbook
18Question 18 of 20
Three cars arrive at an uncontrolled intersection. In what order can the cars proceed?
Not quite. The answer is B, C, A
Cars on the through road have the right-of-way at T-intersections. Cars turning left must also yield until it is safe. Therefore, car B can go first, followed by car C, and then by car A.
Source: Intersections, Right-of-Way Rules, Laws and Rules of the Road, California Driver Handbook
19Question 19 of 20
Who has the right-of-way here?
Not quite. The answer is The pedestrian
Pedestrians have the right-of-way when they are about to, or already have, entered a crosswalk. Not all crosswalks have pavement markings, and not all crosswalks are on street corners. So here, the pedestrian has the right-of-way. Even though Car B does not have the legal right-of-way, it may proceed since it is not crossing the pedestrian's path.
Source: Crosswalks, Right-of-Way Rules, Laws and Rules of the Road, California Driver Handbook
20Question 20 of 20
You drive up to an intersection and you see this sign. What should you do?
Not quite. The answer is Slow down and prepare to yield to any pedestrians and traffic ahead.
You must slow down and prepare to yield to traffic ahead. You may be required to stop, so be ready.
Source: Traffic Signs, Traffic Lights and Signs, California Driver Handbook

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What score do you need to pass the California DMV Permit Test?

You need 38 out of 46 correct (83%).

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You can take it from age 15½. Three attempts per application; minors wait 7 days after a failure. Office tests must start before 4:30 p.m.

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California DMV Permit: Right-of-Way Practice Test

Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is FALSE?

When you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the _______ of the central island.

Two cars arrive at a crossroad at the same time. Which of the following is true?

When arriving at an intersection, you should first look _ because ____________.

In a roundabout, you must drive in

If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must

At an unmarked crosswalk, you must

You drive up to an intersection and you see this sign. What should you do?

Which of the following signs represents two-way traffic?

Blind pedestrians may carry _________canes or use guide dogs.

This sign represents

Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing without a marked crosswalk?

Who must yield?

Which car is NOT using the roundabout correctly?

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

Two cars arrive at an intersection at the same time. Which of the following is true?

Three cars arrive at an uncontrolled intersection. In what order can the cars proceed?

Who has the right-of-way here?

You drive up to an intersection and you see this sign. What should you do?

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