Californian driving test (English exercise n°12634 - Please quote this number when contacting us)Other English exercises on the same topicCalifornian driving test California Driver's Exam This is a true driving test taken by young Californians in 1995. Would you have passed or failed it?English exercise "Californian driving test" created by webmaster (12-11-2006) with The test builderClick here to see the current stats of this English test1. When a school bus with flashing red lights has stopped on the road ahead of you, you must: Change lanes and pass cautiously.Slow to 10 m.p.hStop until the lights stop flashing 2. When you hear the siren or see the red emergency light of a closely approaching ambulance, police vehicle, or fire truck, you must: Move into the right lane and drive slowly until it has passed.Speed up to clear traffic.Drive to the right edge of the road and stop. 3. If you are arrested for drunk driving and refuse to submit to a chemical test of the alcohol content of your blood: You will not be allowed to post bail.You will receive an additional fine.Your driving privilege will be withdrawn. 4. What is a general rule for passenger vehicles regarding blind spots for large trucks and buses? If you can't see the vehicle's mirrors, you can be sure that the truck or bus driver can't see you.If the vehicle has eight mirrors, then there is no blind spot.If you follow no closer than six feet, you are not in a blind spot. 5. Orange colored signs and flags can mean be alert for: Carpool lanes.Speed zones.Changed road conditions. 6. You may not 'double park': Except when making a delivery.At any time.Except while waiting in the vehicle. 7. If a traffic light is red, but a police officer or firefighter on duty tells you to go ahead, you should: Do as he or she tells you.Wait for the green light.Report him or her to the Chief of Police. 8. When stopping for any reason along a highway, other than as required by traffic, you should stop: In the right-hand lane.Near the center divider.Off the pavement. 9. If you are involved in a collision: Stop and identify yourself only if someone is injured.Show evidence that you have insurance only to a peace officer.Notify the local law enforcement agency or CHP if anyone is injured or killed. 10. You have a restriction on your license that states 'must wear corrective lenses.' You lost your glasses the day before. What should you do? Do not drive until your glasses are replaced.Drive only in an emergency.Limit your driving to familiar routes until you replace your glasses. 11. Looking ahead while driving means that you should: Look as far ahead as you can see.Scan (keep your eyes moving).Look at the car immediately ahead of you. 12. Should you signal when you don't see any vehicles around? Yes, to maintain good signalling habits.Yes, a vehicle you don't see might hit you.No, there isn't any need to signal if you don't see anyone else on the road. 13. Blocking an intersection during 'rush hour' traffic is: Never permitted.Permitted if you have already waited through two red lights.Permitted as long as some of the cross traffic can get around you. 14. The maximum legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level for persons age 18 or older is: Eight hundredths (0.08) of one percent.One tenth (0.10) of one percent.Eight tenths (.80) of one percent. 15. When you come to a corner where there is a flashing yellow light, you must: Stop before crossing.Slow down and cross carefully.Wait for the green light. 16. When you follow too closely and another driver cuts suddenly in front of you, what is the best thing to do? Swerve into the lane next to you.Slam on the brakes.Take your foot off the gas pedal. 17. Which of the following could best contribute to improve traffic flow? Raising the speed limit.Eliminating the space cushion.Public transportation. 18. You must always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes or make a left turn because they: Have the right-of-way.Are driven too fast.Are hard to see. 19. Carpool lanes are marked with a diamond symbol. To use these lanes during the special hours shown on the signs, you must: Drive at the speed limit or have your lights on.Have the minimum number of passengers shown on the signs.Be driving a van or bus. 20. A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means that you must: Stop before entering.Slow down before entering.Wait for the green light. End of the free exercise to learn English: Californian driving test (01.11.2008 15:36)A free English exercise to learn English.Other English exercises on the same topic | All our lessons and exercises