California Permit Test Practice/California DMV Driver's Written
Test VERSION 2 ACTUAL STUDY GUIDE QUESTION AND
ANSWERS 2026-2027.
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
A) In secured seats and using approved safety belts
B) When the truck is traveling at speeds under 25 mph
C) On private property only
D) When the truck bed is empty
Correct Answer: A
Rationale
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck only when they are in
secured seats and using approved safety belts. California law prohibits riding in
the bed of a pickup truck unless the vehicle is equipped with appropriate seating
and safety restraints. Option B is incorrect because speed does not determine the
legality of riding in the back of a pickup truck. Option C is incorrect because riding
in the back of a pickup truck is permitted on public roads under certain conditions.
Option D is incorrect because the truck bed being empty does not make it legal to
transport passengers. The nurse should understand that passenger safety is a
priority.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
You can be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for:
A) Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway
B) Speeding in a school zone
C) Driving without a license
D) Running a red light
Correct Answer: A
,Rationale
You can be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for
dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway. Option B, speeding in a school
zone, carries different penalties. Option C, driving without a license, is a
misdemeanor but does not carry the same penalty. Option D, running a red light,
carries a traffic fine. The nurse should understand the legal consequences of
animal abandonment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
When can you drive using only your parking lights?
A) At dawn or dusk only
B) In residential areas only
C) Under no circumstances
D) When your headlights are broken
Correct Answer: C
Rationale
You cannot drive using only your parking lights under any circumstances. Parking
lights are not designed for driving visibility and do not provide adequate
illumination. Option A is incorrect because parking lights are not sufficient even at
dawn or dusk. Option B is incorrect because parking lights are not sufficient in
residential areas. Option D is incorrect because broken headlights should be
repaired before driving. The nurse should understand the importance of proper
vehicle lighting.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Driving slower than the traffic flow tends to:
,A) Make a collision more likely to happen
B) Reduce the risk of collision
C) Improve fuel efficiency
D) Help other drivers pass safely
Correct Answer: A
Rationale
Driving slower than the traffic flow tends to make a collision more likely to
happen. Slow drivers can create hazards by causing other drivers to change lanes
or brake suddenly. Option B is incorrect because driving slower than traffic can
increase collision risk. Option C is incorrect although it may improve fuel
efficiency, it is not the primary concern. Option D is incorrect because slow driving
can impede traffic flow. The nurse should understand that maintaining
appropriate speed is important for road safety.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:
A) Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes
B) Apply the brakes firmly
C) Accelerate to regain traction
D) Turn the steering wheel sharply
Correct Answer: A
Rationale
If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should slow down gradually and not apply
the brakes. Applying the brakes can cause the vehicle to skid. Option B is incorrect
because braking can worsen hydroplaning. Option C is incorrect because
accelerating can cause loss of control. Option D is incorrect because sharp turns
can cause skidding. The nurse should understand safe driving techniques in wet
conditions.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Which of these is the proper way to change lanes?
A) Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder
B) Signal and check your mirrors only
C) Signal and change lanes immediately
D) Check your mirrors and change lanes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale
The proper way to change lanes is to signal, check your mirrors, and look over
your shoulder. This ensures you are aware of other vehicles in your blind spots.
Option B is incorrect because looking over your shoulder is essential. Option C is
incorrect because you must check for safety before changing lanes. Option D is
incorrect because signaling is required before changing lanes. The nurse should
understand the importance of safe lane-changing procedures.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
You are driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction. If you
need to make a U-turn, where should you start?
A) In the left lane
B) In the right lane
C) In the center lane
D) From a designated U-turn lane
Correct Answer: A
Rationale
When making a U-turn on a divided street with multiple lanes, you should start
Test VERSION 2 ACTUAL STUDY GUIDE QUESTION AND
ANSWERS 2026-2027.
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
A) In secured seats and using approved safety belts
B) When the truck is traveling at speeds under 25 mph
C) On private property only
D) When the truck bed is empty
Correct Answer: A
Rationale
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck only when they are in
secured seats and using approved safety belts. California law prohibits riding in
the bed of a pickup truck unless the vehicle is equipped with appropriate seating
and safety restraints. Option B is incorrect because speed does not determine the
legality of riding in the back of a pickup truck. Option C is incorrect because riding
in the back of a pickup truck is permitted on public roads under certain conditions.
Option D is incorrect because the truck bed being empty does not make it legal to
transport passengers. The nurse should understand that passenger safety is a
priority.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
You can be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for:
A) Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway
B) Speeding in a school zone
C) Driving without a license
D) Running a red light
Correct Answer: A
,Rationale
You can be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for
dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway. Option B, speeding in a school
zone, carries different penalties. Option C, driving without a license, is a
misdemeanor but does not carry the same penalty. Option D, running a red light,
carries a traffic fine. The nurse should understand the legal consequences of
animal abandonment.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
When can you drive using only your parking lights?
A) At dawn or dusk only
B) In residential areas only
C) Under no circumstances
D) When your headlights are broken
Correct Answer: C
Rationale
You cannot drive using only your parking lights under any circumstances. Parking
lights are not designed for driving visibility and do not provide adequate
illumination. Option A is incorrect because parking lights are not sufficient even at
dawn or dusk. Option B is incorrect because parking lights are not sufficient in
residential areas. Option D is incorrect because broken headlights should be
repaired before driving. The nurse should understand the importance of proper
vehicle lighting.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Driving slower than the traffic flow tends to:
,A) Make a collision more likely to happen
B) Reduce the risk of collision
C) Improve fuel efficiency
D) Help other drivers pass safely
Correct Answer: A
Rationale
Driving slower than the traffic flow tends to make a collision more likely to
happen. Slow drivers can create hazards by causing other drivers to change lanes
or brake suddenly. Option B is incorrect because driving slower than traffic can
increase collision risk. Option C is incorrect although it may improve fuel
efficiency, it is not the primary concern. Option D is incorrect because slow driving
can impede traffic flow. The nurse should understand that maintaining
appropriate speed is important for road safety.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:
A) Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes
B) Apply the brakes firmly
C) Accelerate to regain traction
D) Turn the steering wheel sharply
Correct Answer: A
Rationale
If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should slow down gradually and not apply
the brakes. Applying the brakes can cause the vehicle to skid. Option B is incorrect
because braking can worsen hydroplaning. Option C is incorrect because
accelerating can cause loss of control. Option D is incorrect because sharp turns
can cause skidding. The nurse should understand safe driving techniques in wet
conditions.
, DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Which of these is the proper way to change lanes?
A) Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder
B) Signal and check your mirrors only
C) Signal and change lanes immediately
D) Check your mirrors and change lanes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale
The proper way to change lanes is to signal, check your mirrors, and look over
your shoulder. This ensures you are aware of other vehicles in your blind spots.
Option B is incorrect because looking over your shoulder is essential. Option C is
incorrect because you must check for safety before changing lanes. Option D is
incorrect because signaling is required before changing lanes. The nurse should
understand the importance of safe lane-changing procedures.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)
TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
You are driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction. If you
need to make a U-turn, where should you start?
A) In the left lane
B) In the right lane
C) In the center lane
D) From a designated U-turn lane
Correct Answer: A
Rationale
When making a U-turn on a divided street with multiple lanes, you should start
