California DMV Permit Practice Test Questions and Answers Already Graded A It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is _____ or higher. Correct Answer -0.08% - Eight hundredths of one percent You must notify DMV within 5 days if you: Correct Answer -Sell or transfer your vehicle When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands -free device w hile driving? Correct Answer -When making a call for emergency assistance Which of the following increases your chances of having a collision? Correct Answer -Continually changing lanes to pass other vehicles At dawn or dusk, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. As good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn: Correct Answer -On your headlights When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: Correct Answer -Signal for at least five seconds Which statement is true about motorcy clists and motorists? Correct Answer -Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right -of-way: Correct Answer -Weather or not a cross walk is marked Which if these vehicles must stop befo re crossing railroad tracks? Correct Answer -Tank Trucks marked with hazardous materials placards A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red traffic light. What should you do? Correct Answer -Do as the officer tells you Smoking ins ide a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is: Correct Answer -
Illegal at all times You must use your seat belt: Correct Answer -And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket Which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind? Correct Answer -Decreasing your following distance You are driving on a one -way street. You may turn left onto another one -way street : Correct Answer -If traffic on the street is moving t o the left This white sign means: Correct Answer -Stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic Highways are typically most slippery: Correct Answer -When it first starts to rain after a dry spell When planning to pass another vehicl e you should: Correct Answer -Not count on other drivers making room for you Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction: Correct Answer -Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn When making a right turn fr om a highway with two lanes in your direction you may turn from: Correct Answer -The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights ? Correct Answer -You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first You should use your horn when: Correct Answer -It may help prevent a collision You want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there is a lane marked as shown. You must: Correct Answer -Merge completely into th is lane before you make your left turn You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because: Correct Answer -You need the extra room to see around the truck Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true? Correct Answer -Even over -the-counter drugs can impair your driving This yellow sign means: Correct Answer -Merging traffic ahead At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: Correct Answer -Look to the sides of your vehicle If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on you: Correct Answer -Headlights You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the: Correct Answer -Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken Which of these statements is true about road work zones? Correct Answer -You must "Slow for the Cone Zone"
Illegal at all times You must use your seat belt: Correct Answer -And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket Which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind? Correct Answer -Decreasing your following distance You are driving on a one -way street. You may turn left onto another one -way street : Correct Answer -If traffic on the street is moving t o the left This white sign means: Correct Answer -Stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than other traffic Highways are typically most slippery: Correct Answer -When it first starts to rain after a dry spell When planning to pass another vehicl e you should: Correct Answer -Not count on other drivers making room for you Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction: Correct Answer -Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn When making a right turn fr om a highway with two lanes in your direction you may turn from: Correct Answer -The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights ? Correct Answer -You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first You should use your horn when: Correct Answer -It may help prevent a collision You want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there is a lane marked as shown. You must: Correct Answer -Merge completely into th is lane before you make your left turn You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because: Correct Answer -You need the extra room to see around the truck Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true? Correct Answer -Even over -the-counter drugs can impair your driving This yellow sign means: Correct Answer -Merging traffic ahead At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: Correct Answer -Look to the sides of your vehicle If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on you: Correct Answer -Headlights You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the: Correct Answer -Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken Which of these statements is true about road work zones? Correct Answer -You must "Slow for the Cone Zone"
