CALIFORNIA DMV PERMIT PRACTICE
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a
written report (SR1) to the DMV - Answer-If there is property damage in excess of
$1,000 or if there are any injuries.
Roadways are the most slippery - Answer-The first rain after a dry spell
You may not park your vehicle - Answer-Next to a red painted curb
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you - Answer-Sell or transfer your vehicle
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart - Answer-May not
be crossed for any reason
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and -
Answer-Signal for 100 feet before turning
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You
may legally drive - Answer-No faster than 65 mph
It is illegal to park your vehicle - Answer-In an unmarked crosswalk
The safest precaution that you can take regarding the rules of cellphone and driving is -
Answer-Use a hands free device so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should - Answer-
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should - Answer-Slow down or stop, if
necessary, and then make the turn.
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards - Answer-At all times
It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway
reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your - Answer-headlights
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should - Answer-Not assume the other driver
will make space for you to return to your lane
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and
continually pass the other cars, you will - Answer-Increase your chances of an accident
, Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? - Answer-
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only
if - Answer-Traffic on the street moves to the left
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each
direction. The truck - Answer-May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to -
Answer-Your side of the road is a broken line
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings you should always - Answer-Look to
the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming
You drive defensively when you - Answer-Keep your eyes moving to look for possible
hazards
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should
drive - Answer-Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle
All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also
illegal? - Answer-Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when - Answer-You don't have room on
the other side to completely cross the tracks
When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper) - Answer-You can
frustrate the other drivers and make them angry
Should you always drive slower than other traffic? - Answer-No, you can block traffic
when you drive too slowly
You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her
instructions - Answer-At all times
When can you drive in a bike lane? - Answer-When you are within 200 feet of a cross
street where you plan to turn right
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow
light means - Answer-Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should -
Answer-Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a
written report (SR1) to the DMV - Answer-If there is property damage in excess of
$1,000 or if there are any injuries.
Roadways are the most slippery - Answer-The first rain after a dry spell
You may not park your vehicle - Answer-Next to a red painted curb
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you - Answer-Sell or transfer your vehicle
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart - Answer-May not
be crossed for any reason
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and -
Answer-Signal for 100 feet before turning
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You
may legally drive - Answer-No faster than 65 mph
It is illegal to park your vehicle - Answer-In an unmarked crosswalk
The safest precaution that you can take regarding the rules of cellphone and driving is -
Answer-Use a hands free device so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should - Answer-
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should - Answer-Slow down or stop, if
necessary, and then make the turn.
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards - Answer-At all times
It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway
reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your - Answer-headlights
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should - Answer-Not assume the other driver
will make space for you to return to your lane
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and
continually pass the other cars, you will - Answer-Increase your chances of an accident
, Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? - Answer-
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only
if - Answer-Traffic on the street moves to the left
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each
direction. The truck - Answer-May have to swing wide to complete the right turn
You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to -
Answer-Your side of the road is a broken line
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings you should always - Answer-Look to
the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming
You drive defensively when you - Answer-Keep your eyes moving to look for possible
hazards
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should
drive - Answer-Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle
All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also
illegal? - Answer-Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when - Answer-You don't have room on
the other side to completely cross the tracks
When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper) - Answer-You can
frustrate the other drivers and make them angry
Should you always drive slower than other traffic? - Answer-No, you can block traffic
when you drive too slowly
You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her
instructions - Answer-At all times
When can you drive in a bike lane? - Answer-When you are within 200 feet of a cross
street where you plan to turn right
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow
light means - Answer-Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should -
Answer-Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street
