California DMV Permit Tests Questions and Answers
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California Permit Test 1
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
Low beams.
When you see this sign, you:
Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.
If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a
right turn, you should:
Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead when you:
Are being tailgated by another driver.
When driving under snowy or icy conditions:
Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.
A broken yellow centerline means that:
Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?
Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left
lane change.
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit
from behind?
Merging into another lane
If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go
through the intersection without stopping, you should:
Go through the intersection without stopping.
Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol?
Weight
This white sign means:
Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic.
, An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
Slow-moving vehicle.
This sign means:
Fatigue increases the risk of:
Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing.
Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at collision scene.
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You
should slow down and:
Signal for 100 feet before turning.
When driving in work zones, you should:
Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly.
When backing up:
Look through the rear window.
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns
yellow. You should:
Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.
Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?
Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.
When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:
Allow a larger following distance
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights
This sign means:
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is
the best thing to do?
Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.
When being passed by another vehicle:
Maintain a constant speed
There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and
many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive
faster, you should:
Move into the right lane when it is safe
This sign means:
Yield the right-of-way.
, Yellow lines separate:
Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.
From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:
Red, yellow, green.
This sign means:
Side road
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.
If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:
Release your seat belt.
Drivers must use their seat belt:
And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket.
If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:
Turn the front wheels away from the curb
California Permit Test 2
Which child would require a child passenger restraint system?
A 7-year-old who is 4 feet 8 inches tall
When you tailgate other drivers (drive closely to their rear bumper):
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device,
you should:
Let the call go to voicemail.
Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?
No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:
Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.
This sign means:
Roadwork or maintenance is present.
This road sign means:
Steep grade ahead.
When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:
Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn
This sign means:
No left turn can be made here.
You must notify the DMV within five days if you:
Sell or transfer your vehicle.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
25 mph.
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely.
Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped
until:
, The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.
You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white
lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:
An exit lane.
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow
light means:
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
This yellow sign means:
There is a traffic signal ahead
You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane:
No more than 200 feet before making a right turn
Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:
Crossing any street
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
You should allow an extra cushion of space:
When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.
When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:
You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles
This road sign means:
steep grade ahead
U-turns in residential districts are legal:
When there are no vehicles approaching nearby
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad
tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the
yellow line next to:
Your side of the road is a broken line.
If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:
Get out of their way
Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at
speeds as low as:
35 miles per hour.
This sign means:
Do not enter.
This sign means:
Railroad ahead.
If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you
may be sentenced to serve:
Up to six months in jail.
You may not park your vehicle:
Next to a red painted curb.
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California Permit Test 1
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
Low beams.
When you see this sign, you:
Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.
If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a
right turn, you should:
Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead when you:
Are being tailgated by another driver.
When driving under snowy or icy conditions:
Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.
A broken yellow centerline means that:
Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?
Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left
lane change.
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit
from behind?
Merging into another lane
If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go
through the intersection without stopping, you should:
Go through the intersection without stopping.
Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol?
Weight
This white sign means:
Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly than other traffic.
, An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
Slow-moving vehicle.
This sign means:
Fatigue increases the risk of:
Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing.
Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
Slowing down to look at collision scene.
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You
should slow down and:
Signal for 100 feet before turning.
When driving in work zones, you should:
Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly.
When backing up:
Look through the rear window.
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns
yellow. You should:
Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.
Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?
Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.
When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:
Allow a larger following distance
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:
Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights
This sign means:
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is
the best thing to do?
Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.
When being passed by another vehicle:
Maintain a constant speed
There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and
many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive
faster, you should:
Move into the right lane when it is safe
This sign means:
Yield the right-of-way.
, Yellow lines separate:
Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.
From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:
Red, yellow, green.
This sign means:
Side road
The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.
If you are about to be hit from the rear, you should not:
Release your seat belt.
Drivers must use their seat belt:
And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket.
If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:
Turn the front wheels away from the curb
California Permit Test 2
Which child would require a child passenger restraint system?
A 7-year-old who is 4 feet 8 inches tall
When you tailgate other drivers (drive closely to their rear bumper):
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device,
you should:
Let the call go to voicemail.
Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?
No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly
If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:
Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.
This sign means:
Roadwork or maintenance is present.
This road sign means:
Steep grade ahead.
When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:
Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn
This sign means:
No left turn can be made here.
You must notify the DMV within five days if you:
Sell or transfer your vehicle.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
25 mph.
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely.
Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped
until:
, The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.
You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white
lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:
An exit lane.
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow
light means:
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:
Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket
This yellow sign means:
There is a traffic signal ahead
You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane:
No more than 200 feet before making a right turn
Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:
Crossing any street
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must:
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
You should allow an extra cushion of space:
When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.
When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:
You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles
This road sign means:
steep grade ahead
U-turns in residential districts are legal:
When there are no vehicles approaching nearby
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad
tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the
yellow line next to:
Your side of the road is a broken line.
If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:
Get out of their way
Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at
speeds as low as:
35 miles per hour.
This sign means:
Do not enter.
This sign means:
Railroad ahead.
If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you
may be sentenced to serve:
Up to six months in jail.
You may not park your vehicle:
Next to a red painted curb.
