CALIFORNIA DMV PERMIT EXAMINATION TEST
2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:
Answer: Under no circumstances.
● When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
Answer: At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
● When driving in fog, you should use your: Answer: Low beams
● A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights
flashing. You should: Answer: Stop as long as the red lights are flashing
● You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Answer: 5
● To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to
where your vehicle will be in about ______________. Answer: 10 to 15
seconds
,● You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during
the last ____ feet before the turn. Answer: 100
● Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Answer: 25 mph
● You may legally block an intersection: Answer: Under no
circumstances
● Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? Answer:
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
● With a Class C drivers license a person may drive Answer: A 3-axle
vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds
● 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.
● 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 use of cellular
phones and driving is: Answer: Use hands-free devices 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.
2026 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:
Answer: Under no circumstances.
● When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
Answer: At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
● When driving in fog, you should use your: Answer: Low beams
● A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights
flashing. You should: Answer: Stop as long as the red lights are flashing
● You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.
Answer: 5
● To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to
where your vehicle will be in about ______________. Answer: 10 to 15
seconds
,● You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during
the last ____ feet before the turn. Answer: 100
● Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.
Answer: 25 mph
● You may legally block an intersection: Answer: Under no
circumstances
● Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? Answer:
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
● With a Class C drivers license a person may drive Answer: A 3-axle
vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds
● 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.
● 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 use of cellular
phones and driving is: Answer: Use hands-free devices 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.
