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Prepare for the California DMV Permit Test with this comprehensive study resource designed for applicants preparing for the California Class C driver’s license written knowledge examination. The material supports review of essential California driving topics including traffic laws, road signs and signals, right-of-way, speed limits, lane changes, parking rules, railroad crossings, pedestrian safety, defensive driving, distracted driving, alcohol and drug laws, vehicle safety, and other rules of the road. Ideal for learners searching for California DMV permit test questions, driver’s permit practice tests, Class C written exam study guides, DMV knowledge test preparation, and California driver license exam review. The California DMV provides official Class C sample tests specifically to help applicants practice the types of questions found on the knowledge test.

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California DMV Permit Test Questions | California Driver?s Permit Exam
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive 0.08%, 8 hundredths of a percent.
with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____ or
higher.


California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must: Never driver faster than is safe for current conditions.




Driving under the influence of any medication which Under no circumstances.
impairs your driving is permitted: ___________



You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane: No more than 200 feet before making a right turn.




If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do Let the call go to voicemail.
not have a hands-free device you should:



A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means Next to the broken line may pass.
that vehicles:



You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is Right, toward the side of the road.
no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?



You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.
There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle
damage. You should:


Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18 Illegal at all times.
years of age is:



If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.
crossing your lane, you should:



You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.
should drive:



You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or At all times.
guide dog:



To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check: Over your shoulders.




You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.
lane. You should:



If a traffic signal light is not working, you must: Stop, then proceed when safe.




Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for: The truck driver to stop the vehicle.

, California DMV Permit Test Questions | California Driver?s Permit Exam
When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.
lane if you:



You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol Whenever you drive in California.
content of your blood, breath, or urine:



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.



You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another Under no circumstances.
vehicle:



You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning 15 mph.
devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks
in one direction. The speed limit is:


When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
street:



When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway
driving:



To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down 10 to 15 seconds.
the road to where your vehicle will be in about:



You are about to make a left turn. You must signal 100
continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.



Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential 25 mph.
area is:



If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
to complete and submit a written report to the DMV:



You may not park your vehicle: Next to a red painted curb.




Two sets of solid double yellow lines that are two or more May not be crossed for any reason.
feet apart:



You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of No faster than 65 mph.
65 mph. Traffic is traveling at 70 mph. You may legally
drive:


If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.




A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

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