PERMIT TEST - CALIFORNIA DMV DRIVERS
HANDVBOOK QUESTIONS RATED 100% CORRECT.
What are the time restrictions for a minor? ANS -you cannot drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. during
the first 12 months you have your license
What are the passenger restrictions for minors? ANS -you cannot drive with passengers under 20 year
old, unless a parent/guardian or other CA licensed driver (25 years or older) rides with you
What are the exceptions to the restrictions? ANS -for medical needs, schooling or a school activity,
work reasons, and driving immediate family members; all of these require a signed note confirming
specifics respective to each category
Can you drive with suspended or revoked driving privelages? ANS -no
What happens if you get into collisions or commit traffic violations within the first 12 months of having
your license? ANS -DMV may restrict or suspend your driving privelages
Is it illegal for a minor to use a cell phone or electronic wireless communication while driving? ANS -yes,
do not respond to or answer any calls or messages while driving
What is the position for keeping your hands when driving? ANS -9 and 3 o'clock or lower at 8 and 4
o'clock
What is hand-to-hand steering also called? ANS -push/pull steering
What is a result of hand-to-hand steering? ANS -less chance of injury to your face, arms, or hands if
airbag deploys
When do you use hand-to-hand steering? ANS -when you turn at low speeds, park, or need to recover
from a skid
, What two situations require steering with one hand? ANS -turning while backing up (one hand at 12
o'clock and the other on the rear passenger seat) and when operating vehicles controls that require you
to remove a hand from a steering wheel
When is one-handed steering recommended? ANS -in limited situations
What is critical to vehicle control? ANS -keeping both hands on the wheel whenever possible
When do you signal? ANS -when you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop
What is the hand signal for a left turn? ANS -left arm extended out the window and straight to the left
What is the hand signal for a right turn? ANS -left arm bent upwards 90 degrees
What is the hand signal for slowing down or stopping? ANS -left arm bent downward 90 egrees
When should you signal? ANS -at least 100ft before you turn, before every lane chance, at least 5
seconds before you change lanes on a freeway, before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb,
even when you don't see other cars to ensure zero collisions, and if you plan to turn after crossing an
intersection - start signaling when you're almost through with said intersection
What do you use your horn for? ANS -avoid collisions, alert another driver of a hazard, alert oncoming
traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see 200ft ahead of your vehicle
When do you not use your horn? ANS -urge a slow-moving driver or bicyclist to go faster or get out of
the way, alert other drivers that they made a mistake, express anger, honk at pedestrians, bicyclists, or
motorcyclists (only to avoid collisions)
Is it safer to use your horn or slow down or stop? ANS -slow down or stop
What is the purpose of your headlights? ANS -help you see what is in front of you and make it easier for
other drivers to see your vehcile
HANDVBOOK QUESTIONS RATED 100% CORRECT.
What are the time restrictions for a minor? ANS -you cannot drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. during
the first 12 months you have your license
What are the passenger restrictions for minors? ANS -you cannot drive with passengers under 20 year
old, unless a parent/guardian or other CA licensed driver (25 years or older) rides with you
What are the exceptions to the restrictions? ANS -for medical needs, schooling or a school activity,
work reasons, and driving immediate family members; all of these require a signed note confirming
specifics respective to each category
Can you drive with suspended or revoked driving privelages? ANS -no
What happens if you get into collisions or commit traffic violations within the first 12 months of having
your license? ANS -DMV may restrict or suspend your driving privelages
Is it illegal for a minor to use a cell phone or electronic wireless communication while driving? ANS -yes,
do not respond to or answer any calls or messages while driving
What is the position for keeping your hands when driving? ANS -9 and 3 o'clock or lower at 8 and 4
o'clock
What is hand-to-hand steering also called? ANS -push/pull steering
What is a result of hand-to-hand steering? ANS -less chance of injury to your face, arms, or hands if
airbag deploys
When do you use hand-to-hand steering? ANS -when you turn at low speeds, park, or need to recover
from a skid
, What two situations require steering with one hand? ANS -turning while backing up (one hand at 12
o'clock and the other on the rear passenger seat) and when operating vehicles controls that require you
to remove a hand from a steering wheel
When is one-handed steering recommended? ANS -in limited situations
What is critical to vehicle control? ANS -keeping both hands on the wheel whenever possible
When do you signal? ANS -when you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop
What is the hand signal for a left turn? ANS -left arm extended out the window and straight to the left
What is the hand signal for a right turn? ANS -left arm bent upwards 90 degrees
What is the hand signal for slowing down or stopping? ANS -left arm bent downward 90 egrees
When should you signal? ANS -at least 100ft before you turn, before every lane chance, at least 5
seconds before you change lanes on a freeway, before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb,
even when you don't see other cars to ensure zero collisions, and if you plan to turn after crossing an
intersection - start signaling when you're almost through with said intersection
What do you use your horn for? ANS -avoid collisions, alert another driver of a hazard, alert oncoming
traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see 200ft ahead of your vehicle
When do you not use your horn? ANS -urge a slow-moving driver or bicyclist to go faster or get out of
the way, alert other drivers that they made a mistake, express anger, honk at pedestrians, bicyclists, or
motorcyclists (only to avoid collisions)
Is it safer to use your horn or slow down or stop? ANS -slow down or stop
What is the purpose of your headlights? ANS -help you see what is in front of you and make it easier for
other drivers to see your vehcile
