CA DMV PERMIT TEST PREP 2024 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
When you need to stop due to vehicle troubles (other than the ones you know alr:
emergency flashers, pull off road, stop where ppl can see you, call for help and stay in
your vehicle until help arrives) - Answer-Do not stop just over a hill or just around a
curve, other drivers will not see you in time to avoid collison.
Single Solid Yellow Line - Answer-Center of road with two-way traffic
Do not pass vehicle in front of you if there is only one lane of traffic going in your
direction and a solid yellow line on your side of the road
Double solid yellow lines, do not pass!! unless: - Answer-HOV carpool lane has
designated entrance on left
Instructed by construction or signs
Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or
private road or make a U-Turn
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart is considered a
barrier. Do not make a left turn or make a U turn across it except: - Answer-at
designated openings
Single solid white line - Answer-Marks traffic lanes going in the same direction, including
one-way streets
Double solid white lines - Answer-lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential
use lane (i.e. HOV)
Seen near freeway on and off ramps
Never change lanes, only at broken white lines
Broken white lines - Answer-Separates traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in
same direction
End of Lane Markings - Answer-Large broken lines
Choosing lanes - Answer-Left lanes are faster
Left to right (leftest lane is called 1, second left lane called 2...)
Right lane to enter or exit traffic
Left lane to pass or turn left
Once you move into an intersection,... - Answer-keep going
, Once you start a turn, ... - Answer-follow through with it
On a multilane road, the passing (far left) lane is the lane closest to: - Answer-the center
divider and is used to pass other vehicles
HOV lane permitted to (other than number of ppl in car) - Answer-Motorcycles + driving
a low emission or zero emission vehicle while displaying a special DMV issued decal
Do not cross over double solid lines to enter/exit HOV lane, instead use: - Answer-
designated entrances + exits
Center left turn lanes - Answer-Located in the middle of a two-way street
Inner line is broken, outer is solid
Used for preparing to make left or U turn
You may only drive for 200 feet
Turnout areas or lanes are used to: - Answer-Let other vehicles pass when you are
driving slowly on a two-lane road, where passing is unsafe and there are five or more
vehicles following you
It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane unless you are: - Answer-Parking(where permitted)
Entering or leaving the road
Turning (within 200 feet of an intersection)
Buffered Bike Lane - Answer-Uses chevrons or diagonal markings to provide greater
separation from traffic and on-street parking
Bike route - Answer-Uses bike route signs and shared road markings to designate a
preferred route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic
Bike boulevard - Answer-Prioritizes bicycle travel on streets shared with vehicle traffic
Separated bikeway (AKA cycle track or protected bike lanes) - Answer-Is physically
separated from motor vehicle traffic and exclusively for bikes.
May include flexible posts, grade separation, inflexible barriers, or on-street parking
Shared roadway bicycle markings: - Answer-Alert drivers that bicyclists can occupy the
lane and help bicyclists maintain a safe lane position in traffic
When turning, look both ways by looking: - Answer-left-right-left
It is illegal to drive, stop, park, or leave a vehicle in the public transit bus lane. However,
you may cross a bus lane to make a: - Answer-right turn
Right turn onto a road with a dedicated lane - Answer-does not merge into another lane
and allows you to make a right turn without stopping
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
When you need to stop due to vehicle troubles (other than the ones you know alr:
emergency flashers, pull off road, stop where ppl can see you, call for help and stay in
your vehicle until help arrives) - Answer-Do not stop just over a hill or just around a
curve, other drivers will not see you in time to avoid collison.
Single Solid Yellow Line - Answer-Center of road with two-way traffic
Do not pass vehicle in front of you if there is only one lane of traffic going in your
direction and a solid yellow line on your side of the road
Double solid yellow lines, do not pass!! unless: - Answer-HOV carpool lane has
designated entrance on left
Instructed by construction or signs
Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or
private road or make a U-Turn
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart is considered a
barrier. Do not make a left turn or make a U turn across it except: - Answer-at
designated openings
Single solid white line - Answer-Marks traffic lanes going in the same direction, including
one-way streets
Double solid white lines - Answer-lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential
use lane (i.e. HOV)
Seen near freeway on and off ramps
Never change lanes, only at broken white lines
Broken white lines - Answer-Separates traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in
same direction
End of Lane Markings - Answer-Large broken lines
Choosing lanes - Answer-Left lanes are faster
Left to right (leftest lane is called 1, second left lane called 2...)
Right lane to enter or exit traffic
Left lane to pass or turn left
Once you move into an intersection,... - Answer-keep going
, Once you start a turn, ... - Answer-follow through with it
On a multilane road, the passing (far left) lane is the lane closest to: - Answer-the center
divider and is used to pass other vehicles
HOV lane permitted to (other than number of ppl in car) - Answer-Motorcycles + driving
a low emission or zero emission vehicle while displaying a special DMV issued decal
Do not cross over double solid lines to enter/exit HOV lane, instead use: - Answer-
designated entrances + exits
Center left turn lanes - Answer-Located in the middle of a two-way street
Inner line is broken, outer is solid
Used for preparing to make left or U turn
You may only drive for 200 feet
Turnout areas or lanes are used to: - Answer-Let other vehicles pass when you are
driving slowly on a two-lane road, where passing is unsafe and there are five or more
vehicles following you
It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane unless you are: - Answer-Parking(where permitted)
Entering or leaving the road
Turning (within 200 feet of an intersection)
Buffered Bike Lane - Answer-Uses chevrons or diagonal markings to provide greater
separation from traffic and on-street parking
Bike route - Answer-Uses bike route signs and shared road markings to designate a
preferred route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic
Bike boulevard - Answer-Prioritizes bicycle travel on streets shared with vehicle traffic
Separated bikeway (AKA cycle track or protected bike lanes) - Answer-Is physically
separated from motor vehicle traffic and exclusively for bikes.
May include flexible posts, grade separation, inflexible barriers, or on-street parking
Shared roadway bicycle markings: - Answer-Alert drivers that bicyclists can occupy the
lane and help bicyclists maintain a safe lane position in traffic
When turning, look both ways by looking: - Answer-left-right-left
It is illegal to drive, stop, park, or leave a vehicle in the public transit bus lane. However,
you may cross a bus lane to make a: - Answer-right turn
Right turn onto a road with a dedicated lane - Answer-does not merge into another lane
and allows you to make a right turn without stopping
