CALIFORNIA PERMIT TEST STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS-
2025
In what situation can you steer with one hand? - Answer-When turning while backing up
to see where you're going or operating certain vehicle
You should signal at least ____ feet before you turn. - Answer-100
You should signal at least ____ seconds before changing lanes on the freeway. -
Answer-5
Yellow lines separate: - Answer-Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road
white lines separate: - Answer-traffic going in the same direction
single solid yellow line: - Answer-marks the center of a road with two-way traffic.
double yellow solid lines: - Answer-Should not be crossed anytime (Barrier)
broken yellow line: - Answer-may pass when safe (on the broken side)
Single solid white line - Answer-Marks traffic lanes going in the same direction. This
includes one-way streets.
double solid white lines: - Answer-Barrier between regular lane and "preferential"
(carpool) lane. Never change lanes over these.
Broken white lines: - Answer-Lanes going in the same direction. You can pass/change
lanes.
yield line: - Answer-is a line of triangles extending across the roadway that may be used
with a yield sign to show the point at which you must yield or stop, if necessary. A yield
line is often seen at the entrance of a roundabout
ending freeway/street lanes marked with: - Answer-large broken lines
which lane is the fast lane? - Answer-the left lane (number 1)
use the left lane to - Answer-pass or turn left
Use the right lane to - Answer-enter or exit traffic
, You may only drive for ___ feet in a center left turn lane. - Answer-200
You can enter a bike lane to turn within ____ feet of an intersection - Answer-200 ft
You can make a left turn on red: - Answer-only at the intersection of two one-way
streets and where no sign prohibits it
Places you cannot make a U turn - Answer-In front of a fire station, in business districts
You may make a U-turn across a ____ line when it is safe and legal or at an intersection
on a green light or green arrow unless a "No U-turn" sign is posted - Answer-double
yellow
Don't pass within : - Answer-100 ft of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or
other hazardous place
When you parallel park, your vehicle should be within ____inches of the curb - Answer-
18
If you are parking downhill, you should: - Answer-Turn your wheels to the right, toward
the curb
if you're parking uphill... - Answer-turn your wheels away from the curb
If you park on a hill where there is no curb... - Answer-turn your wheels towards the
shoulder the road (away from the center of the road)
White curb: - Answer-Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
green curb: - Answer-Park for a limited time
yellow curb: - Answer-Stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay with your car.
red curb: - Answer-No stopping, standing, or parking
blue curb: - Answer-handicapped parking
It's illegal to park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant or station driveway - Answer-15
If a law enforcement officer stops you, you should first... - Answer-turn on your right turn
signal to acknowledge that you see the officer.
Flashing yellow arrow - Answer-You may turn in the direction of the arrow if the way is
clear (you're not protected from other traffic)
Who has the right of way? - Answer-the person who arrived first
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS-
2025
In what situation can you steer with one hand? - Answer-When turning while backing up
to see where you're going or operating certain vehicle
You should signal at least ____ feet before you turn. - Answer-100
You should signal at least ____ seconds before changing lanes on the freeway. -
Answer-5
Yellow lines separate: - Answer-Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road
white lines separate: - Answer-traffic going in the same direction
single solid yellow line: - Answer-marks the center of a road with two-way traffic.
double yellow solid lines: - Answer-Should not be crossed anytime (Barrier)
broken yellow line: - Answer-may pass when safe (on the broken side)
Single solid white line - Answer-Marks traffic lanes going in the same direction. This
includes one-way streets.
double solid white lines: - Answer-Barrier between regular lane and "preferential"
(carpool) lane. Never change lanes over these.
Broken white lines: - Answer-Lanes going in the same direction. You can pass/change
lanes.
yield line: - Answer-is a line of triangles extending across the roadway that may be used
with a yield sign to show the point at which you must yield or stop, if necessary. A yield
line is often seen at the entrance of a roundabout
ending freeway/street lanes marked with: - Answer-large broken lines
which lane is the fast lane? - Answer-the left lane (number 1)
use the left lane to - Answer-pass or turn left
Use the right lane to - Answer-enter or exit traffic
, You may only drive for ___ feet in a center left turn lane. - Answer-200
You can enter a bike lane to turn within ____ feet of an intersection - Answer-200 ft
You can make a left turn on red: - Answer-only at the intersection of two one-way
streets and where no sign prohibits it
Places you cannot make a U turn - Answer-In front of a fire station, in business districts
You may make a U-turn across a ____ line when it is safe and legal or at an intersection
on a green light or green arrow unless a "No U-turn" sign is posted - Answer-double
yellow
Don't pass within : - Answer-100 ft of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or
other hazardous place
When you parallel park, your vehicle should be within ____inches of the curb - Answer-
18
If you are parking downhill, you should: - Answer-Turn your wheels to the right, toward
the curb
if you're parking uphill... - Answer-turn your wheels away from the curb
If you park on a hill where there is no curb... - Answer-turn your wheels towards the
shoulder the road (away from the center of the road)
White curb: - Answer-Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
green curb: - Answer-Park for a limited time
yellow curb: - Answer-Stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay with your car.
red curb: - Answer-No stopping, standing, or parking
blue curb: - Answer-handicapped parking
It's illegal to park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant or station driveway - Answer-15
If a law enforcement officer stops you, you should first... - Answer-turn on your right turn
signal to acknowledge that you see the officer.
Flashing yellow arrow - Answer-You may turn in the direction of the arrow if the way is
clear (you're not protected from other traffic)
Who has the right of way? - Answer-the person who arrived first
