CALIFORNIA PERMIT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead? -
Answer-When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use: - Answer-Low beams.
When you see this sign, you: - Answer-Are approaching a railroad crossing and should
prepare to stop.
If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you
should: - Answer-Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when
you: - Answer-Are being tailgated by another driver.
When driving under snowy or icy conditions: - Answer-Make speed and directional
changes more gradually than you would otherwise.
A broken yellow centerline means that: - Answer-Passing on the left is permitted when
the way ahead is clear.
Which of these statements is true about changing lanes? - Answer-Look over your right
shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit
from behind? - Answer-Merging into another lane
If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go
through the intersection without stopping, you should: - Answer-Go through the
intersection without stopping.
Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol? - Answer-
Weight
This white sign means: - Answer-Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly
than other traffic.
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means: - Answer-Slow-moving
vehicle.
Fatigue increases the risk of: - Answer-Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing.
, Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? - Answer-Slowing down to look
at collision scene.
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: -
Answer-Signal for 100 feet before turning.
When driving in work zones, you should: - Answer-Reduce your speed and be prepared
to stop suddenly.
When backing up: - Answer-Look through the rear window.
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns
yellow. You should: - Answer-Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so
safely
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when: - Answer-In a secured
seat and while using an approved safety belt.
Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving? - Answer-Even over-the-
counter drugs can impair your driving.
When you are behind a motorcycle, you should: - Answer-Allow a larger following
distance
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should: - Answer-Drive slowly enough
that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights
This sign means: - Answer-Pedestrian crossing ahead.
You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is
the best thing to do? - Answer-Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely
across.
When being passed by another vehicle: - Answer-Maintain a constant speed
There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and
many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive
faster, you should: - Answer-Move into the right lane when it is safe
This sign means: - Answer-Yield the right-of-way.
Yellow lines separate: - Answer-Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.
From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights: - Answer-Red,
yellow, green.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead? -
Answer-When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use: - Answer-Low beams.
When you see this sign, you: - Answer-Are approaching a railroad crossing and should
prepare to stop.
If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you
should: - Answer-Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when
you: - Answer-Are being tailgated by another driver.
When driving under snowy or icy conditions: - Answer-Make speed and directional
changes more gradually than you would otherwise.
A broken yellow centerline means that: - Answer-Passing on the left is permitted when
the way ahead is clear.
Which of these statements is true about changing lanes? - Answer-Look over your right
shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit
from behind? - Answer-Merging into another lane
If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go
through the intersection without stopping, you should: - Answer-Go through the
intersection without stopping.
Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol? - Answer-
Weight
This white sign means: - Answer-Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly
than other traffic.
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means: - Answer-Slow-moving
vehicle.
Fatigue increases the risk of: - Answer-Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing.
, Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? - Answer-Slowing down to look
at collision scene.
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: -
Answer-Signal for 100 feet before turning.
When driving in work zones, you should: - Answer-Reduce your speed and be prepared
to stop suddenly.
When backing up: - Answer-Look through the rear window.
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns
yellow. You should: - Answer-Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so
safely
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when: - Answer-In a secured
seat and while using an approved safety belt.
Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving? - Answer-Even over-the-
counter drugs can impair your driving.
When you are behind a motorcycle, you should: - Answer-Allow a larger following
distance
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should: - Answer-Drive slowly enough
that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights
This sign means: - Answer-Pedestrian crossing ahead.
You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is
the best thing to do? - Answer-Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely
across.
When being passed by another vehicle: - Answer-Maintain a constant speed
There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and
many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive
faster, you should: - Answer-Move into the right lane when it is safe
This sign means: - Answer-Yield the right-of-way.
Yellow lines separate: - Answer-Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.
From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights: - Answer-Red,
yellow, green.
