CALIFORNIA PERMIT TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Roadways are most slippery: - Answer-The first rain after a dry spell
You may not park your vehicle: - Answer-Next to a red painted curb
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: - Answer-Sell or transfer your vehicle
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: - Answer-May not
be crossed for any reason
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: -
Answer-Signal for 100 feet before turning
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You
may legally drive: - Answer-No faster than 65mph
It is illegal to park your vehicle: - Answer-In an unmarked crosswalk
The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving
is: - Answer-Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: - Answer-
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: - Answer-Slow down or stop, if
necessary, and then make the turn
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: - Answer-At all times
It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway
reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your: - Answer-Headlights
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: - Answer-Not assume the other driver
will make space for you to return to your lane
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and
continually pass the other cars, you will: - Answer-Increase your chances of an accident
What vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? - Answer-Tank trucks
marked with hazardous materials placards
, You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only
if: - Answer-Traffic on the street moves to the left
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each
direction. The truck may have to: - Answer-swing right to complete the turn
You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to: -
Answer-Your side of the road is a broken line
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: - Answer-Look
to the sides of your vehicle to see what's coming
You drive defensively when you: - Answer-Keep your eyes moving to look for possible
hazards
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front on you is a large truck. You should
drive: - Answer-Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle
Is it illegal or just dangerous to drive with headphones that cover both ears? - Answer-
Illegal
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when: - Answer-You don't have room on
the other side to completely cross the tracks
When you tailgate other drivers: - Answer-You can frustrate the other drivers and make
them angry
Should you always drive slower than other traffic? - Answer-No, you can block traffic
when you drive too slowly
You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her
instructions: - Answer-At all times
You can drive in the bike lane when: - Answer-You are within 200 feet of a cross street
where you plan to turn right
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow
light means: - Answer-Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:
- Answer-Stop and let them cross the street
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: - Answer-Next to
the broken line may pass
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Roadways are most slippery: - Answer-The first rain after a dry spell
You may not park your vehicle: - Answer-Next to a red painted curb
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: - Answer-Sell or transfer your vehicle
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: - Answer-May not
be crossed for any reason
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: -
Answer-Signal for 100 feet before turning
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You
may legally drive: - Answer-No faster than 65mph
It is illegal to park your vehicle: - Answer-In an unmarked crosswalk
The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving
is: - Answer-Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: - Answer-
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: - Answer-Slow down or stop, if
necessary, and then make the turn
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: - Answer-At all times
It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway
reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your: - Answer-Headlights
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: - Answer-Not assume the other driver
will make space for you to return to your lane
If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and
continually pass the other cars, you will: - Answer-Increase your chances of an accident
What vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? - Answer-Tank trucks
marked with hazardous materials placards
, You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only
if: - Answer-Traffic on the street moves to the left
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each
direction. The truck may have to: - Answer-swing right to complete the turn
You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to: -
Answer-Your side of the road is a broken line
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: - Answer-Look
to the sides of your vehicle to see what's coming
You drive defensively when you: - Answer-Keep your eyes moving to look for possible
hazards
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front on you is a large truck. You should
drive: - Answer-Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle
Is it illegal or just dangerous to drive with headphones that cover both ears? - Answer-
Illegal
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when: - Answer-You don't have room on
the other side to completely cross the tracks
When you tailgate other drivers: - Answer-You can frustrate the other drivers and make
them angry
Should you always drive slower than other traffic? - Answer-No, you can block traffic
when you drive too slowly
You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her
instructions: - Answer-At all times
You can drive in the bike lane when: - Answer-You are within 200 feet of a cross street
where you plan to turn right
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow
light means: - Answer-Slow down and cross the intersection carefully
There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:
- Answer-Stop and let them cross the street
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: - Answer-Next to
the broken line may pass
