California DMV Permit Test Questions and
Correct Answers
When driving in fog, it is best to drive with - Answer-Low beam headlights
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: - Answer-Under no circumstances.
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: - Answer-At or near the same speed as
the traffic on the freeway.
When driving in fog, you should use your: - Answer-Low beams
A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: - Answer-Stop as
long as the red lights are flashing
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days. - Answer-5
To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about
______________. - Answer-10 to 15 seconds
,You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the
turn. - Answer-100
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____. - Answer-25 mph
You may legally block an intersection: - Answer-Under no circumstances
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? - Answer-Large trucks have bigger blind
spots than most passenger vehicles.
With a Class C drivers license a person may drive - Answer-A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is
less than 6,000 pounds
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1)
to the DMV: - Answer-If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
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 65 mph.
, 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
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster.
You may legally drive: - Answer-No faster than 65 mph.
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.
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.
Correct Answers
When driving in fog, it is best to drive with - Answer-Low beam headlights
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: - Answer-Under no circumstances.
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: - Answer-At or near the same speed as
the traffic on the freeway.
When driving in fog, you should use your: - Answer-Low beams
A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: - Answer-Stop as
long as the red lights are flashing
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days. - Answer-5
To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about
______________. - Answer-10 to 15 seconds
,You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the
turn. - Answer-100
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____. - Answer-25 mph
You may legally block an intersection: - Answer-Under no circumstances
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? - Answer-Large trucks have bigger blind
spots than most passenger vehicles.
With a Class C drivers license a person may drive - Answer-A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is
less than 6,000 pounds
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1)
to the DMV: - Answer-If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
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 65 mph.
, 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
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster.
You may legally drive: - Answer-No faster than 65 mph.
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.
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.
