California Permit Test Questions and
Correct Answers
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: - Answer-Under no circumstances
You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down
the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is: - Answer-15mph
When parking your vehicle parallel to the carbon a level street: - Answer-Your wheels must be within 18
inches of the curb
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 a fog, you should use your: - Answer-Low beams
A white painted curb means: - Answer-Loading zone for passengers or mail only
, 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
California's "Basic Speed Law" says: - Answer-You should never drive faster than is safe for current
conditions
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-10-15 seconds
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last _____ feet before the
turn: - Answer-100ft
What is true about blind spots? - Answer-Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger
vehicles.
You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner.
You must: - Answer-Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident to the police or, in
unincorporated areas, to the CHP
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is _____: - Answer-25mph
You may legally block an intersection: - Answer-Under no circumstances
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: - Answer-Turned to
the right (away from the street)
Correct Answers
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: - Answer-Under no circumstances
You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down
the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is: - Answer-15mph
When parking your vehicle parallel to the carbon a level street: - Answer-Your wheels must be within 18
inches of the curb
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 a fog, you should use your: - Answer-Low beams
A white painted curb means: - Answer-Loading zone for passengers or mail only
, 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
California's "Basic Speed Law" says: - Answer-You should never drive faster than is safe for current
conditions
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-10-15 seconds
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last _____ feet before the
turn: - Answer-100ft
What is true about blind spots? - Answer-Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger
vehicles.
You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner.
You must: - Answer-Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident to the police or, in
unincorporated areas, to the CHP
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is _____: - Answer-25mph
You may legally block an intersection: - Answer-Under no circumstances
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: - Answer-Turned to
the right (away from the street)
