DMV CA PERMIT TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
When turning left from a center turn lane, you may only drive for __________ within the center lane
before making your turn. - Answer-200 feet
You're traveling at 55 MPH on the highway, and you need to brake very suddenly. About how long will it
take your car to come to a complete stop? - Answer-400 feet
When parallel parking, you should choose a parking space that is at least _____ longer than your own
car's length. - Answer-3 feet
What is the speed limit on California highways? - Answer-65 MPH
If you are involved in a collision with another driver that involves an injury, you must report the incident
to the DMV within: - Answer-10 days
When driving on a wet road, how should you adjust your speed? - Answer-Drive 5 to 10 MPH slower
What does a yellow-painted curb indicate? - Answer-Loading/ unloading zone
When are you legally allowed to block an intersection? - Answer-Under no circumstances whatsoever
, TRUE or FALSE: Sharing a lane with a motorcycle, known as "lane splitting," is illegal in California. -
Answer-False
What is the speed limit at a blind intersection? - Answer-15 MPH
"Implied consent" means: - Answer-By getting behind the wheel, you automatically consent to a BAC
test if you are pulled over for suspected DUI
If you approach a stopped emergency vehicle or tow truck that is on the side of the road you should: -
Answer-Slow down and, if possible and safe, move over a lane
Under what circumstances is it REQUIRED that you pull over to the side of the road and allow faster cars
to pass you? - Answer-When driving slowly on a two-lane road, with at least 5 vehicles behind you
without a way to safely pass you
How far before turning should you use your turn signal? - Answer-100 feet
What is a traffic break? - Answer-A tactic used by law enforcement to stop traffic in the event of an
emergency or road hazard
When are you permitted to pass another driver on the right-hand side? - Answer-If you're on an open
highway with at least 2 lanes driving in the same direction, or a driver in front of you is turning left and
you have an open lane to your right
How often should you glance at your rear-view mirrors while driving? - Answer-Every 2 to 5 seconds
It is illegal to leave any child who is _________ or younger alone in the car without supervision. -
Answer-6 years old
ANSWERS
When turning left from a center turn lane, you may only drive for __________ within the center lane
before making your turn. - Answer-200 feet
You're traveling at 55 MPH on the highway, and you need to brake very suddenly. About how long will it
take your car to come to a complete stop? - Answer-400 feet
When parallel parking, you should choose a parking space that is at least _____ longer than your own
car's length. - Answer-3 feet
What is the speed limit on California highways? - Answer-65 MPH
If you are involved in a collision with another driver that involves an injury, you must report the incident
to the DMV within: - Answer-10 days
When driving on a wet road, how should you adjust your speed? - Answer-Drive 5 to 10 MPH slower
What does a yellow-painted curb indicate? - Answer-Loading/ unloading zone
When are you legally allowed to block an intersection? - Answer-Under no circumstances whatsoever
, TRUE or FALSE: Sharing a lane with a motorcycle, known as "lane splitting," is illegal in California. -
Answer-False
What is the speed limit at a blind intersection? - Answer-15 MPH
"Implied consent" means: - Answer-By getting behind the wheel, you automatically consent to a BAC
test if you are pulled over for suspected DUI
If you approach a stopped emergency vehicle or tow truck that is on the side of the road you should: -
Answer-Slow down and, if possible and safe, move over a lane
Under what circumstances is it REQUIRED that you pull over to the side of the road and allow faster cars
to pass you? - Answer-When driving slowly on a two-lane road, with at least 5 vehicles behind you
without a way to safely pass you
How far before turning should you use your turn signal? - Answer-100 feet
What is a traffic break? - Answer-A tactic used by law enforcement to stop traffic in the event of an
emergency or road hazard
When are you permitted to pass another driver on the right-hand side? - Answer-If you're on an open
highway with at least 2 lanes driving in the same direction, or a driver in front of you is turning left and
you have an open lane to your right
How often should you glance at your rear-view mirrors while driving? - Answer-Every 2 to 5 seconds
It is illegal to leave any child who is _________ or younger alone in the car without supervision. -
Answer-6 years old
