CALIFORNIA DMV Permit Actual Exam
Questions and Verified Answers
QUESTION
For the first 12 months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parent or
guardian if you:
A. Transport minors between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
B. Drive between the hours of 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.
C. Transport adults between the hours of 5 a.m. and midnight
Answer:
A. Transport minors between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
QUESTION
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists?
A. Motorcycles are heavier than other vehicles and are less affected by wind/rain
B. Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
C. Motorcyclists are not allowed to drive faster than other traffic during congested road
conditions
Answer:
B. Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
QUESTION
You are driving 55 mph in the far left (fast) lane of a freeway posted for 65 mph. You could be
cited for driving too slowly:
A. If the road or weather conditions warrant driving too slowly
B. If you block the normal and reasonable flow of traffic
C. Under no circumstances because it is always safer to drive slower than other traffic
Answer:
B. If you block the normal and reasonable flow of traffic
,QUESTION
You may legally drive in any freeway carpool lane if:
A. You carry the minimum number of persons shown on the sign
B. All the other lanes are stopped with heavy traffic
C. It is between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Answer:
A. You carry the minimum number of persons shown on the sign
QUESTION
To make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and
end in:
A. The lane closest to the curb
B. The left lane
C. Any lane that is available
Answer:
A. The lane closest to the curb
QUESTION
You may turn right on a solid red light:
A. Only after stopping, and yielding to pedestrians and bicyclists, unless otherwise posted
B. Only after slowing down and checking traffic
C. Under no circumstances
Answer:
A. Only after stopping, and yielding to pedestrians and bicyclists, unless otherwise posted
QUESTION
You want to back out of a parking space. You should always back slowly and look:
A. Over your right and left shoulders as you back up
B. At your rearview mirror as you back up
C. At your side mirrors as you back up
,Answer:
A. Over your right and left shoulders as you back up
QUESTION
You have had your license for three months. You may:
A. Drive between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. unaccompanied
B. Transport minors unaccompanied at any time
C. Transport minors between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
unaccompanied
Answer:
A. Drive between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. unaccompanied
QUESTION
It is illegal to leave a child six years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle:
A. When the keys are in the ignition
B. If the child is with a 12-year old brother or sister
C. On a cold, rainy day and all the windows are closed
Answer:
A. When the keys are in the ignition
QUESTION
If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should:
A. Answer it if you have a hands-free device
B. Answer it if the call is from your parents
C. Let the call go to voice mail
Answer:
C. Let the call go to voice mail
QUESTION
Safely backing your vehicle includes all of the following except:
, A. Looking over your right shoulder as you back up
B. Checking behind your vehicle before you get in
C. Tapping your horn before you back up
Answer:
C. Tapping your horn before you back up
QUESTION
If a driver is going to pull out in front of you, the safest thing to do is:
A. Honk your horn and maintain your speed
B. Use your horn and swerve into the next lane
C. Slow or stop your car and use your horn
Answer:
C. Slow or stop your car and use your horn
QUESTION
Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you:
A. Drive close to the large truck's left front wheel
B. Can not see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors
C. Follow no closer than ten feet behind the large truck
Answer:
B. Can not see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors
QUESTION
When should you use your headlights?
A. Anytime you have trouble seeing others or being seen
B. One hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise
C. Anytime you can't see at least two miles ahead
Answer:
A. Anytime you have trouble seeing others or being seen
Questions and Verified Answers
QUESTION
For the first 12 months after you are licensed, you must be accompanied by your parent or
guardian if you:
A. Transport minors between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
B. Drive between the hours of 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.
C. Transport adults between the hours of 5 a.m. and midnight
Answer:
A. Transport minors between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
QUESTION
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists?
A. Motorcycles are heavier than other vehicles and are less affected by wind/rain
B. Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
C. Motorcyclists are not allowed to drive faster than other traffic during congested road
conditions
Answer:
B. Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
QUESTION
You are driving 55 mph in the far left (fast) lane of a freeway posted for 65 mph. You could be
cited for driving too slowly:
A. If the road or weather conditions warrant driving too slowly
B. If you block the normal and reasonable flow of traffic
C. Under no circumstances because it is always safer to drive slower than other traffic
Answer:
B. If you block the normal and reasonable flow of traffic
,QUESTION
You may legally drive in any freeway carpool lane if:
A. You carry the minimum number of persons shown on the sign
B. All the other lanes are stopped with heavy traffic
C. It is between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Answer:
A. You carry the minimum number of persons shown on the sign
QUESTION
To make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-hand lane and
end in:
A. The lane closest to the curb
B. The left lane
C. Any lane that is available
Answer:
A. The lane closest to the curb
QUESTION
You may turn right on a solid red light:
A. Only after stopping, and yielding to pedestrians and bicyclists, unless otherwise posted
B. Only after slowing down and checking traffic
C. Under no circumstances
Answer:
A. Only after stopping, and yielding to pedestrians and bicyclists, unless otherwise posted
QUESTION
You want to back out of a parking space. You should always back slowly and look:
A. Over your right and left shoulders as you back up
B. At your rearview mirror as you back up
C. At your side mirrors as you back up
,Answer:
A. Over your right and left shoulders as you back up
QUESTION
You have had your license for three months. You may:
A. Drive between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. unaccompanied
B. Transport minors unaccompanied at any time
C. Transport minors between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
unaccompanied
Answer:
A. Drive between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. unaccompanied
QUESTION
It is illegal to leave a child six years of age or younger unattended in a motor vehicle:
A. When the keys are in the ignition
B. If the child is with a 12-year old brother or sister
C. On a cold, rainy day and all the windows are closed
Answer:
A. When the keys are in the ignition
QUESTION
If you are a minor and your cell phone rings while you are driving, you should:
A. Answer it if you have a hands-free device
B. Answer it if the call is from your parents
C. Let the call go to voice mail
Answer:
C. Let the call go to voice mail
QUESTION
Safely backing your vehicle includes all of the following except:
, A. Looking over your right shoulder as you back up
B. Checking behind your vehicle before you get in
C. Tapping your horn before you back up
Answer:
C. Tapping your horn before you back up
QUESTION
If a driver is going to pull out in front of you, the safest thing to do is:
A. Honk your horn and maintain your speed
B. Use your horn and swerve into the next lane
C. Slow or stop your car and use your horn
Answer:
C. Slow or stop your car and use your horn
QUESTION
Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you:
A. Drive close to the large truck's left front wheel
B. Can not see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors
C. Follow no closer than ten feet behind the large truck
Answer:
B. Can not see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors
QUESTION
When should you use your headlights?
A. Anytime you have trouble seeing others or being seen
B. One hour before sunset until one hour after sunrise
C. Anytime you can't see at least two miles ahead
Answer:
A. Anytime you have trouble seeing others or being seen
