2024 California DMV Permit Written
Exam
1. In which of the following scenarios should your
wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
A. When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
B. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
C. When parked on the side of a level roadway where
there is no curb.: B. When parked on a hill or sloping
driveway.
2. When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
A. Low beams.
B. High beams.
C. Fog lights only.: A. Low beams.
3. When being followed by a tailgater, which of the
following will help you avoid being hit from behind?
A. Merging into another lane
B. Decreasing your following distance
C. Changing lanes frequently: A. Merging into another
lane
4. A broken yellow centerline means that:
A. Passing is not permitted.
B. Passing on the right is permitted when the way
ahead is clear.
C. Passing on the left is permitted when the way
ahead is clear.: C. Passing on the left is permitted when the
way ahead is clear.
5. If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a
police officer directs you to go through the
, intersection without stopping, you should:
A. Stop until the light turns green.
B. Go through the intersection without stopping.
C. Come to a complete stop before proceeding.: B. Go
through the intersection without stopping.
6. An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle
always means:
A. The vehicle has the right-of-way.
B. Slow-moving vehicle.
C. Shoulder work ahead.: B. Slow-moving vehicle.
7. A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup
truck when:
A. The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches
high.
B. The back of the pickup is covered with a camper
shell.
C. In a secured seat and while using an approved
safety belt.
: C. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety
belt.
8. There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction.
You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are
passing you on the right. If the driver behind you
wishes to drive faster, you should:
A. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of
traffic.
B. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles
pass.
C. Move into the right lane when it is safe.: C. Move into
the right lane when it is safe.
9. If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set
the parking brake and:
Exam
1. In which of the following scenarios should your
wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
A. When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
B. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
C. When parked on the side of a level roadway where
there is no curb.: B. When parked on a hill or sloping
driveway.
2. When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
A. Low beams.
B. High beams.
C. Fog lights only.: A. Low beams.
3. When being followed by a tailgater, which of the
following will help you avoid being hit from behind?
A. Merging into another lane
B. Decreasing your following distance
C. Changing lanes frequently: A. Merging into another
lane
4. A broken yellow centerline means that:
A. Passing is not permitted.
B. Passing on the right is permitted when the way
ahead is clear.
C. Passing on the left is permitted when the way
ahead is clear.: C. Passing on the left is permitted when the
way ahead is clear.
5. If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a
police officer directs you to go through the
, intersection without stopping, you should:
A. Stop until the light turns green.
B. Go through the intersection without stopping.
C. Come to a complete stop before proceeding.: B. Go
through the intersection without stopping.
6. An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle
always means:
A. The vehicle has the right-of-way.
B. Slow-moving vehicle.
C. Shoulder work ahead.: B. Slow-moving vehicle.
7. A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup
truck when:
A. The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches
high.
B. The back of the pickup is covered with a camper
shell.
C. In a secured seat and while using an approved
safety belt.
: C. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety
belt.
8. There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction.
You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are
passing you on the right. If the driver behind you
wishes to drive faster, you should:
A. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of
traffic.
B. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles
pass.
C. Move into the right lane when it is safe.: C. Move into
the right lane when it is safe.
9. If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set
the parking brake and:
