CALIFORNIA PERMIT TEST PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of these is true about other drivers? - Answer-Never assume other drivers will
give you the right-of-way
There is one lane in your direction. The vehicle ahead of you often slows down for no
apparent reason. You Should: - Answer-Increase the following distance between you
and the other driver
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is: -
Answer-Illegal at all times
If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you: - Answer-Slow or stop your
car to prevent a collision
A large truck is driving in the middle of three lanes. You want to pass the large truck. It
is best to pass: - Answer-Quickly on the left and move ahead of it
Where should you be prepared to stop your vehicle when there is no limit line? -
Answer-At the corner
HANDICAP - Answer-HANDICAP
The two-way road you are driving on has a lane marked as shown in the picture. This
lane is used:
|: :|
|: :| - Answer-To begin or end left turns or start a permitted U-turn
Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: - Answer-Pass
other vehicles
On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle: - Answer-Before
you enter the curve
During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you may: - Answer-Drive at any time
A school bus has stopped ahead on your side of the road and is flashing its red lights.
What should you do? - Answer-Stop as long as the red lights flash
If you are a minor and your cellphone rings while you are driving, you should: - Answer-
Let the call go to voice mail
,This black and white sign which says ONE WAY with a arrow pointing right means: -
Answer-One way street - traffic travels to the right
You have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The judge sentenced
you to 48 hours in jail. In addition, you may: - Answer-Have to pay a fine
When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should: - Answer-Scan your
surroundings
If you are involved in a collision, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved,
your driver license information and: - Answer-proof of insurance, vehicle registration,
and current address
When you back up in a passenger vehicle: - Answer-Look over your right shoulder
through your rear window
What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog or dust occurs - Answer-Try not to
drive until the conditions improve
When stopped at railroad tracks with multiple tracks, cross: - Answer-only when it is
safe to do so
There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many
cars are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster you
should: - Answer-Move over into the right lane when it is safe
Use your high-beam headlights at night: - Answer-Whenever it is legal and safe
what color and shape is a regulation sign? - Answer-white rectangles with block lettering
or symbols
what color and shape is a railroad crossing sign? - Answer-yellow with black letters and
"X" symbol
what type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a
turn? - Answer-arrows
if you reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as a driver on you right, and
both of you are going to go straight, who has the right of way? - Answer-the other driver
as he is on your right.
how far before a turn must you signal? - Answer-100 feet
what should you see in your rearview mirror before attempting to return to the right lane
after passing a vehicle on the left? - Answer-the bumper of the care you are passing.
, after you have parallel parked, how close to the curb must your vehicle be? - Answer-no
more than a foot from the curb.
can you stop or unload passengers at a NO STANDING or NO PARKING sign? -
Answer-yes.
who must wear seat belts? - Answer-everyone in the vehicle
if you are taking a non-prescription drug, what should you do before driving? - Answer-
check the label and ask your doctor.
what is the usual color and shape of a warning sign? - Answer-yellow and diamond
shaped with black letters and symbols.
what should you do when facing a FLASHING RED traffic light? - Answer-the same as a
stop sign
which of the following must you obey over a Stop Sign, Flashing Red Light, Steady Red
Light, and a Steady Green Light? - Answer-Police Officer
what must you do when you're entering a road from a driveway? - Answer-stop and
yield the right of way to pedestrians and traffic.
when preparing for a right turn, where should you position your vehicle? - Answer-as
close to the center of the lane as possible.
in what situations may you pass a vehicle on the right? - Answer-when another driver is
making a left turn, or a one way road where its not restricted.
may you open a door on the road side of your vehicle if no traffic is coming? - Answer-
yes, if it will not interfere with traffic.
may you park on a cross walk, in the middle of the block? - Answer-no
how can you prevent fatique on a long trip? - Answer-plan rest stops, open windows,
stop for coffee, don't drive for at least 15 minutes after waking.
what is a likely effect of taking another drug while drinking alcoholic beverages? -
Answer-the effect could be multiplied.
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-15 mph
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of these is true about other drivers? - Answer-Never assume other drivers will
give you the right-of-way
There is one lane in your direction. The vehicle ahead of you often slows down for no
apparent reason. You Should: - Answer-Increase the following distance between you
and the other driver
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is: -
Answer-Illegal at all times
If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you: - Answer-Slow or stop your
car to prevent a collision
A large truck is driving in the middle of three lanes. You want to pass the large truck. It
is best to pass: - Answer-Quickly on the left and move ahead of it
Where should you be prepared to stop your vehicle when there is no limit line? -
Answer-At the corner
HANDICAP - Answer-HANDICAP
The two-way road you are driving on has a lane marked as shown in the picture. This
lane is used:
|: :|
|: :| - Answer-To begin or end left turns or start a permitted U-turn
Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: - Answer-Pass
other vehicles
On a sharp curve, you should use your brakes to slow your vehicle: - Answer-Before
you enter the curve
During the first 12 months after you are licensed, you may: - Answer-Drive at any time
A school bus has stopped ahead on your side of the road and is flashing its red lights.
What should you do? - Answer-Stop as long as the red lights flash
If you are a minor and your cellphone rings while you are driving, you should: - Answer-
Let the call go to voice mail
,This black and white sign which says ONE WAY with a arrow pointing right means: -
Answer-One way street - traffic travels to the right
You have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. The judge sentenced
you to 48 hours in jail. In addition, you may: - Answer-Have to pay a fine
When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should: - Answer-Scan your
surroundings
If you are involved in a collision, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved,
your driver license information and: - Answer-proof of insurance, vehicle registration,
and current address
When you back up in a passenger vehicle: - Answer-Look over your right shoulder
through your rear window
What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog or dust occurs - Answer-Try not to
drive until the conditions improve
When stopped at railroad tracks with multiple tracks, cross: - Answer-only when it is
safe to do so
There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many
cars are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster you
should: - Answer-Move over into the right lane when it is safe
Use your high-beam headlights at night: - Answer-Whenever it is legal and safe
what color and shape is a regulation sign? - Answer-white rectangles with block lettering
or symbols
what color and shape is a railroad crossing sign? - Answer-yellow with black letters and
"X" symbol
what type of pavement marking is used to show you which lane you must use for a
turn? - Answer-arrows
if you reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as a driver on you right, and
both of you are going to go straight, who has the right of way? - Answer-the other driver
as he is on your right.
how far before a turn must you signal? - Answer-100 feet
what should you see in your rearview mirror before attempting to return to the right lane
after passing a vehicle on the left? - Answer-the bumper of the care you are passing.
, after you have parallel parked, how close to the curb must your vehicle be? - Answer-no
more than a foot from the curb.
can you stop or unload passengers at a NO STANDING or NO PARKING sign? -
Answer-yes.
who must wear seat belts? - Answer-everyone in the vehicle
if you are taking a non-prescription drug, what should you do before driving? - Answer-
check the label and ask your doctor.
what is the usual color and shape of a warning sign? - Answer-yellow and diamond
shaped with black letters and symbols.
what should you do when facing a FLASHING RED traffic light? - Answer-the same as a
stop sign
which of the following must you obey over a Stop Sign, Flashing Red Light, Steady Red
Light, and a Steady Green Light? - Answer-Police Officer
what must you do when you're entering a road from a driveway? - Answer-stop and
yield the right of way to pedestrians and traffic.
when preparing for a right turn, where should you position your vehicle? - Answer-as
close to the center of the lane as possible.
in what situations may you pass a vehicle on the right? - Answer-when another driver is
making a left turn, or a one way road where its not restricted.
may you open a door on the road side of your vehicle if no traffic is coming? - Answer-
yes, if it will not interfere with traffic.
may you park on a cross walk, in the middle of the block? - Answer-no
how can you prevent fatique on a long trip? - Answer-plan rest stops, open windows,
stop for coffee, don't drive for at least 15 minutes after waking.
what is a likely effect of taking another drug while drinking alcoholic beverages? -
Answer-the effect could be multiplied.
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-15 mph
