DMV CA PERMIT TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
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
If you are passing a bus, trolley, or streetcar stopped at an intersection controlled by a
traffic light, you must reduce your speed to no faster than: - Answer-10 MPH
What is the speed limit around a school that has children moving about outside? -
Answer-25 MPH
TRUE or FALSE: Talking on your cell phone or texting while driving is permitted only
when traffic is at a standstill. - Answer-False
At what speed can your tires begin to hydroplane on slippery roads in heavy rain? -
Answer-50 MPH
You are allowed to make a left-hand turn at a red light ONLY if: - Answer-You are
turning from a one-way street to another left-moving one-way street, and there isn't a
"NO TURN ON RED" sign present
How much room do you minimally need to safely pass another vehicle? - Answer-1/3
mile
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
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
If you are passing a bus, trolley, or streetcar stopped at an intersection controlled by a
traffic light, you must reduce your speed to no faster than: - Answer-10 MPH
What is the speed limit around a school that has children moving about outside? -
Answer-25 MPH
TRUE or FALSE: Talking on your cell phone or texting while driving is permitted only
when traffic is at a standstill. - Answer-False
At what speed can your tires begin to hydroplane on slippery roads in heavy rain? -
Answer-50 MPH
You are allowed to make a left-hand turn at a red light ONLY if: - Answer-You are
turning from a one-way street to another left-moving one-way street, and there isn't a
"NO TURN ON RED" sign present
How much room do you minimally need to safely pass another vehicle? - Answer-1/3
mile
