CALIFORNIA PERMIT TEST QUESTION & ANSWERS
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened if the
container is: - Answer -In the trunk
The lane in the middle of a two-way street is used to: - Answer -Begin or end left turns
or start a permitted U-turn.
You are driving on a 5 Lane Freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. To exit the
freeway on the right you should - Answer -Change lanes one at a time until you are in
the proper lane
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns
yellow. You should? - Answer -Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so
safely
There is one lane in your direction. The vehicle ahead of you often slows down for no
aparent reason. You should? - Answer -Increase the following distance between you
and other driver
Driving slower than the traffic flow, tends to: - Answer -Make an accident more likely to
happen
You're driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction. If you need to
make a U-turn, where should you start? - Answer -In the left lane
You are driving slow in the fast lane of the freeway and there is traffic behind you in
your lane. The driver behind you wishes to drive faster. You should: - Answer -Change
lanes to the right when safe to do so
A person may legally right in the back of a pick up truck when: - Answer -In secure
seats and using approved safety belts.
When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in your direction, you may turn
from: - Answer -The lane nearest the curb or edge of the road
The speed limit posted on the road is 55 mph. When the road is wet: - Answer -Drive 5
to 10 mph under the limit
There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and make
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
In oncoming vehicle it has started to turn left in front of you: - Answer -Slow or stop
your car to prevent an accident
,You enter a designated turned to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is
ongoing traffic. You should: - Answer -Signal Before you arrive at the intersection
To back out of an angled parking space, always back slowly and look: - Answer -Over
your right shoulder of you back up
You are driving on a two-way street and you want to turn left at an upcoming Corning.
Give the right way to: - Answer -Vehicles coming toward you
Turn your front wheels toward the curb when you're parked - Answer -Facing downhill
When looking ahead while driving, you should - Answer -Scan from side to side
If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above the legal
limit: - Answer -You will be issued an order suspending your driving privilege
Where should you stop your vehicle when there is no limit line? - Answer -At the corner
When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow, which of the
following is true? - Answer -All oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by red
lights.
You are approaching a sharp curve in the road. You should: - Answer -Start braking
before you enter the curve.
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) that is_______________ or higher. - Answer -0.08% Eight
hundredths of one percent.
If you are driving and finding it hard to stay awake, you should: - Answer -Pull off the
road and rest
If another driver "cuts" in front of you, it would be better if you: - Answer -Take your foot
off the gas
A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means: - Answer -Stop before entering
A large truck is driving in the middle of the three lanes. You want to pass the large truck.
It is best to pass: - Answer -Quickly on the left and move ahead of it
When stopped at railroad tracks with multiple tracks, cross: - Answer -Only when it is
safe to do so
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: - Answer -Sell or transfer your vehicle
, You can be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for: - Answer -
Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway
You may not park a passenger vehicle at any time: - Answer -Next to a curb painted
red
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is a business district is: - Answer -25
Which of these is true about other drivers? - Answer -Never assume other drivers will
give you the right of way
When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road,
you must: - Answer -Stop until the lights stop flashing
If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should: - Answer -Slow down gradually and not
apply the breaks
Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: - Answer -Pass
other vehicles
If you're involved in an accident, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved.
Your driver license information and: - Answer -Proof of insurance, vehicle registration,
and current address.
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.
You must use your seat belt: - Answer -If the vehicle is equipped with seat belts.
Which of the following roadways freeze when wet? - Answer -Bridges
What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog or dust occurs? - Answer -Try not to
drive until the conditions improve
When you back up in a passenger vehicle: - Answer -Look over your right shoulder
through your rear window.
When can you drive using only your parking lights? - Answer -Under no circumstances
Use your high-beam headlights at night: - Answer -Whenever it is legal and safe.
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto a one-way street: - Answer
-If traffic on the street is moving to the left.
You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks
because: - Answer -You need the extra room to see round the truck.
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened if the
container is: - Answer -In the trunk
The lane in the middle of a two-way street is used to: - Answer -Begin or end left turns
or start a permitted U-turn.
You are driving on a 5 Lane Freeway in the lane closest to the center divider. To exit the
freeway on the right you should - Answer -Change lanes one at a time until you are in
the proper lane
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns
yellow. You should? - Answer -Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so
safely
There is one lane in your direction. The vehicle ahead of you often slows down for no
aparent reason. You should? - Answer -Increase the following distance between you
and other driver
Driving slower than the traffic flow, tends to: - Answer -Make an accident more likely to
happen
You're driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction. If you need to
make a U-turn, where should you start? - Answer -In the left lane
You are driving slow in the fast lane of the freeway and there is traffic behind you in
your lane. The driver behind you wishes to drive faster. You should: - Answer -Change
lanes to the right when safe to do so
A person may legally right in the back of a pick up truck when: - Answer -In secure
seats and using approved safety belts.
When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in your direction, you may turn
from: - Answer -The lane nearest the curb or edge of the road
The speed limit posted on the road is 55 mph. When the road is wet: - Answer -Drive 5
to 10 mph under the limit
There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and make
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
In oncoming vehicle it has started to turn left in front of you: - Answer -Slow or stop
your car to prevent an accident
,You enter a designated turned to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is
ongoing traffic. You should: - Answer -Signal Before you arrive at the intersection
To back out of an angled parking space, always back slowly and look: - Answer -Over
your right shoulder of you back up
You are driving on a two-way street and you want to turn left at an upcoming Corning.
Give the right way to: - Answer -Vehicles coming toward you
Turn your front wheels toward the curb when you're parked - Answer -Facing downhill
When looking ahead while driving, you should - Answer -Scan from side to side
If you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above the legal
limit: - Answer -You will be issued an order suspending your driving privilege
Where should you stop your vehicle when there is no limit line? - Answer -At the corner
When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow, which of the
following is true? - Answer -All oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are stopped by red
lights.
You are approaching a sharp curve in the road. You should: - Answer -Start braking
before you enter the curve.
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) that is_______________ or higher. - Answer -0.08% Eight
hundredths of one percent.
If you are driving and finding it hard to stay awake, you should: - Answer -Pull off the
road and rest
If another driver "cuts" in front of you, it would be better if you: - Answer -Take your foot
off the gas
A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means: - Answer -Stop before entering
A large truck is driving in the middle of the three lanes. You want to pass the large truck.
It is best to pass: - Answer -Quickly on the left and move ahead of it
When stopped at railroad tracks with multiple tracks, cross: - Answer -Only when it is
safe to do so
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: - Answer -Sell or transfer your vehicle
, You can be fined up to $1,000 and jailed for six months if you are cited for: - Answer -
Dumping or abandoning an animal on a highway
You may not park a passenger vehicle at any time: - Answer -Next to a curb painted
red
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is a business district is: - Answer -25
Which of these is true about other drivers? - Answer -Never assume other drivers will
give you the right of way
When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road,
you must: - Answer -Stop until the lights stop flashing
If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should: - Answer -Slow down gradually and not
apply the breaks
Do not cross a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway to: - Answer -Pass
other vehicles
If you're involved in an accident, you must exchange with the other person(s) involved.
Your driver license information and: - Answer -Proof of insurance, vehicle registration,
and current address.
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.
You must use your seat belt: - Answer -If the vehicle is equipped with seat belts.
Which of the following roadways freeze when wet? - Answer -Bridges
What is the best advice for driving when heavy fog or dust occurs? - Answer -Try not to
drive until the conditions improve
When you back up in a passenger vehicle: - Answer -Look over your right shoulder
through your rear window.
When can you drive using only your parking lights? - Answer -Under no circumstances
Use your high-beam headlights at night: - Answer -Whenever it is legal and safe.
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto a one-way street: - Answer
-If traffic on the street is moving to the left.
You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks
because: - Answer -You need the extra room to see round the truck.
