DMV California 2022 Permit Test
1. In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
- Answer When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
2. When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use: - Answer Low beams.
3. When you see this sign, you: - Answer Are approaching a railroad crossing and
should prepare to stop.
4. If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you
should: - Answer Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.
5. You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when
you: - Answer Are being tailgated by another driver.
6. When driving under snowy or icy conditions: - Answer Make speed and directional
changes more gradually (slowly) than you would otherwise.
7. A broken yellow centerline means that: - Answer Passing on the left is permitted
when the way ahead is clear.
8. Which of these statements is true about changing lanes? - Answer Look over your
right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.
9. When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit
from behind? - Answer Merging into another lane
10. 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: - Answer Go through the
intersection without stopping.
11. Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol? - Answer
Weight
12. This white sign means: - Answer Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly
than other traffic.
13. An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means: - Answer Slow-
moving vehicle.
14. Fatigue increases the risk of: - Answer Falling asleep behind the wheel and
crashing.
15. This sign means: - Answer Let cross traffic pass before proceeding.
, 16. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? - Answer Slowing down to
look at collision scene.
17. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down
and: - Answer Signal for 100 feet before turning.
18. When driving in work zones, you should: - Answer Reduce your speed and be
prepared to stop suddenly.
19. When backing up: - Answer Look through the rear window.
20. 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.
21. A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when: - Answer In a secured
seat and while using an approved safety belt.
22. Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving? - Answer Even over-the-
counter drugs can impair your driving.
23. When you are behind a motorcycle, you should: - Answer Allow a larger following
distance.
24. When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should: - Answer Drive slowly enough
that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
25. This sign means: - Answer Pedestrian crossing ahead.
26. You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection.
What is the best thing to do? - Answer Don't enter the intersection until you can get
completely across.
27. When being passed by another vehicle: - Answer Maintain a constant speed.
28. 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: - Answer Move into the right lane when it is safe.
29. This sign means: - Answer Yield (to give away) the right-of-way.
30. Yellow lines separate: - Answer Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way
roads.
1. In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
- Answer When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
2. When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use: - Answer Low beams.
3. When you see this sign, you: - Answer Are approaching a railroad crossing and
should prepare to stop.
4. If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you
should: - Answer Wait until the truck or bus turns before you turn.
5. You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when
you: - Answer Are being tailgated by another driver.
6. When driving under snowy or icy conditions: - Answer Make speed and directional
changes more gradually (slowly) than you would otherwise.
7. A broken yellow centerline means that: - Answer Passing on the left is permitted
when the way ahead is clear.
8. Which of these statements is true about changing lanes? - Answer Look over your
right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.
9. When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit
from behind? - Answer Merging into another lane
10. 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: - Answer Go through the
intersection without stopping.
11. Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol? - Answer
Weight
12. This white sign means: - Answer Stay in the right lane if you are driving more slowly
than other traffic.
13. An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means: - Answer Slow-
moving vehicle.
14. Fatigue increases the risk of: - Answer Falling asleep behind the wheel and
crashing.
15. This sign means: - Answer Let cross traffic pass before proceeding.
, 16. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? - Answer Slowing down to
look at collision scene.
17. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down
and: - Answer Signal for 100 feet before turning.
18. When driving in work zones, you should: - Answer Reduce your speed and be
prepared to stop suddenly.
19. When backing up: - Answer Look through the rear window.
20. 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.
21. A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when: - Answer In a secured
seat and while using an approved safety belt.
22. Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving? - Answer Even over-the-
counter drugs can impair your driving.
23. When you are behind a motorcycle, you should: - Answer Allow a larger following
distance.
24. When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should: - Answer Drive slowly enough
that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.
25. This sign means: - Answer Pedestrian crossing ahead.
26. You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection.
What is the best thing to do? - Answer Don't enter the intersection until you can get
completely across.
27. When being passed by another vehicle: - Answer Maintain a constant speed.
28. 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: - Answer Move into the right lane when it is safe.
29. This sign means: - Answer Yield (to give away) the right-of-way.
30. Yellow lines separate: - Answer Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way
roads.
