CALIFORNIA DMV PERMIT TEST 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Hand to hand steering
Hands at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock, do not cross your hands over the middle of
the steering wheel, keep your hands in these positions
Hand-over-hand steering
Use this 8 and 4 o'clock method when you turn at low speeds, park or need to recover
from a skid by reaching across the steering when to grasp the other side
One-hand steering
When you are turning while back up to see where you are going behind you. Place your
hand at the 12 o'clock position.
Left turn hand signal
hand and arm straight out
Right Turn hand signal
hand and arm pointing upward at a 90 degree angle
Slow or stop hand signal
Left hand and arm pointing downward
When should you signal
At least 100 feet before you turn and at lease five seconds before you change lanes on
a freeway
When should you use your horn
to alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200
feet ahead
Dim your high beam head-lights to low beams within ____________ feet of a
vehicle coming towards you or within __________ feet of a vehicle you are
following
500, 300
Use your headlights for all of the following
,When its too dark to see from 1,000 feet away
Beginning 30 minutes after sunset
Until 30 minutes before sunrise
On mountain roads
if you see a collision or hazard ahead warn drivers by
turning on your emergency flashers, lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times, use
a hand signal when slowing or stopping
Single solid yellow line
marks the center of a road with two-way traffic. Do not cross over this line into oncoming
traffic. Do not pass a vehicle in front of you if there is only one lane of traffic going your
direction and a solid yellow line on your side of the road
Double Solid Yellow Lines
Do not pass over double solid yellow lines. Stay to the right of these lines.
You do NOT have to stay to the right of double solid yellow lines IF...
1. In an HOV carpool lane that has a designated entrance on the left
2. Instructed by construction or other road signs because the road is closed or blocked
3. Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a private
driveway or make a u-turn
A broken yellow line indicates
you mass pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane. Only pass when safe
Single solid line indicates
traffic lanes are going in the same direction. This includes one way streets
Double solid white lines indicate
a lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane (such as a carpool
lane). Never change lanes over double solid white lines. Wait until you see a single
broken white line
Broken white lines indicate
a separation of traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction
End of lane markings
, Ending freeway and street lanes are usually marked with large broken lines. If you are
driving in a lane marked with broken lines, be prepared to exit the freeway or for the
lane to end. Look for a sign that tells you to exit or merge.
Yield line
Solid white line of triangles indicating where to yield or stop.
Which lane do you use to pass or turn left
the left lane
Which lane do you use to enter or exit traffic
the right lane
When changing lanes
signal, check mirrors, be sure there is enough space for your vehicle in the next lane
Which lane is used for passing vehicles on a multi road lane?
the passing lane or far left lane
To use the carpool or HOV lane, one of these must apply
2 of more people in the vehicle, you are driving a low or zero emission vehicle, you are
riding a motorcycle
When determining how to enter an HOV lane, DO NOT
cross over double solid lines to enter or exit an HOV lane. Use designated entrance and
exites
Where is a center left turn lane located?
It is located in the middle of a two-way street. Marked on both sides by two painted
lines. The inner line is broken and the outer line is solid. Only can drive 200 feet in
center turn lane
When MUST you use a turn-out lane?
You must use a turn-out lane to let vehicles pass when on a two-lane roach and 5 or
more vehicles are following you
How are bicycle lanes marked?
single solid white lines and signs. Sometimes pained bright green
It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane unless you are...
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Hand to hand steering
Hands at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock, do not cross your hands over the middle of
the steering wheel, keep your hands in these positions
Hand-over-hand steering
Use this 8 and 4 o'clock method when you turn at low speeds, park or need to recover
from a skid by reaching across the steering when to grasp the other side
One-hand steering
When you are turning while back up to see where you are going behind you. Place your
hand at the 12 o'clock position.
Left turn hand signal
hand and arm straight out
Right Turn hand signal
hand and arm pointing upward at a 90 degree angle
Slow or stop hand signal
Left hand and arm pointing downward
When should you signal
At least 100 feet before you turn and at lease five seconds before you change lanes on
a freeway
When should you use your horn
to alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200
feet ahead
Dim your high beam head-lights to low beams within ____________ feet of a
vehicle coming towards you or within __________ feet of a vehicle you are
following
500, 300
Use your headlights for all of the following
,When its too dark to see from 1,000 feet away
Beginning 30 minutes after sunset
Until 30 minutes before sunrise
On mountain roads
if you see a collision or hazard ahead warn drivers by
turning on your emergency flashers, lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times, use
a hand signal when slowing or stopping
Single solid yellow line
marks the center of a road with two-way traffic. Do not cross over this line into oncoming
traffic. Do not pass a vehicle in front of you if there is only one lane of traffic going your
direction and a solid yellow line on your side of the road
Double Solid Yellow Lines
Do not pass over double solid yellow lines. Stay to the right of these lines.
You do NOT have to stay to the right of double solid yellow lines IF...
1. In an HOV carpool lane that has a designated entrance on the left
2. Instructed by construction or other road signs because the road is closed or blocked
3. Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a private
driveway or make a u-turn
A broken yellow line indicates
you mass pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane. Only pass when safe
Single solid line indicates
traffic lanes are going in the same direction. This includes one way streets
Double solid white lines indicate
a lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane (such as a carpool
lane). Never change lanes over double solid white lines. Wait until you see a single
broken white line
Broken white lines indicate
a separation of traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction
End of lane markings
, Ending freeway and street lanes are usually marked with large broken lines. If you are
driving in a lane marked with broken lines, be prepared to exit the freeway or for the
lane to end. Look for a sign that tells you to exit or merge.
Yield line
Solid white line of triangles indicating where to yield or stop.
Which lane do you use to pass or turn left
the left lane
Which lane do you use to enter or exit traffic
the right lane
When changing lanes
signal, check mirrors, be sure there is enough space for your vehicle in the next lane
Which lane is used for passing vehicles on a multi road lane?
the passing lane or far left lane
To use the carpool or HOV lane, one of these must apply
2 of more people in the vehicle, you are driving a low or zero emission vehicle, you are
riding a motorcycle
When determining how to enter an HOV lane, DO NOT
cross over double solid lines to enter or exit an HOV lane. Use designated entrance and
exites
Where is a center left turn lane located?
It is located in the middle of a two-way street. Marked on both sides by two painted
lines. The inner line is broken and the outer line is solid. Only can drive 200 feet in
center turn lane
When MUST you use a turn-out lane?
You must use a turn-out lane to let vehicles pass when on a two-lane roach and 5 or
more vehicles are following you
How are bicycle lanes marked?
single solid white lines and signs. Sometimes pained bright green
It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane unless you are...
