California DMV Permit Practice Test
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
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you: - ANSWER: Sell or transfer your vehicle
When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving? -
ANSWER: When making a call for emergency assistance
Which of the following increases your chances of having a collision? - ANSWER:
Continually changing lanes to pass other vehicles
At dawn or dusk, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. As good way to
let other drivers know you are there is to turn: - ANSWER: On your headlights
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: - ANSWER: Signal for at least five
seconds
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists? - ANSWER: Motorcyclists
have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: - ANSWER: Weather or not a
cross walk is marked
Which if these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks? - ANSWER: Tank
Trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red traffic light. What
should you do? - ANSWER: Do as the officer tells you
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is: -
ANSWER: Illegal at all times
You must use your seat belt: - ANSWER: And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket
Which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind? - ANSWER:
Decreasing your following distance
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street : -
ANSWER: If traffic on the street is moving to the left
,This white sign means: - ANSWER: Stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than
other traffic
Highways are typically most slippery: - ANSWER: When it first starts to rain after a dry
spell
When planning to pass another vehicle you should: - ANSWER: Not count on other
drivers making room for you
Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction: - ANSWER:
Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
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 roadway
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red
lights? - ANSWER: You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first
You should use your horn when: - ANSWER: It may help prevent a collision
You want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there is a lane marked as shown.
You must: - ANSWER: Merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn
You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks
because: - ANSWER: You need the extra room to see around the truck
Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true? - ANSWER: Even over-the-
counter drugs can impair your driving
This yellow sign means: - ANSWER: Merging traffic ahead
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: - ANSWER:
Look to the sides of your vehicle
If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the
roadway, you should drive slower and turn on you: - ANSWER: Headlights
You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the: - ANSWER: Yellow
line next to your side of the road is broken
Which of these statements is true about road work zones? - ANSWER: You must "Slow
for the Cone Zone"
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: - ANSWER: They are
are properly secured
, You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection
when the light turns red: - ANSWER: Under any circumstances
You want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane. You: - ANSWER: Must
not squeeze past the bicyclist
If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely: - ANSWER: Interfere with
traffic and receive a ticket
You must file a Report to Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR 1) with DMV within
10 days if you: - ANSWER: Are in a collision that causes $750 in damage
You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the
corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you
should: - ANSWER: Wait until the person crosses the street
You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights
behind you. What should you do? - ANSWER: Drive to the right edge of the road and
stop
This hand signal indicates that: (hand pointing upwards) - ANSWER: the driver is
making a right turn
When there is water on the roadway you must reduce your speed to avoid: - ANSWER:
hydroplaning
Whenever you want to change lanes you must check for traffic: - ANSWER: behind your
vehicle and to the sides
If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing lights or using a
siren you are required to: - ANSWER: pull over to the curb and stop
If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working you must first
__________ before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way. - ANSWER:
come to a complete stop
Things that can distract your attention away from the road include: - ANSWER: text
messaging and talking on the phone
_________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways. -
ANSWER: Exit ramps
When you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic
you must not pass: - ANSWER: if the solid yellow line is on your side
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
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you: - ANSWER: Sell or transfer your vehicle
When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving? -
ANSWER: When making a call for emergency assistance
Which of the following increases your chances of having a collision? - ANSWER:
Continually changing lanes to pass other vehicles
At dawn or dusk, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. As good way to
let other drivers know you are there is to turn: - ANSWER: On your headlights
When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: - ANSWER: Signal for at least five
seconds
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorists? - ANSWER: Motorcyclists
have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
Pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way: - ANSWER: Weather or not a
cross walk is marked
Which if these vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks? - ANSWER: Tank
Trucks marked with hazardous materials placards
A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red traffic light. What
should you do? - ANSWER: Do as the officer tells you
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is: -
ANSWER: Illegal at all times
You must use your seat belt: - ANSWER: And failure to do so will result in a traffic ticket
Which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind? - ANSWER:
Decreasing your following distance
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street : -
ANSWER: If traffic on the street is moving to the left
,This white sign means: - ANSWER: Stay in the right lane if you are driving slower than
other traffic
Highways are typically most slippery: - ANSWER: When it first starts to rain after a dry
spell
When planning to pass another vehicle you should: - ANSWER: Not count on other
drivers making room for you
Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction: - ANSWER:
Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn
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 roadway
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red
lights? - ANSWER: You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first
You should use your horn when: - ANSWER: It may help prevent a collision
You want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there is a lane marked as shown.
You must: - ANSWER: Merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn
You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks
because: - ANSWER: You need the extra room to see around the truck
Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true? - ANSWER: Even over-the-
counter drugs can impair your driving
This yellow sign means: - ANSWER: Merging traffic ahead
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: - ANSWER:
Look to the sides of your vehicle
If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the
roadway, you should drive slower and turn on you: - ANSWER: Headlights
You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the: - ANSWER: Yellow
line next to your side of the road is broken
Which of these statements is true about road work zones? - ANSWER: You must "Slow
for the Cone Zone"
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: - ANSWER: They are
are properly secured
, You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection
when the light turns red: - ANSWER: Under any circumstances
You want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane. You: - ANSWER: Must
not squeeze past the bicyclist
If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely: - ANSWER: Interfere with
traffic and receive a ticket
You must file a Report to Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR 1) with DMV within
10 days if you: - ANSWER: Are in a collision that causes $750 in damage
You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the
corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you
should: - ANSWER: Wait until the person crosses the street
You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights
behind you. What should you do? - ANSWER: Drive to the right edge of the road and
stop
This hand signal indicates that: (hand pointing upwards) - ANSWER: the driver is
making a right turn
When there is water on the roadway you must reduce your speed to avoid: - ANSWER:
hydroplaning
Whenever you want to change lanes you must check for traffic: - ANSWER: behind your
vehicle and to the sides
If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing lights or using a
siren you are required to: - ANSWER: pull over to the curb and stop
If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working you must first
__________ before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way. - ANSWER:
come to a complete stop
Things that can distract your attention away from the road include: - ANSWER: text
messaging and talking on the phone
_________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways. -
ANSWER: Exit ramps
When you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic
you must not pass: - ANSWER: if the solid yellow line is on your side
