California 2024 Permit Test Study Guide Exam
Questions and Answers.
In what situation can you steer with one hand? - ANS When turning while backing up to
see where you're going or operating certain vehicle
You should signal at least ____ feet before you turn. - ANS 100
You should signal at least ____ seconds before changing lanes on the freeway. - ANS 5
Yellow lines separate: - ANS Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road
White lines separate: - ANS traffic going in the same direction
Single solid yellow line: - ANS marks the center of a road with two-way traffic.
Double yellow solid lines: - ANS Should not be crossed anytime (Barrier)
Broken yellow line: - ANS may pass when safe (on the broken side)
Single solid white line - ANS Marks traffic lanes going in the same direction. This
includes one-way streets.
Double solid white lines: - ANS Barrier between regular lane and "preferential" (carpool)
lane. Never change lanes over these.
Broken white lines: - ANS Lanes going in the same direction. You can pass/change
lanes.
Yield line: - ANS is a line of triangles extending across the roadway that may be used
with a yield sign to show the point at which you must yield or stop, if necessary. A yield
line is often seen at the entrance of a roundabout
Ending freeway/street lanes marked with: - ANS large broken lines
Which lane is the fast lane? - ANS the left lane (number 1)
Use the left lane to - ANS pass or turn left
Use the right lane to - ANS enter or exit traffic
You may only drive for ___ feet in a center left turn lane. - ANS 200
You can enter a bike lane to turn within ____ feet of an intersection - ANS 200 ft.
, You can make a left turn on red: - ANS only at the intersection of two one-way streets
and where no sign prohibits it
Places you cannot make a U turn - ANS In front of a fire station, in business districts
You may make a U-turn across a ____ line when it is safe and legal or at an intersection
on a green light or green arrow unless a "No U-turn" sign is posted - ANS double yellow
Don't pass within: - ANS 100 ft. of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or
other hazardous place
When you parallel park, your vehicle should be within ____inches of the curb - ANS 18
If you are parking downhill, you should: - ANS turn your wheels to the right, toward the
curb
If you're parking uphill... - ANS turn your wheels away from the curb
If you park on a hill where there is no curb... - ANS turn your wheels towards the
shoulder the road (away from the center of the road)
White curb: - ANS Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
Green curb: - ANS Park for a limited time
Yellow curb: - ANS Stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay with your car.
Red curb: - ANS No stopping, standing, or parking
Blue curb: - ANS handicapped parking
It's illegal to park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant or station driveway - ANS 15
If a law enforcement officer stops you, you should first... - ANS turn on your right turn
signal to acknowledge that you see the officer.
Flashing yellow arrow - ANS You may turn in the direction of the arrow if the way is
clear (you're not protected from other traffic)
Who has the right of way? - ANS the person who arrived first
If two vehicles arrive at an intersection at the same time, who has the right of way? -
ANS The vehicle on your right
At a T intersection without a stop or yield sign, who has the right of way? - ANS vehicles
going straight
Questions and Answers.
In what situation can you steer with one hand? - ANS When turning while backing up to
see where you're going or operating certain vehicle
You should signal at least ____ feet before you turn. - ANS 100
You should signal at least ____ seconds before changing lanes on the freeway. - ANS 5
Yellow lines separate: - ANS Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road
White lines separate: - ANS traffic going in the same direction
Single solid yellow line: - ANS marks the center of a road with two-way traffic.
Double yellow solid lines: - ANS Should not be crossed anytime (Barrier)
Broken yellow line: - ANS may pass when safe (on the broken side)
Single solid white line - ANS Marks traffic lanes going in the same direction. This
includes one-way streets.
Double solid white lines: - ANS Barrier between regular lane and "preferential" (carpool)
lane. Never change lanes over these.
Broken white lines: - ANS Lanes going in the same direction. You can pass/change
lanes.
Yield line: - ANS is a line of triangles extending across the roadway that may be used
with a yield sign to show the point at which you must yield or stop, if necessary. A yield
line is often seen at the entrance of a roundabout
Ending freeway/street lanes marked with: - ANS large broken lines
Which lane is the fast lane? - ANS the left lane (number 1)
Use the left lane to - ANS pass or turn left
Use the right lane to - ANS enter or exit traffic
You may only drive for ___ feet in a center left turn lane. - ANS 200
You can enter a bike lane to turn within ____ feet of an intersection - ANS 200 ft.
, You can make a left turn on red: - ANS only at the intersection of two one-way streets
and where no sign prohibits it
Places you cannot make a U turn - ANS In front of a fire station, in business districts
You may make a U-turn across a ____ line when it is safe and legal or at an intersection
on a green light or green arrow unless a "No U-turn" sign is posted - ANS double yellow
Don't pass within: - ANS 100 ft. of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or
other hazardous place
When you parallel park, your vehicle should be within ____inches of the curb - ANS 18
If you are parking downhill, you should: - ANS turn your wheels to the right, toward the
curb
If you're parking uphill... - ANS turn your wheels away from the curb
If you park on a hill where there is no curb... - ANS turn your wheels towards the
shoulder the road (away from the center of the road)
White curb: - ANS Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
Green curb: - ANS Park for a limited time
Yellow curb: - ANS Stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay with your car.
Red curb: - ANS No stopping, standing, or parking
Blue curb: - ANS handicapped parking
It's illegal to park within ____ feet of a fire hydrant or station driveway - ANS 15
If a law enforcement officer stops you, you should first... - ANS turn on your right turn
signal to acknowledge that you see the officer.
Flashing yellow arrow - ANS You may turn in the direction of the arrow if the way is
clear (you're not protected from other traffic)
Who has the right of way? - ANS the person who arrived first
If two vehicles arrive at an intersection at the same time, who has the right of way? -
ANS The vehicle on your right
At a T intersection without a stop or yield sign, who has the right of way? - ANS vehicles
going straight
