CALIFORNIA PERMIT TEST 2025
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
If you move, you must notify DMV of your new address within ___. - ANSWER10 days
It is illegal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving - ANSWERTrue
When should you use hand-over-hand steering? - ANSWERTurn at low speeds, park,
or need to recover from a skid
Use the right lane to - ANSWERenter or exit traffic or when you enter the road from a
curb or shoulder
Before you change lanes - ANSWERbe sure there is enough space for your vehicle in
the next lane
On a multilane road, the passing lane (far left lane) is used to - ANSWERpass other
vehicles
A HOV lane may be used if - ANSWERyou have a certain number of people in your
vehicle, are driving a low emission or zero emission vehicle, or are riding a motorcycle
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include: - ANSWERtiredness, yawning,
dizziness, nausea, headache, and ringing in the ears
The law sees the difference between illegal drugs and medications you get from a
pharmacy - ANSWERFalse
If you are carrying any alcohol or cannabis in your vehicle, it must be _____ -
ANSWERsealed or unopened
If you are carrying an open container of alcohol or cannabis, it must be placed ___ -
ANSWERin the trunk or somewhere passengers do not sit
It is legal to keep an open container of alcohol in your glove box - ANSWERFalse
If you are over 21, the illegal BAC is: - ANSWER0.08% or higher
, If you are under 21, the illegal BAC is: - ANSWER0.01% or higher
If you are DUI probation, the illegal BAC is: - ANSWER0.01% or higher
When should you use one-hand steering? - ANSWERWhen turning while backing up or
when operating vehicle controls that require your hand
You should always signal when you ___ - ANSWERturn, change lanes, slow down, or
stop
You should signal __ feet before a turn - ANSWER100 feet
You should signal before... - ANSWERevery lane change
You should signal for ___ before changing lanes on a freeway - ANSWERat least 5
seconds
You should signal before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb - ANSWERTrue
You should signal when you are almost through the intersection if you plan to turn
shortly after crossing the intersection - ANSWERTrue
You should only use your horn to - ANSWERavoid collisions and alert oncoming traffic
on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead
Dim your high-beam headlights to low-beams within ______ feet when a vehicle is
coming towards you - ANSWER500 feet
Dim your high-beam headlights to low-beams within ______ feet of a vehicle you are
following - ANSWER300 feet
Use your headlights __ minutes before sunrise and __ minutes after sunset -
ANSWER30, 30
You should turn on your headlights when it is too dark to see from ___ feet away -
ANSWER1,000 feet
You should use your low-beans during... - ANSWERfog, rain, snow, or other conditions
that prevent you from seeing other vehicles
You should use your headlights on ___ even on sunny days - ANSWERmountain roads
and tunnels
If you see a collision or hazard ahead, warn drivers by... - ANSWERturning on your
emergency flashers, lightly tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times, or using a hand signal
when slowing or stopping
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (RATED A+)
If you move, you must notify DMV of your new address within ___. - ANSWER10 days
It is illegal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving - ANSWERTrue
When should you use hand-over-hand steering? - ANSWERTurn at low speeds, park,
or need to recover from a skid
Use the right lane to - ANSWERenter or exit traffic or when you enter the road from a
curb or shoulder
Before you change lanes - ANSWERbe sure there is enough space for your vehicle in
the next lane
On a multilane road, the passing lane (far left lane) is used to - ANSWERpass other
vehicles
A HOV lane may be used if - ANSWERyou have a certain number of people in your
vehicle, are driving a low emission or zero emission vehicle, or are riding a motorcycle
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include: - ANSWERtiredness, yawning,
dizziness, nausea, headache, and ringing in the ears
The law sees the difference between illegal drugs and medications you get from a
pharmacy - ANSWERFalse
If you are carrying any alcohol or cannabis in your vehicle, it must be _____ -
ANSWERsealed or unopened
If you are carrying an open container of alcohol or cannabis, it must be placed ___ -
ANSWERin the trunk or somewhere passengers do not sit
It is legal to keep an open container of alcohol in your glove box - ANSWERFalse
If you are over 21, the illegal BAC is: - ANSWER0.08% or higher
, If you are under 21, the illegal BAC is: - ANSWER0.01% or higher
If you are DUI probation, the illegal BAC is: - ANSWER0.01% or higher
When should you use one-hand steering? - ANSWERWhen turning while backing up or
when operating vehicle controls that require your hand
You should always signal when you ___ - ANSWERturn, change lanes, slow down, or
stop
You should signal __ feet before a turn - ANSWER100 feet
You should signal before... - ANSWERevery lane change
You should signal for ___ before changing lanes on a freeway - ANSWERat least 5
seconds
You should signal before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb - ANSWERTrue
You should signal when you are almost through the intersection if you plan to turn
shortly after crossing the intersection - ANSWERTrue
You should only use your horn to - ANSWERavoid collisions and alert oncoming traffic
on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead
Dim your high-beam headlights to low-beams within ______ feet when a vehicle is
coming towards you - ANSWER500 feet
Dim your high-beam headlights to low-beams within ______ feet of a vehicle you are
following - ANSWER300 feet
Use your headlights __ minutes before sunrise and __ minutes after sunset -
ANSWER30, 30
You should turn on your headlights when it is too dark to see from ___ feet away -
ANSWER1,000 feet
You should use your low-beans during... - ANSWERfog, rain, snow, or other conditions
that prevent you from seeing other vehicles
You should use your headlights on ___ even on sunny days - ANSWERmountain roads
and tunnels
If you see a collision or hazard ahead, warn drivers by... - ANSWERturning on your
emergency flashers, lightly tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times, or using a hand signal
when slowing or stopping
