California Permit Practice Test

Are you preparing to take the California state DMV written knowledge test? Well, then maybe it’s time to sharpen up your know-how in our California DMV permit practice test and see if you have what it takes to pass it! Think you know all your California-specific road signs, the rules of the road, or how to drive properly and keep you safe on the road? Our California permit practice test here aims to help you study and prep for the real thing…

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California Permit Practice Test

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1) What should you do if you are being passed by another vehicle in California?

A) Speed up to prevent them from passing

B) Move to the left to block the pass

C) Honk your horn to discourage passing

D) Slow down and let them pass safely

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2) What should you do if your vehicle stalls on a railroad crossing in California?

A) Push the vehicle off the tracks

B) Stay inside the vehicle and wait for help

C) Exit the vehicle and move away from the tracks

D) Try to restart the engine immediately

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3) What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black "T" indicate?

A) A truck stop ahead

B) T-intersection ahead

C) A dead-end street ahead

D) No turns allowed ahead

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4) In California, what should you do if you see a "Lane Ends" sign?

A) Stop until the lane reopens

B) Drive on the shoulder

C) Speed up to merge quickly

D) Merge into the next lane safely

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5) In California, when are you allowed to pass on the right?

A) When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is enough room

B) Only on highways with two or more lanes in each direction

C) Never

D) Only when the road is clear

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6) When parking uphill on a street with a curb in California, which way should you turn your wheels?

A) Away from the curb

B) Toward the curb

C) Straight ahead

D) Toward the street

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7) What is the maximum speed limit on most California highways unless otherwise posted?

A) 60 mph

B) 55 mph

C) 65 mph

D) 70 mph

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8) What should you do if you approach a railroad crossing and the gates are down in California?

A) Stop and wait for the gates to lift

B) Continue driving slowly

C) Drive around the gates if no train is coming

D) Honk your horn to alert the train

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9) If two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time in California, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

A) The vehicle traveling straight

B) The vehicle on the right

C) The larger vehicle

D) The vehicle on the left

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10) When driving in California, what should you do if you see a pedestrian at a crosswalk?

A) Proceed if the pedestrian is not in a marked crosswalk

B) Honk to alert the pedestrian

C) Speed up to clear the crosswalk quickly

D) Stop, regardless of whether the pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk

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11) What should you do if you see a blind pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog at a crosswalk in California?

A) Honk your horn to warn them

B) Speed up to avoid stopping

C) Continue driving if they are not in your lane

D) Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross

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12) What is the maximum speed limit in California on two-lane undivided highways unless otherwise posted?

A) 45 mph

B) 65 mph

C) 55 mph

D) 50 mph

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13) In California, how far must you stay behind a school bus when its red lights are flashing?

A) 10 feet

B) 15 feet

C) Until the lights stop flashing

D) 25 feet

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14) What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers aged 21 and over in California?

A) 0.08%

B) 0.10%

C) 0.05%

D) 0.02%

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15) How far must you stop from a school bus in California when its red lights are flashing?

A) 20 feet

B) Until the lights stop flashing, regardless of distance

C) 10 feet

D) 15 feet

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16) What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a car and squiggly lines behind it indicate?

A) No passing zone

B) Slippery when wet

C) Sharp turn ahead

D) Winding road ahead

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17) What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles towing trailers on California highways?

A) 55 mph

B) 70 mph

C) 45 mph

D) 65 mph

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18) In California, what is the consequence of accumulating too many points on your driving record?

A) You may face a fine

B) Your license may be suspended

C) You will be required to retake the driving test

D) You may receive a warning

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19) When are you allowed to turn right on a red light in California?

A) Only if there is no oncoming traffic

B) Right turns on red are never allowed

C) Only during daylight hours

D) Only after a complete stop and checking for traffic

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20) In California, what should you do if you are driving slower than the flow of traffic in the left lane?

A) Move to the right lane to allow faster traffic to pass

B) Honk to warn drivers behind you

C) Stay in the lane

D) Speed up to match the flow of traffic

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