California Permit Practice Test 1

Unofficial practice test 46 questions · pass at 80% (37 correct)

1. A driver who is 21 or older is violating California's DUI law at what blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

   0.05% or higher 0.08% or higher 0.10% or higher Any amount above 0.00%
2. A two-lane road has a single set of double solid yellow lines down the center. In which situation may you cross them?

   To pass a slow vehicle when the road ahead looks clear To get around a line of cars waiting at a red light To make a left turn into a private driveway Whenever the vehicle ahead is going below the speed limit
3. What is the maximum distance you may drive in a center left turn lane?

   100 feet 150 feet 200 feet 500 feet
4. When may a driver legally move into a bicycle lane to make a turn?

   At any point, as long as no cyclists are present Within 200 feet of the intersection where you will turn Within 500 feet of the intersection where you will turn Only after coming to a complete stop
5. About how far before a right turn should you begin signaling?

   100 feet 25 feet 50 feet 300 feet
6. You are stopped at a signal showing a red arrow pointing to the right. What should you do?

   Turn right after a full stop if no one is coming Turn right after yielding to pedestrians Wait for the signal to turn green before turning Turn right unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted
7. Once you are in the correct lane to leave a freeway, how early should you signal before the exit?

   About two seconds (roughly 100 feet) About three seconds (roughly 200 feet) Only as you begin to move onto the off-ramp About five seconds (roughly 400 feet)
8. You are merging onto a highway from an on-ramp. Who has the right-of-way?

   You, because you are merging Traffic already on the highway Whichever vehicle is traveling faster The larger vehicle
9. You park on a sloping road that has no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

   To the left, toward the center of the road Straight ahead, with the parking brake set To the right, toward the edge of the road It does not matter as long as the parking brake is set
10. You come to a STOP sign at a corner that has no painted limit line and no crosswalk. Where should you stop?

    With your front bumper just inside the intersection so you can see Before you enter the intersection You only need to slow to walking speed when no lines are painted On the far side of the intersection, after crossing it
11. Unless a lower limit is posted, what is the top speed allowed when you are 500 feet or less from a school and children are outdoors or crossing?

    25 mph 20 mph 30 mph 35 mph
12. When must a driver report a collision to DMV on an SR 1 form?

    Only if a police officer came to the scene and wrote a report Within 10 days if anyone was hurt or killed, or property damage was over $1,000 Within 30 days if property damage was over $500 Only if you caused the collision, within 10 days
13. During the first 12 months with a provisional license, a driver under 18 generally may not drive during which hours?

    10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Midnight to 5 a.m. 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
14. If you are under 21, it is illegal in California to drive with a BAC of:

    0.01% or higher 0.04% or higher 0.05% or higher 0.08% or higher
15. How should you treat two sets of double solid yellow lines that are spaced two feet or more apart?

    As a barrier that must not be crossed As a center left turn lane you may enter As a passing zone when no traffic is coming As a lane you may use to cross into a driveway
16. On a two-lane road with no safe chance to pass, you are moving slower than the traffic behind you. A turnout is required once the line behind you reaches at least how many vehicles?

    Two Three Four Five
17. A fire engine with its siren and flashing lights on passes you. It is illegal to follow it closer than what distance?

    100 feet 200 feet 300 feet 500 feet
18. In a residential district, a U-turn is legal if no vehicles are approaching within what distance?

    100 feet 200 feet 300 feet 500 feet
19. In which situation may you make a left turn against a red light?

    From a two-way street onto a one-way street, if no sign prohibits it From a two-way street onto another two-way street, after a full stop Never; California does not allow any left turn on a red light From a one-way street onto another one-way street, if no sign prohibits it
20. You should not pass another vehicle when you are within how many feet of a bridge, tunnel, intersection or railroad crossing?

    100 feet 50 feet 25 feet 10 feet
21. You are about to turn on a green light. A pedestrian is still crossing in front of you, and their signal now shows a flashing raised hand. What must you do?

    Continue your turn, because the flashing signal means the pedestrian should not be in the street Sound your horn so the pedestrian hurries across Yield and let the pedestrian finish crossing Drive carefully around the pedestrian
22. While driving at night, you notice that the reflectors on the road surface look red in your headlights. What does this tell you?

    You are traveling against the flow of traffic A railroad crossing is just ahead Your lane is about to end You are entering a road work zone
23. What is the speed limit in an alley in California?

    10 mph 15 mph 20 mph 25 mph
24. What is the minimum amount of property damage coverage required on California liability insurance?

    $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $30,000
25. A driver under 18 must hold an instruction permit for at least how long before taking the driving test?

    6 months 3 months 30 days 1 year
26. You are driving with an opened container of alcohol in your vehicle. Where may it legally be kept?

    In the glove box In the center console In the trunk Under the driver's seat
27. Double solid white lines separate your lane from a carpool (HOV) lane. What should you do if you want to move into the carpool lane?

    Cross the lines carefully after signaling Cross only if you have a passenger Cross only when traffic is moving slowly Wait until the marking changes to a single broken white line
28. A lane is signed for public transit buses only. What may a regular passenger car do with this lane?

    Stop briefly in it to drop off a passenger Use it to pass slower traffic Cross it in order to make a right turn Park in it if no bus is in sight
29. On an undivided two-lane road, you are approaching a stopped school bus from the opposite direction. Its red lights are flashing. What must you do?

    Slow down and pass carefully, since you are not behind the bus Stop, then continue as soon as the children reach the curb, even if the lights are still flashing Stop only if you see children near your side of the road Stop and stay stopped until the children are safely across and the red lights stop flashing
30. Which of these is a place where a U-turn is illegal?

    On a one-way street Across a double yellow line At an intersection on a green arrow with no NO U-TURN sign On a divided highway at an opening provided in the center divider
31. You are stopped at a solid red light and want to turn right. No sign about turning on red is posted. What does the handbook allow?

    No right turn is permitted until the light changes to green You may turn right without stopping as long as no cars are coming You may turn right after stopping at the limit line and yielding to pedestrians, once it is safe You may turn right only if a green arrow also appears
32. Warning signals show that a train is approaching a crossing. According to the handbook, what is the closest you may stop to the nearest track?

    5 feet 10 feet 15 feet 25 feet
33. You and another driver arrive at the same moment at an intersection that has no STOP or YIELD signs and no signals. The other car is on your right. Who should go first?

    You, because you are on the left Whichever driver signaled first The larger of the two vehicles The vehicle on your right
34. How much supervised driving practice must a driver under 18 complete before getting a license?

    30 hours, with 5 at night 40 hours, with 10 at night 50 hours, with 10 at night 50 hours, with 20 at night
35. An officer suspects you of DUI and asks you to take a breath, blood, or urine test. What happens if you refuse?

    Your driving privilege will be suspended or revoked Nothing, because the test is voluntary You receive a written warning only You must pay a small fine but keep your license
36. A row of solid white triangles is painted across your lane, with the points aimed toward you. What does this marking show?

    A speed bump is ahead The place where you must yield or stop Your lane is about to end A bicycle lane begins here
37. You are behind a bicyclist on a narrow road and cannot change lanes. Because of oncoming traffic, you could only leave about two feet of space if you passed now. What should you do?

    Pass slowly, since a lower speed makes two feet acceptable Tap your horn so the rider moves over, then pass Pass using the shoulder on the right side of the bicyclist Wait to pass until you can leave at least three feet
38. A flashing yellow arrow pointing left is lit for your lane. What does it mean?

    You may turn left, but the turn is unprotected, so you must first yield to oncoming traffic Oncoming traffic is held, so your left turn is protected Left turns are not allowed until the arrow turns green You must stop completely and wait for a solid green light
39. You are stopped at a railroad crossing. A train has passed and the gate arm begins to rise, but the red lights are still flashing. What should you do?

    Cross once the gate is fully up Stay stopped until the red lights stop flashing Cross carefully if you can see no other train Drive around the gate while it is still rising
40. You are on a road that ends at a T intersection with no STOP or YIELD signs, and you want to turn onto the cross street. Who has the right-of-way?

    You do, because you are turning Vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians traveling on the through road Whoever reached the intersection first, regardless of which road they are on Only pedestrians; vehicles on the through road must stop for you
41. How long does a DUI conviction stay on your California driver record?

    3 years 5 years 7 years 10 years
42. On a freeway, your lane is marked with large broken lines. What should you be ready for?

    The lane may end, or it may lead you off the freeway The lane is reserved for passing only A carpool lane is about to begin You may cross into the opposing lanes to pass
43. A streetcar is stopped at a safety zone. If you pass it, what is the maximum speed allowed?

    10 mph 15 mph 20 mph 25 mph
44. You reach an intersection where the traffic lights are completely dark because of a power failure. How should you proceed?

    Slow down and continue through without stopping, as you would for a flashing yellow light Continue if you are on the wider road; drivers on the smaller road must stop Yield only to vehicles on your right and keep moving otherwise Stop as you would at an all-way stop, then go when it is safe
45. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, how far ahead should you look while driving?

    At least 10 seconds ahead of your vehicle About 3 seconds ahead of your vehicle Only as far as the vehicle directly in front of you About 5 seconds ahead of your vehicle
46. You are driving in a roundabout and realize you have just passed the exit you wanted. What does the handbook tell you to do?

    Keep circling until you come back around to your exit Stop inside the roundabout until a gap lets you get back to the exit Carefully back up to the exit you missed Cut straight across the inner lane toward the exit

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