California Permit Practice Test 4 (46 Questions)

Your brakes have gotten wet. How does the handbook say you can dry them?

Brake hard several times from high speed Drive on without braking until they dry Pull the emergency brake while moving fast Lightly press the gas and brake pedals at once

A 17-year-old driver causes a collision that damages another car. Who has taken on financial responsibility to pay for the damages?

The teen's parents or guardians The 17-year-old driver alone The State of California The teen's driving school

Your driver's license will expire when you are 72 years old. What does the handbook say you must do to renew it?

Renew online with no tests needed Turn it in for a no-fee senior ID card Mail in a renewal form with a fee only Renew in person and pass a vision test

According to the handbook, which of these road users is considered a pedestrian?

A person riding a bicycle on the street A person driving a golf cart on the road A person riding a motorcycle in traffic A person riding a skateboard in the street

Your regular (not limited-term) California license will expire while you are living out of state, and you cannot renew it. If you ask before it expires, what may DMV grant?

A 30-day grace period A six-month temporary permit A five-year automatic renewal A one-year license extension

A 30-year-old driver is on DUI probation. What is the lowest BAC at which it is illegal for this driver to drive?

0.01% 0.04% 0.05% 0.08%

The road is icy. To help keep from skidding, what should you do before going down a steep hill?

Shift into a lower gear first Shift into a higher gear first Speed up to build momentum Brake hard and hold the pedal down

The rule against keeping an open alcohol container where people sit does not apply to which person?

A passenger in a pickup truck's back seat A driver who keeps it in the glove box A passenger riding in a taxi or a bus A passenger riding in a friend's sedan

A school bus ahead of you begins flashing yellow lights. What do these lights tell you to do?

Pass the bus quickly before it comes to a stop Nothing; drivers only respond to its red lights Slow down and get ready to stop for the bus Turn on your hazard lights and change lanes

A 16-year-old who is not yet licensed is convicted of riding a bicycle under the influence of alcohol. What can happen once they become eligible to drive?

Nothing, because bicycle offenses never affect driving They must wait until age 21 to apply for any license Their driving privilege may be delayed or suspended a year Their first license is held back for exactly one week

For most vehicles, where are the driver's blind spots?

At the sides, slightly behind the driver Straight ahead, through the windshield Directly behind, in the rearview mirror's view In the areas your side mirrors show you

A tire suddenly blows out while you are driving. What does the handbook recommend?

Brake firmly right away to stop quickly Lift your foot off the gas pedal immediately Hold the wheel with both hands and ease off the gas Steer sharply onto the shoulder at your current speed

You are arrested for DUI and want a DMV administrative hearing. Within how many days of your arrest must you request it?

5 days 10 days 30 days 60 days

You are following a large truck near an intersection, and it begins drifting to the left. Before you start to pass it, what should you do?

Pass it on the right at once, since it is moving left Honk so the driver knows you are about to go around Check its turn signals; it may be swinging wide to turn Speed up and get past before it finishes its move

A 16-year-old is applying for an instruction permit, and the teen's parents share joint custody. Who must sign the application?

Either parent alone Only the parent the teen lives with Both of the parents No parent; the teen signs alone

You plan to turn into a driveway just past the far side of an intersection. When should you signal the turn?

Before you enter the intersection When you are nearly through the intersection Only once you are stopped at the driveway You do not need to signal for a driveway

You are entering a roundabout that has two lanes, and you plan to turn right. Which lanes should you use?

Enter using the left lane, leave using the right lane Enter using the right lane, leave using the right lane Enter using either lane, leave using the left lane Enter using the left lane, leave using the left lane

What is painted on the road surface of a carpool (HOV) lane?

A diamond and the words Carpool Lane A large arrow with the letters HOV A bicycle shape with green paint A row of white triangles across it

You are driving through town and realize you have just gone past the street where you meant to turn. What should you do?

Back up slowly until you reach the street Stop in your lane until you can make the turn Make a U-turn right away, wherever you are Continue on until there is a safe, legal place to turn around

You are driving near a large truck, and you cannot see the truck's side mirrors. What does this tell you?

The truck driver is unable to see your vehicle You are at a safe distance from the truck The truck driver can see you clearly in the mirrors The truck is getting ready to make a right turn

A driver behind you signals that they want to pass you. What should you do?

Speed up so they can get by you sooner Keep your speed and hold your lane position Brake hard and pull onto the shoulder Drift toward the center line to watch them

What type of license do most people need to drive an ordinary passenger car in California?

A commercial Class A license A noncommercial Class C license A commercial Class B license A Class M motorcycle license

A truck ahead of you shows a diamond-shaped placard indicating its load may be dangerous. What must it do at a railroad crossing?

Cross the tracks without stopping or slowing Come to a stop before it crosses the tracks Wait for a flagman before it crosses the tracks Sound its horn while it crosses the tracks

A patrol car ahead turns on its emergency lights and slowly weaves across all lanes. There is no immediate risk of a collision. What should you do?

Turn on your flashers and slow to the officer's speed Pass the patrol car once it moves out of your lane Brake hard right away to stop as fast as possible Keep your speed until the officer comes to a full stop

The CHP Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) gives free roadside help to some drivers stuck on the freeway. Which of these will FSP NOT do?

Bring a gallon of fuel when your tank is empty Jump-start a car whose battery has died Tow a motorcycle that has broken down Put on your spare in place of a flat tire

An officer gives an 18-year-old driver a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test, and it shows a BAC of 0.05%. What may the officer do next?

Nothing, because the reading is under 0.08% Let them go on if a passenger is 21 or older Only warn them, since PAS results never count Require them to take a breath or blood test

You back into another car in a private shopping-center parking lot, causing about $2,500 in damage. No one is hurt. Does an SR 1 report need to be filed with DMV?

No, because the lot is private property Yes, even though it was on private property No, because nobody was injured in it Only if the other driver asks you to file

As you enter a highway, how much space should you keep between your vehicle and the one ahead so you can stop safely?

About half a second About one second About three seconds Less than one car length

An area marked off by raised buttons on the road is set aside for people waiting for a bus or trolley. When may you drive through it?

When no one is waiting inside it Never, under any condition When you go 10 mph or slower When no bus is stopped beside it

You move to a new home in California. How soon must you give DMV your new address?

Within 30 days Within 10 days Within 60 days At your next renewal

Your side of the road has only one lane going your direction, and a single solid yellow center line is on your side. A slow car is ahead of you. May you pass it?

Yes, if the oncoming lane looks clear No, you may not pass the vehicle ahead Yes, but only during daylight hours Yes, if you tap your horn before passing

You are stopped and waiting for oncoming traffic to clear so you can turn left. How should your front wheels be pointed while you wait?

Turned left, so you are ready to go Turned right, toward the nearest curb Straight ahead until you can safely begin Turned partly left, toward oncoming cars

Your cargo extends more than 4 feet behind the rear bumper, and you will be driving after dark. How must the cargo be marked at night?

With one white light on the end With reflective tape and nothing else With two flashing amber lights With two red lights

In which situation does the handbook allow you to pass a streetcar on its left side?

The streetcar is moving slower than you want to go The streetcar is stopped and its doors are closed There is plenty of room for you on its right side You are traveling on a one-way street

You are approaching a red YIELD sign. What does the handbook tell you to do?

Slow down and be ready to stop so others can go first Keep your speed, since cross traffic must yield to you Stop only for pedestrians; vehicles must yield to you Speed up to merge ahead of any approaching traffic

Ahead of you, a tow truck is stopped at the side of the road with its amber warning lights flashing. What must you do?

Move over and slow down as you go past Stop behind it and wait until it leaves Keep your speed; it is not an emergency vehicle Honk to alert the driver as you pass by

A 19-year-old driver is caught with alcohol in the vehicle, and none of the under-21 exceptions apply. For up to how long can law enforcement impound the vehicle?

10 days 15 days 30 days 90 days

You are thinking about passing on a road with a hill ahead. For the pass to be safe, the hill should be at least how far away?

At least 100 feet away At least 250 feet away At least 500 feet away At least a third of a mile

When does the handbook say you must have proof of insurance with you?

Only when you renew your registration Only after you have had a collision Only when driving outside California Whenever you drive and at a drive test

Next to a disabled parking space is an area painted with diagonal (crosshatched) lines. May you park in that striped area?

Yes, for up to 15 minutes Yes, if your hazard lights are on No, you may not park there at all Yes, if the disabled space is empty

You are on a two-lane road. A car is coming toward you in the other lane, and a bicyclist is riding ahead of you on the right. What does the handbook recommend?

Speed up so you pass the bicyclist before the car arrives Slow down, let the car go by, then pass the bicyclist Steer between the car and the bicyclist at a steady speed Sound your horn so the bicyclist moves off the roadway

A pregnant person is buckling a seat belt. Where should the shoulder strap go?

Under the arm, away from the belly Between the breasts and off to the side of the belly Behind the back to keep it off the belly Straight across the center of the belly

A healthy 75-year-old has a clean driving record and no medical conditions. What does the handbook say about license restrictions for this driver?

No restriction is added just because of age Night driving is automatically banned at 70 Freeway driving is banned for drivers over 70 An extra outside mirror is required after 70

You are finishing a lit cigarette while driving. What does the handbook say about tossing it out the window?

It is allowed if no other vehicles are close by It is allowed on highways but not on city streets You must not throw it out of your vehicle It is allowed if you are in the far right lane

California liability insurance must cover at least how much for the death or injury of more than one person?

$30,000 $15,000 $100,000 $60,000

You are about to change lanes. How does the handbook say you should check your blind spots?

Glance over each shoulder, turning only your head Rely on your side and rearview mirrors alone Twist your upper body around toward the rear Drift slightly toward the lane and watch the mirrors