Can You Pass This California State Learner's Permit Test?
Californians, this quiz is here to help you in your quest to earn a learner’s permit and be able to get behind the wheel freely as a competent and confident driver. Reckon you can get all of the questions right on your first try? Let’s see how well you perform!
- 1.You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:
- A.
Always stop before making a right turn
- B.
Signal during the last 100 feet before you turn
- C.
Slow down and signal as you start your turn
- 2.The speed limit in any alley is:
- A.
20 mph
- B.
15 mph
- C.
10 mph
- 3.You should stop before crossing railroad tracks:
- A.
Whenever a crossing is not controlled by gates
- B.
Any time a train may be approaching, whether or not you see it
- C.
If your vehicle has three or more axles
- 4.When driving in fog, snow, or rain, use both your windshield wipers and:
- A.
Low-beams headlights
- B.
High-beam headlights
- C.
Running lights
- 5.You should adjust your rear view and side mirrors:
- A.
Before you get into the car
- B.
Before you start driving
- C.
After you start driving
- 6.You are driving in the far right lane of a multi-lane freeway. A line of five cars is merging into your lane ahead from an on ramp. You:
- A.
Must maintain your speed and position
- B.
Must slow down to let the other vehicles merge
- C.
Should make room for the merging vehicles, if possible
- 7.Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
- A.
Slowing down to look at an accident scene
- B.
Avoiding unnecessary lane changes
- C.
Using public transportation instead of your car
- 8.A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a corner, you should:
- A.
Stop at the crosswalk and honk your horn
- B.
Drive into the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
- C.
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
- 9.When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you:
- A.
Have the right-the-way
- B.
Should first stop and check for cross traffic
- C.
Need at least a 4-second gap in traffic
- 10.When a traffic signal light isn't working at an intersection, you should:
- A.
Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe
- B.
Stop before entering and let all other traffic go first
- C.
Slow down or stop, if necessary
- 11.The speed limit for a school zone is ____, unless otherwise posted.
- A.
15 mph
- B.
25 mph
- C.
20 mph
- 12.If you are convicted by the court of a first DUI, the court will:
- A.
Suspend your driving privilege
- B.
Sentence you to a mandatory 30 days in jail
- C.
Confiscate and sell your vehicle
- 13.Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled "T" intersection. One vehicle is one the through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the intersection?
- A.
The vehicle on the through road
- B.
The vehicle on the right
- C.
The vehicle that arrives first
- 14.There are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your direction. when you see this white sign, you should:
- A.
Drive to the right edge of your lane but keep moving
- B.
Slow down and signal the other drivers to pass you
- C.
Drive to the side of the road and stop in the designated area
- 15.You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice think broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:
- A.
The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane
- B.
A special lane for slow moving vehicles
- C.
An exit lane
- 16.To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should:
- A.
Look in your outside mirrors only
- B.
Look over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter
- C.
Always turn your head and look over your right shoulder
- 17.You have had your license for eight months. You may:
- A.
Drive between 5:00am and 5:00pm unaccompanied
- B.
Transport minors unaccompanied at any time
- C.
Transport minors between 11:00pm and 5:00am unaccompanied
- 18.Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:
- A.
Waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light
- B.
Parked on a hill or sloping driveway
- C.
Parked on the side of a level roadway and there is no curb
- 19.You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?
- A.
Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down
- B.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
- C.
Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass
- 20.For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?
- A.
Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked-out traffic signals
- B.
Solid red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights
- C.
Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and yellow lights
- 21.Check your rearview mirrors:
- A.
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you
- B.
Only on a freeway or highway
- C.
Only when you are slowing down
- 22.You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:
- A.
Sell or transfer your vehicle
- B.
Paint your vehicle a different color
- C.
Are cited for a traffic violation
- 23.The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
- A.
Pass the vehicle once any pedestrian has crossed your lane
- B.
Stop, then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
- C.
Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle
- 24.It is illegal for a person under 21 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is _____ or more.
- A.
0.08%
- B.
0.01%
- C.
0.05%
- 25.You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left into a driveway. You may legally pass the vehicle on the right:
- A.
If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle to do so
- B.
Even if you must drive on the shoulder to do so
- C.
Even if you must cross a solid white painted on the road
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