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California DMV permit practice test 14

26 questions written from the California Driver's Handbook (DL 600), covering licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

26 questions
  1. Question 1What minimum tire tread depth does DMV require for a vehicle used in the drive test?

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    C: 1/32 inch. Tires must have at least 1/32-inch of uniform tread depth, and a donut spare tire is not allowed. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Driver's License Tests: Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test, page 6.

  2. Question 2When stopped by law enforcement, a driver must produce:

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    D: A driver's license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration. The driver of a stopped vehicle must produce a driver's license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Your Rights During the Enforcement Stop, page 30.

  3. Question 3Who may ride with you during the drive test?

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    C: Only the examiner, with exceptions for training, service animals, and certain law enforcement situations. Only the examiner may accompany you. Interpreters may help only during the pre-drive inspection. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Other Things to Know for Your Behind-the-Wheel Test, page 7.

  4. Question 4You should signal:

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    C: Even when you do not see other vehicles around you. Signal before every turn and lane change, before pulling to or from the curb, and even when you do not see other vehicles around you. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Signals, Horns, And Headlights: Signaling, page 11.

  5. Question 5Your test vehicle's rearview mirrors must include:

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    C: At least two rearview mirrors, one on the left side. The vehicle must have at least two rearview mirrors, and one must be on the left side. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Driver's License Tests: Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test, page 6.

  6. Question 6Bicyclists may signal a right turn by:

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    A: Holding their right arm straight out pointing right. Bicyclists may signal a turn with their arm held straight out, pointing in the direction they plan to turn. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Signals, Horns, And Headlights: Signaling, page 10.

  7. Question 7If your vision test is passed only with glasses or contacts, your license will:

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    D: Have a corrective lenses restriction. If you take your vision test with corrective or contact lenses, your license will have a corrective lenses restriction. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Driver's License Tests: Vision Test, page 5.

  8. Question 8Your turn signal lights are not working. How can you signal?

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    D: Use hand-and-arm signals. If your signal lights are not working or bright sunlight makes them hard to see, use hand-and-arm signals. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Signals, Horns, And Headlights: Signaling, page 10.

  9. Question 9Drivers age 70 or older when their license expires must:

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    B: Renew in person and pass a vision test. If you are 70 or older when your license expires, you must renew in person and pass a vision test. Other exams may be required. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Driver's License Renewal, page 82.

  10. Question 10On a two-lane road there is an oncoming car on your left and a bicyclist ahead on your right. What should you do?

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    C: Slow down, let the oncoming car pass, then move left to give the bicyclist at least three feet. Take one danger at a time. Let the oncoming vehicle pass, then move left to give the bicyclist plenty of space, at least three feet. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Choose Between Hazards, page 68.

  11. Question 11Is DMV reexamination of a driver based on the driver's age?

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    C: No, it is based on physical or mental condition or driving record. A physical or mental condition or a poor driving record can be the basis for reexamination, not a driver's age. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Reexamination, page 80.

  12. Question 12When stopping behind another vehicle, how much space should you leave?

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    A: Enough to see its rear wheels. If stopping behind a vehicle, leave enough space to see its rear wheels. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Braking, page 22.

  13. Question 13If you receive a Notice of Priority Reexamination, how long do you have to contact DMV before your privilege is suspended?

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    C: Five working days. You have five working days to contact DMV or your driving privilege will be automatically suspended. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Priority Reexamination, page 81.

  14. Question 14When should you use your headlights on mountain roads and in tunnels?

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    B: Even on sunny days. Use your headlights on mountain roads and in tunnels, even on sunny days. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Using Your Headlights, page 11.

  15. Question 15After moving to California and becoming a resident or getting a job here, how long do you have to register your out-of-state vehicle?

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    D: 20 days. You have 20 days to register your vehicle after you become a resident or get a job in California. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Out-of-State Vehicles, page 79.

  16. Question 16When leaving a brightly lit place at night, you should:

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    C: Drive slowly until your eyes adjust to the darkness. When you leave a brightly lit place, drive slowly until your eyes adjust to the darkness. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Darkness, page 59.

  17. Question 17When you buy a vehicle, how long do you have to transfer ownership into your name?

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    D: 10 days. When you buy a vehicle, you have 10 days to transfer ownership to your name. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Buying or Selling a Vehicle, page 79.

  18. Question 18Which is a warning sign of an unsafe driver listed in the seniors chapter?

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    A: Getting lost in familiar places. Warning signs include getting lost in familiar places, dents and scrapes on the car or property, and frequent close calls or collisions. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): SECTION 13. Seniors and Driving, page 82.

  19. Question 19If an unlicensed person is caught driving your vehicle, it may be impounded for:

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    D: 30 days. If an unlicensed person is caught driving your vehicle, it may be impounded for 30 days. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Evading Law Enforcement, page 53.

  20. Question 20Using a vehicle to flee or try to evade law enforcement is:

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    A: A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in county jail. It is a misdemeanor to use a motor vehicle to flee or evade law enforcement, punishable by up to one year in county jail. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Evading Law Enforcement, page 53.

  21. Question 21After receiving notice of a proposed DMV action against your license, you must request a hearing within:

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    B: 10 days of being served or 14 days from the date the notice is mailed. You must request a hearing within 10 days of being served or 14 days from the date the notice is mailed, or you lose the right to a hearing. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Administrative Hearing, page 55.

  22. Question 22DMV will revoke your driving privilege if you are convicted of:

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    B: A hit-and-run or reckless driving that resulted in injury. DMV will revoke your driving privilege if you are convicted of a hit-and-run or reckless driving that resulted in injury. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Suspension or Revocation, page 54.

  23. Question 23If you get a traffic ticket and fail to appear in court, DMV may:

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    A: Suspend your driving privilege until you appear. If you fail to appear (FTA) in court, DMV may suspend your driving privilege until you appear, and the FTA goes on your record. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Points on Your Driver's Record, page 54.

  24. Question 24Which information in your driver record is NOT available to the public?

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    C: Physical or mental conditions, address, and Social Security number. Most of your driver record is public, except physical or mental conditions, address, and Social Security number. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Record Confidentiality, page 56.

  25. Question 25Who is financially responsible for damages caused by a driver under 18?

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    D: The parents or guardians who signed the application. Parents or guardians take on financial responsibility for drivers younger than 18 and pay for damages if the driver is in a collision. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Insurance Requirements, page 76.

  26. Question 26A California resident who is out of state and cannot renew may request a license extension of:

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    D: One year. If you are out of state and cannot renew, you may request a one-year extension before the license expires. Limited-term licenses are not eligible. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Extend Your Driver's License, page 8.

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