California DMV permit practice test 4
25 questions written from the California Driver's Handbook (DL 600), covering following and passing, lanes, highways and freeways, parking, sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1To pass safely, a hill or curve ahead should be at least how far away?
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C: One-third of a mile. To safely pass, the hill or curve should be at least one-third of a mile ahead. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Passing, page 24.
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Question 2To merge into traffic on a highway, you need a gap of about:
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A: A full block (300 feet). On the highway you need a space of a full block, about 300 feet, to merge, enter, or exit traffic. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Crossing or Entering Traffic, page 24.
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Question 3When parallel parked, your vehicle should be within how many inches of the curb?
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A: 18 inches. Your vehicle should end up parallel and within 18 inches of the curb. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Parallel Parking, page 26.
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Question 4It is against the law to follow within how many feet of a fire engine, police vehicle, or ambulance using its siren or flashing lights?
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D: 300 feet. It is against the law to follow within 300 feet of any emergency vehicle when its siren or flashing lights are on. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Emergency Vehicles, page 45.
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Question 5You should use your headlights when it is too dark to see from how far away?
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A: 1,000 feet. Use your headlights when it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Using Your Headlights, page 11.
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Question 6Can you be convicted of DUI with a BAC below the legal limit?
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A: Yes, depending on how impaired you are. Depending on how impaired you are, you may be arrested and convicted of DUI even without a BAC measurement or below the limit. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits, page 73.
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Question 7During the first 12 months with a provisional license, you may not drive between:
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C: 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.. Provisional drivers cannot drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. during the first 12 months. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Minor's Restrictions and Exceptions, page 4.
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Question 8Which service will the CHP Freeway Service Patrol NOT provide?
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A: Towing your car to your home or private repair shop. FSP will not tow your vehicle to a private repair service or residence. It tows free of charge only to a CHP-approved location. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): California Highway Patrol (CHP) Freeway Service Patrol (FSP), page 70.
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Question 9Is it legal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving?
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D: No. It is illegal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): SECTION 5. An Introduction to Driving, page 9.
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Question 10The light is green, but the intersection ahead is backed up with cars. You should:
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C: Wait until you can get completely across before entering. Do not enter an intersection if you cannot get completely across before the light turns red. Blocking an intersection is against the law. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Traffic Signals: Solid Green Light, page 34.
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Question 11This sign shows a U-shaped arrow inside a red circle with a red slash. What does it mean?
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B: No U-turn. A red circle with a slash through a U-turn arrow is a NO U-TURN regulatory sign. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Red and White Regulatory Signs, page 36.
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Question 12In which direction does traffic travel in a roundabout?
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D: Counterclockwise. Traffic in a roundabout travels in a counterclockwise direction around the central island. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Roundabouts, page 40.
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Question 13When can you enter a two-way center left turn lane to make a left turn?
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D: Within 200 feet of the turn. Enter a two-way center left turn lane within 200 feet of the turn. You may drive only 200 feet in it. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Left Turns, page 19.
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Question 14What is the speed limit at a blind intersection?
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D: 15 mph. The speed limit for a blind intersection is 15 mph. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Blind Intersections, page 51.
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Question 15You should not pass within how many feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, or railroad crossing?
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B: 100 feet. Do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous area. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Passing, page 24.
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Question 16To enter traffic on a city street from a full stop, you need a gap of about:
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B: Half a block (about 150 feet). On city streets you need about half a block, about 150 feet. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Crossing or Entering Traffic, page 24.
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Question 17When you begin backing into a parallel parking space, at about what angle should you back in?
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D: 45 degrees. Turn the steering wheel to back into the space at about a 45-degree angle. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Parallel Parking, page 26.
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Question 18What can happen if you drive to the scene of a fire, collision, or other disaster just to look?
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B: You can be arrested. You can be arrested for driving to the scene of a fire, collision, or disaster, because you get in the way of emergency personnel. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Emergency Vehicles, page 45.
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Question 19An oncoming driver's headlights are blinding you. You should:
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C: Look toward the right edge of your lane. Do not look into oncoming headlights. Look toward the right edge of your lane and watch the vehicle out of the corner of your eye. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Darkness, page 59.
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Question 20California's DUI laws apply to:
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B: Alcohol and any drug, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, that affects your driving. DUI laws apply to alcohol and any drug that affects your ability to drive safely. The law makes no distinction between illegal drugs and medications. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): SECTION 9. Alcohol and Drugs, page 72.
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Question 21During the first 12 months, a provisional driver may not carry passengers under what age without a qualified adult?
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C: 20. You may not drive with passengers under 20 unless a parent, guardian, or other California-licensed driver at least 25 rides with you. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Minor's Restrictions and Exceptions, page 4.
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Question 22When is it safer to get out of your disabled vehicle on the freeway and stay away from it?
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C: When there isn't enough room on the shoulder, there is a guardrail, or there is a safe area away from the lanes. It may be safer to get out and stay away if there is not enough space on the shoulder, there is a guardrail, or there is a safe area away from the freeway lanes. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): If Your Vehicle Becomes Disabled on the Freeway, page 69.
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Question 23When should you use your horn on a narrow mountain road?
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B: When you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead. Use your horn to alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Using Your Horn, page 11.
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Question 24A green arrow pointing left means:
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A: You may make a protected left turn; oncoming vehicles are stopped by a red light. A green arrow allows a protected turn in the direction of the arrow. Oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Traffic Signals: Green Arrow, page 34.
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Question 25A round yellow sign with a black X and two letter R's warns that:
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D: A railroad crossing is ahead. A yellow and black circular sign warns that you are approaching a railroad crossing. Look, listen, slow down, and prepare to stop. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Yellow and Black Circular Sign or X-shaped Sign, page 38.
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