California DMV permit practice test 6
25 questions written from the California Driver's Handbook (DL 600), covering safe and defensive driving, signals and pavement markings, road signs, right of way, turns and intersections and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1Where may you mount a cell phone in your car?
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A: On the windshield, dashboard, or center console, as long as it doesn't block your view. Mount your phone on the windshield, dashboard, or center console where it does not block your view, and use only a single swipe or touch. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Cell Phones and Texting, page 71.
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Question 2A pedestrian starts crossing on a flashing DON'T WALK signal in front of you. What must you do?
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D: Yield to the pedestrian. Drivers must yield to pedestrians even if the DON'T WALK light is flashing. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Pedestrian Signals or Signs: Flashing DON'T WALK, page 35.
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Question 3Many railroad crossings have a blue and white sign. What is it for?
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D: It tells you what to do if there is an emergency on the tracks or your vehicle stalls on them. The blue and white sign at many crossings tells you what to do if there is an emergency on or near the tracks or your vehicle stalls on them. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Yellow and Black Circular Sign or X-shaped Sign, page 38.
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Question 4In a multilane roundabout, if you want to go straight you may:
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A: Choose either lane and exit in the lane you entered. To go straight in a multilane roundabout, choose either lane and exit in the same lane you entered. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Roundabouts, page 40.
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Question 5When making a right turn, you should finish the turn:
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A: In the right lane, without swinging wide. Complete your right turn in the right lane. Do not turn wide into another lane. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Turns: Right Turns, page 18.
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Question 6Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing where you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions, the speed limit is:
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B: 15 mph. The speed limit is 15 mph within 100 feet of a railroad crossing when you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions, unless the crossing has gates, a warning signal, or a flagman. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Near Railroad or Light Rail Tracks, page 51.
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Question 7Another vehicle signals that it wants to pass you. What should you do?
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C: Allow it to pass and keep your lane position and speed. If a vehicle is passing you or signals that it plans to, let it pass. Maintain your lane position and speed. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Being Passed, page 25.
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Question 8Which vehicles may use an HOV (carpool) lane?
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A: Vehicles with the minimum number of occupants posted, qualifying low- or zero-emission vehicles with a DMV decal, or motorcycles unless posted otherwise. HOV lanes are for vehicles with the posted minimum number of people, low- or zero-emission vehicles with a DMV-issued decal, and motorcycles unless otherwise posted. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Types of Lanes: Carpool/High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes, page 16.
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Question 9What does a green painted curb mean?
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A: Parking for a limited time. Green: park for a limited time. The limit may be posted on a sign or painted on the curb. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Parking at Colored Curbs, page 28.
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Question 10Anyone convicted of assaulting a highway worker faces:
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B: Fines up to $2,000 and up to one year in jail. A person convicted of assaulting a highway worker faces fines of up to $2,000 and imprisonment for up to one year. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Fines and Double Fine Zones, page 49.
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Question 11In heavy fog, you should use:
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C: Low-beam headlights. Use low beams in fog. High beams reflect back and cause glare. Never drive using only parking or fog lights. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Fog or Heavy Smoke, page 64.
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Question 12The open container law does not apply to passengers in which vehicle?
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D: A taxi, bus, camper, or motorhome. The open container law does not apply to passengers in a bus, taxi, camper, or motorhome. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Use or Possession of Alcohol or Cannabis Products in a Vehicle, page 72.
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Question 13A minor has two at-fault collisions or traffic convictions (or one of each). What happens?
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C: They cannot drive for 30 days unless accompanied by a licensed adult at least 25. With two at-fault collisions, two convictions, or one of each, a minor cannot drive for 30 days unless a licensed adult at least 25 rides along. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Maintaining Your Minor's (Provisional) Driver's License, page 55.
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Question 14You see a collision or hazard ahead. How can you warn drivers behind you?
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A: Turn on your emergency flashers, tap your brake pedal three or four times, or use a hand signal. Warn drivers behind you by turning on your emergency flashers, lightly tapping the brake pedal three or four times, or using a hand signal. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Using Your Emergency Flashers, page 12.
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Question 15What is the main source of distracted driving?
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C: Cell phones. The handbook states cell phones are the main source of distracted driving. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Cell Phones and Texting, page 70.
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Question 16At an intersection with no pedestrian signals, pedestrians should:
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D: Obey the vehicle traffic signals. If there are no pedestrian signals, pedestrians obey the vehicle traffic signals. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Pedestrian Signals or Signs: No Pedestrian Signals, page 35.
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Question 17What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign mean?
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A: You are near a school; drive slowly and stop for children in the crosswalk. A five-sided sign means you are near a school. Drive slowly and stop for children in the crosswalk. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): 5-sided Sign, page 38.
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Question 18Two vehicles meet on a steep, narrow mountain road where neither can pass. Who has the right-of-way?
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A: The vehicle facing uphill. The vehicle facing uphill has the right-of-way. The downhill vehicle has more control when backing up and should back up until the uphill vehicle can pass. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Mountain Roads, page 42.
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Question 19When making a left turn from a two-way street onto a two-way street, where should you end the turn?
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A: In the left lane closest to the middle of the street going your direction. Start in the left lane closest to the middle of the street and end in the left lane closest to the middle of the street going your direction. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Examples of Turns, page 21.
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Question 20Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in business or residential districts is:
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B: 25 mph. The speed limit in business or residential districts is 25 mph, unless otherwise posted. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Business or Residential Districts, page 52.
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Question 21The driver ahead is signaling a left turn. Should you pass on the left?
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B: No, never pass on the left when the driver is signaling a left turn. Never pass on the left if the driver ahead is signaling a left turn. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): How to Pass, page 25.
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Question 22How should you enter or exit an HOV lane?
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D: Use the designated entrances and exits. Do not cross double solid lines to enter or exit an HOV lane. Use designated entrances and exits. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Types of Lanes: Carpool/High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes, page 16.
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Question 23What does a yellow painted curb mean?
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B: Stop only to load or unload passengers or freight, for no longer than the posted time. Yellow: load and unload passengers and freight, without stopping longer than the time posted. Noncommercial drivers usually must stay with the vehicle. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Parking at Colored Curbs, page 28.
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Question 24When are traffic fines doubled in highway construction or maintenance zones?
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C: When workers are present. Fines are doubled in highway construction or maintenance zones when workers are present, and in designated Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Fines and Double Fine Zones, page 49.
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Question 25Your car begins to skid on a slippery road. What should you do first?
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D: Slowly take your foot off the accelerator, don't brake, and steer in the direction of the skid. Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator, do not use the brakes, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid, and try to get a wheel on dry pavement. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Skids: Slippery Surface Skids, page 60.
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