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California DMV permit practice test 8

25 questions written from the California Driver's Handbook (DL 600), covering parking, sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving, alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1A blue painted curb is reserved for:

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    A: Disabled persons, or someone driving a disabled person, with a special placard or license plate. Blue curbs are for parking by a disabled person or someone driving a disabled person, with a special placard or license plate. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Parking at Colored Curbs, page 28.

  2. Question 2Is lane splitting (sharing a lane with a motorcycle) legal in California?

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    B: Yes, it is legal. The handbook states it is legal to share lanes with motorcycles, which is known as lane splitting. Give motorcycles the full lane whenever possible. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Motorcycles, page 44.

  3. Question 3Your vehicle does not have ABS and begins to skid. The handbook says to:

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    C: Quickly pump the brakes until you are at a safe speed. Without ABS, quickly pump your brakes until you reach a safe speed. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Locked Wheel Skids, page 61.

  4. Question 4How long does a DUI conviction remain on your driver's record?

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    C: 10 years. All DUI convictions remain on your driver's record for 10 years. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): DUI Convictions, page 74.

  5. Question 5How many attempts do you get to pass the knowledge test before you must reapply?

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    B: Three. You are allowed three attempts to pass the knowledge test before you must reapply. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Driver's License Tests: Knowledge Test, page 5.

  6. Question 6You hit a parked car and cannot find the owner. What must you do?

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    A: Leave a note with your name, phone number, and address securely attached, and report it to law enforcement. Try to find the owner. If you can't, leave a note with your name, phone number, and address securely attached, and report the collision to law enforcement. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): What to Do if You Are in a Collision, page 77.

  7. Question 7A child under 2 years old, under 40 pounds, and under 3 feet 4 inches tall must ride in:

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    D: A rear-facing child passenger restraint system. Children under 2, under 40 pounds, and under 3 feet 4 inches tall must be secured in a rear-facing child restraint system. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Child Restraint System and Safety Seats, page 66.

  8. Question 8Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart should be treated as:

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    C: A barrier you may not drive on or turn across except at designated openings. Two sets of double yellow lines two or more feet apart are a barrier. Do not drive over it or turn left or make a U-turn across it except at designated openings. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Lane Markings: Double Solid Yellow Lines, page 13.

  9. Question 9A diamond-shaped sign shows a car with wavy skid marks behind it. It means:

    yellow and black diamond road sign
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    D: Slippery when wet. This warning sign means the road is slippery when wet. Slow down in wet weather. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Warning Signs, page 37.

  10. Question 10Why should you never stop in the middle of a crosswalk when a blind pedestrian is waiting?

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    A: It could force them to walk into traffic outside the crosswalk. Stopping in a crosswalk could force a blind pedestrian to walk into traffic outside the crosswalk. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Pedestrians Who Are Blind, page 42.

  11. Question 11At a T intersection where a one-way street meets a two-way street, from the center lane you may:

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    C: Turn either right or left. At a T intersection from a one-way street onto a two-way street, you may turn either right or left from the center lane. Through traffic has the right-of-way. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Examples of Turns, page 22.

  12. Question 12How fast can neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) go?

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    C: Up to 25 mph. NEVs and LSVs reach a maximum speed of 25 mph. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) and Low-speed Vehicles (LSVs), page 46.

  13. Question 13You cannot see a truck driver's side mirrors. This means:

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    C: The truck driver cannot see you. If you cannot see a truck's side mirrors, the truck driver cannot see you. You are in a No Zone. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Blind Spots (the No Zone), page 42.

  14. Question 14Which lane on a multilane road is the passing lane?

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    D: The far-left lane, closest to the center divider. On a multilane road, the passing lane is the far-left lane, closest to the center divider. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Types of Lanes: Passing Lanes, page 15.

  15. Question 15How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?

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    D: No closer than 15 feet. Never park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or fire station driveway. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Illegal Parking, page 28.

  16. Question 16What following distance should you allow behind a motorcycle?

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    A: Three seconds. Allow a safe three-second following distance so you can avoid hitting a motorcyclist who brakes suddenly or falls. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Motorcycles, page 44.

  17. Question 17How can you dry wet brakes?

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    D: Lightly press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time until the brakes dry. You can dry wet brakes by lightly pressing the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time, only until the brakes dry. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Locked Wheel Skids, page 61.

  18. Question 18Which of these is a possible penalty for a DUI conviction?

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    A: Up to six months in jail, a DUI program, and SR 22 proof of insurance. A DUI conviction brings a one-year suspension or revocation, a DUI program, an SR 22/SR 1P filing, possible ignition interlock, possible jail up to six months, fines, and impound. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): DUI Convictions, page 74.

  19. Question 19If a minor fails the knowledge test, how long must they wait to retake it?

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    D: Seven days, not counting the day of the failure. Minors must wait seven days to retake a failed knowledge test, not including the day of the failure. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Driver's License Tests: Knowledge Test, page 5.

  20. Question 20You are in a collision and no one is hurt. What should you do?

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    A: Move your vehicle out of traffic, then call 911. If no one is hurt, move your vehicle out of traffic and then call 911. Call 911 right away if anyone is hurt. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): What to Do if You Are in a Collision, page 77.

  21. Question 21Children under 8 years old, or shorter than 4 feet 9 inches, generally must ride:

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    C: In a child passenger restraint system in a rear seat. Children under 8 or less than 4 feet 9 inches tall must be secured in a child passenger restraint system in a rear seat, with limited exceptions. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Child Restraint System and Safety Seats, page 66.

  22. Question 22A broken yellow line next to your lane means:

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    D: You may pass if it is safe. A broken yellow line next to your driving lane means you may pass, but only when it is safe. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Lane Markings: Broken Yellow Line, page 13.

  23. Question 23A warning sign shows two lanes narrowing into one with a line ending on one side. It warns that:

    yellow and black diamond road sign
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    B: A lane ends ahead and you may need to merge. The Lane Ends sign warns that one lane is ending ahead, so be ready to merge. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Warning Signs, page 37.

  24. Question 24Why should you be especially careful around blind pedestrians when driving a hybrid or electric vehicle?

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    D: These vehicles are quiet, and blind pedestrians rely on sound. Blind pedestrians rely on sound to know a vehicle is near, and hybrid and electric vehicles are quiet. Be careful when turning or backing up. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Pedestrians Who Are Blind, page 42.

  25. Question 25In which of these situations may you legally make a U-turn?

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    D: In a residential district when no vehicles are approaching within 200 feet. A U-turn is allowed in a residential district if no vehicles are approaching within 200 feet. It is never allowed in front of a fire station, on a one-way street, or on a railroad crossing. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): U-TURN, page 20.

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