California DMV permit practice test 9
25 questions written from the California Driver's Handbook (DL 600), covering speed limits, following and passing, lanes, highways and freeways, parking, sharing the road and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1In a heavy rainstorm you can't see farther than 100 feet ahead. What is the fastest safe speed?
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D: 30 mph. If you cannot see farther than 100 feet, it is not safe to drive faster than 30 mph. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Slippery Roads, page 62.
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Question 2A passenger vehicle at 55 mph can stop within about 300 feet. A large truck at the same speed can take up to:
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B: 400 feet. A large vehicle traveling at 55 mph can take up to 400 feet to stop, compared to about 300 feet for an average passenger vehicle. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Sharing the Road: Braking, page 42.
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Question 3When may you drive in a bicycle lane?
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D: When parking where permitted, entering or leaving the road, or turning within 200 feet of an intersection. It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane unless you are parking (where permitted), entering or leaving the road, or turning within 200 feet of an intersection. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Bicycle Lanes, page 17.
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Question 4You may not park within how many feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk (with no curb extension)?
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B: 20 feet. Never park within 20 feet of a marked or unmarked crosswalk, or within 15 feet of a crosswalk where a curb extension is present. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Illegal Parking, page 28.
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Question 5Should you ever try to pass a motorcycle in the same lane as you?
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A: No, never. Never try to pass a motorcycle in the same lane as you. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Motorcycles, page 44.
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Question 6When is the road often most slippery in rain?
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D: When it first starts to rain, especially after a long dry spell. When it starts to rain the pavement can be very slippery, especially after dry, hot weather because oil and dust haven't been washed away. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Slippery Roads, page 61.
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Question 7A driver under 21 has a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) result of 0.05% or higher. The officer:
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D: May require a breath or blood test. If your PAS shows a BAC of 0.05% or higher, the officer may require you to take a breath or blood test, and a later result of 0.05% or more may lead to a DUI arrest. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Drivers Under 21, page 75.
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Question 8If a minor fails the behind-the-wheel drive test, how long must they wait to retake it?
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C: 14 days, not counting the day of the failure. Minors must wait 14 days to retake a failed drive test, not including the day of the failure. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Driver's License Tests: Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test, page 6.
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Question 9What is it called when a driver fails to stop or leaves the scene of a collision?
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C: A hit-and-run. You must stop after a collision. Failing to stop or leaving the scene is a hit-and-run, and the punishment is severe. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): What to Do if You Are in a Collision, page 77.
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Question 10A child may use a regular seat belt instead of a child seat once they are:
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A: 8 years old or at least 4 feet 9 inches tall. Children 8 or older, or at least 4 feet 9 inches tall, may use a properly secured seat belt that meets federal standards. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Child Restraint System and Safety Seats, page 66.
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Question 11Double solid white lines separating a regular lane from a carpool (HOV) lane mean:
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D: Never change lanes over them; wait for a single broken white line. Double solid white lines are a lane barrier. Never change lanes over them; wait until you see a single broken white line. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Lane Markings: Double Solid White Lines, page 14.
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Question 12A warning sign shows two arrows pointing in opposite directions, one up and one down. What does it mean?
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B: Two-way traffic ahead. This sign warns of two-way traffic ahead, often where a one-way road or divided highway changes to two-way traffic. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Warning Signs, page 37.
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Question 13Pedestrians have the right-of-way in:
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A: Both marked and unmarked crosswalks. Pedestrians have the right-of-way in marked or unmarked crosswalks. Not all crosswalks are marked. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Crosswalks, page 41.
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Question 14You may NOT make a U-turn:
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B: When you cannot see clearly for 200 feet in each direction. Never make a U-turn when you cannot see clearly for 200 feet in each direction. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): U-TURN, page 20.
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Question 15On a wet road, you should reduce your speed by about:
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C: 5 to 10 mph. On a wet road, reduce your speed by 5 to 10 mph. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Slippery Roads, page 61.
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Question 16Why is it dangerous to move in front of a large truck and then slow down suddenly?
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B: Trucks take longer to stop and may not avoid hitting you. Large vehicles take longer to stop. If you cut in front and slow down or stop, the truck may not be able to stop in time. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Sharing the Road: Braking, page 42.
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Question 17Large trucks on a divided highway with four or more lanes in one direction may be driven:
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B: Only in the two lanes farthest to the right. On a divided highway with four or more lanes in one direction, large vehicles and trucks may be driven in the two lanes farthest to the right. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Sharing the Road: Maneuvering, page 43.
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Question 18Where a curb extension is present, you may not park within how many feet of the crosswalk?
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A: 15 feet. You may not park within 15 feet of a crosswalk where a curb extension is present. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Illegal Parking, page 28.
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Question 19A bicyclist under 18 riding on the road must:
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B: Wear a helmet. Bicyclists under 18 years old must wear a helmet. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Bicyclist Responsibilities, page 47.
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Question 20Which parts of the road tend to freeze first on cold, wet days?
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C: Bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas. Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road, and shaded areas freeze first and dry out last. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Slippery Roads, page 61.
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Question 21A driver under 21 is caught with alcohol in the vehicle. Law enforcement can impound the vehicle for up to:
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C: 30 days. Law enforcement can impound the vehicle for up to 30 days. The court may also fine you and suspend your license for one year. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Drivers Under 21, page 75.
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Question 22When you move, you must notify DMV of your new address within:
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A: 10 days. If you move, you must notify DMV of your new address within ten days. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Change Your Address, page 8.
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Question 23You hit and injure an animal on the road. What should you do?
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B: Call the nearest humane society or law enforcement and do not try to move the injured animal. If you kill or injure an animal, call the nearest humane society or law enforcement. Do not try to move an injured animal. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): What to Do if You Are in a Collision, page 77.
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Question 24May a child in a rear-facing car seat ride in the front seat of a vehicle with an active airbag?
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B: No. A child in a rear-facing child restraint may not ride in the front seat of an airbag-equipped vehicle. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Child Restraint System and Safety Seats, page 66.
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Question 25Broken white lines separate:
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A: Traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes going the same direction. Broken white lines separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction. California Driver's Handbook (DL 600): Lane Markings: Broken White Lines, page 14.
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