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California residents who drive on public roads and highways must have a California driver license. When you apply for a California license, you must present acceptable document(s) establishing your identity, residency, birthdate, and provide your social security number, if eligible. Examinations include a vision test, a knowledge test, and a driving test, if required. The CA DMV written test covers information found in the California Driver Handbook, including road rules, safe driving practices, and signs questions. The DMV knowledge test consists of 36 questions and you'll need 30 correct answers to pass (80%). Practice with this sample test to get ready for the official CA DMV practice permit test.
1.
Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead when you are:
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Waiting to make a left turn at an intersection.
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Parked alongside a curb on a level street.
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Parked on a hill.
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2.
This road sign means:
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Left turns are permitted.
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No U-turns.
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No right turn.
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3.
What shape is a yield sign?
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Diamond.
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Upside-down triangle.
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Pennant.
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4.
What is the speed limit within 100 feet of a railroad crossing with no warning devices, where you cannot see the tracks for 400 feet in both directions?
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30 MPH.
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20 MPH.
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15 MPH.
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5.
This sign means:
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Left-turning vehicles must yield to oncoming traffic first.
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Left-turning vehicles have the right-of-way.
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Vehicles may only proceed if they are turning left.
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6.
You see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle coming from behind your vehicle. You are in heavy traffic and cannot get out of the way. You should:
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Blow your horn.
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Keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.
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Force your way into traffic in the adjoining lane.
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7.
It is against the law to enter an intersection when:
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The light is about to turn yellow.
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The light is yellow and you can stop safely.
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You can't get all the way across before the light turns red.
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8.
You may make a legal U-turn in a residential district:
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When there are no vehicles approaching nearby.
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On a one-way street when there are no oncoming vehicles.
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Across two sets of two solid yellow lines.
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9.
Where is it illegal to pass another vehicle?
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On a hill.
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On a two lane roads.
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On a one way street.
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