California Driver's Permit Test (2025)

1. You can pass on the right:

when a vehicle ahead makes a left turn.
when a vehicle ahead makes a right turn.
when a vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction is prepared to turn left.

2. Which of the following signs has a red background?

3. Which of these is the proper way to change lanes:

Check your mirrors, look over your shoulder, then change lanes.
Signal, check your mirrors, and then change lanes.
Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder before you change lanes.

4. You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:

signal before you arrive at the intersection.
move to the left of the center lane.
turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn.

5. This red and white sign means:

drivers may not enter the road from their direction.
stop and proceed with caution.
the road ahead is closed to traffic in all directions.

6. If the entrance lane is too short to allow acceleration to freeway speed, you should:

stop and wait for a large space in traffic.
enter the freeway and accelerate quickly.
reduce your speed to 15 MPH or less and blend with traffic.

7. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:

One of your rear wheels must touch the curb.
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Your front wheels must be turned toward the street.

8. Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper:

is illegal under all circumstances.
does not legally have to be marked, but it is a good idea.
must be marked with a red flag or lights.

9. What does the pictured signal indicate?

Pedestrians may begin crossing the street.
Pedestrians may not begin crossing the street.
Pedestrians may turn right.

10. Speed limit signs are:

CALIFORNIA DRIVERS PERMIT TEST