FREE DMV Permit Test Practice (California)

1. It is against the law to enter an intersection when:

the light is yellow and you can stop safely.
you can’t get all the way across before the light turns red.
the light is flashing yellow and you didn’t stop first.

2. If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road:

maintain your current speed to gain better traction.
apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding.
slow down gradually and do not apply the brakes.

3. What should drivers do when the red lights begin to flash?

4. Unlike passenger cars, trucks have blind spots:

5. This road sign means:

Drivers cannot make a complete turn to go in the opposite direction.
Vehicles turning left must make a U-turn.
Left turns are not allowed where this sign is displayed.

6. Which of the following is true about large trucks:

Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size.
It is best to pass trucks very slowly and on the right side.
Trucks have fewer blind spots due to the vehicle’s height.

7. This sign warns drivers that:

they cannot go straight ahead.
they will soon be facing oncoming traffic.
a shared lane starts ahead.

8. What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency?

9. What does this road sign indicate?

Area reserved for people with disabilities
Hospital service
Interstate highway

10. A thumping sound can be a warning:

that a tire blowout is about to occur.
of a steering failure.
of a brake failure.

CALIFORNIA DMV PERMIT TEST