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2024 California Permit Test 12

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in California. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in California. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for California please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/california/car.

Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 36

Passing Score 30

31. Three of the most important times to check for traffic behind you are before:

Backing, making a sharp turn, or crossing an intersection.

Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly.

Changing lanes, crossing intersections, or slowing down quickly.

It is important to check behind you before changing lanes, reducing your speed, backing up, or driving down a long or steep hill.

32. You may legally block an intersection:

If you entered the intersection on the green light.

During rush hour traffic.

Under no circumstances.

Even if the light is green, you may not enter an intersection unless you can get completely across before the light turns red. If you block the intersection, you can be cited.

33. To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about:

5 to 10 seconds.

10 to 15 seconds.

15 to 20 seconds.

To avoid last-minute moves, you should scan the road 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle. This allows you to see hazards before meeting them.

34. All of the following are dangerous to do while driving. Which is also illegal?

Wearing a headset that covers both ears

Having one or more interior lights on

Using cruise control on residential streets

Do not wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving; it is against the law. You must be able to be aware of all possible surrounding hazards.

35. When you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, you must:

Maintain your speed and stay in your lane until the vehicle has passed.

Move into the right lane and drive slowly until the vehicle has passed.

Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed.

If you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. Position yourself parallel to the curb. On one-way streets, drive toward the road edge nearest you.

36. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

Signal and turn immediately.

Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first.

Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.

When making a right turn, you should begin signaling about 100 feet before the turn, reduce your speed, stop behind the limit line (if applicable), and then make the turn.

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