2024 California Permit Test 18
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.
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Passing Score
25. Never make a U-turn:
Explanation
Never make a U-turn where a No U-turn sign is posted, at or on a railroad crossing, on a divided highway by crossing a dividing section, curb, strip of land, or two sets of double yellow lines, when you cannot see clearly for 200 feet in each direction, on a one-way street, in front of a fire station, never use a fire station driveway to turn around, in business districts (the part of a city or town where most offices and businesses are).
26. A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:
Explanation
Solid yellow lines on two-lane roads indicate zones where passing is prohibited. If a solid yellow line appears next to a broken yellow line, drivers in the lane nearest to the solid yellow line may not pass. In some instances, both yellow lines will be solid, indicating that it is not safe to pass from either direction.
27. What usually causes a locked wheel skid?
Explanation
A locked wheel skid is most commonly caused by a driver braking too hard while traveling at a high speed. Drivers should use their brakes smoothly and gradually.
28. If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should:
Explanation
If your vehicle enters a skid, you should take your foot off of the brake and steer in the direction that you want to go. For example, if the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should steer to the left. This will help bring the front of the vehicle in line with the rear, thereby straightening out the vehicle's overall direction.
29. Broken yellow lines are used on streets and highways to:
Explanation
Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Dashed lines on the pavement indicate that passing is permitted when safe.
30. At intersections with a "Yield" sign, you must:
Explanation