2024 California Permit Test 19

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.

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31. If you can see that the roadway up ahead is covered by heavy smoke, you should:

Explanation
If you notice that the road ahead is covered by heavy smoke, reduce your speed immediately, drive as far as possible to the right, and stop off the roadway. Only then should you determine if it is safe for you to continue. Remember that certain kinds of smoke can irritate your eyes and lungs or even kill you.

32. When entering an interstate highway, you should:

Explanation
Rather than stopping (as you would when entering other roads), you must use the merging or acceleration lane to speed up and smoothly merge with fast-moving traffic already on the interstate.

33. Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?

Explanation
Bridges and overpasses tend to freeze before the rest of the road does. They can hide spots of ice.

34. This sign means:

illinois-change in direction
Explanation
This sign warns a driver of a change in direction or a narrowing of the road. A driver may find several of these signs on the outside of a sharp curve or on approaches to a narrow bridge.

35. Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of:

Explanation
There is zero tolerance for alcohol use by drivers under age 21. If you are under 21, the detection of any trace of alcohol in your system will result in stiff penalties, including the suspension of your license for two years.

36. How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability?

Explanation
It is not advisable to drive after drinking any amount of alcohol. Even a single drink will affect your ability to drive safely.
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