2024 California Permit Test 23
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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13. A flashing yellow light at an intersection means you should:
Explanation
When encountering a flashing yellow light at an intersection, you should slow down and proceed with caution. You do not need to come to a complete stop when approaching a flashing yellow light.
14. You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:
Explanation
You may never drive off the paved or main-traveled portion of the road and onto the shoulder to pass another vehicle.
15. If you park facing uphill where there is no curb, set the parking brake and:
Explanation
When parking uphill on a road that does not have a curb, your front wheels should be turned to the right (toward the edge of the road). This will ensure that the vehicle will roll off of the road if the brakes fail.
16. When you approach an octagonal sign, you must:
Explanation
An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means "Stop." Come to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians that have the right-of-way, and proceed when the way is clear.
17. Which of these statements is true about changing lanes?
Explanation
Before changing lanes, signal, look in all your mirrors, and look over your left or right shoulder to make sure the lane next to you is clear. Looking over your shoulder is a way to check your blind spot to be sure there is no vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle traffic in the next lane.
18. This white sign means you:
Explanation
