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California DMV quick permit practice test 2

This quick California practice test has 12 questions from our full tests, so it takes a few minutes. Its main sections are Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (5), Section 3: The Testing Process (2), and Section 5: An Introduction to Driving (1). The first question asks: "Which technology may you not use during the behind-the-wheel drive test?" You see the explanation after each answer.

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Questions
12
Passing score
80% (10 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
2
Official handbook
California Driver's Handbook

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

Which technology may you not use during the behind-the-wheel drive test?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the California Driver's Handbook.

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  1. Question 1: Which technology may you not use during the behind-the-wheel drive test?

    • A. A backup camera that shows the area behind the vehicle
    • B. Automated parallel parking, lane departure, and adaptive cruise control
    • C. A blind spot monitor built into the side mirrors

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 3: The Testing Process

  2. Question 2: Which of these is against the law when a minor is in the vehicle?

    • A. Playing music
    • B. Driving in the right lane
    • C. Smoking

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued)

  3. Question 3: Two vehicles meet on a steep, narrow road, and neither can pass. Who has the right-of-way?

    • A. The vehicle facing uphill
    • B. The vehicle facing downhill
    • C. The larger vehicle

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road

  4. Question 4: If you are under 18, how old must you be to apply for an instruction permit?

    • A. At least 15½
    • B. At least 14
    • C. At least 16

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 2: Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver's License

  5. Question 5: How many attempts do you have to pass the knowledge test for an original license before you must reapply?

    • A. Two
    • B. Five
    • C. Three

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 3: The Testing Process

  6. Question 6: In which direction does traffic move in a roundabout?

    • A. Counter-clockwise, and you should not stop or pass
    • B. Clockwise
    • C. In either direction, whichever is shorter

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road

  7. Question 7: You miss your turn. What should you do?

    • A. Stop and back up
    • B. Make a sudden turn from the wrong lane
    • C. Keep driving until you can safely and legally turn around

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 6: Navigating the Roads

  8. Question 8: You are driving next to a large truck and cannot see its side mirrors. What does that mean?

    • A. The truck driver can see you in the mirror
    • B. The truck driver cannot see you
    • C. You are in a safe place to drive

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued)

  9. Question 9: Safety zones are spaces set aside for pedestrians waiting for buses, streetcars, and trolleys. What is the rule for driving through one?

    • A. Never drive through a safety zone under any condition
    • B. You may drive through if no pedestrians are waiting
    • C. You may drive through at 10 mph

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road (Continued)

  10. Question 10: When should you use hand-and-arm signals?

    • A. Never, because hand signals are not allowed on public roads
    • B. Only when driving at night, to save the battery
    • C. When your signal lights fail or bright sunlight hides them

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 5: An Introduction to Driving

  11. Question 11: Where must you keep an open container of alcohol in your vehicle?

    • A. In the trunk or a place where passengers do not sit
    • B. In the glove box, where passengers cannot reach it
    • C. On the back seat, out of the driver's reach

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 9: Alcohol and Drugs

  12. Question 12: Your vehicle has no ABS and begins to skid. What should you do?

    • A. Hold the brake down firmly until the vehicle stops
    • B. Turn the wheel sharply and press the accelerator
    • C. Quickly pump your brakes until you reach a safe speed

    Source:California Driver's Handbook, Section 8: Safe Driving

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