CA Permit Practice Test 1

Question 1

Your driver’s license may be suspended when your driver’s record show’s one of the following point totals: 12 months, 24 months, 36 months

Answer 1

12 months = 4 points
24 months = 6 points
36 months = 8 points

Question 2

On wet roads your car will start hydroplaning at what speed?

Answer 2

50 mph

Question 3

A driver may be eligible to attend a Traffic Violator School to have the points from a citation removed from their record under what conditions?

Answer 3

1 point & the judge allows it

Question 4

During a heavy rainstorm or snowstorm in which you cannot see further than 100 feet ahead, it is safest to drive

Answer 4

30 mph

Question 5

When you park headed either uphill or downhill when there is no curb, turn your wheels?

Answer 5

Turn the wheels so the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail

Question 6

A “Walk” or “Walking Person” traffic signal light indicates that

Answer 6

Indicates it is legal for pedestrians to cross the street.

Question 7

Horse-drawn vehicles and rides of horses or other animals…

Answer 7

Are allowed to share the road with motor vehicles.

Question 8

If you are on a two-lane road with an oncoming vehicle approaching and a bicyclist ahead to your right:

Answer 8

When you cannot change lanes to pass a bicyclist, allow at least three feet between your vehicle and the bicyclist. Slow down if you cannot give three feet of space

Question 9

A person must be how old to drive most commercial vehicles for hire in interstate commerce, or to transport hazardous materials or wastes?

Answer 9

21 years old

Question 10

If you see a collision ahead, how do you alert the other drivers?

Answer 10

Warn the drivers behind you by turning on your emergency flashers or tapping your brake pedal quickly 3 or 4 times

Question 11

When two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither vehicle can pass, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way by backing up?

Answer 11

Vehicle facing downhill

Question 12

You should NOT use your horn

Answer 12

Do not use your horn to alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Question 13

If your accelerator becomes stuck

Answer 13

1. Shift to neutral;
2. Apply the brakes;
3. Keep your eyes on the road;
4. Look for an alternate route away from traffic or look for a way out;
5. Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights;
6. Try to drive the car safely off the road; 7. Stop and turn off the ignition.

Question 14

You may only drive in the center left turn lane for:

Answer 14

You may only drive for 200 feet in the center left turn lane. This lane is not a regular traffic lane or a passing lane. You can find mor einformation in Section 9, page 30 of the California Driver’s Manual.