Drivers Permit Test 2026

Cumulative

Left turn hand signal

Straight left

Right turn hand signal

Up

Slow or stop hand signal

Down

Signal at least ___ feet before turning

100 feet

When to signal?

Turning, changing lanes, slowing down, and stopping

Signal at least ___ seconds before changing lanes on a freeway

5 seconds

When do you signal in an intersection?

When you are almost through if you plan to turn after crossing the intersection

You should use your horn to alert oncoming traffic on ___ where you cannot see ___ feet ahead

narrow mountain roads; 200 feet

What do headlights do?

Help see what is in front of you and make it easier for others to see you

Dim headlights when within ___ feet of a vehicle coming toward you and ___ feet of a vehicle you are following.

500 feet; 300 feet

How many minutes after sunset and until sunrise can it before you to use your headlights

30 minutes

In adverse weather when using windshield wipers, you must

Turn on low-beam headlights

What must you do when on mountain roads and tunnels (even on sunny days)

Use your headlights

What should you do when seeing a collision or hazard ahead to warn drivers behind you?

Turn on your emergency flashers and use hand signals when slowing or stopping

If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble you should

Call for roadside assistance, pull off the road away from traffic, turn on emergency flashers

Single Solid Yellow Line

Marks the center of a road with two-way traffic

Double Solid Yellow Lines

Barriers that cannot be crossed unless making a turn or being instructed to cross

Broken Yellow Line

You may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane

Single Solid White Line

Traffic lanes going in the same direction

Double Solid White Lines

Lane barrier between a regular use and preferential use lane

Broken White Lines

Separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction

End of Lane Markings

Be prepared to exit or merge

Yield Line

Solid white triangles that shows vehicles where to stop

Before you change lanes you should

Signal, check mirrors, check traffic beside and behind you, check blind spots for vehicles

When checking traffic you should

Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure the lane is clear

Passing Lane

Far left lane used to pass other vehicles

Carpool/HOV Lane

High Occupancy Vehicle lane reserved for carpools, buses, and motorcycles