California Permit Test Prep

30 basic questions from the Official California Drivers Handbook

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a provisional driver's license in California if you are a minor?

16

How many hours of supervised driving practice must a minor complete before getting a driver's license?

50

Out of the 50 practice driving hours required for minors, how many hours must be completed at night?

10

During the first 12 months as a provisional driver under 18, what hours are you prohibited from driving?

Between 11pm and 5am

What is the distance requirement for signaling before making a turn?

At least 100 feet

How many feet before changing lanes on a freeway should you signal?

At least 5 seconds

Within what distance must you dim your high-beam headlights when following another vehicle?

Within 300 feet

What color line marks the center of a two-way road with traffic moving in opposite directions?

Yellow line

What does a single solid yellow line indicate regarding passing?

Don't pass if there's only one lane going your direction.

What does a broken yellow line next to your driving lane indicate?

You may pass when it is safe.

What do double solid yellow lines indicate?

Do not pass or cross over them except for specific permitted turns.

What is the maximum distance you are allowed to drive in a center left turn lane?

200 feet

When you are parking downhill with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Toward the curb

When you are parking uphill with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Away from the curb

When parking either uphill or downhill with no curb, which way should you turn your wheels?

To the right

What does a red painted curb indicate?

No stopping, standing, or parking

What does a white painted curb indicate?

Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.

What does a yellow painted curb indicate?

Load and unload passengers and freight.

What does a blue painted curb indicate?

Parking for a disabled person with a special placard or plate.

What is the speed limit in a school zone when children are outside or crossing?

25 mph

What is the speed limit in an alley?

15 mph

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

15 mph

What is the speed limit in business or residential districts unless otherwise posted?

25 mph

What should you do when approaching a flashing red traffic signal light?

Stop completely, then proceed when safe.

What rule should you use to ensure a safe following distance behind other vehicles?

The three-second rule

What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?

Slow down gradually and do not use the brakes.

If you are involved in a collision, within how many days must you notify the DMV if required?

Check local DMV reporting rules (or within 10 days for address changes).

Within how many days must you notify the DMV of a change of address?

10

What steering method is recommended for normal driving and turning without crossing hands?

Hand-to-Hand (Push/Pull) steering

What should you do when you see a school bus flashing red lights ahead?

Stop from either direction until the lights stop flashing.