California DMV Practice Test
850+ real permit test questions drawn randomly from the full question bank.
Topics Covered
- Traffic laws & regulations
- Road signs & signals
- Right-of-way rules
- Speed limits
- Safe following distance
- Lane changes & merging
- School & work zones
- Parking rules
- DUI & alcohol limits
- Pedestrians & cyclists
- Freeway driving
- Vehicle safety checks
Sample Practice Questions
- What is the speed limit in a residential area in California when no speed limit signs are posted?
- Answer: 25 mph
- When may you legally pass another vehicle on the right?
- Answer: When the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn and there is a paved lane to the right.
- You must use your headlights when visibility is less than how many feet?
- Answer: 1,000 feet
- What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- Answer: Slow down and proceed with caution.
- When merging onto the freeway, you should drive at or near the speed of freeway traffic. True or False?
- Answer: True — merge at or near the speed of freeway traffic.
- What is the minimum following distance you should keep behind a large truck on the highway?
- Answer: At least 4 seconds — increase to 6+ seconds in adverse conditions.
- In California, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of what percentage or higher?
- Answer: 0.08% or higher for drivers 21+; 0.01% for drivers under 21.
850+ questions available in the full practice session