California DMV Permit Test (Class C) practice questions
217 free questions with answers and explanations.
- 201.You are driving in heavy city traffic, and the vehicle ahead stops suddenly. To avoid a collision, how much following distance should you generally maintain?Safe Driving Practices
- 202.You are approaching an intersection with a traffic light that has a steady green light along with a red arrow pointing left. What does this signal mean for a driver in the left turn lane?Traffic Signs and Signals
- 203.During a pre-trip inspection, you notice that your vehicle's brake fluid reservoir is below the 'MIN' mark. What is the most appropriate action to take before driving?Vehicle Operation and Maintenance
- 204.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and notice a car several car lengths ahead of you is driving significantly slower than the flow of traffic, but within the posted speed limit. What is the safest action to take?Safe Driving Practices
- 205.You are driving a vehicle equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) on a wet road and need to perform an emergency stop. What is the correct braking technique?Safe Driving Practices
- 206.You are driving on a road and see a traffic signal that is a steady red 'X' above your lane. What does this signal mean?Traffic Signs and Signals
- 207.You are driving on a multi-lane road and observe a solid yellow line immediately next to a broken yellow line. Which statement accurately describes the meaning of these pavement markings if the broken yellow line is on your side?Traffic Signs and Signals
- 208.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and observe a series of small, raised reflective markers embedded in the pavement. These markers are red. What do these red pavement reflectors indicate?Traffic Signs and Signals
- 209.You are driving on a road and see a yellow, diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol of a truck going downhill. What does this sign indicate?Traffic Signs and Signals
- 210.A driver is pulled over for weaving within their lane. The officer observes that the driver's eyes are watery and their speech is slurred. The driver admits to having consumed alcoholic beverages but refuses to take any chemical tests. What is the immediate consequence of this refusal under California law?Alcohol and Drugs
- 211.You are driving on a multi-lane highway and need to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There are two designated left-turn lanes. Which lane should you choose for the turn?Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way
- 212.You are driving on a two-lane highway and encounter a maintenance vehicle ahead with flashing amber lights. Which of the following actions is required by the 'Move Over' Law?Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way
- 213.You are driving on a two-lane road and wish to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is a solid double yellow line separating your lane from oncoming traffic. What is the correct procedure for making this turn?Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way
- 214.A 20-year-old driver is pulled over for a traffic violation. During the stop, the officer detects a faint odor of alcohol. A preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test indicates a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02%. Under California's Zero Tolerance Law, what is the most likely immediate outcome for this driver?Alcohol and Drugs
- 215.A driver consumes two 12-ounce beers (each 5% alcohol by volume) within one hour. Which of the following factors would most likely lead to a higher Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for this individual compared to another person who consumed the same amount of alcohol?Alcohol and Drugs
- 216.You are driving on a freeway and realize you need to take an exit that is less than a quarter-mile ahead. You are currently in the far left lane of a three-lane freeway. What is the safest and most appropriate action to take?Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way
- 217.You are approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow arrow signal. What does this signal indicate?Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way