2024 California Permit Test 12

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in California. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in California. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for California please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/california/car.

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19. When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Explanation
Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Yield your right-of-way whenever it helps prevent collisions.

20. A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off of buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone:

Explanation
You may never drive through a safety zone. This space is set aside for pedestrians.

21. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Explanation
Allow for extra space when driving behind a motorcycle. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than other vehicles can and you must have adequate room to stop if the motorcyclist brakes or falls off. Also, remember that motorcycles are difficult to see at night because they only have one tail light.

22. Various traffic control devices in construction and maintenance work areas are the color:

Explanation
Orange warning signs are used in and around work zones. Use special caution when you see orange signs, cones, or barriers on a roadway.

23. The speed limit on a school zone where children are present is ____, unless otherwise posted.

Explanation
When driving within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school while children are outside or crossing the street, the speed limit is 25 mph, unless otherwise posted. Some school zones may have speed limits as low as 15 mph.

24. At a crosswalk:

Explanation
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at street crossings but must obey traffic control signals. Where a traffic signal is not present, vehicles must stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk, whether it is marked or unmarked.
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