2025 California Permit Test 13
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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Passing Score
1. To help others see you when daylight begins to fade, you should use your:
Explanation
As daylight begins to fade, turn on your low beams to help others see you. Only use your high beam headlights in an open area where no other drivers are present.
2. Before switching on the ignition, you should:
Explanation
Develop a routine for entering and leaving your car. Before switching on the ignition, buckle your safety belt and see that all passengers do likewise.
3. You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:
Explanation
After a collision, if no one has been injured or killed and you can safely do so, you should move your vehicle out of the traffic lane.
4. Broken yellow lines are used on streets and highways to:
Explanation
Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Dashed lines on the pavement indicate that passing is permitted when safe.
5. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:
Explanation
When making a right turn, you should begin signaling about 100 feet before the turn, reduce your speed, stop behind the limit line (if applicable), and then make the turn.
6. You should signal continuously while turning because it:
Explanation