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2025 California Permit Test 15

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.

Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 36

Passing Score 30

1. What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?

Red arrows are only used to stop traffic which is turning.

Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes.

You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.

You may sometimes turn right when stopped by a solid red light. You may never turn left or right when stopped by a traffic light with a red arrow.

2. 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:

When a bus or trolley is present.

When a bus or trolley is unloading passengers.

At any time for any reason.

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

You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed limit.

The maximum speed limit under ideal conditions is 55 mph.

You must not travel below the speed indicated.

Regulatory signs provide notice to road users of traffic laws that must be obeyed. This particular sign tells you the maximum speed limit for the stretch of highway where it is posted. You may drive more slowly than the posted speed limit, based on road conditions, but it is illegal to drive any faster than the posted speed limit.

4. While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline:

You must stay within your lane.

You may cross the centerline to change lanes.

You may change lanes only from the left lane.

White lines between lanes indicate that the lanes are traveling in the same direction. Broken white line markings indicate that it is legal to pass another vehicle when safe.

There is a steep hill ahead.

No trucks are allowed on the upcoming hill.

A logging road is ahead.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers about an upcoming steep hill. Drivers should slow down and be ready to control their speed and protect their brakes from damage.

6. Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes?

Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances.

Getting adequate rest and staying alert.

Scanning the environment and staying focused on the driving task.

Driving above the speed limit, driving too far below the speed limit, and driving too fast for conditions are all actions that commonly contribute to traffic accidents. Always drive with the general flow of traffic, within legal speed limits.

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2025 California Permit Test 15

1. What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?

2. 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:

3. This road sign means:

4. While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline:

5. This sign indicates that:

6. Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes?

Insurance is Mandatory in California

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?

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2025 California Permit Test 15

1. What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?

2. 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:

3. This road sign means:

4. While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline:

5. This sign indicates that:

6. Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes?

Insurance is Mandatory in California

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?