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2025 California Permit Test 5

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

13. For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle?

Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals.

Solid red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights.

Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and yellow lights.

You must stop at a solid or flashing red light, or at a signal light that is blacked out (not working). A solid yellow light means that the signal is about to turn red and you must stop if you can do so safely; otherwise, proceed cautiously. A flashing yellow light means that you should proceed with caution, but you do not need to stop.

14. If your vehicle has a mechanical problem:

Signal and pull into the slow lane.

Stop in your lane and put on your hazard lights.

Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road.

If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, make sure other drivers can see it. Get your vehicle off the road and away from traffic if at all possible and turn on your emergency flashers to show that you are having trouble.

15. When backing up:

Look through the rear window.

Press hard on the gas pedal.

Rely only on your rearview mirror.

When backing up, place your right arm on the back of the passenger seat and look directly through the rear window. Do not depend on your rearview or side mirrors as mirrors do not show directly behind your vehicle. Only drive in reverse at a low speed.

16. Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle:

To better see around the sides of the vehicle.

Because other drivers tend to pull behind large vehicles before trying to pass them.

Because following too closely will get you caught in the vehicle's slipstream.

Drivers of trucks, buses, vans, and any vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you if you are driving directly behind them. Increase your following distance when driving behind one of these vehicles. Additionally, large vehicles can block your view of the road, so increase your following distance to look around the sides of the vehicle and see the road ahead.

Pedestrian crossing.

Side road.

Railroad ahead.

This sign indicates that there is a pedestrian crosswalk.

18. You see pedestrians near the road. You should:

Sound your horn and maintain your speed.

Speed up to clear the area quickly.

Slow down and pass with caution.

Watch for any pedestrian who may cross your path. If you see pedestrians near the road where you are driving, slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

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