2025 California Permit Test 8
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 driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:
Explanation
Driving directly alongside another vehicle could create a collision if the other driver crowds your lane or tries to change lanes without looking. To avoid this, you should drive ahead of or behind vehicles in other lanes rather than alongside them.
20. Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
Explanation
Being under the influence of alcohol affects your judgment. Good judgement is necessary to react appropriately to things that you see or hear while on the road. Even if you are below the legal blood alcohol limit, consuming any amount of alcohol is likely to affect your ability to drive safely.
21. To know where traffic is behind you:
Explanation
Drivers should check their rearview mirrors often to stay aware of the position of traffic behind them.
22. Only ____ can reduce blood alcohol content (BAC) and alcohol's effects on the body.
Explanation
Only the passage of time can remove alcohol and its impairing effects from the body.
23. What is an important step in turning?
Explanation
When turning, you should look to the rear and both sides of your vehicle to ensure it is safe to proceed before making the turn. Adjust your speed to safely complete the turn.
24. An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
Explanation
