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DMV Permit Test #12

Free 2023 California Permit Test 2023 Page 4 of 6

This California DMV practice test includes 36 of the most vital road signs and rules questions taken directly from the official California Driver Handbook for.. Read More

This California DMV practice test includes 36 of the most vital road signs and rules questions taken directly from the official California Driver Handbook for 2023. Use genuine questions that are very similar (often identical!) to the DMV driving permit practice test and driver's license exam to prepare for the DMV driving permit test and driver's license exam.

To help you recall the topics, each ca dmv practice test question includes a hint and explanation. The written component of the official DMV test will consist of questions about regulations of the road, traffic signs, and driving statutes, as well as information from the Driver Handbook.

To get the required 83 percent passing score to be allowed to pass, you must correctly answer 38 out of 46 questions (or 30 out of 36 if you are over 18). Use this DMV practice exam to help you prepare for your California instruction permit or driver's license.

How does it work?

California residents using any form of testing help during the test will result in an automatic failure, and the DMV may take further action against your driving permit, so please don't cheat.

 

Ideally suited for: 

  • California Driver’s License
  • Driver's Learner Permit in California
  • CA Refresher Test for Senior Citizens CA 
  • CA Driver’s License Renewal

What to expect on the CA DMV exam:

  • 36 questions
  • To pass, you must have 30 accurate answers.
  • a passing grade of 83%
  • The minimum age to apply;15 ½

 

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19 . Excessive speed:

Excessive speed is one of the most common contributing factors to vehicle crashes. Excessive speed does not save time and often leads to high-risk decision-making.

20 . This sign means:

This sign means:
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. They alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead. This sign tells drivers to prepare to allow traffic to safely merge from the right.

21 . A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

If you are already within an intersection when the traffic light turns yellow, you should clear the intersection as quickly as possible.

22 . If you want to pass a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you should:

If possible, try to only deal with one roadway hazard at a time. If you want to pass a pedestrian but an oncoming vehicle is approaching, slow down and let the vehicle pass. You may then pass the pedestrian if it is safe to do so.

23 . A distraction when driving is:

A distraction when driving is anything that takes your attention away from driving. Driver distractions may occur anytime and anywhere. Distracted driving can cause collisions, resulting in property damage, injury, and death.

24 . Prior to entering a curve:

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. Some conditions which require reduced speed for safety include approaching curves or hills where visibility is limited, driving on slippery roads, and driving on roads where animals and pedestrians are present.

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