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DMV Permit Test #16

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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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13 . You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

Even if your light is green, you must not enter an intersection unless you can get completely through the intersection before the light turns red. If you block the intersection, you can be cited.

14 . Construction zone signs are generally:

All temporary signs in work zones have an orange background with black letters or symbols. These signs are found on the right side of the road, or on both the left and right sides if the roadway is a divided highway.

15 . You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

When making a right turn, you should begin signaling about 100 feet before the turn.

16 . This yellow sign means:

This yellow sign means:
This sign warns of the possible presence of merging traffic.

17 . You may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane:

If making a right turn, you may enter the bicycle lane no more than 200 feet before the corner or driveway. Drivers of motor vehicles should not enter a bicycle lane at any other time.

18 . When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when:

When passing another vehicle, move back into your original lane only when you can see the passed vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror. This ensures that you will have enough room to safely pull back in front of the other vehicle.

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