California Permit Practice Test

What is the minimum age to obtain an instruction permit in California?

• 14

• 15½

• 16

• 17

You must report a collision to the DMV within 10 days if:

• Someone honks

• Anyone is injured or property damage exceeds $1,000

• Your car is towed

• You hit a traffic cone

What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21?

• 0.08%

• 0.05%

• 0.01%

• 0.00%

How far ahead should you scan the road?

• 3–5 seconds

• 5–10 seconds

• 10–15 seconds

• 20–30 seconds

What should you do when being tailgated?

• Brake hard

• Speed up

• Move to another lane or slow down

• Yell at the driver

At a four-way stop, who has the right-of-way if two cars arrive at the same time?

• The car on the left

• The car going straight

• The car on the right

• The larger car

When should you dim your high beams?

• In the daytime

• When following within 300 feet or approaching within 500 feet

• When it’s raining

• Never

A yellow triangle with a red border on a vehicle means:

• Emergency vehicle

• Construction zone

• Slow-moving vehicle

• Agricultural vehicle

What shape is a yield sign?

• Octagon

• Rectangle

How many feet before turning should you signal?

• 25 ft

• 50 ft

• 100 ft

• 150 ft