California permit practice: 20 free questions
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Written from California Driver’s Handbook (DL 600 ENGLISH (REV. 6/2025) WWW). Independently checked .
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Correct answer: A. Make a complete stop.
A steady red requires a stop. Any permitted turn comes after stopping and yielding.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 7 — Traffic Signals, PDF page 39. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. Remain stopped until a green indication permits you to go.
A red arrow prohibits the indicated turn while that signal remains red.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 7 — Traffic Signals, PDF page 39. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. Wait and let vehicle A go first.
For straight-through traffic at this uncontrolled four-way junction, B yields to A's earlier arrival.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 7 — Right-of-Way Rules — Intersections, PDF page 45. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. Yield to the vehicle on your right.
For these straight-through movements at a four-way junction, the driver on your right goes first when you arrive together.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 7 — Right-of-Way Rules — Intersections, PDF page 45. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. Look over your shoulder toward the lane you want.
Mirrors do not show every blind spot. A shoulder check helps find nearby vehicles and bicycles.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 6 — Changing Lanes, PDF page 21. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. There is room for your vehicle to move safely.
A faster lane is not necessarily an open lane. Make sure the available space is safe.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 6 — Changing Lanes, PDF page 21. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. Reduce your speed to suit the conditions.
A posted limit does not account for every hazard. Your speed must remain safe for conditions.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 8 — Manage Your Speed, PDF page 73. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. A rough or wet road surface.
Surface conditions affect grip and control, so they must influence speed.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 8 — Manage Your Speed, PDF page 73. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. At least three feet.
Extra space lets you maneuver into the spot without contacting nearby vehicles.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 6 — Parallel Parking, PDF page 32. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. Two feet.
The described starting position leaves about two feet beside the parked vehicle.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 6 — Parallel Parking, PDF page 32. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. The truck driver may be unable to see you.
A truck has large blind areas. Move out of a position where its driver cannot see you.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 7 — Blind Spots (the No Zone), PDF page 48. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. It increases the distance needed to stop.
Vehicle weight contributes to stopping distance. A loaded truck needs more room than an empty one.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 7 — Braking, PDF page 48. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. Toward the right edge of your lane.
Looking toward your lane's right edge helps you maintain position without staring into the glare.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 8 — Darkness, PDF page 65. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. Slow down while your eyes adjust.
Your eyes need time to adjust to darkness. Reduce speed during that transition.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 8 — Darkness, PDF page 65. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. Any drug that impairs your ability to drive safely.
The risk depends on impairment, not whether the substance was legally obtained.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 9 — Alcohol and Drugs, PDF page 78. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. It can make you an unsafe driver.
Nonprescription medicine can cause drowsiness and interfere with safe driving.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 5 — Medications, PDF page 15. Checked .
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Correct answer: A. It can worsen vision and delay reactions.
Tiredness can make hazards harder to recognize and respond to.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 5 — Fatigue and Drowsiness, PDF page 15. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. With both hands whenever possible.
Two hands provide better vehicle control during ordinary driving.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 5 — Controlling the Vehicle, PDF page 15. Checked .
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Correct answer: B. Ten hours.
At least ten of the 50 supervised practice hours must take place at night. For minors, the supervising California driver must be at least 25.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 2. Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver’s License — Applying For A Driver’s License, PDF page 9. Checked .
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Correct answer: C. Seven days.
A minor must wait seven days before another attempt. The day of the failed test does not count toward that wait.
Source: California Driver’s Handbook — Section 3. The Testing Process — Driver’s License Tests — Knowledge Test, PDF page 11. Checked .
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