46 Question Practice Permit Test California 2025

46 Question Practice Permit Test California 2025. Getting every one of the 46 questions right on California’s written permit test isn’t just bragging rights—it means you drive away from the DMV counter with your learner’s permit in hand and no seven-day wait for a retake.

We have designed several free simulators that mirror the DMV’s exact 46-question layout and scoring threshold; they even shuffle distractors so you can’t memorize order. Scoring 46 out of 46 feels great, but you only need 38 correct to pass.

Focus on understanding why each answer is correct, and you’ll cruise through the test—no sneaky trick question can throw you off. Grab the official handbook, hammer those practice tests with answer explanations, and walk into the DMV knowing every rule like the back of your steering wheel.

46 Question Practice Permit Test California

California DMV Practice Test
Total Items: 46 Questions
Passing Percentage: 83%
Time Limit: 60 Minutes

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1) At a multi-lane roundabout, you must yield to:

A) Traffic entering from the right only.

B) All vehicles already in the roundabout.

C) Only emergency vehicles with sirens.

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2) When passing a bicyclist on a two-lane road, you must:

A) Wait for them to move left first.

B) Give space to avoid forcing them off-road.

C) Pass within one foot if safe.

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3) When driving a hybrid near a blind pedestrian, you should:

A) Honk to signal your approach.

B) Maintain speed for consistency.

C) Be cautious due to low engine noise.

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4) To merge onto a freeway, you must:

A) Stop on the ramp until a gap appears.

B) Yield only to emergency vehicles.

C) Match traffic speed and merge safely.

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5) In a work zone, extra space between vehicles allows for:

A) Maintaining consistent speed.

B) Avoiding wet road surfaces.

C) Sudden lane changes or stops.

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6) If your vehicle skids on a wet road, you should:

A) Brake firmly to regain control.

B) Ease off the accelerator and steer.

C) Accelerate to maintain traction.

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7) A yellow curb allows you to:

A) Park indefinitely if no signs are posted.

B) Stop to load/unload, staying with vehicle.

C) Park for a limited time if signed.

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8) A pedestrian with a guide dog has right-of-way:

A) Only in marked crosswalks.

B) At all times, regardless of location.

C) Only during “WALK” signal phases.

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9) In heavy fog with visibility under 100 feet, you should:

A) Drive no faster than 30 mph.

B) Use high beams for better visibility.

C) Maintain the posted speed limit.

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10) In heavy rain with poor visibility, you should:

A) Stop to clear windshield and lights.

B) Use high beams to see better.

C) Drive at the posted speed limit.

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11) Recording a traffic stop is allowed if:

A) The officer gives prior consent.

B) You are not driving the vehicle.

C) You don’t interfere with their duties.

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12) At a railroad crossing with lowering gates, you must:

A) Cross quickly if no train is visible.

B) Proceed if gates are not fully lowered.

C) Stop until gates are fully raised.

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13) For a left turn from a one-way street to a multi-lane one-way street:

A) End in the far-right lane only.

B) End in any safe open lane.

C) End in the center lane only.

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14) A single solid yellow line on a two-way road means:

A) No passing in either direction.

B) Passing only for left-lane vehicles.

C) Passing is allowed if no traffic is oncoming.

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15) For a collision with over $1,000 in damage, you must:

A) Report to DMV within 10 days.

B) File a police report if no injuries.

C) Notify insurance within 24 hours.

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16) On a mountain road during daylight, you must:

A) Use low-beam headlights at all times.

B) Turn on emergency flashers for visibility.

C) Activate high-beam headlights for curves.

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17) A five-sided sign near a school indicates:

A) A railroad crossing ahead.

B) A school zone with potential child crossings.

C) A construction zone with workers.

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18) In an unposted residential area, the speed limit is:

A) 25 mph unless signs state otherwise.

B) 35 mph unless pedestrians are present.

C) 30 mph unless traffic is heavy.

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19) A “WRONG WAY” sign means you:

A) Can proceed if no vehicles are oncoming.

B) Are driving against traffic and must turn around.

C) Must stop and wait for a green light.

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20) To use an HOV lane, your vehicle needs:

A) Required occupants or a DMV decal.

B) A commercial license for the driver.

C) Speed 10 mph above traffic flow.

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21) A vehicle with a “Hazardous Loads Placards” sign must:

A) Park in designated loading zones.

B) Stop at all railroad crossings.

C) Yield at intersections only.

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22) You may receive a citation for impeding traffic if you:

A) Travel too slowly on a highway.

B) Drive at the speed limit in a work zone.

C) Pass a vehicle on a two-lane road.

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23) A green arrow with a red light allows you to:

A) Proceed straight through the intersection.

B) Stop until the entire light is green.

C) Turn in the arrow’s direction if safe.

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24) At an uncontrolled intersection with simultaneous arrivals:

A) The right vehicle has priority.

B) The faster vehicle proceeds first.

C) The left vehicle yields to the right.

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25) Hand-over-hand steering at low speeds involves:

A) Crossing hands to pull the wheel smoothly.

B) Keeping hands fixed at 9 and 3 o’clock.

C) Using one hand to steer at 12 o’clock.

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26) When passing a motorcyclist, you should:

A) Honk to alert them before passing.

B) Pass in the same lane if space allows.

C) Give them the full lane to pass safely.

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27) A U-turn is prohibited:

A) Within 100 feet of a crosswalk.

B) Near a fire station driveway.

C) On a one-way street at night.

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28) To prevent rear-end collisions, check your mirrors when:

A) Passing a cyclist on a narrow road.

B) Preparing to park or pull from a curb.

C) Merging onto a freeway at high speed.

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29) Drivers under 21 cannot drive with a BAC of:

A) 0.01% or higher.

B) 0.05% or higher.

C) 0.08% or higher.

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30) If your turn signals fail in bright sunlight, you should:

A) Proceed without signaling if visible.

B) Use hand signals for turns or stops.

C) Flash headlights to indicate turns.

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31) At an intersection with an obstructed view, you should:

A) Stop, then inch forward to check.

B) Honk to alert unseen traffic.

C) Proceed slowly if no signs are posted.

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32) A school bus with flashing red lights requires you to stop:

A) Only if behind the bus in a school zone.

B) Only if children are boarding the bus.

C) From either direction unless on a divided highway.

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33) To pass on a multi-lane highway, you must:

A) Signal, check blind spots, and return after seeing headlights.

B) Stay in your lane and speed up to pass.

C) Pass on the right without signaling if clear.

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34) When following a large truck, keep extra space because:

A) It takes longer to stop.

B) It accelerates quickly in traffic.

C) It may swing wide during turns.

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35) It’s illegal to have objects on your windshield that:

A) Are placed on the passenger side only.

B) Are smaller than a 5-inch square.

C) Obstruct your view of the road.

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36) To handle sun glare while driving, you should:

A) Wear polarized sunglasses.

B) Speed up to pass the glare area.

C) Use high beams to reduce glare.

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37) To avoid last-minute reactions, scan your surroundings:

A) At least 10 times per minute.

B) Every 5 seconds for road signs.

C) Only when changing lanes or turning.

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38) Proof of insurance is required when:

A) Using a carpool lane with a decal.

B) Involved in a collision or drive test.

C) Parking at a colored curb.

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39) To make a right turn using a bike lane, enter it:

A) After stopping at the intersection.

B) Within 200 feet after checking for bikes.

C) Only with a broken white line marking.

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40) At a crosswalk with no pedestrian signals, you must:

A) Honk to clear the crosswalk quickly.

B) Yield to pedestrians per traffic signals.

C) Proceed if the pedestrian is moving fast.

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41) A flashing red traffic light requires you to:

A) Proceed if no pedestrians are present.

B) Slow down and yield to traffic.

C) Stop fully, as at a stop sign.

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42) A flashing “DON’T WALK” signal means drivers must:

A) Honk to clear the intersection.

B) Proceed if the crosswalk is clear.

C) Wait for pedestrians to finish crossing.

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43) You may use your horn to:

A) Signal a lane change on a freeway.

B) Warn of a collision risk at an intersection.

C) Alert a pedestrian to move faster.

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44) Minors using a cell phone while driving face:

A) Exemption if with an adult.

B) A violation unless it’s an emergency call.

C) No penalty if used for navigation.

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45) Adult drivers may use a mounted cell phone by:

A) Operating it in light traffic only.

B) Holding it briefly to text.

C) Using a single swipe or touch.

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46) A “No U-Turn” sign in a business district allows U-turns:

A) Only for emergency vehicles.

B) Only at night with no traffic.

C) At safe intersections or highway openings.

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California DMV Practice Tests & Hard Sets

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Q: Are the practice-test answers identical to the real exam?
A: No. The DMV pulls from a secure item bank, but practice tests cover the same rule set, so mastering their explanations covers the real answers too.

Q: I’m over 18—why do sites still show 46 questions?
A: They default to the teen (provisional) version. Adults get 36 questions; look for simulators labeled “adult” to avoid extra study time.

Q: How often does California update the written test?
A: Minor tweaks roll out each January when the new Driver Handbook drops. Significant rule changes—like new distracted-driving fines—appear the same year legislators pass them.

Q: Can I rely on YouTube answer keys?
A: Use them only as a side dish. Some videos recycle outdated laws; always cross-check with the current handbook PDF on DMV.ca.gov.