Learners Permit Quiz

Question 1

What is the speed limit in business or residential districts unless otherwise posted?

Answer 1

25 mph

Question 2

What is the speed limit on undivided two-lane highways unless otherwise posted?

Answer 2

55 mph

Question 3

What is the speed limit on most freeways unless otherwise posted?

Answer 3

65 mph

Question 4

How close to a fire hydrant can you legally park?

Answer 4

No closer than 15 feet

Question 5

What does a solid yellow line on your side mean?

Answer 5

Do not pass - passing is prohibited

Question 6

What does a broken yellow line on your side mean?

Answer 6

Passing is allowed when safe

Question 7

When approaching a school bus with flashing red lights, what must you do?

Answer 7

Stop at least 20 feet away and remain stopped until lights stop flashing

Question 8

What is the following distance rule in good weather?

Answer 8

3-second rule (increase to 4+ seconds in bad weather)

Question 9

At what blood alcohol level is it illegal for drivers under 21 to drive?

Answer 9

0.01% or higher (zero tolerance)

Question 10

When must you use headlights?

Answer 10

30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and when visibility is less than 1,000 feet

Question 11

How far from a crosswalk must you park?

Answer 11

At least 20 feet

Question 12

What does a red octagonal sign mean?

Answer 12

STOP - come to a complete stop

Question 13

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign mean?

Answer 13

WARNING - hazard ahead

Question 14

What does a white rectangular sign mean?

Answer 14

REGULATORY - tells you what you must or must not do

Question 15

Who has the right-of-way at a 4-way stop?

Answer 15

The first vehicle to arrive; if simultaneous, the vehicle on the right

Question 16

When making a right turn, you must yield to:

Answer 16

Pedestrians and bicyclists

Question 17

What should you do if your brakes fail?

Answer 17

Pump the brake pedal, use emergency brake gradually, shift to lower gear, look for safe place to stop

Question 18

How close to a stop sign can you park?

Answer 18

No closer than 30 feet

Question 19

What does a flashing red light mean?

Answer 19

Same as a stop sign - come to complete stop

Question 20

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Answer 20

Proceed with caution

Question 21

When are you required to yield to emergency vehicles?

Answer 21

Always - pull to the right and stop

Question 22

What is the speed limit in school zones when children are present?

Answer 22

25 mph (unless posted lower)

Question 23

When changing lanes, what must you check?

Answer 23

Mirrors, signal, check blind spot, then change lanes

Question 24

How far ahead should you signal before turning?

Answer 24

At least 100 feet

Question 25

What does a yellow traffic light mean?

Answer 25

Caution - the light is about to turn red

Question 26

When can you make a right turn on a red light?

Answer 26

After coming to a complete stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians (unless sign prohibits)

Question 27

What should you do if you start to skid?

Answer 27

Ease off the accelerator, steer in the direction you want to go, don't brake hard

Question 28

How close to a railroad crossing can you park?

Answer 28

No closer than 7.5 feet

Question 29

At an uncontrolled intersection, who has the right-of-way?

Answer 29

The vehicle on the right

Question 30

What is California's Move Over law?

Answer 30

Move over a lane or slow down when passing emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or Caltrans vehicles

Question 31

When must you stop for a pedestrian?

Answer 31

When they are in a crosswalk on your side of the road or approaching from the other side

Question 32

What does a green arrow mean?

Answer 32

You may turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians

Question 33

How should you approach a roundabout?

Answer 33

Slow down, yield to traffic in the circle, enter when safe

Question 34

What is the penalty for driving without insurance in California?

Answer 34

Fine, license suspension, and vehicle impound

Question 35

When must you report a traffic accident to DMV?

Answer 35

Within 10 days if there's injury, death, or property damage over $1,000

Question 36

What does a white curb mean?

Answer 36

Stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers or mail

Question 37

What does a red curb mean?

Answer 37

No stopping, parking, or standing

Question 38

How long is a provisional license valid for drivers under 18?

Answer 38

Until your 18th birthday, then you must get a regular license

Question 39

What are the passenger restrictions for provisional license holders under 18?

Answer 39

No passengers under 20 for first 12 months (except family members)

Question 40

What are the driving time restrictions for provisional license holders under 18?

Answer 40

No driving between 11 PM and 5 AM for first 12 months (except with licensed adult 25+)