California DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

You are stopped at a solid red light and there is no sign prohibiting it. What may you do?

At a STOP sign with no limit line or crosswalk, where should you stop?

At an intersection without STOP or YIELD signs, you and another vehicle arrive at the same time. The other vehicle is on your right. Who goes first?

What does California's Basic Speed Law say?

At least how far before a turn should you begin signaling?

On a multilane road in California, which lane is called the "Number 1 Lane"?

You park headed downhill on a street with a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

For a driver 21 or older, what is the lowest blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at which driving is illegal?

How far ahead should you scan the road while driving?

You have a tire blowout. What should you do first?

When you cannot change lanes to pass a bicyclist, how much space must you leave?

How many attempts do you get to pass the knowledge test before you must reapply?

What are California's minimum liability insurance amounts?

What is the minimum age to apply for a California instruction permit?

What does a red arrow signal mean?

What does a red YIELD sign require you to do?

At an intersection without signs or signals, who generally has the right-of-way?

Unless a different limit is posted, what is the maximum speed on most California highways?

How long should you signal before changing lanes on a freeway?

Which lane should you use to enter or exit traffic, or when pulling onto the road from the curb?