California Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions

Correct answer: The far-left (fast) lane

Lanes are numbered from the left: the left (fast) lane is the Number 1 Lane, the next one to its right is Number 2, and so on.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Choosing a Lane / Types of Lanes

Correct answer: The right lane

Use the right lane to enter or exit traffic or when entering the road from a curb or shoulder; use the left lane to pass or turn left.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Choosing a Lane / Types of Lanes

Correct answer: Signal, check mirrors, and look over your shoulder

Mirrors leave blind spots. Signal, check the mirrors, then turn your head to look over your shoulder before moving over.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Changing Lanes

Correct answer: Keep going and turn around later where it is safe and legal

Once you start through an intersection, keep going. If you miss a turn, continue until you can safely and legally turn around.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Changing Lanes

Correct answer: No more than 200 feet

A center left-turn lane is only for preparing and making a left turn or U-turn, and you may drive in it for no more than 200 feet.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Choosing a Lane / Types of Lanes

Correct answer: A solid outer line and a broken inner line on each side

A center left-turn lane is marked on both sides by two painted lines: the inner line is broken and the outer line is solid.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Choosing a Lane / Types of Lanes

Correct answer: When five or more vehicles are following you

Slow drivers on two-lane roads must use a turnout when five or more vehicles are lined up behind them and passing is unsafe.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Choosing a Lane / Types of Lanes

Correct answer: With a diamond and the words Carpool Lane

HOV lanes are marked with a diamond symbol and the words Carpool Lane; signs show the minimum number of occupants and hours.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Choosing a Lane / Types of Lanes

Correct answer: Only at the designated entrances and exits

Never cross double solid lines to get into or out of an HOV lane; use the marked entrances and exits.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Choosing a Lane / Types of Lanes

Correct answer: To park where allowed, enter or exit the road, or turn within 200 feet

You may use a bike lane only to park (where allowed), to enter or leave the road, or to turn within 200 feet of an intersection.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Choosing a Lane / Types of Lanes

Correct answer: At least one-third of a mile

Before passing, make sure any hill or curve is at least one-third of a mile ahead so you can see oncoming traffic.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Passing

Correct answer: 100 feet

Do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, railroad crossing, or other hazardous area.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Passing

Correct answer: When the driver ahead is turning left and it is safe

Passing on the right is allowed on open highways with two or more lanes your way, on one-way streets, or when the driver ahead is turning left. Never leave the pavement to pass.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Passing

Correct answer: No, never

Never drive off the paved or main-traveled part of the road to pass.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Passing

Correct answer: Keep your lane position and speed

Let the other vehicle pass by holding your lane position and maintaining your speed.

Source: Section 6: Navigating the Roads – Passing