California Permit Test: Teen & Provisional Drivers Practice Questions

Correct answer: 15½

Applicants under 18 must be at least 15½, complete driver education, and have a parent or guardian sign.

Source: Section 2: Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver's License – Minors

Correct answer: At least 6 months (or until turning 18)

Minors must have the permit for at least 6 months, or turn 18, before scheduling the drive test.

Source: Section 2: Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver's License – Minors

Correct answer: At least 50 hours, including 10 at night

Minors must practice at least 50 hours with a California-licensed driver who is 25 or older, and 10 of those hours must be at night.

Source: Section 2: Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver's License – Minors

Correct answer: 25 years old

Adults with a permit may practice with a licensed driver 18 or older, but minors need a licensed driver who is at least 25.

Source: Section 2: Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver's License – Minors

Correct answer: 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

For the first year, provisional drivers may not drive from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., unless an exception such as school, work, or medical need applies.

Source: Section 2: Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver's License – Minors

Correct answer: 20

Provisional drivers may not transport passengers under 20 unless a parent, guardian, or licensed driver at least 25 is in the car.

Source: Section 2: Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver's License – Minors

Correct answer: A note signed by the employer confirming the job

Exceptions to minor restrictions require a signed note: from an employer for work, a principal for school, a physician for medical need, or a parent for family needs.

Source: Section 2: Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver's License – Minors

Correct answer: No, except to call for emergency help

Minors may not use a cell phone or wireless device to answer calls or text while driving, even hands-free; the only exception is calling for emergency assistance.

Source: Section 8: Safe Driving – Minors and Cell Phones

Correct answer: For 30 days, they may drive only with a licensed adult 25 or older

Two at-fault collisions or convictions (or one of each) mean 30 days of driving only with a licensed adult at least 25 years old.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Maintaining Your Minor's (Provisional) Driver's License

Correct answer: Six-month suspension and one year of probation

Three at-fault collisions, convictions, or a combination lead to a six-month suspension followed by one year of probation.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Maintaining Your Minor's (Provisional) Driver's License

Correct answer: It continues; turning 18 does not end it

Turning 18 does not erase or end existing restrictions, suspensions, or probation.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Maintaining Your Minor's (Provisional) Driver's License

Correct answer: Seven days, not counting the day of the failure

Minors must wait seven days to retake a failed knowledge test, not including the day they failed. For a failed drive test the wait is 14 days.

Source: Section 3: The Testing Process

Correct answer: 14 days, not counting the failure day

Minors must wait 14 days, not including the day of the failure, to retake a failed drive test.

Source: Section 3: The Testing Process

Correct answer: After starting behind-the-wheel training with an instructor

Minors must wait to use the permit until they begin behind-the-wheel training with an instructor, who validates it.

Source: Section 2: Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver's License – Minors

Correct answer: Suspend the privilege for one year (or delay license eligibility)

For drivers 15 to 20 convicted of using alcohol or a controlled substance, the court orders a one-year suspension or a delay in eligibility.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Maintaining Your Minor's (Provisional) Driver's License