California Permit Practice Test 1 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

A vehicle with an orange and red triangle on its back usually travels at:

1. 25 mph or less
2. The posted speed limit
3. 45 mph or more

Question 2 of 20

When you begin backing into a parallel parking space, at what angle should you back in?

1. About 90 degrees
2. About 10 degrees
3. About 45 degrees

Question 3 of 20

What is the speed limit in an alley?

1. 10 mph
2. 15 mph
3. 25 mph

Question 4 of 20

After parallel parking, how close to the curb should your vehicle be?

1. Within 18 inches
2. Within 3 feet
3. Touching the curb

Question 5 of 20

At a railroad crossing, the gate rises but the red lights are still flashing. What should you do?

1. Cross quickly before the gate comes down again
2. Stay stopped until the red lights stop flashing
3. Cross if you do not see a train

Question 6 of 20

Another vehicle is passing you. You should:

1. Keep your lane position and your speed
2. Speed up so it can pass faster
3. Move onto the shoulder

Question 7 of 20

A school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on the other side of a divided highway. What must you do?

1. Stop until the lights stop flashing
2. Slow to 25 mph
3. You do not need to stop

Question 8 of 20

When warning devices show a train is coming, how far from the nearest track must you stop?

1. At least 15 feet
2. At least 5 feet
3. At least 50 feet

Question 9 of 20

Fines for traffic violations in a highway work zone can be:

1. $50 or less
2. Exactly $100
3. $1,000 or more

Question 10 of 20

When looking for a parallel parking space, how long should it be?

1. Exactly as long as your vehicle
2. At least three feet longer than your vehicle
3. Twice as long as your vehicle

Question 11 of 20

What is the speed limit at a blind intersection (no stop signs at any corner and your view is blocked)?

1. 15 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 5 mph

Question 12 of 20

You cannot change lanes and cannot give a bicyclist three feet of space. What should you do?

1. Pass slowly anyway
2. Wait and do not pass until you can give three feet of clearance
3. Honk so the bicyclist moves over

Question 13 of 20

A provisional (minor) driver has two at-fault collisions or traffic convictions. What happens?

1. Nothing until age 18
2. For 30 days they cannot drive unless a licensed adult 25 or older rides with them
3. Their license is revoked permanently

Question 14 of 20

How often can you choose traffic violator school to keep a one-point ticket from being reported to your insurance company?

1. Once in any 18-month period
2. Once a year
3. Every time you get a ticket

Question 15 of 20

What does a green painted curb mean?

1. Loading zone for freight
2. No parking
3. Parking for a limited time

Question 16 of 20

What does a yellow painted curb mean?

1. Load and unload passengers and freight, no longer than the time posted
2. Parking for electric vehicles
3. Buses only

Question 17 of 20

What does this warning sign mean?

1. Your road ends ahead at a crossing road: you must turn left or right
2. A crossroad ahead where you may go straight
3. A divided highway ahead

Question 18 of 20

What does this sign warn you about?

1. A single sharp curve to the right
2. A road with several curves ahead
3. A slippery road when wet

Question 19 of 20

What does this warning sign mean?

1. There is a railroad crossing ahead
2. The traffic signal ahead is not working
3. There is a traffic signal ahead

Question 20 of 20

What does this warning sign mean?

1. A hospital is ahead
2. A railroad crossing is ahead
3. A crossroad (intersection) is ahead