California Permit Practice Test 10 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

If you are under 18, how long must you have your instruction permit before you can schedule the behind-the-wheel test?

1. 30 days
2. 6 months
3. 1 year

Question 2 of 20

Cough syrup that contains alcohol:

1. Can make it illegal for you to drive if you take too much
2. Is always safe because it is a medicine
3. Only matters for commercial drivers

Question 3 of 20

When you enter a highway from an on-ramp, your speed should be:

1. Well below the speed of traffic, to be safe
2. At or near the speed of traffic
3. As fast as your car can go

Question 4 of 20

You are turning and there is no limit line at the corner. Where should you stop?

1. In the middle of the crosswalk
2. Past the crosswalk, at the edge of the intersection
3. Before you enter the crosswalk

Question 5 of 20

A flashing red traffic light means:

1. Slow down and proceed with caution
2. Stop, then go when it is safe
3. The light is about to turn green

Question 6 of 20

When you are in the proper lane to exit a highway, how early should you signal?

1. Only as you start moving onto the ramp
2. About one second before the exit
3. About five seconds (approximately 400 feet) before the exit

Question 7 of 20

When passing a bicyclist, how much space must you keep between your car and the bicyclist?

1. 1 foot
2. 3 feet
3. 6 feet

Question 8 of 20

In a roundabout with two lanes, which lane should you use to turn right?

1. The left lane, then exit to the right
2. The right lane, and exit in the right lane
3. Either lane

Question 9 of 20

A red arrow pointing left means:

1. Stop and do not turn left until a green light or green arrow appears
2. You may turn left after a full stop
3. Turn left only if there is no oncoming traffic

Question 10 of 20

When may you drive in a bicycle lane to make a turn?

1. Within 200 feet of the intersection where you will turn
2. Anywhere on the block before the turn
3. Never

Question 11 of 20

A minor fails the knowledge test. How long must they wait before retaking it?

1. Seven days, not counting the day of the failure
2. One day
3. Thirty days

Question 12 of 20

A vehicle in the lane next to you is stopped at a crosswalk. You should:

1. Pass it carefully, since your lane is clear
2. Honk to let pedestrians know you are coming
3. Not pass it, because a pedestrian you cannot see may be crossing

Question 13 of 20

You are driving slowly on a two-lane road where passing is unsafe. You must use a turnout to let vehicles pass when how many are following you?

1. Two or more
2. Three or more
3. Five or more

Question 14 of 20

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

1. One
2. Two
3. Three

Question 15 of 20

What is the maximum distance you may drive in a center left turn lane?

1. 100 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 500 feet

Question 16 of 20

On a two-way road with one lane in each direction, when may you pass on the right?

1. Whenever the shoulder is wide enough
2. When the driver ahead is turning left and you can pass safely on the right
3. Never

Question 17 of 20

A five-sided sign means you are:

1. Approaching a railroad crossing
2. Near a school
3. Entering a construction zone

Question 18 of 20

Can you drive onto the unpaved shoulder to pass another vehicle?

1. Yes, if the shoulder is flat
2. Yes, if you signal first
3. No, never drive off the paved or main-traveled part of the road to pass

Question 19 of 20

A pedestrian is still in the crosswalk and the DON'T WALK signal is flashing. You must:

1. Yield to the pedestrian
2. Go ahead, because the pedestrian should not be crossing
3. Honk so the pedestrian hurries

Question 20 of 20

A blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the intersection. This usually means:

1. They want you to honk
2. You may go
3. They are about to cross