California Permit Practice Test 3 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

What does this sign mark?

1. An intersection without traffic signals
2. A railroad crossing: let any train pass before you cross
3. A hospital zone

Question 2 of 20

What should you do when you see this sign?

1. Speed up to leave the school zone quickly
2. Stop and wait until a crossing guard waves you on
3. Drive slowly and stop for children in the crosswalk

Question 3 of 20

Which lane is called the Number 1 Lane?

1. The left (fast) lane
2. The right lane
3. The lane closest to the shoulder

Question 4 of 20

Before changing lanes, after signaling and checking your mirrors, you should also:

1. Slow down to let the lane clear
2. Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move
3. Honk to warn other drivers

Question 5 of 20

You are next to double solid white lines, such as at a carpool lane. You may:

1. Cross them to change lanes if you signal
2. Never change lanes over them; wait for a single broken white line
3. Cross them only at night

Question 6 of 20

A row of solid white triangles across your lane is a yield line. It shows:

1. Where a bike lane begins
2. A school zone ahead
3. Where you must yield or stop

Question 7 of 20

You see a collision ahead. Besides turning on your emergency flashers, how can you warn drivers behind you?

1. Stop suddenly so they notice
2. Flash your high beams at them
3. Lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times

Question 8 of 20

Two sets of double solid yellow lines two or more feet apart mean:

1. You may pass if the road ahead is clear
2. It is a carpool lane
3. It is a barrier: do not drive over it, turn left, or make a U-turn across it

Question 9 of 20

Your car breaks down and you cannot get completely off the road. Where should you avoid stopping?

1. On a straight, flat stretch of road
2. Just over a hill or just around a curve
3. Where drivers behind you can see your car

Question 10 of 20

A broken yellow line next to your lane means:

1. You may pass when it is safe
2. You may never pass
3. The lane is ending

Question 11 of 20

A single solid yellow line marks:

1. The center of a road with two-way traffic
2. The edge of a freeway
3. A lane for buses only

Question 12 of 20

When may you cross a single set of double solid yellow lines?

1. To pass a slow vehicle when the road is clear
2. To turn left into or out of a driveway or private road, or to make a U-turn
3. Never, under any circumstances

Question 13 of 20

In the handbook's BAC chart, one drink is equal to:

1. One 24 oz. can of 5% beer
2. Any glass of wine, regardless of size
3. 12 oz. of 5% beer

Question 14 of 20

You are about to turn and see no other vehicles around. Should you signal?

1. Yes, signal even when you do not see other vehicles
2. No, signals are only needed when others are nearby
3. Only at night

Question 15 of 20

You are 15 and are convicted of riding a bicycle under the influence of alcohol. What can happen to your future driving privilege?

1. Nothing, because bicycles are not motor vehicles
2. It may be suspended or delayed for one year once you are eligible to drive
3. You must wait until age 21 to apply

Question 16 of 20

Before changing lanes on a freeway, you should signal for at least:

1. One second
2. Three seconds
3. Five seconds

Question 17 of 20

You must dim your high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:

1. 100 feet
2. 1,000 feet
3. 500 feet

Question 18 of 20

You miss the street where you wanted to turn. What should you do?

1. Stop and back up to the street
2. Turn sharply from the wrong lane
3. Keep driving until you can safely and legally turn around

Question 19 of 20

On a narrow mountain road, when should you use your horn?

1. Every time you pass another car
2. When you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead, to alert oncoming traffic
3. Never, horns are not allowed on mountain roads

Question 20 of 20

If you are under 21, you may carry alcohol in a vehicle only when:

1. Someone 21 or older is with you and the container is full, sealed, and unopened
2. The alcohol is in the glove box
3. You are driving to your home