California Permit Practice Test 4 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

California's minimum insurance must cover at least how much for property damage?

1. $5,000
2. $15,000
3. $50,000

Question 2 of 20

How is a carpool (HOV) lane marked on the road surface?

1. With a diamond symbol and the words Carpool Lane
2. With a bicycle symbol
3. With green paint

Question 3 of 20

When must you have your headlights on in the evening?

1. Only when it is completely dark
2. Beginning 30 minutes after sunset
3. At sunset exactly

Question 4 of 20

A driver under 21 is caught with alcohol in the vehicle. For how long can law enforcement impound the vehicle?

1. Up to 7 days
2. Up to 1 year
3. Up to 30 days

Question 5 of 20

By driving in California, you have agreed to:

1. Take a breath test only if you are involved in a collision
2. Let officers search your trunk at any time
3. Take a breath, blood, or urine test if an officer suspects you of DUI

Question 6 of 20

California's minimum insurance must cover at least how much for death or injury to more than one person?

1. $60,000
2. $30,000
3. $100,000

Question 7 of 20

You must dim your high beams when you are following another vehicle within:

1. 300 feet
2. 50 feet
3. 1,000 feet

Question 8 of 20

Your BAC is below the legal limit. What does that mean?

1. You are always safe to drive
2. It does not necessarily mean it is safe for you to drive
3. You cannot be arrested for DUI

Question 9 of 20

Can a passenger smoke or eat a cannabis product in a car on the road?

1. No, it is illegal for both the driver and passengers
2. Yes, if the driver does not use it
3. Yes, if the windows are open

Question 10 of 20

What is it called when a driver involved in a collision leaves the scene without stopping?

1. A hit-and-run
2. A no-fault collision
3. An administrative stop

Question 11 of 20

Is it legal to drive at night with only your parking lights on?

1. No, it is illegal to drive using only parking lights
2. Yes, on well-lit city streets
3. Yes, if you drive below 25 mph

Question 12 of 20

According to the BAC chart in the handbook, how much should you subtract from the estimate for each 40 minutes between drinks?

1. 0.01%
2. 0.02%
3. 0.05%

Question 13 of 20

The open-container rule does NOT apply if you are a passenger in:

1. Any car, as long as the driver is sober
2. A bus, taxi, camper, or motorhome
3. The back seat of a sedan

Question 14 of 20

You are in a collision and do not have proper insurance. What can happen, even if you were not at fault?

1. Nothing, if you were not at fault
2. A warning letter only
3. Your driving privilege can be suspended for up to four years

Question 15 of 20

It is raining and you turn on your windshield wipers. What else must you turn on?

1. Your emergency flashers
2. Your high-beam headlights
3. Your low-beam headlights

Question 16 of 20

If you are arrested for DUI, the officer may take your license and give you a temporary license that is valid for:

1. 10 days
2. 30 days
3. 90 days

Question 17 of 20

You are carrying an opened bottle of wine in your car. Where must it be kept?

1. In the glove box
2. Under the driver's seat
3. In the trunk or another area where passengers do not sit

Question 18 of 20

You hit a parked car and cannot find the owner. What must you do?

1. Drive away, since no one saw it
2. Wait until the owner returns, no matter how long
3. Leave a note with your name, phone number, and address, and report it to law enforcement

Question 19 of 20

After a DUI arrest, how long do you have to request a DMV administrative hearing?

1. 10 days from the date of the arrest
2. 30 days from the date of the arrest
3. Until your court date

Question 20 of 20

Which medicines can make it illegal for you to drive?

1. Any prescription or over-the-counter medicine that affects your ability to drive
2. Only illegal drugs
3. Only medicines that contain alcohol