California Permit Practice Test 6 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

Your car stalls on the railroad tracks and a train is coming. After getting out, which way should you run?

1. Straight along the tracks, away from the train
2. Diagonally away from the tracks, in the direction the train is coming from
3. Back to your car to try to restart it

Question 2 of 20

A vehicle left standing on a freeway may be removed after more than:

1. Four hours
2. Thirty minutes
3. Two days

Question 3 of 20

How should you check your blind spots?

1. Turn your whole body to look behind you
2. Rely only on your mirrors
3. Look over your shoulders, turning only your head

Question 4 of 20

How much should you reduce your speed on packed snow?

1. By 5 mph
2. By half
3. To 25 mph

Question 5 of 20

California's minimum liability insurance must cover at least how much for a single death or injury?

1. $5,000
2. $15,000
3. $30,000

Question 6 of 20

How close to a sidewalk ramp for disabled persons may you park?

1. Right next to it
2. No closer than one foot
3. No closer than three feet

Question 7 of 20

An oncoming car at night has very bright headlights. Where should you look?

1. Toward the right edge of your lane
2. Directly at the oncoming headlights
3. At the center line

Question 8 of 20

On a wet road, how much should you reduce your speed?

1. By 5 to 10 mph
2. By half
3. To no more than 5 mph

Question 9 of 20

Your right wheels drift off the pavement. How should you steer back?

1. Jerk the wheel quickly back to the left
2. Brake hard, then turn sharply
3. Grip the wheel, ease off the gas, brake gently, and steer back carefully

Question 10 of 20

During a traffic stop, what documents must the driver produce?

1. Only a driver's license
2. A passport and a utility bill
3. Driver's license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration

Question 11 of 20

Your passenger is 14 years old and is not wearing a seat belt. Who can get a ticket?

1. Only the passenger
2. You, the driver, can also get a ticket
3. No one, if you are driving slowly

Question 12 of 20

Your car does not have ABS and begins to skid. How should you brake?

1. Press the brake as hard as you can and hold it
2. Do not touch the brakes at all
3. Quickly pump the brakes until you reach a safe speed

Question 13 of 20

Your car breaks down on the freeway and you pull onto the right shoulder. In most cases, what should you do while waiting?

1. Stay inside with your seat belt on until help arrives
2. Stand behind the car to warn traffic
3. Walk along the freeway to find help

Question 14 of 20

A police car signals you to pull over. What should you do first to show the officer you see them?

1. Stop immediately in your lane
2. Turn on your right turn signal
3. Wave out the window

Question 15 of 20

A funeral procession led by a traffic officer is passing through an intersection. You should:

1. Join the line to get through faster
2. Pass between the vehicles carefully
3. Let it pass; the procession has the right-of-way

Question 16 of 20

Your car has four-wheel antilock brakes (ABS) and the wheels lock in a skid. What should you do?

1. Pump the brakes quickly
2. Apply firm pressure on the brake pedal
3. Take your foot off the brake

Question 17 of 20

Which headlights should you use in heavy fog?

1. Low-beam headlights
2. High-beam headlights
3. Only fog lights or parking lights

Question 18 of 20

How far ahead should you scan the road while driving?

1. At least 3 seconds ahead
2. At least 10 seconds ahead
3. Only as far as the car in front of you

Question 19 of 20

Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. What should you do?

1. Ease off the accelerator, do not brake, and steer in the direction of the skid
2. Brake hard and steer the opposite way
3. Speed up to regain traction

Question 20 of 20

You have a tire blowout. What should you avoid?

1. Holding the steering wheel with both hands
2. Braking suddenly or quickly taking your foot off the accelerator
3. Looking where you want the car to go