California Permit Practice Test 8 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

What does this sign mean?

1. Come to a full stop every time, even when the road is clear
2. Slow down and be ready to stop to let vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians pass
3. Other drivers must let you in, so keep your speed

Question 2 of 20

A minor fails the behind-the-wheel drive test. How long must they wait before retaking it?

1. 7 days
2. 14 days
3. 30 days

Question 3 of 20

Can you use automated parallel parking or adaptive cruise control during the behind-the-wheel test?

1. Yes, any feature the car has may be used
2. Only adaptive cruise control on freeways
3. No, these driver assistance features are not permitted

Question 4 of 20

If you move, you must notify DMV of your new address within:

1. Ten days
2. Thirty days
3. Sixty days

Question 5 of 20

At a T intersection without STOP or YIELD signs, who has the right-of-way?

1. Traffic turning from the road that ends
2. Traffic on the through road
3. Whoever signals first

Question 6 of 20

Your driver's license expired last week. Can you still drive?

1. Yes, there is a 30-day grace period
2. No, it is against the law to drive with an expired license
3. Yes, if you carry your renewal notice

Question 7 of 20

How many hours of supervised driving practice must a driver under 18 complete before the drive test?

1. At least 50 hours
2. At least 20 hours
3. At least 100 hours

Question 8 of 20

When you turn left at an intersection, you must give the right-of-way to:

1. Only vehicles that are already in the intersection
2. No one, if you have a green light
3. Pedestrians and any approaching vehicle close enough to be dangerous

Question 9 of 20

Who can cancel a minor's driver's license by submitting a form to DMV?

1. The minor's school principal
2. Any adult who rides with the minor
3. A parent or guardian

Question 10 of 20

A driver under 18 with an instruction permit must practice with a California-licensed driver who is at least:

1. 18 years old
2. 21 years old
3. 25 years old

Question 11 of 20

A round yellow-and-black sign or an X-shaped sign warns that you are approaching:

1. A school zone
2. A roundabout
3. A railroad crossing

Question 12 of 20

To merge into traffic on a highway, you need a gap of about:

1. A full block, about 300 feet
2. One car length
3. Half a block, about 50 feet

Question 13 of 20

Is it legal to wear earbuds in both ears while driving?

1. No, it is illegal to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears
2. Yes, if the volume is low
3. Yes, if you are using a navigation app

Question 14 of 20

If you are under 18, what is the minimum age to apply for a California instruction permit?

1. 15 years old
2. 15½ years old
3. 16 years old

Question 15 of 20

At an intersection without STOP or YIELD signs, you and another vehicle arrive at the same time. Who has the right-of-way?

1. The vehicle on the right
2. The vehicle on the left
3. The larger vehicle

Question 16 of 20

A flashing yellow traffic light means:

1. Slow down and proceed with caution; you do not need to stop
2. Stop completely before entering the intersection
3. The signal is broken; treat it as an all-way stop

Question 17 of 20

You are waiting to turn left and an oncoming car has its right turn signal on. You should:

1. Turn immediately, since it will turn before reaching you
2. Wait until the vehicle actually starts its turn
3. Flash your lights to let it go first

Question 18 of 20

For hand-to-hand (push/pull) steering, where should your hands start on the wheel?

1. At 10 and 2 o'clock only
2. At 9 and 3 o'clock, or 8 and 4 o'clock
3. At 12 o'clock with one hand

Question 19 of 20

Do pedestrians have the right-of-way in a crosswalk that has no painted lines?

1. Yes, pedestrians have the right-of-way in marked and unmarked crosswalks
2. No, only in crosswalks with white lines
3. Only when a WALK signal is showing

Question 20 of 20

In which direction does traffic travel in a roundabout?

1. Clockwise
2. Either direction, depending on your exit
3. Counterclockwise