California Permit Practice Test 9 (2026)

Question 1 of 20

The light turns yellow as you approach an intersection. You should:

1. Speed up to get through before it turns red
2. Stop immediately, even if a car is close behind you
3. Stop if you can do so safely; if not, cross the intersection cautiously

Question 2 of 20

You may not pass within how many feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel, or railroad crossing?

1. 25 feet
2. 50 feet
3. 100 feet

Question 3 of 20

When should you use hand-over-hand steering?

1. At high speeds on the freeway
2. Whenever you change lanes
3. When turning at low speeds, parking, or recovering from a skid

Question 4 of 20

A provisional driver must drive during restricted hours because of a medical need. What must they carry?

1. Their health insurance card
2. A note signed by their physician
3. Nothing, if the need is real

Question 5 of 20

You miss your exit in a roundabout. What should you do?

1. Continue around until you return to your exit
2. Stop and back up to the exit
3. Make a quick turn across the lanes to reach it

Question 6 of 20

You come to an intersection where the traffic lights are not working. What should you do?

1. Proceed at normal speed if the way looks clear
2. Yield only to vehicles on your right without stopping
3. Stop as if there were STOP signs in all directions, then proceed when it is safe

Question 7 of 20

To pass safely before a hill or curve, the hill or curve should be at least how far ahead?

1. One-third of a mile
2. One block
3. 500 feet

Question 8 of 20

While waiting to turn left, how should your front wheels be pointed?

1. Turned left, ready to go
2. Turned right, toward the curb
3. Straight ahead until it is safe to start the turn

Question 9 of 20

You are turning while backing up and looking behind you. Where should your hand be on the steering wheel?

1. At the 12 o'clock position
2. At the 6 o'clock position
3. At 9 and 3 o'clock

Question 10 of 20

A provisional driver may not drive with passengers under 20 unless who rides along?

1. A parent, guardian, or another California-licensed driver at least 25 years old
2. Any passenger who is 18 or older
3. A friend who has a learner's permit

Question 11 of 20

Your light is green, but traffic is backed up on the other side of the intersection. You should:

1. Wait before entering until there is space to cross completely
2. Enter the intersection so you do not lose your turn
3. Enter halfway and wait in the crosswalk

Question 12 of 20

A flashing yellow arrow for a left turn means:

1. Oncoming traffic is stopped, so your turn is protected
2. You may turn left, but you must first yield to oncoming traffic
3. You must stop and wait for a green arrow

Question 13 of 20

Where is a U-turn never allowed?

1. At an intersection with a green light
2. Across a double yellow line
3. In front of a fire station

Question 14 of 20

Can you drive in a lane marked for public transit buses only?

1. Yes, if traffic is heavy
2. No, but you may cross it to make a right turn
3. Yes, to pass slow vehicles

Question 15 of 20

How far before a turn should you start signaling?

1. At least 50 feet
2. At least 100 feet
3. Only when you reach the intersection

Question 16 of 20

During the first 12 months with a provisional license, you may not drive between:

1. 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
2. Midnight and 6 a.m.
3. 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Question 17 of 20

When you enter a roundabout, you must yield to:

1. Vehicles waiting to enter from your right
2. All traffic already in the roundabout
3. No one, because traffic in a roundabout keeps moving

Question 18 of 20

You want to turn right at a solid red light and there is no NO TURN ON RED sign. What must you do?

1. Slow down and turn without stopping if no cars are coming
2. Wait for the light to turn green
3. Stop at the limit line, yield to pedestrians, and turn when it is safe

Question 19 of 20

You may not make a U-turn when you cannot see clearly in each direction for:

1. 200 feet
2. 50 feet
3. 1 mile

Question 20 of 20

When you make a right turn, you should finish the turn:

1. In the right lane, without swinging wide into another lane
2. In whichever lane has the least traffic
3. In the left lane