California Permit Practice Test: Lanes, Turns and Passing (2026)

Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 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

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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 of 20

What is the maximum distance you may drive in a center left turn lane?

1. 100 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 500 feet

Question 12 of 20

You are driving slowly on a two-lane road where passing is unsafe. You must use a turnout to let vehicles pass when how many are following you?

1. Two or more
2. Three or more
3. Five or more

Question 13 of 20

When may you drive in a bicycle lane to make a turn?

1. Within 200 feet of the intersection where you will turn
2. Anywhere on the block before the turn
3. Never

Question 14 of 20

When passing a bicyclist, how much space must you keep between your car and the bicyclist?

1. 1 foot
2. 3 feet
3. 6 feet

Question 15 of 20

You are turning and there is no limit line at the corner. Where should you stop?

1. In the middle of the crosswalk
2. Past the crosswalk, at the edge of the intersection
3. Before you enter the crosswalk

Question 16 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

Question 17 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 18 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 19 of 20

When can you turn left on a red light?

1. From a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless a sign prohibits it
2. Never
3. From any street, after a full stop

Question 20 of 20

In a residential district, you may make a U-turn if no vehicles are approaching within:

1. 100 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 50 feet