California Permit Practice Test: Right-of-Way Rules (2026)

Question 1 of 13

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 2 of 13

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 3 of 13

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 4 of 13

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 5 of 13

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 6 of 13

In which direction does traffic travel in a roundabout?

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

Question 7 of 13

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 8 of 13

In a roundabout with two lanes, which lane should you use to turn right?

1. The left lane, then exit to the right
2. The right lane, and exit in the right lane
3. Either lane

Question 9 of 13

A vehicle in the lane next to you is stopped at a crosswalk. You should:

1. Pass it carefully, since your lane is clear
2. Honk to let pedestrians know you are coming
3. Not pass it, because a pedestrian you cannot see may be crossing

Question 10 of 13

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 11 of 13

A blind pedestrian with a white cane is waiting at the corner. What should you NOT do?

1. Honk your horn at them
2. Stop before the crosswalk
3. Wait until they finish crossing

Question 12 of 13

A blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the intersection. This usually means:

1. They want you to honk
2. You may go
3. They are about to cross

Question 13 of 13

Two vehicles meet on a steep, narrow mountain road where neither can pass. Who has the right-of-way?

1. The vehicle facing downhill
2. The larger vehicle
3. The vehicle facing uphill