Free CA DMV Sample Test – 6 California Learner’s Permit Test

Keep that prep train rolling with Free CA DMV Sample Test 6! This is just another handy practice tool to help you lock in those California driving rules and feel even more ready when you walk into the DMV. Switching up the questions each time is a great way to get comfortable with all the different signs, situations, and rules you’ll actually run into out on the road.

Take your time answering each multiple-choice question, and definitely read the explanation afterward even if you got it right. It’ll help you really understand the why behind the answer, which makes a huge difference. And if you do end up missing one? Perfect, that’s actually a good thing. It just highlights what you might want to circle back and review, whether that’s traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, vehicle control, or sharing the road with others.

Free CA DMV Sample Test – 6

Always carefully look for motorcycles before you change lanes because:

(A) Their small size can make them hard to see. (B) They usually have the right-of-way at intersections. (C) It is illegal for motorcycles to share traffic lanes.

If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

(A) You cannot cross the line to pass. (B) You may cross the line to pass and change lanes. (C) You may cross the line to change lanes only if you are in the left lane.

A pentagon-shaped sign is a:

(A) Stop sign. (B) Regulatory sign. (C) School zone or school crossing sign.

A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means:

(A) Both lanes of traffic are going in the same direction. (B) Passing is permitted when it is safe. (C) Passing is not permitted.

The safest precaution you can take when using a cellular phone while driving is:

(A) Use a hands-free device so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel. (B) Keep your phone within easy reach so you won't need to take your eyes off the road. (C) Review the number before answering a call.

If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:

(A) Beep your horn. (B) Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle. (C) Expect the unexpected.

If oncoming headlights are blinding you while driving at night, you should:

(A) Look toward the right edge of the road. (B) Switch your headlights to high beams. (C) Turn your headlights on and off.

You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you should:

(A) Wait for the signal lights to stop flashing. (B) Look for a second train. (C) Both of the above.

After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

(A) The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane. (B) You signal your intention for three seconds. (C) You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:

(A) Only when pulling away from the curb. (B) When pulling next to, but not away from, the curb. (C) When pulling next to or away from the curb.

A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02 percent:

(A) Won't have any effect on your driving. (B) Won't put other drivers at risk. (C) Will double your chances of having an accident.

When approaching a crosswalk where a pedestrian is waiting to cross, you should:

(A) Yield and be prepared to stop for the pedestrian. (B) Continue driving if the pedestrian has not stepped into the roadway. (C) Honk your horn so the pedestrian knows you are approaching.

It is illegal to leave a child age _____ or younger alone in a vehicle:

(A) Eight. (B) Seven. (C) Six.

It is very foggy. You should slow down and:

(A) Turn on your emergency flashers. (B) Turn your headlights to the high-beam setting. (C) Turn your headlights to the low-beam setting.

When you want to change lanes, you should never:

(A) Move into another lane while within an intersection. (B) Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder. (C) Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

If you want to pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane:

(A) You must honk your horn before passing the bicyclist. (B) You must not squeeze past the bicyclist. (C) You may not pass the bicyclist for any reason.

When entering a freeway from an entrance ramp, you should:

(A) Stop before entering the freeway. (B) Match the speed of freeway traffic before merging. (C) Drive slowly until another driver lets you in.

If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and a siren is approaching, you should:

(A) Continue driving until you reach your destination. (B) Pull to the right edge of the road and stop. (C) Speed up to stay ahead of the emergency vehicle.

When approaching a hill or curve where you cannot see ahead, you should:

(A) Pass slower vehicles before reaching the hill or curve. (B) Stay in your lane and avoid passing. (C) Drive on the shoulder if necessary.

When driving in heavy rain, you should:

(A) Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed. (B) Reduce your speed and increase your following distance. (C) Drive with your high-beam headlights on.

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How do I merge safely onto a California freeway?

Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of freeway traffic, check your mirrors and blind spots, signal your intention, and merge only when there is enough space.

What should I do when an emergency vehicle is approaching with its lights and siren on?

Move to the right edge of the roadway, stop safely, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed unless directed otherwise by a law enforcement officer.

Why is passing on a hill or around a curve dangerous?

Hills and curves limit your view of oncoming traffic. Passing in these areas increases the risk of a head-on collision and should be avoided.

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