2025 California Permit Test 17
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in California. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for California please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/california/car.
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19. To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:
Explanation
Slow down before you enter a curve because you do not know what may be ahead. Braking on a curve may cause you to skid.
20. If your car becomes disabled while on the highway, you should:
Explanation
If your vehicle becomes disabled, you must (if possible) park with all four wheels off of the main-traveled portion of the road.
21. If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:
Explanation
Drivers must respect and cooperate with all other road users and conform to specific rules in order to maintain order and to avoid crashes. When encountering an aggressive driver, it is safest to just get out of their way. Always avoid competing with other drivers.
22. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. Warning signs may alert drivers to areas where animals, people, and vehicles are likely to cross traffic.
23. You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:
Explanation
When being tailgated, create extra space in front of your vehicle and do not brake suddenly. Slow down gradually or merge into another lane to prevent a collision with the tailgater.
24. If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is:
Explanation
You need a longer distance to stop your vehicle on a slippery road than you do on a dry road. Maintain an increased following distance when driving on slippery roads.
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