2025 California Permit Test 2
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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25. If a motorist sees pedestrians in an upcoming crosswalk, what should the motorist do?
Explanation
A driver must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian within a crosswalk. The driver should wait until the intersection is clear to proceed.
26. When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:
Explanation
The flashing overhead lights and stop arm on a school bus will be activated when the bus is stopped to load or unload students. If approaching a bus using these signals, you may not proceed until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm has been retracted. Never pass a school bus that is dropping off or picking up students.
27. At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:
Explanation
You must use your headlights at any time when conditions prevent you from seeing other vehicles and when it may be difficult for other drivers to see you. Always use your low beam headlights if weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers.
28. Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18 years of age is:
Explanation
In California, it is illegal to smoke in a vehicle at any time when a minor is present.
29. Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?
Explanation
A number of drugs can impair your ability to drive, including depressant medications like tranquilizers and sedatives; over-the-counter cough syrups, cold tablets, and allergy medications (which may contain impairing substances like alcohol, codeine, or antihistamines); and illegal drugs.
30. What is a potential effect of taking a prescription drug while drinking alcohol?
Explanation
Legal medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, can impair your ability to drive. They can be particularly dangerous when used in combination with alcohol.
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