2025 California Permit Test 20
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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1. What usually causes a locked wheel skid?
Explanation
A locked wheel skid is most commonly caused by a driver braking too hard while traveling at a high speed. Drivers should use their brakes smoothly and gradually.
2. While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:
Explanation
If an oncoming driver fails to dim their high beams, you should avoid looking directly at the headlights. Instead, look toward the right edge of your lane and watch the oncoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye.
3. Reaction time is slower after:
Explanation
Alcohol slows your reflexes and reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, and makes you less alert. As the amount of alcohol in your body increases, your judgment worsens and your driving skills decrease. You will have trouble judging distances, speeds, and the movement of other vehicles.
4. When approaching a roundabout, you should always:
Explanation
When approaching a roundabout, slow down. A roundabout is designed to be driven at a low speed.
5. Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:
Explanation
An animal must not be transported in the back of a pickup or other truck unless the animal is properly secured to prevent it from falling, jumping, or being thrown from the vehicle.
6. When you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, you must:
Explanation
If you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. Position yourself parallel to the curb. On one-way streets, drive toward the road edge nearest you.
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