2026 California Permit Test 9
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. You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:
Explanation
A flashing red traffic light means the same thing as a stop sign. You must come to a complete stop, yield to other traffic and pedestrians, and then proceed when it safe to do so.
20. 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a bus using these signals, you may not proceed until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm has been retracted.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.
21. When driving in work zones, you should:
Explanation
When entering and driving through a work zone, slow down and be prepared to stop. Obey posted speed limits and be alert to conditions around you. Workers could be present.
22. A driver should:
Explanation
A driver should watch beside, ahead, and to the rear of their car. To be a good driver, you must know what is happening all around your vehicle.
23. You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:
Explanation
A solid yellow light means "caution" and signals that the light will soon turn red. You should stop at a solid yellow light if you can do so safely; otherwise, you should cautiously cross the intersection.
24. When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
Explanation
Low beam headlights should be used in fog, rain, and snow. The light from high beams will reflect back to the driver under these weather conditions, causing a glare that will make it difficult to see ahead.
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