
CALIFORNIA DRIVER’S EXAMINATION
(From the 2020 California driver handbook)
Number of tests: | 24 |
Number of questions: | 36 |
Passing score: | 30 |
Directions: Study the driver handbook before you take the test.
Each question has three answer choices. Choose one answer and mark an X in the box across from the answer. Do not talk while taking the test, use any books or notes, or cell phone, or electronic devices, or leave the test area before your test has been graded. It may result in a test failure and you may be suspended or revoked.
Each question has three answer choices. Choose one answer and mark an X in the box across from the answer. Do not talk while taking the test, use any books or notes, or cell phone, or electronic devices, or leave the test area before your test has been graded. It may result in a test failure and you may be suspended or revoked.
— PASSING GRADE —
6 OR FEWER ERRORS FOR ORIGINAL APPLICANTS
3 OR FEWER ERRORS FOR RENEWAL APPLICANTS
3 OR FEWER ERRORS FOR RENEWAL APPLICANTS
Results
#1. You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

#2. This white sign means:
#3. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
#4. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:
#5. When being passed by another vehicle:
#6. A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
#7. When driving in work zones, you should:
#8. Fatigue increases the risk of:

#9. This sign means:
#10. There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

#11. An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

#12. This sign means:
#13. Which of the following factors affect an individual’s absorption of alcohol?
#14. When driving under snowy or icy conditions:
#15. A broken yellow centerline means that:
#16. When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

#17. This sign means:
#18. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?
#19. If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:
#20. If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

#21. From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:
#22. You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:
#23. When backing up:
#24. When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?
#25. If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

#26. This sign means:
