California DMV Permit Test — All Questions

The 'three-second rule' helps a driver judge:

• a.A safe following distance behind the car ahead✓
• b.When to change oil
• c.How long to signal
• d.How long a yellow light lasts

Pick a fixed point; if you reach it less than three seconds after the car ahead, you are following too closely. Increase the gap in poor conditions. (California Driver's Handbook, following distance)

When passing a bicyclist traveling the same direction, California drivers must give at least:

• a.Three feet of clearance✓
• b.Six inches of clearance
• c.No set distance
• d.One foot of clearance

California's Three Feet for Safety Act requires at least three feet of space when passing a bicyclist, or slowing and passing only when safe. (California Driver's Handbook, sharing the road)

An emergency vehicle approaches with siren and flashing lights. You should:

• a.Turn left in front of it
• b.Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes✓
• c.Stop immediately in your lane
• d.Speed up to get out of the way

Pull over to the right, clear of intersections, and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. (California Driver's Handbook)

A school bus ahead has stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm out. You must:

• a.Stop until the red lights stop flashing and the arm folds in✓
• b.Pass slowly on the left
• c.Continue if no children are visible
• d.Sound your horn and continue

Stop for a school bus flashing red lights in either direction on an undivided road, and remain stopped until the lights stop and the arm folds in. (California Driver's Handbook)