California DMV Permit Test — All Questions
4 questions
The 'three-second rule' helps a driver judge:
- a.How long to signal
- b.A safe following distance behind the car ahead✓
- c.How long a yellow light lasts
- d.When to change oil
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.One foot of clearance
- d.No set distance
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.Speed up to get out of the way
- b.Stop immediately in your lane
- c.Turn left in front of it
- d.Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes✓
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.Pass slowly on the left
- b.Sound your horn and continue
- c.Stop until the red lights stop flashing and the arm folds in✓
- d.Continue if no children are visible
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)