Here are 10 sample multiple-choice questions for the Los Angeles (California) DMV Permit Practice Test, modeled after the real CA DMV written exam (for Class C driver’s license learners):
🚗 Los Angeles DMV Practice Test – Quiz 1
Q1. What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
a) Stop and wait for the green light
b) Slow down and proceed with caution
c) Stop completely and proceed when safe
d) Stop only if pedestrians are crossing
✅ Answer: c) Stop completely and proceed when safe
Q2. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:
a) Turned to the left (away from the street)
b) Turned to the right (toward the street)
c) Parallel to the street
d) Facing straight ahead
✅ Answer: b) Turned to the right (toward the street)
Q3. You must turn on your headlights:
a) 30 minutes after sunrise
b) Whenever visibility is less than 1,000 feet
c) One hour after sunset
d) Only when driving in rural areas
✅ Answer: b) Whenever visibility is less than 1,000 feet
Q4. When you see an orange road sign while driving, you should expect:
a) A school zone ahead
b) A construction or maintenance area
c) A hospital zone
d) A parking restriction
✅ Answer: b) A construction or maintenance area
Q5. If a driver behind you is following too closely, you should:
a) Brake hard to warn them
b) Move to another lane if possible
c) Speed up to get away
d) Flash your brake lights repeatedly
✅ Answer: b) Move to another lane if possible
Q6. It is illegal to park:
a) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
b) In a residential area
c) On a one-way street
d) More than 18 inches from the curb
✅ Answer: a) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
Q7. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means:
a) Passing is allowed on both sides
b) Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line
c) Passing is never allowed
d) Passing is allowed only when traffic is clear both ways
✅ Answer: b) Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line
Q8. If you are involved in a collision, you must exchange information with:
a) Only the police
b) The other driver(s) involved
c) Witnesses nearby
d) Your insurance company only
✅ Answer: b) The other driver(s) involved
Q9. When driving in fog, you should use:
a) Your high-beam headlights
b) Your parking lights
c) Your low-beam headlights
d) Only fog lights
✅ Answer: c) Your low-beam headlights
Q10. The speed limit in a residential area, unless otherwise posted, is:
a) 15 mph
b) 25 mph
c) 30 mph
d) 35 mph
✅ Answer: b) 25 mph