California Permit Prep
Teen Driver Scenarios
Permit Power - CA Law
License Lingo
Speed Limits
100

This is the minimum age to apply for a California learner's permit

What is 15 1/2 years old?

100

You’re driving and your phone buzzes with a text. This is what you should do.

What is ignore it or pull over safely before checking?

100

This is the form your parent or guardian must sign to verify your supervised driving practice before you can take the driving test.

What is the DL 44 or DL 400D form?

100

This acronym stands for the agency that issues driver’s licenses in California.

What is DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles)?

100

This is the typical speed limit in residential areas unless otherwise posted.

What is 25 mph?

200

This is the number of questions on the California learner's permit test.

What is 46 questions?

200

You’re approaching a yellow light and you’re 20 feet from the intersection. This is the safest action.

What is prepare to stop?

200

This is the document you must bring to the DMV to verify your identity and legal presence.

What is a birth certificate or passport

200

This term refers to a license given to drivers under 18 with restrictions.

What is a provisional license?

200

On most California highways, this is the maximum speed limit unless signs say otherwise.

What is 65 mph?

300

This is the color of signs that warn you about road conditions or hazards ahead.

What is yellow?

300

You’re driving with friends and they’re being loud and distracting. This is the best way to stay safe.

What is ask them to quiet down or pull over until you can focus?

300

This is the minimum passing score required to earn your permit.


What is 38 correct answers (83%)?

300

This acronym refers to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

What is DUI?

300

You’re driving near a school when children are present. What’s the speed limit?

What is 25 mph?

400

This is the rule for using your high-beam headlights when driving at night.

What is dim them within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle?

400

You’re driving at night and feel drowsy. This is the safest choice.

What is pull over and rest or switch drivers?

400

This is the supervising adult requirement when driving with a learner’s permit.

What is a licensed adult age 25 or older seated next to you?

400

This term refers to the legal requirement to carry car insurance in California.

What is financial responsibility?

400

This is the speed limit when driving in alleys in California.

What is 15 mph?

500

This is the penalty for being caught driving without a license without an adult in the car while holding only a learner's permit.

What is your permit may be revoked or delayed?

500

You’re involved in a minor fender bender. This is what you must legally do next.

What is stop, exchange information, and report the accident if damage exceeds $1,000?

500

This is the number of hours of nighttime driving practice required before applying for a license.

What is 10 hours?

500

This term refers to the written notice you receive if you fail to appear in court or pay a traffic ticket.

What is a “failure to appear” (FTA)?

500

True or False: You can legally drive 10 mph over the posted speed limit to keep up with traffic.

What is False?