California DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions

Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on California driving rules, including cell phone law for under 18, provisional license curfew, passenger restriction and seat belt requirements. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. For drivers under 18, using a cell phone (even hands-free) while driving is:

    • A. Allowed in light traffic
    • B. Generally prohibited except for emergencies
    • C. Allowed if parent/guardian is present
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    B. Generally prohibited except for emergencies

    Minors may not use mobile devices while driving except in emergencies.

  2. During the first 12 months with a provisional license, you must not drive between:

    • A. Midnight and 6 a.m.
    • B. 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
    • C. 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
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    C. 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

    There are nighttime driving restrictions for new teen drivers (with exceptions).

  3. During the first 12 months, you may not transport passengers under 20 unless:

    • A. It’s daytime
    • B. A parent, guardian or licensed driver 25 or older is with you
    • C. You’re going less than 5 miles
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    B. A parent, guardian or licensed driver 25 or older is with you

    For the first 12 months, you cannot carry passengers under 20 unless a parent, guardian or California-licensed driver age 25 or older rides with you. Exceptions for school, work, medical need or family require a signed note.

  4. Seat belts are required for:

    • A. All passengers and the driver
    • B. Only minors
    • C. Front seats only
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    A. All passengers and the driver

    Everyone must wear seat belts; drivers are responsible for minors.

  5. If another driver is aggressive (road rage), you should:

    • A. Avoid eye contact and give space
    • B. Brake suddenly to warn
    • C. Make eye contact and gesture back
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    A. Avoid eye contact and give space

    Do not engage; create distance and avoid eye contact.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. For drivers under 18, using a cell phone (even hands-free) while driving is:

    Correct answer: Generally prohibited except for emergencies

    Why: Minors may not use mobile devices while driving except in emergencies.

  2. Q2. During the first 12 months with a provisional license, you must not drive between:

    Correct answer: 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.

    Why: There are nighttime driving restrictions for new teen drivers (with exceptions).

  3. Q3. During the first 12 months, you may not transport passengers under 20 unless:

    Correct answer: A parent, guardian or licensed driver 25 or older is with you

    Why: For the first 12 months, you cannot carry passengers under 20 unless a parent, guardian or California-licensed driver age 25 or older rides with you. Exceptions for school, work, medical need or family require a signed note.

  4. Q4. Seat belts are required for:

    Correct answer: All passengers and the driver

    Why: Everyone must wear seat belts; drivers are responsible for minors.

  5. Q5. At an uncontrolled intersection, you must:

    Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection

    Why: Yield to any traffic/pedestrians already in the intersection.

  6. Q6. A yellow curb usually means:

    Correct answer: Passenger loading zone/time-limited loading

    Why: Yellow curbs indicate loading zones with time limits.

  7. Q7. When approaching a crosswalk with a blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

    Correct answer: Yield and stop if necessary

    Why: Always yield to blind pedestrians; do not honk or distract them.

  8. Q8. You must turn on headlights when you cannot clearly see people/vehicles from:

    Correct answer: 1,000 feet

    Why: Headlights are required when visibility is 1,000 feet or less.

  9. Q9. If you miss your exit on the freeway:

    Correct answer: Take the next exit

    Why: Never reverse on a freeway; proceed to the next exit.

  10. Q10. When merging onto a freeway, you should:

    Correct answer: Match the speed of traffic

    Why: Accelerate in the ramp to match traffic and merge smoothly.

  11. Q11. In residential areas, the speed limit is typically:

    Correct answer: 25 mph unless otherwise posted

    Why: Residential/business districts are generally 25 mph unless posted otherwise.

  12. Q12. If another driver is aggressive (road rage), you should:

    Correct answer: Avoid eye contact and give space

    Why: Do not engage; create distance and avoid eye contact.

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