California DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 4: 12 Questions
Mini Test 4 has 12 multiple-choice questions on California driving rules, including solid yellow light, high beam dimming distance, skid recovery and horn use. 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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What Mini Test 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Solid Yellow Light
- High Beam Dimming Distance
- Skid Recovery
- Horn Use
- Steep Downhill Technique
- Diamond Lane Signs
- Emergency Vehicle Response
- Hands-Free Phone Use
- Rain Driving Technique
- Collision with Parked Car
- Illegal Parking Locations
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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At a solid yellow light when you are approaching the intersection, you should:
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B. Prepare to stop if you can do so safely
A steady yellow warns that the red is coming; stop if safe.
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You must dim high-beam headlights when within ____ feet of an oncoming vehicle:
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A. 500
Dim high beams within about 500 feet of oncoming traffic.
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If your vehicle starts to skid, you should:
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B. Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid
Ease off the gas and steer where you want the front to go.
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You should use your horn:
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C. Only to avoid collisions or alert others to hazards
Use the horn only when necessary for safety.
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When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren on:
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A. Pull over to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers
Every question in Mini Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. At a solid yellow light when you are approaching the intersection, you should:
Correct answer: Prepare to stop if you can do so safely
Why: A steady yellow warns that the red is coming; stop if safe.
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Q2. You must dim high-beam headlights when within ____ feet of an oncoming vehicle:
Correct answer: 500
Why: Dim high beams within about 500 feet of oncoming traffic.
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Q3. If you are involved in a minor collision with a parked car and can’t find the owner, you must:
Correct answer: Leave a note and report the collision
Why: Leave contact information and notify authorities as required.
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Q4. Where is it illegal to park?
Correct answer: Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
Why: Parking near a fire hydrant (typically 15 feet) is prohibited unless otherwise posted.
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Q5. Using a hands-free device while driving is:
Correct answer: Legal for adults if it doesn’t distract
Why: Adults may use hands-free as long as it doesn’t interfere with driving.
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Q6. If your vehicle starts to skid, you should:
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction of the skid
Why: Ease off the gas and steer where you want the front to go.
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Q7. When driving in heavy rain, a good rule is to:
Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Why: Reduce speed and increase space to reduce hydroplaning risk.
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Q8. You should use your horn:
Correct answer: Only to avoid collisions or alert others to hazards
Why: Use the horn only when necessary for safety.
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Q9. On a steep downhill grade, you should:
Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear to control speed
Why: Lower gears help control speed and protect brakes from overheating.
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Q10. If your brakes fail and you cannot stop, you should:
Correct answer: Downshift and use the parking brake gradually
Why: Downshift and apply the parking brake gradually to slow the vehicle.
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Q11. When a lane is marked with a diamond symbol, it means:
Correct answer: High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV/carpool) lane
Why: The diamond indicates a carpool/HOV lane with occupancy rules.
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Q12. When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren on:
Correct answer: Pull over to the right and stop
Why: Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.