DMV Permit Test Questions 2026

Practice with real DMV permit test questions for every US state. Study the topics that appear most on the exam and pass on your first try.

20–50

Questions per state test

80%

Passing score most states

4

Main topics tested

2,400+

Practice questions available

What Topics Are on the Permit Test?

Traffic Signs

25% of test

Sign shapes, colors, and meanings. Regulatory, warning, guide, and school zone signs.

Right of Way

20% of test

Who goes first at intersections, 4-way stops, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings.

Speed Limits

15% of test

Speed limits by zone, school zones, work zones, and basic speed law.

Safe Driving

40% of test

Following distance, passing, DUI laws, parking, railroad crossings, seat belts.

Sample Permit Test Questions

Traffic Signs

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign mean?

Warning — a hazard or change in road conditions ahead.

Right of Way

At a 4-way stop, who goes first?

The vehicle that arrived first. If two arrive simultaneously, the driver on the right goes first.

Speed Limits

What is the speed limit in a residential area when no sign is posted?

25–30 mph depending on your state. Always check for posted signs.

Safe Driving

How far must you stop from a railroad crossing?

At least 15 feet from the nearest rail.

Right of Way

When must you yield to a pedestrian?

Always, when a pedestrian is in or approaching a crosswalk — marked or unmarked.

Traffic Signs

What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

Treat it like a stop sign — come to a complete stop and proceed when safe.

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