California Car / Permit practice question · Penalties & Licensing
During the first 12 months with a provisional license, a driver under 18 generally may not:
Answer choices
- Drive on the freeway at all
- Drive from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. or carry passengers under 20 (without a qualifying adult)— Correct answer
- Drive in the rain
- Drive a car with automatic transmission
Why this is the answer
During the first 12 months, a provisional driver under 18 may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., and may not carry passengers under 20 unless a parent, a guardian, or another licensed California driver aged 25 or older is with you. Freeway driving, rain, and automatic transmissions are not part of these restrictions.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Provisional Licenses
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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