welcome to the California DMV written test with real questions and answers from the California DMV before we get started be sure to hit the like And subscribe button so you never miss an update and help support the channel now let's dive into all the questions and answers you need to study for your California test which child would require a child passenger restraint system a a 9-year-old who is 4' 10 in tall b a 10-year-old who is 5' 3 in tall c a 7-year-old who is 4 F 8 in tall c a 7-year-old who is 4' 8 in tall children who are 8 years old or older or who have reached at least 4' 9 in in height may use a properly secured safety belt meeting Federal standards other children must be seated in a child passenger restraint system when you tailgate other drivers drive closely to their rear bumper a you can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry B your actions cannot result in a traffic citation C you help reduce traffic congestion a you can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry most rear-end collisions are caused by tailgating to avoid tailgating use the 3se second rule when the vehicle ahead of you passes a certain point such as a sign count 1,1 1,2 13 if you pass the same point before you finish counting you are following too closely if your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands-free device you should a answer the call because it may be an emergency B let the call go to voicemail C check the incoming number before answering the call B let the call go to voicemail drivers should not use a cell phone without a hands-free device for minor it is illegal to use any cell phone while driving except in an emergency even if you do have a hands-free device it is recommended that you let calls go to voicemail while driving in order to avoid distractions should you always drive more slowly than other traffic a no you can block traffic when you drive too slowly B yes it is a good defensive driving technique C yes it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic a no you can block traffic when you drive too slowly you must drive more slowly than usual when there is heavy traffic or bad weather however if you block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic by driving too slowly you may be cited if you must Park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking a park with your reverse lights on B make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction C Park 5 ft from the curb B make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction drivers are responsible for making sure their vehicles do not become hazards after they have been parked wherever you park make sure your car is visible to drivers approaching from any direction want to acmv test go to cheat sheets.com and get your guaranteed cheat sheet this sign means a do not enter B stop ahead C road work or maintenance is present C road work or maintenance is present orange diamond shaped signs are used to Mark construction maintenance survey and utility work areas these signs help direct drivers and pedestrians safely through dangerous zones fines for traffic convictions May double in areas marked by these signs this road sign means a intersection ahead B steep grade ahead C Winding Road B steep grade ahead warning signs are usually yellow with black markings this sign indicates that there is a steep hill ahead slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control your speed and protect your brakes from damage when a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children you must a come to a complete stop until all the children have left the bus B come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn C change lanes Drive slowly and pass the bus cautiously B come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn when a school bus is stopped on the road ahead with its lights flashing and its stop arm extended you must come to a complete stop and wait to proceed until the lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn even after the bus begins to move again do not proceed until you are sure there are no children crossing the road ahead of you this sign means a no left turn can be made here b a left turn can be made only after stopping C all traffic must turn right at the next intersection a no left turn can be made here signs with a red circle and diagonal line over a black symbol indicate that the action represented by the symbol is prohibited in this case the sign indicates that left turns are prohibited you must notify the DMV within 5 days if you a sell or transfer your vehicle B fail a smog test C get a new prescription for lenses or contacts a sell or transfer your vehicle if you sell or transfer a vehicle you must report the sale or transfer to the DMV within 5 days unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is a 20 mph B 25 mph C 30 mph B 25 mph unless otherwise posted the speed limit in business and residential districts is 25 mph which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving a if you can walk in a street straight line after drinking it is safe to drive B if you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit your driving isn't impaired C alcohol affects judgment which is needed to drive safely C alcohol affects judgment which is needed to drive safely being under the influence of alcohol affects your judgment good judgment is necessary to react appropriately to things that you see or hear while on the road even if you are below the legal blood alcohol limit consuming any amount of alcohol is likely to affect your ability to drive safely vehicle stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until a all students are off the bus B the stop arm is retracted C the stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion C the stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion when a school bus is flashing its red lights and has its stop arm extend ended motorists must come to a full stop until the lights are turned off the stop arm is withdrawn and the bus begins moving again you are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane you are driving in a the carpool lane and must merge into the next Lane b a special Lane for slow moving Vehicles see an exit Lane see an exit Lane freeway lanes that are ending will usually be marked by large broken lines painted on the pavement if you are driving in a lane marked with these broken lines be prepared to exit the freeway or for the lane to end you see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection the flashing yellow light means a stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely B stop yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection C slow down and cross the intersection carefully C slow down and cross the intersection carefully a flashing yellow traffic signal light warns you to proceed with caution slow down and be alert before entering the intersection yield to any pedestrians bicyclists or vehicles in the intersection if you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic you will most likely a interfere with traffic and receive a ticket B B improve traffic flow C demonstrate Defensive Driving techniques a interfere with traffic and receive a ticket you must drive more slowly than usual when there is heavy traffic or bad weather however if you block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic by driving too slowly you may be cited you should match the speed of traffic unless the speed of traffic exceeds the legal speed limit this yellow sign means a controlled railroad ahead B be prepared to stop if the light is flashing C there is a traffic signal ahead C there is a traffic signal ahead a yellow sign with a traffic signal pictured indicates that there is a traffic signal as ahead be prepared to respond to the upcoming traffic signal you may drive a motor vehicle in a bike lane a if you drive more slowly than 15 mph B B no more than 200 ft before making a right turn C whenever bicyclists are not present B no more than 200 ft before making a right turn if making a right turn you may enter the bicycle lane no more than 200 ft before the corner or driveway drivers of Motor Vehicles should not enter a bicycle lane at any other time give the right of we to any pedestrian who is a a in a marked crosswalk B in any crosswalk or intersection C crossing any Street c crossing any Street drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians who are crossing the street in any marked or unmarked crosswalk in the interest of safety drivers should yield the right of way to people crossing any Street California's basic speed law says You must a keep your speed close to that of other traffic B never drive faster than is safe for current conditions C always drive at the posted speed limit B never drive faster than is safe for current conditions the basic speed law states that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions for example if you drive at 45 mph in a 55 mph Zone during a dense fog even though you are below the posted limit you may be cited for driving too fast for conditions you should allow an extra cushion of space a when following a station wagon B when following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle C when following a small passenger car B when following a driver who cannot see the rear of their Vehicle drivers of trucks buses Vans or any Vehicles pulling Campers or trailers may not be able to see you if you are driving directly behind them increase your following distance when driving behind one of of these vehicles additionally large Vehicles can block your view of the road so increase your following distance to look around the sides of the vehicle and see the road ahead when driving on a multi-lane street with two-way traffic a drive alongside other vehicles so the drivers can see you B you should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles C it is safest to drive in the lane next to the center line B you should drive ahead of or behind the other Vehicles driving directly alongside another vehicle could create a collision if the other driver crowds your lane or tries to change lanes without looking to avoid this you should drive ahead of or behind vehicles in other lanes rather than alongside them this road sign means a intersection ahead B merging traffic C Steep Hill ahead C Steep Hill ahead warning signs provide notice to Road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent and are usually yellow with black markings this sign warns drivers of an upcoming Steep Hill drivers should adjust their speed accordingly to avoid collisions and Brake damage never make a U-turn a in residential districts B at or on a railroad crossing C where there isn't a no u-turn sign posted B at or on a railro road crossing never make a U-turn where a no u-turn sign is posted at or on a railroad crossing on a divided highway by crossing a dividing section curb strip of land or two sets of double yellow lines when you cannot see clearly for 200 ft in each Direction on a one-way Street in front of a fire station never use a fire station driveway to turn around in business districts the part of a city or town where most offices and businesses are which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks a tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards B motor homes or Pickup Trucks towing a boat trailer C any vehicle with three or more axles and weighing more than 4,000 lb a tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards trucks transporting hazardous loads must stop before they cross railroad tracks you may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to a the other side of the road is a solid line B your side of the road is a broken line C the other side of the road is a broken line B your side of the road is a broken line double yellow lines in the center of the road indicate that you may pass if a broken line is next to your driving lane if you encounter ER an aggressive driver you should a challenge them B get out of their way C speed up B get out of their way drivers must respect and cooperate with all other Road users and conform to specific rules in order to maintain order and to avoid crashes when encountering an aggressive driver it is safest to just get out of their way always avoid competing with other drivers water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane your car May hydroplane at speeds as low as a 45 mph B 35 mph C 40 mph B 35 mph hydroplaning occurs when there is standing water on a roadway it speeds up to 35 mph most tires will Channel water away from the tire as your speed increases past 35 mph tires cannot channel the water as well and your tires may start to lose contact with the road and ride over the water like a set of water skis this sign means a do not enter B yield the right of way C reserved parking for persons with disabilities a do not enter this sign is posted on one-way streets and other roadways where a driver is not allowed to enter a driver may see this sign if attempting to enter an expressway ramp in the wrong direction this sign means a railroad ahead B no passing zone C school zone a railroad ahead a round yellow sign indicates that there is a railroad crossing ahead if you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration BAC you may be sentenced to serve a up to 6 months in jail B up to 12 months in jail C no jail time but you must pay a fine of $500 a up to 6 months in jail if you are convicted of DUI for the first time and you have an excessive BAC level you may be sentenced to serve up to 6 months in jail and may be required to pay a fine between $390 and $11,000 your vehicle may be impounded and is subject to storage fees you may not Park your vehicle a on the side of the freeway in an emergency B next to a red painted curb C within 100 ft of an elementary school B next to a red painted curb no stopping standing or parking is permitted next to a red painted curb however buses may stop in a red curb Zone marked for buses if you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway you should drive more slowly and turn on your a emergency flashers B parking lights C headlights C headlights you must turn on your headlights any time conditions prevent you from seeing other vehicles other drivers may have trouble seeing you too while driving you should look 10 to 15 seconds ahead of you a and focus on the middle of the road B because it is a legal requirement C to see potential hazards early C to see potential hazards early to avoid last minute moves scan the road 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle so you can see hazards early constantly staring at the road right in front of your vehicle is dangerous this sign means a no right turn B right turn on red light permitted with caution C all traffic must turn right at next intersection a no right turn signs with a red circle and diagonal line over a black symbol indicate that the action represented by the symbol is prohibited in this case the sign indicates that right turns are prohibited to see vehicles in your blind spots you should check a the inside rear view mirror B the outside rear view mirror see over your shoulders see over your shoulders by definition blind spots are areas that cannot be seen using your mirrors to check your blind spots you should look over your shoulders continuous heartbreaking on ice and snow often a helps you stop faster B locks the front wheels of a vehicle causing a loss of steering C keeps the brakes from freezing B locks the front wheels of a vehicle causing a loss of steering continuous heartbreaking on snow and ice can result in the blocking of the front brake causing a loss of steering to avoid the need for excessive braking make sure to maintain an appropriate speed for conditions which of the following statements is true a driving too slowly is not an unsafe practice B driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous C the speed at which you drive a vehicle does not affect safety B driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous driving too slowly can be dangerous because it may cause drivers behind you to become frustrated and make dangerous moves to pass you it is safest to drive with the flow of traffic within the legal speed limit in inclement weather you should a steer off the road B Drive in a low gear C steer and break smoothly C steer and break smoothly when driving during unfavorable weather conditions avoid slamming on the brakes and making sharp quick turns these behaviors will make controlling your vehicle in inclement weather even more difficult when a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing you must a slow to a speed no faster than 10 mph B stop until the lights stop flashing C change lanes and pass cautiously B stop until the lights stop flashing the flashing overhead light and stop arm on a school bus will be activated when the bus is stopped to load or unload students if approaching a bus using these signals you may not proceed until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm has been retracted never pass a school bus that is dropping off or picking up students if bad weather makes it difficult for you to see clearly you should a speed up to get off the road quickly B Drive in the lane closest to oncoming traffic C increase your following distance C increase your following distance when it is difficult to see due to Darkness or poor weather increase your following distance this will give you more time to react to hazards that you may not see in advance if a tire blows out you should a apply the brake and hold it B hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly C pull over quickly B hold the steering wheel tight L and use the brakes lightly if a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight you should slow down gradually taking your foot off the gas pedal and using the brakes lightly do not stop on the road if at all possible pull off the road in a safe place which statement is true a you should put on your cruise control near a railroad crossing to maintain a constant speed B you must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign C you have the right of weigh at a railroad crossing and do not need to stop B you must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign you must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger stop sign or warning signal use caution when driving near railroad tracks this bicyclist is signaling a a left turn B an upcoming stop c a right turn a a left turn bicycles do not have turn signals so bicyclists use hand and arm signals to alert other drivers to their intentions If a bicyclist puts their left arm straight out they are signaling that they intend to turn left which of the following statements about driving speed is true a as your speed increases the chance of a fatality inre increases b as your speed increases so should your following distance C both of the above C both of the above as driving speeds increase the chance of a fatality in the case of a collision increases if you are going faster than 80 mph you have almost no chance of living through a crash the speed you drive affects your stopping distance so you should increase your following distance as you increase your speed when driving in fog it is best to drive with a highbeam headlights B low beam headlights C four-way flashers d low beam headlights use your low beam headlights when driving in Fog rain or snow High Beam lights can reflect off the weather conditions lowering visibility even more