California DMV Written Test Practice

Driving Off the Paved Roadway

• Question: Can you drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle?
• Answer: No, under no circumstances.

Railroad Crossing

• Question: Speed limit when approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and less than 400 feet visibility?
• Answer: 15 mph.

Parallel Parking

• Question: Requirement for parallel parking on a level street?
• Answer: Wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

Merging onto the Freeway

• Question: Speed when merging onto the freeway?
• Answer: At or near the same speed as the traffic.

Driving in Fog

• Question: Which lights to use in fog?
• Answer: Low beams.

White Painted Curb

• Question: White painted curb indicates?
• Answer: Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

School Bus with Flashing Red Lights

• Question: What to do when a school bus in your lane stops with red lights flashing?
• Answer: Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

Basic Speed Law

• Question: What does California's Basic Speed Law state?
• Answer: Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

Notifying DMV After Selling Vehicle

• Question: Timeframe to notify DMV after selling a vehicle?
• Answer: 5 days.

Avoiding Last-Minute Moves

• Question: How far ahead should you look to avoid last-minute moves?
• Answer: 10 to 15 seconds.

Signaling Before Left Turn

• Question: How many feet before making a left turn should you signal?
• Answer: 100 feet.

Blind Spots

• Question: True statement about blind spots?
• Answer: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Collision with a Parked Vehicle

• Question: Actions required if involved in a collision with a parked vehicle and owner cannot be found?
• Answer: Leave a note and report the accident to city police or CHP.

Speed Limit in Residential Areas

• Question: Default speed limit in residential areas unless otherwise posted?
• Answer: 25 mph.

Blocking an Intersection

• Question: Can you legally block an intersection?
• Answer: No, under no circumstances.

Parking Uphill with No Curb

• Question: How should front wheels be positioned when parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb?
• Answer: Turned to the right, away from the street.

Class C Driver's License

• Question: What vehicles can be driven with a Class C driver’s license?
• Answer: A three-axle vehicle if the gross vehicle weight is less than 6,000 pounds.

Turning Left from a One-Way Street

• Question: How should you start a left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street?
• Answer: From the lane closest to the left curb.

Reporting Traffic Collision

• Question: When is it required to report a traffic collision to the DMV?
• Answer: If there is property damage over $1,000 or any injuries.

Slippery Roadways

• Question: When are roadways most slippery?
• Answer: The first rain after a dry spell.

Illegal Parking

• Question: Where is it illegal to park your vehicle?
• Answer: Next to a red-painted curb.

Selling/Transferring Vehicle

• Question: How soon must you notify DMV after selling or transferring your vehicle?
• Answer: Within 5 days.

Crossing Double Yellow Lines

• Question: When can you cross double yellow lines?
• Answer: When the yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.

Right Turn Signal

• Question: What should you do when making a right turn at an intersection?
• Answer: Signal for 100 feet before turning.

Freeway Speed

• Question: Maximum speed when traffic is moving at 70 mph in a 65 mph zone?
• Answer: No faster than 65 mph.

Parked on Unmarked Crosswalk

• Question: Is it legal to park in an unmarked crosswalk?
• Answer: No, it is illegal.

Using Cellular Phones

• Question: Safest practice regarding cellular phones while driving?
• Answer: Use hands-free devices.

Traffic Blocked at Intersection

• Question: What to do if traffic blocks the intersection and you have a green light?
• Answer: Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

Making Right Turn

• Question: Procedure before making a right turn?
• Answer: Slow down or stop if necessary, then make the turn.

Obeying School Crossing Guards

• Question: When should you obey school crossing guards?
• Answer: At all times.

Driving in Dust Storms

• Question: Which lights to turn on during a dust storm?
• Answer: Headlights.

Passing Another Vehicle

• Question: Should you assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane?
• Answer: No, do not assume this.

Sirens of Emergency Vehicles

• Question: What to do if in the middle of an intersection when you hear a siren?
• Answer: Continue through the intersection, then move to the right and stop.

Driving Faster Than Other Vehicles

• Question: What is the risk of driving faster than other vehicles?
• Answer: Increases your chances of an accident.

Vehicles That Must Stop at Railroad Tracks

• Question: Which vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
• Answer: Tank trucks with hazardous materials placards.

Turning Left on One-Way Streets

• Question: Condition to turn left onto a one-way street?
• Answer: Traffic on the street must move to the left.

Large Truck Turning Right

• Question: Considerations for large trucks turning right?
• Answer: May need to swing wide to complete the turn.

Crossing Double Yellow Lines to Pass

• Question: Condition under which you can cross double yellow lines to pass?
• Answer: When the yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.

Intersections, Crosswalks, and Railroad Crossings

• Question: What to do at intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings?
• Answer: Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

Defensive Driving

• Question: How to drive defensively?
• Answer: Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

Driving Behind Large Trucks

• Question: How should you drive behind large trucks?
• Answer: Farther behind than you would for a passenger vehicle.

Illegal Driving Practices

• Question: What driving practice is both dangerous and illegal?
• Answer: Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

Stopping Before Crossing Railroad Tracks

• Question: When must you stop before crossing railroad tracks?
• Answer: When you do not have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

Tailgating

• Question: What is the effect of tailgating other drivers?
• Answer: Can frustrate and anger other drivers.

Speed Relative to Other Traffic

• Question: Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
• Answer: No, you can block traffic if you drive too slowly.

Obeying Instructions at Construction Sites

• Question: When should you obey instructions from a construction site worker?
• Answer: At all times.

Driving in a Bike Lane

• Question: When can you drive in a bicycle lane?
• Answer: When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

Flashing Yellow Traffic Signal

• Question: What does a flashing yellow light indicate?
• Answer: Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

Pedestrian Crossing with No Crosswalk

• Question: What to do if a pedestrian is crossing your lane ahead with no crosswalk?
• Answer: Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.