CA DMV Written Test Study Guide 2026 Questions
with 100% Correct Answers
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) that is ______ or higher.
0.08%-- Eight hundredths of one percent
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35mph.
The best speed for your vehicle is most likely
35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in
California (SR 1) with DMV when
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you
Sell or transfer your vehicle
A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The
pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. you
should:
Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
Slow to a safe speed before the curve
,A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should
you take first?
Take your foot off the gas
You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What is
the best thing to do?
Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across
A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys.
You may not drive through a safety zone:
At any time or for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may:
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:
Illegal at all times
A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross
the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a
corner, you should:
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means:
Slow moving vehicle
, Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before:
Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
Alcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving safely
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by
Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible
and stopping
Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you:
Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead
A curb painted blue means parking is:
For disabled persons with a special placard or plate
You should signal continuously while turning because it
Lets other drivers know what your intentions are
If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands free device, you
should:
Let the call go to voice mail
When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road,
you must:
Stop until the lights stop flashing
with 100% Correct Answers
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) that is ______ or higher.
0.08%-- Eight hundredths of one percent
You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35mph.
The best speed for your vehicle is most likely
35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in
California (SR 1) with DMV when
You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you
Sell or transfer your vehicle
A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The
pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. you
should:
Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
Slow to a safe speed before the curve
,A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should
you take first?
Take your foot off the gas
You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What is
the best thing to do?
Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across
A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off buses or trolleys.
You may not drive through a safety zone:
At any time or for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may:
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:
Illegal at all times
A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross
the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane waiting to cross at a
corner, you should:
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means:
Slow moving vehicle
, Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before:
Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
Alcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving safely
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by
Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible
and stopping
Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you:
Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead
A curb painted blue means parking is:
For disabled persons with a special placard or plate
You should signal continuously while turning because it
Lets other drivers know what your intentions are
If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands free device, you
should:
Let the call go to voice mail
When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road,
you must:
Stop until the lights stop flashing
