CA DMV WRITTEN TEST Question and
Answer 2026 | Premium Practice Test
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• 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
• You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: -✓✓Under no circumstances
• It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day: -
✓✓Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
• Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorist: -✓✓Motorcyclists have the
same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
• This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: -✓✓Other vehicles for any reason
• After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: -✓✓You see the
headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror
• On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street: -✓✓In
order to see potential hazards early
Answer 2026 | Premium Practice Test
Workbook | A+ Verified
• 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
• You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: -✓✓Under no circumstances
• It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day: -
✓✓Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
• Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorist: -✓✓Motorcyclists have the
same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
• This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: -✓✓Other vehicles for any reason
• After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: -✓✓You see the
headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror
• On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street: -✓✓In
order to see potential hazards early
