CALIFORNIA DMV KNOWLEDGE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
How far before turning should you signal?
100 feet
How long before changing lanes on the freeway should you signal?
5 seconds
When should you honk on a mountain?
To alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200
feet ahead of your vehicle.
When should you turn your headlights on?
When you cannot recognize a person or vehicle 1000 ft away. 30 minutes after sunset
until 30 minutes before sunrise. When a regulatory (white) road sign states that
headlights must be on. On small country and mountain roads, even on sunny days.
What should you do when you see an accident ahead?
Turn on your flashers; tap your brakes 3 times; use the hand signal (down)
What should you do if you have to pull over?
Do it safely, where you can be seen. Raise the hood. Place emergency flares or
triangles 200-300 feet behind your vehicle.
What does a single solid yellow line mean?
Do not pass another vehicle. Do not cross.
, What is the first of the only times you can cross double yellow lines?
In a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane (diamond) that has a designated entrance on
the left.
What is the second of the only times you can cross double yellow lines?
Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or
private road or make a U-turn.
How do you treat a pair of double lines spaces 2 feet apart?
They are a barrier. Go around.
What does a broken yellow line mean?
A broken yellow line indicates you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving
lane. Only pass when it is safe.
What does a single solid white line mean?
A single solid white line marks traffic lanes going in the same direction. This includes
one-way streets.
What do double solid white lines mean?
DO NOT CROSS. Lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane (such
as a carpool lane). You may also see double solid white lines in or near freeway on and
off ramps. Wait until you see a single broken white line.
What do broken white lines mean?
Broken white lines separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same
direction.
What are end of lane markings?
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
How far before turning should you signal?
100 feet
How long before changing lanes on the freeway should you signal?
5 seconds
When should you honk on a mountain?
To alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200
feet ahead of your vehicle.
When should you turn your headlights on?
When you cannot recognize a person or vehicle 1000 ft away. 30 minutes after sunset
until 30 minutes before sunrise. When a regulatory (white) road sign states that
headlights must be on. On small country and mountain roads, even on sunny days.
What should you do when you see an accident ahead?
Turn on your flashers; tap your brakes 3 times; use the hand signal (down)
What should you do if you have to pull over?
Do it safely, where you can be seen. Raise the hood. Place emergency flares or
triangles 200-300 feet behind your vehicle.
What does a single solid yellow line mean?
Do not pass another vehicle. Do not cross.
, What is the first of the only times you can cross double yellow lines?
In a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane (diamond) that has a designated entrance on
the left.
What is the second of the only times you can cross double yellow lines?
Turning left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or
private road or make a U-turn.
How do you treat a pair of double lines spaces 2 feet apart?
They are a barrier. Go around.
What does a broken yellow line mean?
A broken yellow line indicates you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving
lane. Only pass when it is safe.
What does a single solid white line mean?
A single solid white line marks traffic lanes going in the same direction. This includes
one-way streets.
What do double solid white lines mean?
DO NOT CROSS. Lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane (such
as a carpool lane). You may also see double solid white lines in or near freeway on and
off ramps. Wait until you see a single broken white line.
What do broken white lines mean?
Broken white lines separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same
direction.
What are end of lane markings?
