CA DMV Written Test 2024
Hand-to-Hand Steering ("push/pull") - ANS Start with your hands at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4
o'clock.
Hand-Over-Hand Steering - ANS Start with hands at 8 and 4 o'clock.
One-Hand Steering - ANS When you are turning while backing up. Place your hand at the 12
o'clock position.
You should signal - ANS At least 100 feet before turning.
Before every lane change.
At least 5 seconds before changing lanes on the freeway.
Before pulling next to, or away from the curb.
Use your Horn - ANS To avoid collisions.
To Alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet
ahead.
Dim your High-Beam headlights to Low-Beams: - ANS Within 500 feet of a vehicle coming
toward you or within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.
Use your headlights: - ANS When it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away.
Beginning 30 minutes after sunset.
Until 30 minutes before sunrise.
If you need to use your windshield wipers: - ANS you must turn on your low-beam headlights.
If you see a collision or hazard ahead, warn drivers behind you by: - ANS Turning on your
emergency flashers.
Lightly tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times.
Use a hand signal when slowing or stopping.
If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble: - ANS Turn on your emergency flashers. If your
vehicle does not have emergency flashers, use your turn signals.
If possible, pull off the road away from all traffic.
If you cannot get completely off the road, stop where people can see you and your vehicle from
behind.
Do not stop just over a hill or just around a curve. Other drivers may not see your vehicle in time
to avoid a collision.
Call for emergency roadside assistance and stay in your vehicle until help arrives.
, Single Solid Yellow Line - ANS Mark the center of a road with two-way traffic.
Do Not pass over Double Solid Yellow Lines unless: - ANS In a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV)
carpool lane with a designated entrance on the left.
Instructed by construction or other signs because your side is closed or blocked.
Turn left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road or
make a U-turn.
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart: - ANS Are considered a
barrier. Do not drive on or over this barrier except at designated openings.
A Broken Yellow Line indicates - ANS you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving
lane.
Single Solid White Line - ANS marks traffic lanes going in the same direction including one-way
streets.
Double Solid White Lines - ANS Indicate a lane barrier between a regular use and a
preferential use lane, such as a carpool (HOV) lane. Never change lanes over them.
Broken White Lines - ANS separate two or more traffic lanes moving in the same direction.
End of Lane Markings - ANS Ending freeway and street lanes are usually marked with large
broken lines. If you are driving in a lane marked with broken lines, be prepared to exit the
freeway or for the lane to end.
Yield Line - ANS A solid white line of triangles that shows approaching vehicles where to yield
or stop.
The left or fast lane is referred to as: - ANS The Number 1 lane.
Use the left lane - ANS to pass or turn left.
Use the right lane to - ANS enter or exit traffic or enter the road from the curb or shoulder.
Before changing lanes: - ANS Signal
Check your mirrors
Check your blind spots over your shoulder.
Be sure there is enough space to enter the lane.
Stay in one lane as much as possible. Last minute lane changes: - ANS increase the risk of
collisions.
Hand-to-Hand Steering ("push/pull") - ANS Start with your hands at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4
o'clock.
Hand-Over-Hand Steering - ANS Start with hands at 8 and 4 o'clock.
One-Hand Steering - ANS When you are turning while backing up. Place your hand at the 12
o'clock position.
You should signal - ANS At least 100 feet before turning.
Before every lane change.
At least 5 seconds before changing lanes on the freeway.
Before pulling next to, or away from the curb.
Use your Horn - ANS To avoid collisions.
To Alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet
ahead.
Dim your High-Beam headlights to Low-Beams: - ANS Within 500 feet of a vehicle coming
toward you or within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.
Use your headlights: - ANS When it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away.
Beginning 30 minutes after sunset.
Until 30 minutes before sunrise.
If you need to use your windshield wipers: - ANS you must turn on your low-beam headlights.
If you see a collision or hazard ahead, warn drivers behind you by: - ANS Turning on your
emergency flashers.
Lightly tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times.
Use a hand signal when slowing or stopping.
If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble: - ANS Turn on your emergency flashers. If your
vehicle does not have emergency flashers, use your turn signals.
If possible, pull off the road away from all traffic.
If you cannot get completely off the road, stop where people can see you and your vehicle from
behind.
Do not stop just over a hill or just around a curve. Other drivers may not see your vehicle in time
to avoid a collision.
Call for emergency roadside assistance and stay in your vehicle until help arrives.
, Single Solid Yellow Line - ANS Mark the center of a road with two-way traffic.
Do Not pass over Double Solid Yellow Lines unless: - ANS In a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV)
carpool lane with a designated entrance on the left.
Instructed by construction or other signs because your side is closed or blocked.
Turn left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road or
make a U-turn.
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart: - ANS Are considered a
barrier. Do not drive on or over this barrier except at designated openings.
A Broken Yellow Line indicates - ANS you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving
lane.
Single Solid White Line - ANS marks traffic lanes going in the same direction including one-way
streets.
Double Solid White Lines - ANS Indicate a lane barrier between a regular use and a
preferential use lane, such as a carpool (HOV) lane. Never change lanes over them.
Broken White Lines - ANS separate two or more traffic lanes moving in the same direction.
End of Lane Markings - ANS Ending freeway and street lanes are usually marked with large
broken lines. If you are driving in a lane marked with broken lines, be prepared to exit the
freeway or for the lane to end.
Yield Line - ANS A solid white line of triangles that shows approaching vehicles where to yield
or stop.
The left or fast lane is referred to as: - ANS The Number 1 lane.
Use the left lane - ANS to pass or turn left.
Use the right lane to - ANS enter or exit traffic or enter the road from the curb or shoulder.
Before changing lanes: - ANS Signal
Check your mirrors
Check your blind spots over your shoulder.
Be sure there is enough space to enter the lane.
Stay in one lane as much as possible. Last minute lane changes: - ANS increase the risk of
collisions.
