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CA DMV Written Test Study Guide
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood
alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher.
Ans: 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
Ans: 35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident
Occuring in California (SR 1) with DMV when
Ans: You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you
Ans: 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:
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Ans: Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before
proceeding
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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:
Ans: At any time or for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may:
Ans: Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
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Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is
present is:
Ans: 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:
Ans: 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:
Ans: Slow moving vehicle
Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are
before:
Ans: Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
Ans: Alcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving
safely
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You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by
Ans: 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:
Ans: Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead
A curb painted blue means parking is:
Ans: For disabled persons with a special placard or plate
You should signal continuously while turning because it
Ans: 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:
Ans: 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:
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CA DMV Written Test Study Guide
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood
alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher.
Ans: 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
Ans: 35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident
Occuring in California (SR 1) with DMV when
Ans: You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you
Ans: 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:
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Ans: Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before
proceeding
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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:
Ans: At any time or for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may:
Ans: Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
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Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is
present is:
Ans: 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:
Ans: 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:
Ans: Slow moving vehicle
Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are
before:
Ans: Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
Ans: Alcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving
safely
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You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by
Ans: 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:
Ans: Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead
A curb painted blue means parking is:
Ans: For disabled persons with a special placard or plate
You should signal continuously while turning because it
Ans: 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:
Ans: 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:
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