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Prepare for your California DMV written test with this complete study guide designed for new drivers and learners. Covering essential road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices, this guide makes it easy to review key topics and boost your confidence before exam day. With clear explanations, practice tips, and helpful resources, you’ll be ready to pass the CA DMV permit test on your first try. Perfect for anyone studying for their California driver’s license test.

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DMV Written Test California – Study Guide &
Practice Tips

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1. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age
or old- er to drive with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) that is or
higher.

2. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph.
35 mph Traffic is heavy and moving at 35mph.
The best speed for your vehicle is most likely

3. You must notify law enforcement and file You have a collision and there is
a Re- port of Traffic Accident Occuring in an injury or death
California (SR 1) with DMV when

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4. You must notify DMV within 5 days if you Sell or transfer your vehicle

5. A pedestrian starts to cross the street Wait until the pedestrian crosses
after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to the street before proceeding
flash. The pedes- trian is in the middle
of the street when your signal light
changes to green. you should:

6. You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves down- Slow to a safe speed
before the
hill. You should: curve

7. A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you
Take your foot ott the gas
creat- ing a hazard. Which of these
actions should you take first?

8. You are approaching a green traffic Don't enter the intersection until you can
light, but traffic is blocking the get completely across
intersection. What is the best thing to
do?
any time or for any reason
9. 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:




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10. A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light Not turn in that direction
until the
means you may: light turns green. Illegal at

11. Smoking inside a vehicle when a all times
person younger than 18 years of age
is present is:
Pull up to the crosswalk so the per-
12. A pedestrian who is blind or visually
impaired
uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the son can hear your
engine
street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide
dog or white cane waiting to cross at a
corner, you should:

13. An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehi- Slow moving vehicle
cle always means:




14. Three of the most important times
to check traffic behind you are 17. Flash your brake
before: lights or turn on
your emer-
15. Which of these statements is true about gency flashers if
drink- ing alcohol and driving? you:

16. You must yield the right-or-way to an 18. A curb painted
emer- gency vehicle by blue means
parking is:

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Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly

Alcohol attects judgment, which is needed for driving safely

Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible
and stopping

Need to warn other drivers of a col- lision ahead




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