CA DMV WRITTEN TEST STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) that is ______ or higher. - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR
1) with DMV when - CORRECT ANSWER -You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you - CORRECT ANSWER -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: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT ANSWER -At any time or for any reason
,A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT
ANSWER -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: - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT ANSWER -Slow
moving vehicle
Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Alcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving safely
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT ANSWER -Need to
warn other drivers of a collision ahead
A curb painted blue means parking is: - CORRECT ANSWER -For disabled persons with a special
placard or plate
, You should signal continuously while turning because it - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT ANSWER -Stop until the lights stop flashing
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: - CORRECT ANSWER -Under no circumstances
It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorist: - CORRECT ANSWER -Motorcyclists
have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: - CORRECT ANSWER -Other vehicles for any
reason
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT
ANSWER -In order to see potential hazards early
You must look for bicycle rides in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Are entitled to share the road with you
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) that is ______ or higher. - CORRECT ANSWER -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 - CORRECT ANSWER -35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR
1) with DMV when - CORRECT ANSWER -You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you - CORRECT ANSWER -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: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: - CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT ANSWER -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? - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT ANSWER -At any time or for any reason
,A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT
ANSWER -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: - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT ANSWER -Slow
moving vehicle
Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Alcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving safely
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT ANSWER -Need to
warn other drivers of a collision ahead
A curb painted blue means parking is: - CORRECT ANSWER -For disabled persons with a special
placard or plate
, You should signal continuously while turning because it - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT ANSWER -Stop until the lights stop flashing
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: - CORRECT ANSWER -Under no circumstances
It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorist: - CORRECT ANSWER -Motorcyclists
have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: - CORRECT ANSWER -Other vehicles for any
reason
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: - CORRECT ANSWER -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: - CORRECT
ANSWER -In order to see potential hazards early
You must look for bicycle rides in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Are entitled to share the road with you
