CA DMV Knowledge Test 2026-2027
If you are under 18 years old, the hours in which you 11pm-5am
cannot drive are between...
True or false: If are under 18, you cannot drive anyone True!
under the age of 20 without a CA licensed driver over the
age of 25
Left turn signal Hand and arm straight out
Right turn hand signal Hand and arm upward
Slow/stop hand signal Hand and arm pointing downward
How many feet before your turn should you signal? 100ft
How many second should signal before changing lanes 5 seconds
on the freeway?
When should you use your car horn? - To avoid collisions
- Alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least
200 feet ahead
Within how many feet of a car coming toward you should 500ft
you dim your high beams to low beams?
Within how many feet of a car you are following should 300ft
you dim your high beams to low beams?
True or false: It is illegal to drive using only parking lights True!
How long before sunset should you turn on headlights? 30 minutes before sunset
How long before sunrise should you turn off headlights? 30 minutes before sunrise
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When should you use emergency flashers?` - If you see a collision or hazard ahead
- If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble
*If vehicle doesn't have flashers, use turn signals
What does a single solid yellow line indicate? It marks the center of a road with two-way traffic
Can you pass a vehicle in front of you if there is only one No, you cannot pass
lane of traffic going in your direction and a solid yellow
line on your side of the road?
Can you pass double solid yellow lines? Generally, no
When is it okay to pass over double solid yellow lines? - When entering a carpool lane
- Instructed by construction or signs
- Entering or exiting a driveway on a private road or to a U-turn
When is the ONLY time you can cross solid double At designated entrances, otherwise, do not cross for ANY reason
yellow lines faced tow feet or more across
Can you pass a broken yellow line? Yes
What does a single solid white line indicate? It marks traffic going in one direction, including on one way streets
What do double solid white lines indicate? They indicate a lane barrier between a regular use and preferential use lane (like
carpool); they may also appear in per near freeway on and off ramps
Can you change lanes over double solid white lines? No, you cannot
What do broken white lines do? They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction
What are end of lane markings? Large broken lines that a freeway exit or the end of a lane
What are yield lines? A line of solid white triangles pointing towards approaching vehicles that shows
the where to yield or stop
What lane is the fast lane? Lane 1 (the leftmost in lane in relation to the direction yoga re driving)
What lane should you use to pass or turn left? The left lane (Number 1 Lane).
What lane should you use to enter or exit traffic when The right lane
you enter the road forma curb or shoulder?
If you are under 18 years old, the hours in which you 11pm-5am
cannot drive are between...
True or false: If are under 18, you cannot drive anyone True!
under the age of 20 without a CA licensed driver over the
age of 25
Left turn signal Hand and arm straight out
Right turn hand signal Hand and arm upward
Slow/stop hand signal Hand and arm pointing downward
How many feet before your turn should you signal? 100ft
How many second should signal before changing lanes 5 seconds
on the freeway?
When should you use your car horn? - To avoid collisions
- Alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least
200 feet ahead
Within how many feet of a car coming toward you should 500ft
you dim your high beams to low beams?
Within how many feet of a car you are following should 300ft
you dim your high beams to low beams?
True or false: It is illegal to drive using only parking lights True!
How long before sunset should you turn on headlights? 30 minutes before sunset
How long before sunrise should you turn off headlights? 30 minutes before sunrise
, CA DMV Knowledge Test 2026-2027
When should you use emergency flashers?` - If you see a collision or hazard ahead
- If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble
*If vehicle doesn't have flashers, use turn signals
What does a single solid yellow line indicate? It marks the center of a road with two-way traffic
Can you pass a vehicle in front of you if there is only one No, you cannot pass
lane of traffic going in your direction and a solid yellow
line on your side of the road?
Can you pass double solid yellow lines? Generally, no
When is it okay to pass over double solid yellow lines? - When entering a carpool lane
- Instructed by construction or signs
- Entering or exiting a driveway on a private road or to a U-turn
When is the ONLY time you can cross solid double At designated entrances, otherwise, do not cross for ANY reason
yellow lines faced tow feet or more across
Can you pass a broken yellow line? Yes
What does a single solid white line indicate? It marks traffic going in one direction, including on one way streets
What do double solid white lines indicate? They indicate a lane barrier between a regular use and preferential use lane (like
carpool); they may also appear in per near freeway on and off ramps
Can you change lanes over double solid white lines? No, you cannot
What do broken white lines do? They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction
What are end of lane markings? Large broken lines that a freeway exit or the end of a lane
What are yield lines? A line of solid white triangles pointing towards approaching vehicles that shows
the where to yield or stop
What lane is the fast lane? Lane 1 (the leftmost in lane in relation to the direction yoga re driving)
What lane should you use to pass or turn left? The left lane (Number 1 Lane).
What lane should you use to enter or exit traffic when The right lane
you enter the road forma curb or shoulder?
