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Prepare for the CA DMV Written Test with a comprehensive California driver’s license study guide covering traffic laws, road signs and signals, right-of-way, speed limits, parking rules, safe and defensive driving, sharing the road, alcohol and drug laws, insurance, collisions, and essential California driving regulations. This resource is ideal for students preparing for the California DMV permit test, learner’s permit knowledge exam, and driver license written test, with the California DMV confirming that knowledge-test questions are based on the California Driver’s Handbook.

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CA DMV Written Test Study Guide
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive 0.08%-- Eight hundredths of one percent
with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______
or higher.


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


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


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




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


You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You Slow to a safe speed before the curve
should:



A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a Take your foot off the gas
hazard. Which of these actions should you take first?



You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across
blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?



A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers At any time or for any reason
to get on or off buses or trolleys. You may not drive
through a safety zone:


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



Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than Illegal at all times
18 years of age is present is:



A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
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:


An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always Slow moving vehicle
means:




Three of the most important times to check traffic behind Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
you are before:



Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol Alcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving safely
and driving?

, CA DMV Written Test Study Guide
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible
by and stopping



Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead
flashers if you:



A curb painted blue means parking is: For disabled persons with a special placard or plate




You should signal continuously while turning because it Lets other drivers know what your intentions are




If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do Let the call go to voice mail
not have a hands free device, you should:



When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped Stop until the lights stop flashing
ahead on your side of the road, you must:



You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: Under no circumstances




It is illegal to leave children age six or younger Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
unattended in a vehicle on a hot day:



Which statement is true about motorcyclists and Motorcyclists have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorists
motorist:



This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: Other vehicles for any reason




After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror
lane when:



On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you In order to see potential hazards early
would on a city street:



You must look for bicycle rides in the same lanes used Are entitled to share the road with you
by motor vehicles because they:



Drivers of large trucks often travel with a lot of space in The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle
front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed for:



To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should: Slow down before entering curves and intersections

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