CA DMV WRITTEN TEST STUDY GUIDE UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

CA DMV WRITTEN TEST STUDY GUIDE UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that
is ______ or higher.
Answer:
0.08%-- Eight hundredths of one percent

Question:
2. 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
Answer:
35 mph

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

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

Question:
5. 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:
Answer:
Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding

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

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

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

Question:
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:
Answer:
At any time or for any reason

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

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

Question:
12. 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:
Answer:
Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

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

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

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

Question:
16. You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by
Answer:
Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping

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

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

Question:
19. You should signal continuously while turning because it
Answer:
Lets other drivers know what your intentions are

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

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

Question:
22. You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:
Answer:
Under no circumstances