CA DMV WRITTEN TEST UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers | Updated Practice Questions and Solutions | A+ Verified

CA DMV WRITTEN TEST UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers | Updated Practice Questions and Solutions
| A+ Verified

Question 1.
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must

Correct Answer: Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions


Question 2.
Collisions can happen more often when:

Correct Answer: One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of
traffic.


Question 3.
Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle:

Correct Answer: You are approaching from behind.


Question 4.
The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

Correct Answer: The truck driver to stop the vehicle.


Question 5.
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means

Correct Answer: Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection


Question 6.
For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle:

Correct Answer: Solid red lights, flashing red lights and blacked out traffic
signals


Question 7.
If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate shoulder belt,
you are

Correct Answer: Required to use both the lap and shoulder belt


Question 8.
If you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely

,Correct Answer: Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket


Question 9.
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


Question 10.
It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in vehicle on a hot day:

Correct Answer: Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system


Question 11.
It is legal to drive with an alcoholic container that has been opened if the container is:

Correct Answer: In the trunk


Question 12.
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:

Correct Answer: In order to see potential hazards early
• On a green arrow, you must: -✓✓Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian
in the intersection.


Question 13.
Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery you should:

Correct Answer: Avoid making fast turns and fast stops.


Question 14.
There are two traffic lanes in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many
vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you
should:

Correct Answer: Move over into the right lane when it is safe


Question 15.
To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle
will be in about

Correct Answer: 10 to 15 seconds

,Question 16.
To Turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two way street, start the
turn in

Correct Answer: The far left lane


Question 17.
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is

Correct Answer: 25 mph


Question 18.
U-turns in residential districts are legal:

Correct Answer: When there are no vehicles approaching nearby.


Question 19.
What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle

Correct Answer: If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react


Question 20.
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Correct Answer: Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted
by your headlights


Question 21.
When driving in fog, you should use your:

Correct Answer: Low beams.


Question 22.
When driving on a multilane street with two way traffic:

Correct Answer: You should drive ahead or behind the other vehicles


Question 23.
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street.

Correct Answer: Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.


Question 24.
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

, Correct Answer: At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.


Question 25.
When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you:

Correct Answer: Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.


Question 26.
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Correct Answer: Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger
vehicles.
• Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
-✓✓Tank trucks with hazardous materials placards


Question 27.
While all the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal

Correct Answer: Listening to music through a set of dual headphones


Question 28.
A white painted curb means:

Correct Answer: Loading zone for passengers or mail only.


Question 29.
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet
before the turn.

Correct Answer: 100


Question 30.
You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when signal turns yellow.
You should

Correct Answer: Stop before entering the intersection if you can so safely


Question 31.
You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see
400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is:

Correct Answer: 15 mph