CA DMV Written Test Study Guide
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) that is ______ or higher. - ANS0.08%-- 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 - ANS35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR
1) with DMV when - ANSYou have a collision and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you - ANSSell 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: -
ANSWait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: - ANSSlow 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? - ANSTake 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? - ANSDon'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: - ANSAt any time or for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: - ANSNot 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: -
ANSIllegal 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: - ANSPull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means: - ANSSlow moving vehicle
, Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: - ANSBacking,
changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? - ANSAlcohol affects
judgment, which is needed for driving safely
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by - ANSDriving 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: - ANSNeed to warn other
drivers of a collision ahead
A curb painted blue means parking is: - ANSFor disabled persons with a special placard or plate
You should signal continuously while turning because it - ANSLets 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: - ANSLet 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: - ANSStop until the lights stop flashing
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: - ANSUnder no circumstances
It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day: - ANSEven
if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorist: - ANSMotorcyclists have the same
rights/responsibilities as other motorists
This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: - ANSOther vehicles for any reason
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: - ANSYou 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: - ANSIn order to
see potential hazards early
You must look for bicycle rides in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: -
ANSAre entitled to share the road with you
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) that is ______ or higher. - ANS0.08%-- 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 - ANS35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR
1) with DMV when - ANSYou have a collision and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you - ANSSell 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: -
ANSWait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: - ANSSlow 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? - ANSTake 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? - ANSDon'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: - ANSAt any time or for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: - ANSNot 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: -
ANSIllegal 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: - ANSPull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means: - ANSSlow moving vehicle
, Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: - ANSBacking,
changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? - ANSAlcohol affects
judgment, which is needed for driving safely
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by - ANSDriving 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: - ANSNeed to warn other
drivers of a collision ahead
A curb painted blue means parking is: - ANSFor disabled persons with a special placard or plate
You should signal continuously while turning because it - ANSLets 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: - ANSLet 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: - ANSStop until the lights stop flashing
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: - ANSUnder no circumstances
It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day: - ANSEven
if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorist: - ANSMotorcyclists have the same
rights/responsibilities as other motorists
This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: - ANSOther vehicles for any reason
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: - ANSYou 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: - ANSIn order to
see potential hazards early
You must look for bicycle rides in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: -
ANSAre entitled to share the road with you
