CA DMV WRITTEN TEST 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
m Hand-to-Hand Steering ("push/pull") - Start with your hands at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock.
Hand-Over-Hand Steering - Start with hands at 8 and 4 o'clock.
One-Hand Steering - When you are turning while backing up. Place your hand at the 12 o'clock position.
You should signal - At least 100 feet before turning.
Before every lane change.
At least 5 seconds before changing lanes on the freeway.
Before pulling next to, or away from the curb.
Use your Horn - To avoid collisions.
To Alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead.
Dim your High-Beam headlights to Low-Beams: - Within 500 feet of a vehicle coming toward you or
within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.
Use your headlights: - When it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away.
Beginning 30 minutes after sunset.
Until 30 minutes before sunrise.
If you need to use your windshield wipers: - you must turn on your low-beam headlights.
If you see a collision or hazard ahead, warn drivers behind you by: - Turning on your emergency flashers.
, Lightly tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times.
Use a hand signal when slowing or stopping.
If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble: - Turn on your emergency flashers. If your vehicle does
not have emergency flashers, use your turn signals.
If possible, pull off the road away from all traffic.
If you cannot get completely off the road, stop where people can see you and your vehicle from behind.
Do not stop just over a hill or just around a curve. Other drivers may not see your vehicle in time to avoid
a collision.
Call for emergency roadside assistance and stay in your vehicle until help arrives.
Single Solid Yellow Line - Mark the center of a road with two-way traffic.
Do Not pass over Double Solid Yellow Lines unless: - In a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) carpool lane with
a designated entrance on the left.
Instructed by construction or other signs because your side is closed or blocked.
Turn left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road or make a U-
turn.
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart: - Are considered a barrier. Do not
drive on or over this barrier except at designated openings.
A Broken Yellow Line indicates - you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.
Single Solid White Line - marks traffic lanes going in the same direction including one-way streets.
Double Solid White Lines - Indicate a lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane, such
as a carpool (HOV) lane. Never change lanes over them.
Broken White Lines - separate two or more traffic lanes moving in the same direction.
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
m Hand-to-Hand Steering ("push/pull") - Start with your hands at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock.
Hand-Over-Hand Steering - Start with hands at 8 and 4 o'clock.
One-Hand Steering - When you are turning while backing up. Place your hand at the 12 o'clock position.
You should signal - At least 100 feet before turning.
Before every lane change.
At least 5 seconds before changing lanes on the freeway.
Before pulling next to, or away from the curb.
Use your Horn - To avoid collisions.
To Alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where you cannot see at least 200 feet ahead.
Dim your High-Beam headlights to Low-Beams: - Within 500 feet of a vehicle coming toward you or
within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.
Use your headlights: - When it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away.
Beginning 30 minutes after sunset.
Until 30 minutes before sunrise.
If you need to use your windshield wipers: - you must turn on your low-beam headlights.
If you see a collision or hazard ahead, warn drivers behind you by: - Turning on your emergency flashers.
, Lightly tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times.
Use a hand signal when slowing or stopping.
If you need to stop because of vehicle trouble: - Turn on your emergency flashers. If your vehicle does
not have emergency flashers, use your turn signals.
If possible, pull off the road away from all traffic.
If you cannot get completely off the road, stop where people can see you and your vehicle from behind.
Do not stop just over a hill or just around a curve. Other drivers may not see your vehicle in time to avoid
a collision.
Call for emergency roadside assistance and stay in your vehicle until help arrives.
Single Solid Yellow Line - Mark the center of a road with two-way traffic.
Do Not pass over Double Solid Yellow Lines unless: - In a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) carpool lane with
a designated entrance on the left.
Instructed by construction or other signs because your side is closed or blocked.
Turn left across a single set of double yellow lines to enter or exit a driveway or private road or make a U-
turn.
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart: - Are considered a barrier. Do not
drive on or over this barrier except at designated openings.
A Broken Yellow Line indicates - you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.
Single Solid White Line - marks traffic lanes going in the same direction including one-way streets.
Double Solid White Lines - Indicate a lane barrier between a regular use and a preferential use lane, such
as a carpool (HOV) lane. Never change lanes over them.
Broken White Lines - separate two or more traffic lanes moving in the same direction.
