CA DMV Written Test Study
Guide 2024 Questions with
Complete Solutions
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,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 Answers: 0.08%-- 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 - Correct Answers: 35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR 1) with
DMV when - Correct Answers: You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you - Correct Answers: Sell 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: - Correct Answers: Wait
until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: - Correct Answers: Slow 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?
- Correct Answers: Take 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? - Correct Answers: Don'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: - Correct Answers: At any time or for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: - Correct Answers: Not 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: - Correct Answers:
Illegal 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: - Correct
Answers: Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means: - Correct Answers: Slow moving vehicle
Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: - Correct Answers: Backing,
changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? - Correct Answers: Alcohol affects
judgment, which is needed for driving safely
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by - Correct Answers: Driving 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: - Correct Answers: Need to warn other
drivers of a collision ahead
A curb painted blue means parking is: - Correct Answers: For disabled persons with a special placard or
plate
You should signal continuously while turning because it - Correct Answers: Lets 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: -
Correct Answers: Let 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: -
Correct Answers: Stop until the lights stop flashing
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: - Correct Answers: Under no circumstances
Guide 2024 Questions with
Complete Solutions
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,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 Answers: 0.08%-- 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 - Correct Answers: 35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR 1) with
DMV when - Correct Answers: You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you - Correct Answers: Sell 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: - Correct Answers: Wait
until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: - Correct Answers: Slow 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?
- Correct Answers: Take 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? - Correct Answers: Don'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: - Correct Answers: At any time or for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: - Correct Answers: Not 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: - Correct Answers:
Illegal 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: - Correct
Answers: Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means: - Correct Answers: Slow moving vehicle
Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: - Correct Answers: Backing,
changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? - Correct Answers: Alcohol affects
judgment, which is needed for driving safely
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by - Correct Answers: Driving 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: - Correct Answers: Need to warn other
drivers of a collision ahead
A curb painted blue means parking is: - Correct Answers: For disabled persons with a special placard or
plate
You should signal continuously while turning because it - Correct Answers: Lets 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: -
Correct Answers: Let 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: -
Correct Answers: Stop until the lights stop flashing
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: - Correct Answers: Under no circumstances
