CALIFORNIA WRITTEN DMV EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
1. You just sold your vehicle. You just notify the DMV within how many days? - Answer-
5 days
2. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle? - Answer-Under no
circumstances
3. 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: - Answer-15mph
4. When parking your vehicle PARALLEL to the CURB on a LEVEL STREET: - Answer-
Your wheels must be within 18 inches to the curb
5. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: - Answer-At or near
the same speed as the traffic on the freeway
6. When driving in the fog, you should use your: - Answer-Low beams
7. A white painted curb means: - Answer-Loading zone for passengers or mail only
8. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You
should: - Answer-Stop as long as the red lights are flashing
9. California's "Basic Speed Law" says: - Answer-You should never drive faster than is
safe for current conditions
10. To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your
vehicle will be in about how many seconds? - Answer-10-15 seconds
11. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last how
many feet before the turn? - Answer-100 feet
12. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? - Answer-Large trucks
have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles
13. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you
can't find the owner, you must: - Answer-Leave a note on the vehicle and report the
accident without delay to the city, police, or in unincorporated areas, to the CHP
14. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is? - Answer-25 MPH
15. You may legally block an intersection... - Answer-Under no circumstances
, 16. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, you front wheels should be -
Answer-Turned to the right (away from the street)
17. With a class C drivers license, a person may drive - Answer-A 3-Axel vehicle if the
gross weight is less than 6,000 pounds
18. To turn left from a multi-lane one way street, onto a one way street, you should start
your turn from - Answer-The lane closest to the left curb
19. If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to submit a written report
(SR1) to the dmv... - Answer-If there is property damage in excess of $1,000, or if there
are any injuries
20. Roadways are the most slippery, - Answer-The first rain after a dry spell
21. You may not park your vehicle - Answer-Next to a red painted curb
22. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you - Answer-Sell or transfer your vehicle
23. Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: - Answer-May
not be cross for any reason
24. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down
and: - Answer-Signal for 100 feat before turning
25. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. The traffic is traveling at 70mph.
You may legally drive: - Answer-No faster than 65mph
26. It is illegal to park your vehicle: - Answer-In unmarked crosswalk
27. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and
driving is: - Answer-Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering
wheel.
28. If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: -
Answer-Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
29. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: - Answer-Slow down or stop,
if necessary, and then make the turn
30. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: - Answer-At all times
31. It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blow across the freeway
reducing you visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your: - Answer-Headlights
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
1. You just sold your vehicle. You just notify the DMV within how many days? - Answer-
5 days
2. You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle? - Answer-Under no
circumstances
3. 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: - Answer-15mph
4. When parking your vehicle PARALLEL to the CURB on a LEVEL STREET: - Answer-
Your wheels must be within 18 inches to the curb
5. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: - Answer-At or near
the same speed as the traffic on the freeway
6. When driving in the fog, you should use your: - Answer-Low beams
7. A white painted curb means: - Answer-Loading zone for passengers or mail only
8. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You
should: - Answer-Stop as long as the red lights are flashing
9. California's "Basic Speed Law" says: - Answer-You should never drive faster than is
safe for current conditions
10. To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your
vehicle will be in about how many seconds? - Answer-10-15 seconds
11. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last how
many feet before the turn? - Answer-100 feet
12. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? - Answer-Large trucks
have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles
13. You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you
can't find the owner, you must: - Answer-Leave a note on the vehicle and report the
accident without delay to the city, police, or in unincorporated areas, to the CHP
14. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is? - Answer-25 MPH
15. You may legally block an intersection... - Answer-Under no circumstances
, 16. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, you front wheels should be -
Answer-Turned to the right (away from the street)
17. With a class C drivers license, a person may drive - Answer-A 3-Axel vehicle if the
gross weight is less than 6,000 pounds
18. To turn left from a multi-lane one way street, onto a one way street, you should start
your turn from - Answer-The lane closest to the left curb
19. If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to submit a written report
(SR1) to the dmv... - Answer-If there is property damage in excess of $1,000, or if there
are any injuries
20. Roadways are the most slippery, - Answer-The first rain after a dry spell
21. You may not park your vehicle - Answer-Next to a red painted curb
22. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you - Answer-Sell or transfer your vehicle
23. Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: - Answer-May
not be cross for any reason
24. You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down
and: - Answer-Signal for 100 feat before turning
25. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. The traffic is traveling at 70mph.
You may legally drive: - Answer-No faster than 65mph
26. It is illegal to park your vehicle: - Answer-In unmarked crosswalk
27. The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and
driving is: - Answer-Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering
wheel.
28. If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: -
Answer-Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears
29. You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: - Answer-Slow down or stop,
if necessary, and then make the turn
30. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: - Answer-At all times
31. It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blow across the freeway
reducing you visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your: - Answer-Headlights
