CA DMV Written Test Questions with
Correct Answers
Hand-to-Hand Steering ("push/pull") - Answer-Start with your hands at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4
o'clock.
Hand-Over-Hand Steering - Answer-Start with hands at 8 and 4 o'clock.
One-Hand Steering - Answer-When you are turning while backing up. Place your hand at the 12 o'clock
position.
You should signal - Answer-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 - Answer-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: - Answer-Within 500 feet of a vehicle coming toward you
or within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.
Use your headlights: - Answer-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: - Answer-you must turn on your low-beam headlights.
If you see a collision or hazard ahead, warn drivers behind you by: - Answer-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: - Answer-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 - Answer-Mark the center of a road with two-way traffic.
Do Not pass over Double Solid Yellow Lines unless: - Answer-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.
Correct Answers
Hand-to-Hand Steering ("push/pull") - Answer-Start with your hands at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4
o'clock.
Hand-Over-Hand Steering - Answer-Start with hands at 8 and 4 o'clock.
One-Hand Steering - Answer-When you are turning while backing up. Place your hand at the 12 o'clock
position.
You should signal - Answer-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 - Answer-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: - Answer-Within 500 feet of a vehicle coming toward you
or within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.
Use your headlights: - Answer-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: - Answer-you must turn on your low-beam headlights.
If you see a collision or hazard ahead, warn drivers behind you by: - Answer-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: - Answer-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 - Answer-Mark the center of a road with two-way traffic.
Do Not pass over Double Solid Yellow Lines unless: - Answer-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.
