CALIFORNIA DRIVERS DMV PRACTICE TEST 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔When traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching
the upcoming intersection, you should: - ✔✔wait until you can completely cross the
tracks before you proceed
✔✔If the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you should: - ✔✔slowly ease your
foot off the gas pedal
✔✔You are entering a freeway. You should check traffic by: - ✔✔checking all mirrors
and turning your head
✔✔a green arrow pointing to the left on a traffic light means you should - ✔✔make a
protected turn in that direction
✔✔you are driving 45 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be cited for speeding - ✔✔if it is
unsafe for current weather conditions
✔✔Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because: - ✔✔their
smaller size makes them harder to see
✔✔Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? - ✔✔away
from the curb
✔✔to make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-
hand lane and end in the - ✔✔lane closest to the curb
✔✔this red sign means - ✔✔...give the right of way to other drivers.
✔✔You have had your license for eight months. You may: - ✔✔drive between 5a.m.
and 11p.m. unaccompanied
✔✔You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you - ✔✔Sell or transfer your vehicle
✔✔the California Driver Handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on
long drives. one of these tips is - ✔✔pull of the road and rest
✔✔When you see this sign you should stop and: - ✔✔Check traffic in all direction before
proceeding
✔✔When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you: - ✔✔need at least a four-
second gap in traffic
, ✔✔there are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your
direction. when you see this white sign you should - ✔✔drive to the side of the road and
stop in the designated area
✔✔you are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. a line of five cars is
merging into your lane ahead from an on-ramp, you - ✔✔should make room for the
merging vehicles, if possible
✔✔Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are: - ✔✔parked on a hill
or sloping driveway
✔✔to be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes you should - ✔✔look over your
shoulder into the the lane you want to enter
✔✔Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled "T" intersection. One vehicle is on the
through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the
intersection? - ✔✔the vehicle on the through road
✔✔When looking ahead while driving, you should: - ✔✔Scan from side to side
✔✔You may legally park your car: - ✔✔in a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
✔✔If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should - ✔✔stay
out of the intersection until traffic clears
✔✔For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle: - ✔✔solid
red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights
✔✔the driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. what should you do - ✔✔stop, then
proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
✔✔You must make a written report of a traffic accident occurring in California (SR 1) to
DMV when: - ✔✔you are involved in a collision and there is an injury
✔✔If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should: - ✔✔steer your vehicle
around the water, if possible
✔✔You are being chased by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated. You
ignore the warning to stop and speed away. During the chase, a person is seriously
injured. You are subject to: - ✔✔imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2,000
✔✔Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper: - ✔✔must be marked
with a red flag or lights
WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
✔✔When traffic is slow and heavy and you must cross railroad tracks before reaching
the upcoming intersection, you should: - ✔✔wait until you can completely cross the
tracks before you proceed
✔✔If the roadway is wet and your car starts to skid, you should: - ✔✔slowly ease your
foot off the gas pedal
✔✔You are entering a freeway. You should check traffic by: - ✔✔checking all mirrors
and turning your head
✔✔a green arrow pointing to the left on a traffic light means you should - ✔✔make a
protected turn in that direction
✔✔you are driving 45 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be cited for speeding - ✔✔if it is
unsafe for current weather conditions
✔✔Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because: - ✔✔their
smaller size makes them harder to see
✔✔Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? - ✔✔away
from the curb
✔✔to make a right turn onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right-
hand lane and end in the - ✔✔lane closest to the curb
✔✔this red sign means - ✔✔...give the right of way to other drivers.
✔✔You have had your license for eight months. You may: - ✔✔drive between 5a.m.
and 11p.m. unaccompanied
✔✔You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you - ✔✔Sell or transfer your vehicle
✔✔the California Driver Handbook recommends several tips to help you keep alert on
long drives. one of these tips is - ✔✔pull of the road and rest
✔✔When you see this sign you should stop and: - ✔✔Check traffic in all direction before
proceeding
✔✔When you change lanes or merge with another lane, you: - ✔✔need at least a four-
second gap in traffic
, ✔✔there are five vehicles following closely behind you on a road with one lane in your
direction. when you see this white sign you should - ✔✔drive to the side of the road and
stop in the designated area
✔✔you are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. a line of five cars is
merging into your lane ahead from an on-ramp, you - ✔✔should make room for the
merging vehicles, if possible
✔✔Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are: - ✔✔parked on a hill
or sloping driveway
✔✔to be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes you should - ✔✔look over your
shoulder into the the lane you want to enter
✔✔Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled "T" intersection. One vehicle is on the
through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the
intersection? - ✔✔the vehicle on the through road
✔✔When looking ahead while driving, you should: - ✔✔Scan from side to side
✔✔You may legally park your car: - ✔✔in a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it
✔✔If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should - ✔✔stay
out of the intersection until traffic clears
✔✔For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle: - ✔✔solid
red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights
✔✔the driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. what should you do - ✔✔stop, then
proceed when all pedestrians have crossed
✔✔You must make a written report of a traffic accident occurring in California (SR 1) to
DMV when: - ✔✔you are involved in a collision and there is an injury
✔✔If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should: - ✔✔steer your vehicle
around the water, if possible
✔✔You are being chased by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated. You
ignore the warning to stop and speed away. During the chase, a person is seriously
injured. You are subject to: - ✔✔imprisonment and/or fine of at least $2,000
✔✔Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper: - ✔✔must be marked
with a red flag or lights
