California DMV Written Test Study Guide 2026: Q&A, Exams of Traffic
Control and Regulation
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher. - ANSWER0.08%-- 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 - ANSWER35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident
Occuring in California (SR 1) with DMV when - ANSWERYou have a collision
and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you - ANSWERSell 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: - ANSWERWait until the pedestrian crosses the
street before proceeding
,You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: -
ANSWERSlow 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? - ANSWERTake 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? - ANSWERDon'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: - ANSWERAt any time or
for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: -
ANSWERNot 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: - ANSWERIllegal 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: - ANSWERPull up to the
crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means: -
ANSWERSlow moving vehicle
, Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: -
ANSWERBacking, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? -
ANSWERAlcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving safely
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by - ANSWERDriving
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: -
ANSWERNeed to warn other drivers of a collision ahead
A curb painted blue means parking is: - ANSWERFor disabled persons with a
special placard or plate
You should signal continuously while turning because it - ANSWERLets 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: - ANSWERLet 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: - ANSWERStop until the lights stop flashing
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: - ANSWERUnder no
circumstances
Control and Regulation
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher. - ANSWER0.08%-- 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 - ANSWER35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident
Occuring in California (SR 1) with DMV when - ANSWERYou have a collision
and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you - ANSWERSell 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: - ANSWERWait until the pedestrian crosses the
street before proceeding
,You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: -
ANSWERSlow 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? - ANSWERTake 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? - ANSWERDon'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: - ANSWERAt any time or
for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: -
ANSWERNot 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: - ANSWERIllegal 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: - ANSWERPull up to the
crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means: -
ANSWERSlow moving vehicle
, Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: -
ANSWERBacking, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? -
ANSWERAlcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving safely
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by - ANSWERDriving
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: -
ANSWERNeed to warn other drivers of a collision ahead
A curb painted blue means parking is: - ANSWERFor disabled persons with a
special placard or plate
You should signal continuously while turning because it - ANSWERLets 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: - ANSWERLet 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: - ANSWERStop until the lights stop flashing
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: - ANSWERUnder no
circumstances
