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CA 2024 DMV Written Test Questions and
Correct Answers
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be
pointed straight ahead?
A. When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
B. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
C. When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no
curb. Ans: B. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
A. Low beams.
B. High beams.
C. Fog lights only. Ans: A. Low beams.
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will
help you avoid being hit from behind?
A. Merging into another lane
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B. Decreasing your following distance
C. Changing lanes frequently Ans: A. Merging into another lane
A broken yellow centerline means that:
A. Passing is not permitted.
B. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
C. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
Ans: C. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is
clear.
If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer
directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you
should:
A. Stop until the light turns green.
B. Go through the intersection without stopping.
C. Come to a complete stop before proceeding. Ans: B. Go through
the intersection without stopping.
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
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A. The vehicle has the right-of-way.
B. Slow-moving vehicle.
C. Shoulder work ahead. Ans: B. Slow-moving vehicle.
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
A. The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high.
B. The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell.
C. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt. Ans:
C. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.
There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are
driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the
right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
A. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.
B. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.
C. Move into the right lane when it is safe. Ans: C. Move into the
right lane when it is safe.
If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking
brake and:
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CA 2024 DMV Written Test Questions and
Correct Answers
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be
pointed straight ahead?
A. When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
B. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
C. When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no
curb. Ans: B. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
A. Low beams.
B. High beams.
C. Fog lights only. Ans: A. Low beams.
When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will
help you avoid being hit from behind?
A. Merging into another lane
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B. Decreasing your following distance
C. Changing lanes frequently Ans: A. Merging into another lane
A broken yellow centerline means that:
A. Passing is not permitted.
B. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
C. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
Ans: C. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is
clear.
If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer
directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you
should:
A. Stop until the light turns green.
B. Go through the intersection without stopping.
C. Come to a complete stop before proceeding. Ans: B. Go through
the intersection without stopping.
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
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A. The vehicle has the right-of-way.
B. Slow-moving vehicle.
C. Shoulder work ahead. Ans: B. Slow-moving vehicle.
A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
A. The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high.
B. The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell.
C. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt. Ans:
C. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.
There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are
driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the
right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:
A. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.
B. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.
C. Move into the right lane when it is safe. Ans: C. Move into the
right lane when it is safe.
If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking
brake and:
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