CA 2024 DMV Written Test Questions
and answers | Updated 2024/25
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
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A. When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
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B. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
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C. When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb. - B. When parked
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on a hill or sloping driveway.
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ii When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
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A. Low beams.
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B. High beams.
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C. Fog lights only. - A. Low beams.
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When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from
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behind?
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A. Merging into another lane
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B. Decreasing your following distance
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C. Changing lanes frequently - A. Merging into another lane
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ii A broken yellow centerline means that:
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A. Passing is not permitted.
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B. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
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C. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear. - C. Passing on the left is
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permitted when the way ahead is clear.
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If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through
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the intersection without stopping, you should:
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A. Stop until the light turns green.
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B. Go through the intersection without stopping.
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C. Come to a complete stop before proceeding. - B. Go through the intersection without
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stopping.
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ii An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
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A. The vehicle has the right-of-way.
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B. Slow-moving vehicle.
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C. Shoulder work ahead. - B. Slow-moving vehicle.
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, ii A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
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A. The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high.
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B. The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell.
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C. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt. - C. In a secured seat and
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while using an approved safety belt.
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There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and
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many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster,
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you should:
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A. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.
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B. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.
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C. Move into the right lane when it is safe. - C. Move into the right lane when it is safe.
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If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:
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A. Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
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B. Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
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C. Leave the front wheels straight. - B. Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
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You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow
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light means:
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A. Stop before entering the intersection, as long as you can do so safely.
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B. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
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C. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully. - C. Slow down and cross the
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intersection carefully.
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ii California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must: ii ii ii ii ii ii
A. Keep your speed close to that of other traffic.
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B. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
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C. Always drive at the posted speed limit. - B. Never drive faster than is safe for current
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conditions.
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ii Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
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A. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
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B. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.
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C. Any vehicle with three or more axles and weighing more than 4,000 pounds. - A. Tank
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trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
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ii You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to:
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A. The other side of the road is a solid line.
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B. Your side of the road is a broken line.
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and answers | Updated 2024/25
In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?
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A. When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
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B. When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
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C. When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb. - B. When parked
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on a hill or sloping driveway.
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ii When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
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A. Low beams.
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B. High beams.
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C. Fog lights only. - A. Low beams.
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When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from
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behind?
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A. Merging into another lane
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B. Decreasing your following distance
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C. Changing lanes frequently - A. Merging into another lane
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ii A broken yellow centerline means that:
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A. Passing is not permitted.
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B. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.
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C. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear. - C. Passing on the left is
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permitted when the way ahead is clear.
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If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through
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the intersection without stopping, you should:
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A. Stop until the light turns green.
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B. Go through the intersection without stopping.
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C. Come to a complete stop before proceeding. - B. Go through the intersection without
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stopping.
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ii An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
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A. The vehicle has the right-of-way.
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B. Slow-moving vehicle.
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C. Shoulder work ahead. - B. Slow-moving vehicle.
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, ii A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when:
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A. The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high.
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B. The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell.
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C. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt. - C. In a secured seat and
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while using an approved safety belt.
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There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and
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many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster,
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you should:
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A. Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.
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B. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.
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C. Move into the right lane when it is safe. - C. Move into the right lane when it is safe.
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If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:
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A. Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
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B. Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
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C. Leave the front wheels straight. - B. Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
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You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow
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light means:
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A. Stop before entering the intersection, as long as you can do so safely.
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B. Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection.
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C. Slow down and cross the intersection carefully. - C. Slow down and cross the
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intersection carefully.
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ii California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must: ii ii ii ii ii ii
A. Keep your speed close to that of other traffic.
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B. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
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C. Always drive at the posted speed limit. - B. Never drive faster than is safe for current
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conditions.
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ii Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
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A. Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
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B. Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer.
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C. Any vehicle with three or more axles and weighing more than 4,000 pounds. - A. Tank
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trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
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ii You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to:
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A. The other side of the road is a solid line.
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B. Your side of the road is a broken line.
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