CA DMV Written Test Study Guide Latest
Updated 2022 Already Passed
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is
______ or higher. Correct Answer-0.08%--
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CA DMV Written Test Study Guide Latest
Updated 2022 Already Passed
It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is
______ or higher. Correct Answer-0.08%-- 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 Correct Answer-35 mph
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR 1) with
DMV when Correct Answer-You have a collision and there is an injury or death
You must notify DMV within 5 days if you Correct Answer-Sell 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: Correct Answer-Wait until
the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: Correct Answer-Slow to a safe speed
before the curveA vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first?
Correct Answer-Take 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? Correct Answer-Don'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: Correct Answer-At any time or for any reason
A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may: Correct Answer-Not 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: Correct 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: Correct
Answer-Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine
An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means: Correct Answer-Slow moving vehicleThree of the most important times to check traffic behind you are before: Correct Answer-Backing,
changing lanes, or slowing down quickly
Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving? Correct Answer-Alcohol affects
judgment, which is needed for driving safely
You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by Correct Answer-Driving 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: Correct Answer-Need to warn other
drivers of a collision ahead
A curb painted blue means parking is: Correct Answer-For disabled persons with a special placard or
plate
You should signal continuously while turning because it Correct Answer-Lets 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:
Correct Answer-Let the call go to voice mailWhen a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must:
Correct Answer-Stop until the lights stop flashing
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle: Correct Answer-Under no circumstances
It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day: Correct AnswerEven if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system
Which statement is true about motorcyclists and motorist: Correct Answer-Motorcyclists have the same
rights/responsibilities as other motorists
This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: Correct Answer-Other vehicles for any reason
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: Correct Answer-You see the
headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street: Correct Answer-In order to
see potential hazards early
You must look for bicycle rides in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: Correct AnswerAre entitled to share the road with youDrivers of large trucks often travel with a lot of space in front of their vehicle. This extra space is needed
for: Correct Answer-The truck driver to use for stopping the vehicle
To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces you should: Correct Answer-Slow down before entering
curves and intersections
You may make a left turn on a red light only from a: Correct Answer-One-way street onto a one-way
street
On freezing, wet days, which of the following roadways is most likely to hide spots of ice? Correct
Answer-Roadways on bridges and overpasses
You are driving and there are oncoming vehicles on your left and a row of parked vehicles on your right.
You should steer: Correct Answer-A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles
Yellow lines separate: Correct Answer-Traffic moving in opposite directions on a two-way road
Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary: Correct Answer-Causes
traffic congestion
When should you yield your legal right-of-way? Correct Answer-When it helps prevent collisionsTailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper): Correct Answer-Can frustrate other
drivers and make them angry
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog: Correct Answer-At all times
A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means: Correct Answer-Stop before entering
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: Correct Answer-Next to the broken
line may pass
Backing your vehicle is Correct Answer-Always dangerous to do
This yellow sign (slippery road sign) means: Correct Answer-The road ahead may be slippery
To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two-way street, start the turn in: Correct
Answer-The far left lane
You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front
wheel? Correct Answer-Right-towards the side of the roadWhen parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals: Correct Answer-When pulling next to or
away from the curb
A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intesection means Correct Answer-Slow down and be alert at the
upcoming intersection
You must stop at the intersection ahead just before the intersection you have to cross railroad tracks.
You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when Correct Answer-You don't have room to
completely cross the tracks
Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold wet weather? Correct
Answer-They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted: Correct AnswerUnder no circumstances
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check: Correct Answer-Over your shoulders
You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive: Correct Answer-Farther behind
the truck than for a passenger vehicleShould you always drive slower than other traffic Correct Answer-No, you can block traffic when you
drive too slowly
You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and very little vehicle
damage. You should: Correct Answer-Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible
If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate shoulder belt, you are: Correct
Answer-Required to use both lap and shoulder belts
Drivers are required to obey instructions from: Correct Answer-Flaggers(signal persons) at construction
sites
If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should: Correct Answer-Stop
and let the pedestrian finish crossing
A freeway on-ramp is marked with this white sign. Which of the following vehicles may use this lane?
(carpools 3 or more only) Correct Answer-A convertible with an adult and two children
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should: Correct Answer-Make room for
the merging traffic, if possible
You may drive in a bike lane: Correct Answer-No more than 200 feet before making a right turnYou are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What
should you do? Correct Answer-Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted: Correct Answer-Under any
circumstances, even if your light is green
You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the same time as the driver on your left.
Who has the right-of-way? Correct Answer-You have the right of way
What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle? Correct Answer-If another driver makes a
mistake, you have time to react
California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must: Correct Answer-Never drive faster than is safe for current
conditions
While all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal? Correct AnswerListening to music through a set of dual headphones
The speed limit in an alley is: Correct Answer-15mph
If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should: Correct Answer-Avoid the puddle if possibleWhich of these statements is true about driving and taking medications? Correct Answer-Most cold
medications can make you drowsy
Your wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are: Correct Answer-Parked on a hill or sloping
driveway
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