Practice Tests

Question 1

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle:

Answer 1

under no circumstances

Question 2

You are approaching a railroad crossing with no warning devices and are unable to see 400 feet down the tracks in one direction. The speed limit is:

Answer 2

15 mph

Question 3

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:

Answer 3

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

Question 4

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

Answer 4

At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

Question 5

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Answer 5

Low beams.

Question 6

A white painted curb means:

Answer 6

Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

Question 7

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:

Answer 7

Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

Question 8

California’s “Basic Speed Law” says:

Answer 8

You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

Question 9

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.

Answer 9

5

Question 10

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.

Answer 10

10 to 15 seconds

Question 11

You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn.

Answer 11

100

Question 12

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Answer 12

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Question 13

You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can’t find the owner. You must:

Answer 13

Leave a note on the vehicle and report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.

Question 14

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.

Answer 14

25 mph

Question 15

You may legally block an intersection:

Answer 15

Under no circumstances

Question 16

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:

Answer 16

Turned to the right (away from the street).

Question 17

With a Class C drivers license a person may drive:

Answer 17

A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.

Question 18

To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

Answer 18

The lane closest to the left curb

Question 19

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:

Answer 19

If there is property damage in excess of $750 or if there are any injuries.

Question 20

Roadways are the most slippery:

Answer 20

The first rain after a dry spell.

Question 21

You may not park your vehicle:

Answer 21

Next to a red painted curb.

Question 22

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

Answer 22

Sell or transfer your vehicle.

Question 23

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:

Answer 23

May not be crossed for any reason.

Question 24

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

Answer 24

Signal for 100 feet before turning.

Question 25

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:

Answer 25

No faster than 65 mph.

Question 26

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

Answer 26

In an unmarked crosswalk

Question 27

The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is:

Answer 27

Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

Question 28

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:

Answer 28

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

Question 29

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

Answer 29

Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.

Question 30

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

Answer 30

At all times.

Question 31

It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway reducing your visibility. You should drive slower and turn on your:

Answer 31

Headlights.

Question 32

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Answer 32

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

Question 33

If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:

Answer 33

Increase your chances of an accident.

Question 34

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Answer 34

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

Question 35

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:

Answer 35

Traffic on the street moves to the left.

Question 36

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

Answer 36

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

Question 37

You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:

Answer 37

Your side of the road is a broken line.

Question 38

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

Answer 38

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

Question 39

You drive defensively when you:

Answer 39

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

Question 40

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

Answer 40

Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

Question 41

All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?

Answer 41

Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears

Question 42

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

Answer 42

You don’t have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

Question 43

When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):

Answer 43

You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.

Question 44

Should you always drive slower than other traffic?

Answer 44

No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.

Question 45

You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:

Answer 45

At all times.

Question 46

When can you drive in a bike lane?

Answer 46

When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.

Question 47

You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:

Answer 47

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

Question 48

There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:

Answer 48

Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.

Question 49

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Answer 49

Next to the broken line may pass.