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2025 - 2026 CA DMV WRITTEN TEST STUDY
GUIDE|ACTUAL 250 QS&AS|100%
VERIFIED|A+GRADE
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
- ANS:->>> May have to swing wide to complete the right turn. A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: - ANS:->>> Stop as long as the red lights are flashing. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
- ANS:->>> Next to the broken line may pass. A white painted curb me ANS:->>> Loading zone for passengers or mail only. All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal? - ANS:->>> Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears. Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when: - ANS:->>> You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: - ANS:-
>>> Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. California's "Basic Speed Law" says: - ANS:->>> You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV: - ANS:->>> If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries. If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will: - ANS:->>> Increase your chances of an accident. If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: -
ANS:->>> Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: - ANS:->>> Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane. 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: - ANS:->>> Headlights
Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is. - **ANS:-
** 25 mph When can you drive in a bike lane? - ANS:->>> When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right. When driving in fog, you should use your: - ANS:->>> Low beams. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: - ANS:->>> Turned to the right (away from the street). When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: - ANS:->>> Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb. When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: - ANS:->>> At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway. When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper): - ANS:->>> You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true? - ANS:->>> Large
trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? - ANS:->>> Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards. With a Class C drivers license a person may drive: - ANS:->>> A 3 - axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds. You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last feet before the turn. * - ANS:->>> 100 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: - ANS:->>> 15 mph You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 mph. Most of the other vehicles are driving 70 mph or faster. You may legally drive: - ANS:->>> No faster than 65 mph. You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive: - ANS:->>> No faster than 65 mph. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way
You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle - ANS:->>> Under no circumstances. You may legally block an intersection: - ANS:->>> Under no circumstances. You may not park your vehicle: - ANS:->>> Next to a red painted curb. You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: - ANS:->>> Sell or transfer your vehicle. You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: - ANS:->>> At all times. You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light meANS:->>> - ANS:->>> Slow down and cross the intersection carefully. You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions: - ANS:->>> At all times You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:
- ANS:->>> Signal for 100 feet before turning.
A curb painted blue means parking is: - ANS:->>> For disabled persons with a special placard or plate A flashing red traffic light at an intersection meANS:->>> - ANS:->>> Stop before entering A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intesection means - ANS:->>> Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection A freeway on-ramp is marked with this white sign. Which of the following vehicles may use this lane? (carpools 3 or more only) - ANS:->>> A convertible with an adult and two children A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck: - ANS:->>> May have to swing wide to complete the right turn 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: - ANS:->>> Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: - ANS:-
You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: - ANS:->>> Motorcycle Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because: - ANS:- Their smaller size makes them harder to see Signal for 100 feet before turning. A curb painted blue means parking is: - ANS:->>> For disabled persons with a special placard or plate A flashing red traffic light at an intersection meANS:->>> - ANS:->>> Stop before entering A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intesection means - ANS:->>> Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection A freeway on-ramp is marked with this white sign. Which of the following vehicles may use this lane? (carpools 3 or more only) - ANS:->>> A convertible with an adult and two children A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck: - ANS:->>> May have to swing wide to complete the right turn 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: - ANS:->>> Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: - ANS:- >>> You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: - ANS:->>> Motorcycle Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because: - ANS:- >>> Their smaller size makes them harder to see An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always meANS:->>> - ANS:- Slow moving vehicle An orange-colored sign (shoulder work ahead) like this meANS:->>> - ANS:- There is road work ahead
Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: - ANS:->>> They are properly secured At dawn or dust, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn: - ANS:->>> On your headlights
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: - ANS:-
Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming Backing your vehicle is - ANS:->>> Always dangerous to do Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and: - ANS:->>> Glance over your shoulder Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted: - ANS:->>> Under any circumstances, even if your light is green Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: - ANS:- >>> You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a: - ANS:->>> Motorcycle Always look carefully for motorcycles before you change lanes because: - ANS:- >>> Their smaller size makes them harder to see An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always meANS:->>> - ANS:- >>> Slow moving vehicle An orange-colored sign (shoulder work ahead) like this meANS:->>> - ANS:- >>> There is road work ahead Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: - ANS:->>> They are properly secured At dawn or dust, or in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn: - ANS:->>> On your headlights At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: - ANS:- >>> Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming Backing your vehicle is - ANS:->>> Always dangerous to do Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and: - ANS:->>> Glance over your shoulder Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted: - ANS:->>> Under any circumstances, even if your light is green California's "Basic Speed Law" says you must: - ANS:->>> Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions Collisions can happen more often when: - ANS:->>> One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle:
- ANS:->>> Approaching you from behind Drivers are required to obey instructions from: - ANS:->>> Flaggers(signal persons) at construction sites
If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve: - ANS:->>> Up to six months of jail If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate shoulder belt, you are: - ANS:->>> Required to use both lap and shoulder belts If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket: - ANS:-
If road or whether conditions require a slower speed If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one lane in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will: - ANS:->>> Increase your chances
of an accident If you drive slower than the flow of traffic you will most likely: - ANS:->>> Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: - ANS:->>> Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: - ANS:->>> Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: - ANS:-
Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead
If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching: - ANS:->>> Slow down and let the vehicle pass If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a hands free device, you should: - ANS:->>> Let the call go to voice mail 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: - ANS:->>> Headlights It is against the law to enter an intersection when: - ANS:->>> You can't get all the way across before the light turns red It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is or higher. - ANS:->>> 0.08%-- Eight hundredths of one percent It is illegal to leave children age six or younger unattended in a vehicle on a hot day: - ANS:->>> Even if they are secured in a child passenger restraint system It is illegal to park your vehicle: - ANS:->>> In an unmarked crosswalk
Should you always drive slower than other traffic - ANS:->>> No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of the ordinary: - ANS:->>> Causes traffic congestion Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is: - ANS:->>> Illegal at all times Tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper): - ANS:->>> Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for: - ANS:->>> Other drivers when they want to slow down The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is: - ANS:->>> Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel The speed limit in an alley is: - ANS:->>> 15mph
The two-way road you are driving on has a lane marked as show in the picture. This lane is used: - ANS:->>> To begin or end left turns or start a permitted U- turn There are two traffic lanes 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: - ANS:->>> Move over into the right lane when it is safe There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road with its hazard lights on. You should: - ANS:->>> Stop before entering the intersection if you can so safely This red and white sign means you should: - ANS:->>> Give the right-of- way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross This white sign (do not pass) means don't pass: - ANS:->>> Other vehicles for any reason This white sign (left turn, yield on green) means you: - ANS:->>> May turn left on a green light when it is safe This white sign (railroad crossing) meANS:->>> - ANS:->>> Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing, if necessary
To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street you should start your turn from: - ANS:->>> The lane closest to the left curb To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two-way street, start the turn in: - ANS:->>> The far left lane Turn on your windshield wipers and use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days: - ANS:->>> So other drivers can see you Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: - ANS:-
May not be crossed for any reason U-turns in business districts are: - ANS:->>> Legal only at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them U-turns in residential districts are legal: - ANS:->>> When there are no vehicles approaching nearby Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is: - ANS:->>> 25 mph What is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle? - ANS:->>> If another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react
What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights? - ANS:->>> You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your side of the road, you must: - ANS:->>> Stop until the lights stop flashing When changing lanes on a freeway, you should: - ANS:->>> Signal for at least 5 seconds When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should: - ANS:->>> Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights When driving in fog, you should use your: - ANS:->>> Low beams When driving on a multi lane street with two way traffic: - ANS:->>> You should drive ahead or behind the other vehicles When is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving? - ANS:->>> When making a call for emergency assistance When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in our directions, you may turn from: - ANS:->>> The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway
