DMV CA 2023

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Practice test questions and answers from DMV CA written test as of 1/4/2023

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You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle
Under no circumstances.
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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:
15 mph
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When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:
Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
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When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.
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When driving in fog, you should use your:
Low beams.
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A white painted curb means:
Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
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A school bus ahead of you in your line is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:
Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
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California’s “Basic Speed Law” says:
You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
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You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within __ days.
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To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about _______.
10 to 15 seconds
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You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ___ feet before the turn.
100
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Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
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You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can’t find the owner. You must:
Leave a note on the vehicle. Report the accident without delay to the city police or, in unincorporated areas, to the CHP.
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Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is
25 mph
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You may legally block an intersection:
Under no circumstances.
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When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:
Turned to the right (away from the street)
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With a class C drivers license a person may drive:
A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
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To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:
The lane closest to the left curb.
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If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:
If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.
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Roadways are the most slippery:
The first rain after a dry spell.
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You may not park your vehicle:
Next to a red painted curb.
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You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:
Sell or transfer your vehicle.
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Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:
May not be crosses for any reason.
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You want to make a turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:
Signal for 100 feet before turning.
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You are driving on a freeway posted for a 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:
No faster than 65 mph.
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It is illegal to park your vehicle:
In an unmarked crosswalk.
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The safest precaution that can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is:
Use hand-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
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If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:
Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
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You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:
Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
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You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:
At all times.
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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:
Headlights
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If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your line.
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If you drive faster than other vehicles on a road with one line in each direction and continually pass the other cars, you will:
Increase your chances of an accident.
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Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.
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You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:
Traffic on the street moves to the left.
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A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
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You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line net to:
Your side of the road is a broken line.
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At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
Looks to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
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You drive defensively when you:
Keep your eyes moving to look fro possible hazards.
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You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:
Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
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All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?
Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
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Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:
You don’t have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
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When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper):
You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
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Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
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You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his or her instructions:
At all times.
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WHen can you drive in a bike line?
When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
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You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means:
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.
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There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your line ahead. You should:
Stop and let them finish crossing the street.
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A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
Next to the broken line may pass.