California Road Test Practice | Random DMV Test Questions

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1.If you want to pass a bicyclists riding on the right edge of your lane:

You must honk your horn before passing the bicyclist.

You must not squeeze past the bicyclist.

You may not pass the bicyclist for any reason.

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2.When arriving to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as vehicles to your right and left, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your left.

Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right.

Wait until there are no vehicles at the intersection before proceeding.

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

Interior lights.

Parking lights.

Headlights.

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4.If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

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

Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal.

Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.

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5.When changing lanes, you should never:

Cross the centerline in an intersection.

Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.

Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

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6.When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:

Only when pulling away from the curb.

When pulling next to, but not away from, the curb.

When pulling next to or away from the curb.

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7."No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:

Disappear into blind spots or are so close that they restrict the truck driver's ability to stop and maneuver safely.

Have sufficient space to travel behind the truck.

Have several car lengths between their vehicle and the truck.

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8.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?

The driver on your left has the right-of-way.

You have the right-of-way.

Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right-of-way.

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9.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.

20 mph.

25 mph.

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10.When approaching a person who is crossing the street while using a white cane or guide dog, you should:

Stop until the person is well away from your path of travel.

Honk your horn as you proceed past them.

Carefully drive around them.

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11.Construction zone signs are generally:

Square or rectangular with white and red coloring.

Round or octagonal with black and yellow coloring.

Diamond-shaped or rectangular with orange and black coloring.

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12.When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should:

Stop until the other driver passes.

Look below their headlights.

Glance toward the right edge of your lane.

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13.Motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are not easy to see; therefore, you should:

Slow down when driving.

Make constant visual checks.

Share a lane with a motorcycle.

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14.If it is necessary to make an emergency stop while driving on an interstate, you should:

Sound your horn at passing cars to get their attention.

Get out of your vehicle and flag down the first vehicle that passes.

Pull off the road, turn on your emergency flashers, and stay in your vehicle, if you can.

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15.An orange-colored sign like this means:

There is roadwork ahead.

You must change lanes ahead.

There is a detour ahead.

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16.Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

A good idea if the weather is bad.

Appropriate if you don’t know the speed limit.

Often a hazard because other drivers may become frustrated and try to pass you.

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17.You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:

The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane.

A special lane for slow-moving vehicles.

An exit lane.

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18.When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.

Stop if you are driving in the same direction.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

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19.When driving on a slippery surface, such as snow or ice:

Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills.

Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely.

Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing.

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20.What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate?

Drivers should prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.

The protected left turn is about to end.

Both of the above.

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21.Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction:

May complete the turn in either of the two lanes.

Often have to use the left lane to complete the turn.

Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.

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22.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:

20 mph.

25 mph.

30 mph.

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

50

75

100

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24.You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:

Only if you are involved in a collision.

If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.

Only if you are stopped and cited.

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25.This sign indicates:

The distance from road surface to a bridge or overpass.

The maximum legal height of a vehicle allowed in this state.

The maximum width of a vehicle allowed on the highway.

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26.You must file a report of a traffic accident occurring in California when:

Your vehicle fails a smog test.

You are involved in a collision and there is an injury.

You change your insurance company.

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27.Excessive speed:

Saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly.

Helps you maneuver around obstacles.

Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injury and death.

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28.Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:

Right-of-way privileges.

Judgment and physical coordination.

Knowledge.

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29.In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.

When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb.

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30.When driving in a construction zone:

Slightly increase your speed.

Expect the unexpected.

Expect construction workers to yield to motorists.

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31.Regulatory signs are:

Green.

Yellow.

White.

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32.If you hit an animal with your vehicle while driving on a California highway, you should:

Move the injured animal off the road.

Call the humane society.

Continue driving.

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33.The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

During the night.

During the day.

Under ideal conditions.

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34.You are driving on a freeway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35 mph. The best speed for your vehicle is most likely:

25 mph.

35 mph.

30 mph.

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35.When is it legal for minors to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?

When making a call while stopped at the red light

When making a call for emergency assistance

Never

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36.At dawn or dusk and 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:

Up the instrumental panel lights.

On your parking lights.

On your headlights.

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37.You may legally block an intersection:

If you entered the intersection on the green light.

During rush hour traffic.

Under no circumstances.

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38.You must notify the DMV within five days if you:

Sell or transfer your vehicle.

Fail a smog test.

Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts.

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39.Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot.

Only when you are slowing down.

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40.When approaching an intersection that is controlled by a flashing red traffic signal, you must:

Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians, then proceed.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red.

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

Any lane (as long as it is safe).

The lane closest to the left curb.

The lane in the center of the road.

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42.Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the road. To prevent hydroplaning in wet weather, you should:

Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed.

Slow down.

Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.

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43.Should you always drive more slowly than other traffic?

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

Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique.

Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.

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44.To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car:

Look briefly toward the right side of the road.

Stay focused on the centerline on the road.

Flash your high beams.

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45.To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

The inside rearview mirror.

The outside rearview mirror.

Over your shoulders.

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1.If you want to pass a bicyclists riding on the right edge of your lane:

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2.When arriving to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as vehicles to your right and left, you should:

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

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4.If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

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5.When changing lanes, you should never:

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6.When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:

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7."No zones" are areas around trucks where cars:

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8.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?

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9.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:

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10.When approaching a person who is crossing the street while using a white cane or guide dog, you should:

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11.Construction zone signs are generally:

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12.When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should:

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13.Motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are not easy to see; therefore, you should:

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14.If it is necessary to make an emergency stop while driving on an interstate, you should:

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15.An orange-colored sign like this means:

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16.Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

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17.You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:

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18.When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

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19.When driving on a slippery surface, such as snow or ice:

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