California DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

Blind spots are:

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Areas of the road that cannot be seen in a vehicle's mirrors.

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Spots in your vision when you become fatigued.

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Traffic control devices.

Question 2

What should you do if your cell phone rings and you do not have a hands-free device?

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Do not answer the phone and let it go to voicemail.

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Answer the call and keep the conversation short.

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Answer the call if you are stopped at a red light.

Question 3

While driving all of the following practices are dangerous. Which of these is illegal too?

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Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.

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Adjusting your outside mirrors.

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Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle.

Question 4

What's the shape of a railroad crossing warning sign?

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Round.

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Pentagon.

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Crossbuck.

Question 5

Which of the following roadways freeze first when wet?

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Bridges and overpasses

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Intersections

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Tunnels

Question 6

What factors make a car collision more likely?

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Continuously changing lanes to pass other vehicles

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Adjusting your rearview mirror before you start driving

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Looking over your shoulder while making lane changes

Question 7

What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving?

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Reduced visibility

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The use of headlight is required by law

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Driving within the range of your headlights is required

Question 8

You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

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Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

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Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway.

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Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

Question 9

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

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

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Your vehicle fails a smog test.

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You change your insurance company.

Question 10

While making a turn you should signal continuously because

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It lets other drivers know what your intentions are.

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It is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn.

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It is always unsafe to turn off a signal before completing a turn.

Question 11

Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:

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They are properly secured.

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The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high.

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The tailgate of the truck is closed.

Question 12

When driving on a highway alongside a single broken white line:

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You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.

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You cannot cross the line to pass.

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You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.

Question 13

If you find that the roadway ahead of you is flooded, you should:

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Not drive through the flooded area. Turn around and find another route.

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Slam on the brakes.

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Drive only in the center of the roadway.

Question 14

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

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Call the humane society.

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Move the injured animal off the road.

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Continue driving.

Question 15

Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:

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Causes traffic congestion.

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Prevents rear-end collisions.

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Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions.

Question 16

When is it required for you to obey directions from a crossing guard?

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At all times.

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During school hours only.

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Only when children are present in front of a school.

Question 17

You should allow an extra cushion of space:

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When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.

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When following a station wagon.

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When following a small passenger car.

Question 18

What should you never do when changing lanes?

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Cross the centerline in an intersection.

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

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Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

Question 19

Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving?

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Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.

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Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy.

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Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.

Question 20

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify

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DMV

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CHP

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your insurance provider

Question 1 of 20

Blind spots are: