CA DMV Written Test Class C

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____ or higher. 0.08% -- Eight-hundredths of one percent 0.10% -- One-tenth of one percent 0.05% -- Five-hundredths of one percent

0.08% -- Eight-hundredths of one percent

At an uncontrolled intersection where you cannot see cross traffic until you are just about to enter the intersection, the speed limit is: 15 mph. 25 mph. 20 mph.

15 mph.

The speed limit in any alley is: 20 mph. 15 mph. 25 mph.

15 mph.

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.

15 mph.

Water on the road can cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Your car may hydroplane at speeds as low as: 45 miles per hour. 35 miles per hour. 40 miles per hour.

35 miles per hour.

You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to: Oncoming vehicles also turning left. All approaching vehicles. Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "Walk" signal.

All approaching vehicles.

California's Move Over law requires: All vehicles to stay in the right lane at all times. Trucks to use the left lane. All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing.

All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing.

When you are behind a motorcycle, you should: Be ready to use your horn. Drive more slowly. Allow a larger following distance.

Allow a larger following distance.

Backing your vehicle is: Always dangerous. Dangerous if you have a helper. Only dangerous in large vehicles.

Always dangerous.

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.

An exit lane.

When you see a railroad sign, you: Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop. Will always stop at the upcoming railroad crossing. Should stop and wait for a signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

Are approaching a railroad crossing and should prepare to stop.

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you: Are following a small passenger vehicle. Are being tailgated by another driver. Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.

Are being tailgated by another driver.

You must look for bicyclists in the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they: Must ride facing oncoming traffic. Illegally share lanes with motor vehicles. Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles.

Are entitled to share the road with motor vehicles.

You should yield to a pedestrian: Only if they are in a crosswalk. At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws. Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor.

At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws.

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway. 5 to 10 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway. The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.

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

Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery, you should: Avoid making turns and stops while driving at high speeds. Test your tires' traction while going uphill. Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle.

Avoid making turns and stops while driving at high speeds.

If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should: Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water. Avoid the puddle if possible. Shift into neutral as you drive through the water.

Avoid the puddle if possible.

In inclement weather, you should: Steer off the road. Drive in a low gear. Steer and brake smoothly.

Steer and brake smoothly.

If you pass a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing, you will: Be fined up to $1,000. Be fined up to $100. Face no legal consequences.

Be fined up to $1,000.

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: Slow down because the lane ends ahead. Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead. Change lanes and maintain your current speed.

Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

Adjust your rearview and side mirrors: Before you start driving. Whenever you need to use them. Before you get into the car.

Before you start driving.

You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you should: Wait for signal lights to stop flashing. Look for a second train. Both of the above.

Both of the above.

What usually causes a locked wheel skid? Braking too hard at a slow speed Braking lightly at a slow speed Braking too hard at a fast speed

Braking too hard at a fast speed

Which of the following roadways freeze first when wet? Bridges and overpasses Intersections Tunnels

Bridges and overpasses

Sudden wind gusts on highways: Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles Only cause visibility problems. Can cause problems for all vehicles.

Can cause problems for all vehicles.

You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should: Speed up to beat the red light. Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection. Come to a safe stop.

Come to a safe stop.

Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is: In a marked crosswalk. In any crosswalk or intersection. Crossing any street.

Crossing any street.

Fines in a construction zone are: Doubled. Tripled. Cut in half.

Doubled

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should: Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights. Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you. Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.

Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.

You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do? Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down. Drive to the right edge of the road and stop. Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass.

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.

In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping: After it has been raining all day. One half hour after it stops raining. During the first half hour of rain.

During the first half hour of rain. At this point, the oil from cars has not yet washed off the pavement and could be forming a slippery mixture with the rain.

Which of these statements is true about drugs and driving? Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy. Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving. Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.

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

Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes? Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances. Getting adequate rest and staying alert. Scanning the environment and staying focused on the driving task.

Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances.

A curb painted blue means parking is: Allowed for no longer than 15 minutes. Only allowed when picking up or dropping off passengers. For disabled persons with a special placard or plate.

For disabled persons with a special placard or plate.

Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and: Never look over your right shoulder. Always slow down in your traffic lane. Glance over your shoulder.

Glance over your shoulder.

If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should: Stop until the light turns green. Go through the intersection without stopping. Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Go through the intersection without stopping.

You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must: Stay in the right lane as much as possible because the motorcycle is small and doesn't use all of the lane. Blow your horn to make the motorcycle move onto the shoulder so that you can pass. Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass.

Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass.

You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first? Turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back onto the pavement. Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes. Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left.

Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes.

If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket: Under no circumstances because it is always legal. If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed. Only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road.

If the road or weather conditions require a slower speed.

Smoking inside a vehicle with a person younger than 18 years of age is: Legal, if it is your child. Illegal at all times. Not restricted by law.

Illegal at all times.

You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed? About halfway through the deceleration lane. As you approach the deceleration lane. Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

A person may legally ride in the back of a pickup truck when: The sides of the pickup bed are at least 24 inches high. The back of the pickup is covered with a camper shell. In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.

In a secured seat and while using an approved safety belt.

On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street: In order to see potential hazards early. Because it takes a quarter of a mile to stop your vehicle completely. Because it helps you keep up with traffic.

In order to see potential hazards early.

It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened only if the container is: Under the front seat. In the glove department. In the trunk.

In the trunk.

Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? Into the curb Away from the curb Parallel to the curb

Into the curb

When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should: Keep your headlights on the low beam setting. Use your high beam headlights until you are within 10 feet of the vehicle ahead. Use your high beam headlights.

Keep your headlights on the low beam setting.

U-turns in business districts are: Always illegal because they are dangerous. Legal whenever oncoming vehicles are not a hazard. Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them.

Legal at intersections, unless a sign prohibits them.

Which of these statements is true about changing lanes? You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left. Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change. Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots.

Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.

If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should: Look toward the right edge of the road. Switch your lights to high beams. Turn your lights on and off.

Look toward the right edge of the road.

When being passed by another vehicle: Brake hard. Maintain a constant speed. Speed up.

Maintain a constant speed.

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should: Make room for the merging traffic, if possible. Assert your right-of-way by driving faster. Always maintain your position.

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.

When driving under snowy or icy conditions: It is safe to use your cruise control. Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise. Drive as you would under normal conditions.

Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.

When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind? Merging into another lane Decreasing your following distance Changing lanes frequently

Merging into another lane

When you want to change lanes, you should never: Move into another lane while within an intersection .Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder. Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

Move into another lane while within an intersection

There are two traffic lanes moving 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: Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic. Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass. Move into the right lane when it is safe. the right lane is for slower vehicles

Move into the right lane when it is safe. the right lane is for slower vehicles

Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection. You: May not enter the bicycle lane to make your turn. Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning. Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn.

Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn.

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. -Always use your low beam headlights if weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers.

On your headlights. -Always use your low beam headlights if weather conditions require you to use your windshield wipers.

At an intersection with stop signs on all corners, yield the right-of-way to any driver: On your left. Who arrived before you. Across from your vehicle.

On your left.

Drivers turning left must yield to: Oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right. Passing cars. No one in particular.

Oncoming vehicles traveling straight or turning right.

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check: The inside rearview mirror. The outside rearview mirror. Over your shoulders.-blindspots are areas that can't be seen in mirrors

Over your shoulders.-blindspots are areas that can't be seen in mirrors

A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means: Both lanes of traffic are going in the same direction. Passing is permitted when it's safe. Passing is not permitted.

Passing is permitted when it's safe.

A broken yellow centerline means that: Passing is not permitted. Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear. Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

If your vehicle has a mechanical problem: Signal and pull into the slow lane. Stop in your lane and put on your hazard lights. Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road.

Put on your hazard lights and pull off the road.

From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights: Red, yellow, green. Red, green, yellow. Green, red, yellow.

Red, yellow, green.

When driving in work zones, you should: Increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible. Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly. Maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop suddenly.

If you are being followed too closely on a two-lane road: Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you. Speed up to increase the distance between you and the other car. Apply your brakes to slow down, then resume your original speed.

Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels? Straight ahead Right, toward the side of the road Left, toward the center of the road

Right, toward the side of the road

It is illegal to leave a child age ____ or younger alone in a vehicle. Eight Seven Six

Six

You want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should: Honk your horn then pass the bicyclist. Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist. Wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway.

Slow down and let the vehicle pass you before you pass the bicyclist.

If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should: Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding. Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should: Drive at a speed appropriate for ideal conditions. Apply your brakes as soon as your car starts to skid. Slow down.

Slow down.

You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should: Slow to a safe speed before the curve. Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway. Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic? Slowing down to look at collision scene. Avoiding unnecessary lane changes. Using public transportation instead of your vehicle.

Slowing down to look at collision scene.

For which of the following traffic lights must you always stop your vehicle? Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals. Solid red lights, red arrows, and flashing yellow lights. Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and yellow lights.

Solid red lights, flashing red lights, and blacked out traffic signals.

If you find yourself in a skid: Brake lightly. Stay off the brakes. Brake abruptly.

Stay off the brakes.

A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means: Slow down before entering. Stop before entering. Stop and wait for the green light.

Stop before entering

You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should: Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution. Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red. Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.

Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.

If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should: Slow down and look both ways. Maintain your speed and look both ways. Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle: That you are approaching from behind. Approaching you from behind. That you have already passed.

That you are approaching from behind.

To turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two-way street, start the turn in: The far left lane. Any available lane. The lane closest to the middle of the street.

The far left lane.

When making a right turn from a highway with two lanes traveling in your direction, you may turn from: The lane closest to the center of the road. The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway. Either lane, depending on oncoming traffic.

The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway.

When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because: The light will reflect back into your eyes. Approaching vehicles might not see you. Vehicles behind you may follow too closely.

The light will reflect back into your eyes.

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should: Turn into any lane. Turn into first lane. Turn into second lane.

Turn into first lane.

Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted: Unless you entered the intersection on a green light. Under any circumstances, even if your light is green. Unless you have the right-of-way or a green light.

Under any circumstances, even if your light is green.

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle. If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left. Under no circumstances.

Under no circumstances.

If you are convicted of driving with an excessive blood alcohol concentration (BAC), you may be sentenced to serve: Up to six months in jail. Up to 12 months in jail. No jail time, but you must pay a fine of $500.

Up to six months in jail.

When parking your vehicle on any hill: One of your rear wheels should touch the curb. Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park." Your front wheels should be parallel to the road, if there is no curb.

Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park."

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: Proceed if you have the right-of-way. Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane. Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.

You should allow an extra cushion of space: When following a station wagon. When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle. When following a small passenger car.

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

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.

When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

U-turns in residential districts are legal: On a one-way street on a green arrow. When there are no vehicles approaching nearby. Across sets of solid double yellow lines.

When there are no vehicles approaching nearby.

You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine: Only if you have been drinking alcohol. Whenever you drive in California. Only if you have a collision.

Whenever you drive in California.

On a green arrow, you must: Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection. Yield to pedestrians only in the intersection. Wait four seconds before proceeding.

Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection.

At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if: You first come to a complete stop. You wait until the light changes. You are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear.

You are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear.

When passing another vehicle, you should return to your original lane when: You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle. You are 50 feet in front of the passed vehicle.

You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

What is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights? Red arrows are only used to stop traffic which is turning. Red arrows are only used for protected turn lanes. You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.

You cannot turn on a red arrow, even if you stop first.

A steady green traffic light at an intersection means: Increase your speed. Adjust your mirrors. You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking: You cannot cross the line to pass. You may cross the line to pass and change lanes. You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.

You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.

When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic: Drive alongside other vehicles so the drivers can see you. You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles. It is safest to drive in the lane next to the centerline.

You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles.

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: Your front wheels must be turned toward the street. Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb. One of your rear wheels must touch the curb.

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.