🚙 2023 Driving In California Practice Quiz 🚙
The speed limit in a business district is: a) 25 mph. b) 30 mph. c) 35 mph.
a) 25 mph.
What is the meaning of this road sign? a) Rain ahead. b) Right lane ends, merge left. c) Service road enters.
b) Right lane ends, merge left.
What is the meaning of this road sign? a) Snake on the road ahead. b) Slippery when wet. c) Caution, visibility is restricted when the road curves ahead.
c) Caution, visibility is restricted when the road curves ahead.
All states have a Zero Tolerance Law for drivers under 21 to prevent their driving with any "measurable" amount of alcohol. In California, drivers younger than 21 may not drive a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of: a) .01% or more. b) .04% or more. c) .08% or more.
a) .01% or more.
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: a) 15 mph. b) 20 mph. c) 25 mph.
a) 15 mph.
When passing school grounds where a school warning sign is posted and children are going to or coming from school, the speed limit is: a) 25 mph, unless posted lower. b) 30 mph. c) 35 mph.
a) 25 mph, unless posted lower.
You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days. a) 5 b) 10 c) 15
a) 5
With a Class C driver's license, a person may drive: a) A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds. b) Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of weight. c) A vehicle pulling two trailers.
a) A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
You must obey instructions from school crossing guards: a) At all times. b) Only during school hours. c) Unless you do not see any children present.
a) At all times.
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving: a) At or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway. b) 5 to 10 MPH is slower than the traffic on the freeway. c) The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway.
a) 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: a) Avoid making fast turns and fast stops. b) Test your tires' traction while going uphill. c) Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle.
a) Avoid making fast turns and fast stops.
If a parking pace shows this symbol, it means parking only for: a) Cars with special plates or signs issued to the disabled. b) Shopping carts. c) Compact cars.
a) Cars with special plates or signs issued to the disabled.
When pulling out from a curb parking space: a) Do not start until you can move with reasonable safety. b) Give an arm signal and sound your horn as a warning, then start moving away from the curb. c) Signal, then pull out into traffic after yielding to three vehicles.
a) Do not start until you can move with reasonable safety.
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should: a) Don't assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane. b) Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal. c) Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.
a) Don't assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should: a) Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights. b) Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you. c) Keep the instrument panel light bright to be more visible to other drivers.
a) Drive slowly enough so you can stop within the area lighted by your headlights.
It is illegal to park your vehicle: a) In an unmarked crosswalk. b) Within three feet of a private driveway. c) In a bicycle lane.
a) In an unmarked crosswalk.
All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal? a) Listening to music through headphones over both ears. b) Adjusting your outside mirrors. c) Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle.
a) Listening to music through headphones over both ears.
Should you always drive slower than other traffic?: a) No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly. b) Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique. c) Yes, it is always safer than driving faster than other traffic.
a) No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly.
You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you: a) Sell or transfer your vehicle. b) Fail a smog test for your vehicle. c) Get a new prescription for lenses or contacts.
a) Sell or transfer your vehicle.
If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should: a) Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears. b) Enter the intersection and wait until traffic clears. c) Merge into another lane and try to go around the traffic.
a) Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.
If a traffic signal light is not working, you must: a) Stop, then proceed when safe. b) Stop before entering the intersection and let all other traffic go first. c) Slow down or stop, only if necessary.
a) Stop, then proceed when safe.
Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? a) Tank trucks marked with hazardous material placards. b) Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a boat trailer. c) Any vehicle with 3 or more than or weighing more than 4,000 pounds.
a) Tank trucks marked with hazardous material placards.
When entering or crossing a highway from public or private property or from an alley, which must yield the right of way? a) The car entering the highway. b) The car traveling on the highway. c) Neither car.
a) The car entering the highway.
The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is: a) Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel. b) Keep your phone within easy reach so you won't need to take your eyes off the road. c) Review the number before answering a call.
a) Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.
What is the meaning of this road sign? a) Watch for cars entering from the side. b) One-lane road, no passing. c) Highway ahead is divided.
a) Watch for cars entering from the side.
On a green arrow, you must: a) Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection. b) Yield to pedestrians only in the intersection. c) Wait four seconds before proceeding.
a) Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection.
Dim your headlights for oncoming vehicles or when you are within 300 feet of a vehicle: a) You are approaching from behind. b) Approaching you from behind. c) You have already passed.
a) You are approaching from behind.
When you tailgate other drivers (drive close to their rear bumper): a) You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry. b) Your actions cannot result in a traffic citation. c) You help reduce traffic congestion.
a) You can frustrate the other drivers and make them angry.
Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when: a) You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks. b) The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent trains. c) You transport two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.
a) You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.
California has an allowable Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of less than .10%. Drivers age 21 and older are presumed to be Driving Under The Influence (DUI) with a BAC of at least: a) .10%. b) .08%. c) .05%
b) .08%.
To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________. a) 5 to 10 seconds b) 10 to 15 seconds c) 15 to 20 seconds
b) 10 to 15 seconds
Turn signals must be given continuously for: a) 200 feet before turning. b) 100 feet before turning. c) 3 to 5 seconds before turning.
b) 100 feet before turning.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is ________. a) 20 mph b) 25 mph c) 30 mph
b) 25 mph
You must never leave a child under 6 years of age in a vehicle unless the child is supervised by a person: a) Age 10 or older. b) Age 12 or older. c) Age 18 or older.
b) Age 12 or older.
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must: a) Slow down because the lane ends ahead. b) Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead. c) Change lanes and maintain your current speed.
b) Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.
You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should: a) Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead. b) Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle. c) No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.
b) Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.
If a vehicle is moving slowly on a two-lane highway holding up traffic, it must turn off at a turnout or other safe place if closely followed by: a) Three vehicles. b) Five vehicles. c) Neither of these. It should speed up to the speed of the following vehicles.
b) Five vehicles.
The correct position in the street to make a left-hand turn is: a) From any part of the street, provided your signal, as well as look into the rearview mirror. b) From the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the same direction. c) It doesn't matter unless you cut the corner by turning before entering the intersection.
b) From the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the same direction.
A driver may make a right turn at an intersection: a) Only from the lane next to the right curb. b) From the right-most lane, or from another lane or lanes marked for a right turn. c) Only if other drivers are turning from the additional lane or lanes.
b) From the right-most lane, or from another lane or lanes marked for a right turn.
If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV: a) Only if you or the other driver is injured. b) If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries. c) Only if you are at fault.
b) 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: a) Get you to your destination much faster and safer. b) Increase your chances of an accident. c) Help prevent traffic congestion.
b) Increase your chances of an accident.
You must never drive faster, under the Basic Speed Law, than: a) The speed of other traffic. b) It is safe, with due consideration to weather, visibility, traffic, and the safety of others. c) You determine what speed is reasonable.
b) It is safe, with due consideration to weather, visibility, traffic, and the safety of others.
Which of the following statements about blinding spots is true? a) They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle. b) Large trucks have more significant blind spots than most passenger vehicles. c) Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirrors.
b) Large trucks have more significant blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
A white-painted curb means: a) Loading zone for freight or passengers. b) Loading zone for passengers or mail only. c) Loading zone for freight only.
b) Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: a) Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously. b) Look to the side of your vehicle to see what is coming. c) Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
b) Look to the side of your vehicle to see what is coming.
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck: a) May complete its turn in either of the two lanes. b) May have to swing wide to complete the right turn. c) Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.
b) May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart: a) May be crossed to enter or exit a private driveway. b) May not be crossed for any reason. c) Should be treated as a separate traffic lane.
b) May not be crossed for any reason.
When you enter traffic from a stop (away from the curb), you: a) Should drive slower than other traffic for 200 feet. b) Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic. c) Should wait for the first two vehicles to pass, then drive into the lane.
b) Need a large enough gap to get up to the speed of traffic.
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles: a) In both directions may pass. b) Next to the broken line may pass. c) Next to the solid line may pass.
b) Next to the broken line may pass.
You may not park your vehicle: a) On the side of the freeway in an emergency. b) Next to the red painted curb. c) Within 100 feet of an elementary school.
b) Next to the red painted curb.
If a left turn can be made from two designated left-turn lanes, you can start a U-turn from: a) Either lane. b) Only the left-most turn lane. c) Both lanes, unless a sign prevents it.
b) Only the left-most turn lane.
Which of these painted curb colors and parking indicators is not authorized? a) Red - no stopping, standing, or parking except for busses. b) Orange - parking for construction workers. c) Blue - parking for the disabled.
b) Orange - parking for construction workers.
What is the meaning of this road sign? a) Sidewalk ends. b) Pedestrian crossing. c) Yield to oncoming traffic.
b) Pedestrian crossing.
What is the meaning of this road sign? a) Watch for a school bus unloading passengers. b) School area, slow down and proceed with caution. c) School pedestrian crossing.
b) School area, slow down and proceed with caution.
When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if: a) Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right. b) See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror. c) Have passed the other vehicle's front bumper.
b) See the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror.
What is the meaning of this road sign? a) Not a through street. b) Signalized intersection ahead. c) Divided road.
b) Signalized intersection ahead.
A two-way left-turn lane in the middle of a street will show pavement striping on each side of this lane as follows: a) Two solid lines. b) Solid lines outside; dashed lines inside. c) Dashed outside lines; solid inside lines.
b) Solid lines outside; dashed lines inside.
When two vehicles enter an intersection at the same time from different highways not controlled by stop signs, traffic signals, or yield right-of-way signs: a) The driver of the vehicle on the right shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the left. b) The driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the left-of-way to the vehicle on the right. c) Both vehicles must stop.
b) The driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the left-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street you should start your turn from: a) Any lane (as long as it is safe). b) The lane closest to the left curb. c) The lane in the center of the road.
b) The lane closest to the left curb.
The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for: a) Other drivers when merging onto a freeway. b) The truck driver to stop the vehicle. c) Other drivers when they want to slow down.
b) The truck driver to stop the vehicle.
When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be: a) Turned to the left (toward the street) b) Turned to the right (way from the street) c) Parallel with the pavement.
b) Turned to the right (way from the street)
The penalty for attempting to evade, flee, or otherwise elude a pursuing officer is: a) Five years in state prison. b) Up to one year in the county jail. c) Three years in the county jail.
b) Up to one year in the county jail.
Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks: a) Only in business districts. b) When crossing in a marked crosswalk or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. c) Only in a marked crosswalk.
b) When crossing in a marked crosswalk or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection
U-turns in residential districts are legal: a) On a one-way street on a green arrow. b) When there are no vehicles approaching nearby. c) Across two sets of solid double, yellow lines.
b) When there are no vehicles approaching nearby.
When can you drive in a bike lane?: a) During rush hour traffic if there are no bicyclists in the bike lane. b) When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right. c) When you want to pass a driver ahead of you who is turning right.
b) When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
You consent to take a chemical test for the alcohol content of your blood, breath, or urine. a) Only if you have been drinking alcohol. b) Whenever you drive in California. c) Only if you have a collision.
b) Whenever you drive in California.
The driver of a vehicle involved in any accident resulting in injury or death of any person must make a written report to the California Highway Patrol or, if in a city to either the CHP or the local police department.: a) Within 10 days. b) Within 24 hours. c) At the scene of the accident.
b) Within 24 hours.
If your vehicle is disabled on the roadway and is equipped with a working four-way flasher device: a) You may activate the flashers if you reasonably believe your vehicle creates a hazard. b) You must activate the flasher as a warning to other motorists. c) You need to activate the flasher only if disabled 30 minutes or later after sunset.
b) You must activate the flasher as a warning to other motorists.
California's "Basic Speed Law," says: a) You should only drive as high as the posted speed limit. b) You should only drive as safe for current conditions. c) The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways.
b) You should only drive as safe for current conditions.
You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line is next to: a) The other side of the road is a solid line. b) Your side of the road is a broken line. c) The other side of the road is a broken line.
b) Your side of the road is a broken line.
When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street: a) Your front wheels must be turned towards the street. b) Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb. c) One of your rear wheels must touch the curb.
b) Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
Children must ride properly buckled up in an approved child safety seat or booster seat UNTIL they are: a) at least 8 years old AND 4'9" tall. b) at least 8 years old OR 4'9" tall. c) at least 8 years old OR weigh 80 pounds.
b) at least 8 years old OR 4'9" tall.
If you are arrested for driving under the influence and you refuse to submit to a chemical test of the alcohol in your body, your license will be suspended for: a) 90 days. b) 6 months. c) 1 year.
c) 1 year.
You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last ____ feet before the turn. a) 50 b) 75 c) 100
c) 100
You see a signal person at a road construction site ahead. You should obey his other instructions: a) Only if you see orange cones on the road ahead. b) Unless they conflict with existing signs, signals, or laws. c) At all times.
c) At all times.
You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can't find the owner. You must: a) Leave a note on the vehicle. b) Report the accident without delay to the city police or in unincorporated areas to the CHP. c) Both of the above.
c) Both of the above.
Abandoning or dumping an unwanted animal on a highway may be punished by: a) A fine of up to $1,000. b) Up to 6 months in county jail. c) Both the fine and jail sentence.
c) Both the fine and jail sentence.
A driver convicted of passing a stopped school bus displaying flashing red lights can be punished as follows: a) By a fine of up to $100 for each violation, no matter how many. b) Not at all because the bus is stopped, it's not a moving violation. c) By a $150-$250 first-offense fine, a $500-$1,000 second-offense fine, and a one-year suspension for a third offense within three years.
c) By a $150-$250 first-offense fine, a $500-$1,000 second-offense fine, and a one-year suspension for a third offense within three years.
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: a) Interior lights. b) Parking lights. c) Headlights.
c) Headlights.
You drive defensively when you: a) Always put one car length between you and the car ahead. b) Look only at the car in front of you while driving. c) Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
c) Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.
What is the meaning of this road sign? a) No passing. b) Cross-traffic must give you the right-of-way. c) Let cross traffic go by first.
c) Let cross traffic go by first.
When driving in fog, you should use your: a) Fog lights only. b) High beams. c) Low beams.
c) Low beams.
What is the meaning of this road sign? a) Reduce speed. b) Stop, if necessary. c) Make a complete stop at all times.
c) Make a complete stop at all times.
To make a right turn at the corner, you: a) May not enter the bicycle lane. b) Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning. c) Must merge into the bicycle lane before turning.
c) Must merge into the bicycle lane before turning.
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: a) 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic. b) Between 65 mph to 70 mph. c) No faster than 65 mph.
c) 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: a) 70 mph or faster to keep up with the speed of traffic. b) Between 65 mph and 70 mph. c) No faster than 65 mph.
c) No faster than 65 mph.
Collisions can happen more often when: a) All vehicles are traveling at about the same speed. b) One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes. c) One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.
c) One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.
When you drive through a construction zone, you should: a) Slow down to watch for the workers. b) Decrease your following distance. c) Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck."
c) Pass the construction zone carefully and not "rubberneck."
What is the meaning of this road sign? a) Rough road. b) Pavement ends. c) Railroad crossing.
c) Railroad crossing.
You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: a) Move toward the left side of your lane. b) Avoid driving in the bicycle lane. c) Signal for 100 feet before turning.
c) Signal for 100 feet before turning.
You see a flashing yellow traffic signal at an upcoming intersection. The flashing yellow light means: a) Stop before entering the intersection as long as you can do so safely. b) Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection. c) Slow down and cross the intersection.
c) Slow down and cross the intersection.
You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should: a) Signal and turn immediately. b) Stop before entering the right lane and let all other traffic go first. c) Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
c) Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.
There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should: a) Make eye contact and then pass him/her. b) Slow down as you pass him/her. c) Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
c) Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street.
A pedestrian is crossing your lane but there is no marked crosswalk. You should: a) Make sure the pedestrian sees you, but continue driving. b) Carefully drive around the pedestrian. c) Stop and let the pedestrian cross the street.
c) Stop and let the pedestrian cross the street.
A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should: a) Stop, then proceed when you think all the children have exited the bus. b) Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously. c) Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
c) Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.
A driver must stop for a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing when: a) The bus is on the opposite side of a divided highway. b) The bus is on the opposite side of a multilane highway. c) The bus is any place on the roadway other than (a) or (b).
c) The bus is any place on the roadway other than (a) or (b).
Roadways are the most slippery: a) During a heavy downpour. b) After it has been raining for a while. c) The first rain after a dry spill.
c) The first rain after a dry spill.
You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if: a) A sign permits the turn. b) Traffic on the street moves to the right. c) Traffic on the street moves to the left.
c) Traffic on the street moves to the left.
When another car has stopped at a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross, you may pass the stopped car: a) On the right if the pedestrian is crossing toward the left, or on the left if the pedestrian is crossing toward the right. b) On either side of the pedestrian is in front of the stopped vehicles. c) Under no circumstances.
c) Under no circumstances.
You may drive off the paved roadway to pass another vehicle: a) If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle. b) If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left. c) Under no circumstances.
c) Under no circumstances.
You may legally block an intersection: a) When you entered the intersection on the green light. b) During rush horror traffic. c) Under no circumstances.
c) Under no circumstances.
Always use your seat belt: a) Unless the vehicle was built before 1978. b) Unless you are in a limousine. c) When the vehicle is equipped with seat belts.
c) When the vehicle is equipped with seat belts.
