DMV California Driving Test

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 hundredth of one percent

you must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

sell and transfer your vehicle

which statements is true about motorcyclist and motorist?

motorcyclist have the same rights/responsibilities as other motorist

when making a right turn from a highway with two lanes in your direction, you may turn from:

The lane nearest the curb or edge of the roadway

you should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

under any circumstances

At intersections, crosswalk, and railroad crossings, you should always:

look to the sides of your vehicle

which of the following increases your chances of having a collision?

continually changing lanes to pass other vehicles

you should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because:

YOU NEED THE EXTRA ROOM TO SEE AROUND THE TRUCK

highways are typically most slippery:

WHEN IT FIRST STARTS TO RAIN AFTER A DRY SPELL

if you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your:

HEADLIGHTS

smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is present is:

Illegal at all times

when changing lanes on a freeway, you should:

SIGNAL FOR AT LEAST FIVE SECONDS PRIOR TO CHANGING LANES

you must make a written report of traffic accident occuring in California (SR 1) to DMV within 10 days if you:

are in a collision that causes $750 in damage

which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind?

merge into another lane

you are driving on a one-way street. you must turn left onto another one-way street:

if traffic on the street is moving to the left

if you drive slower than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

interfere with traffic and receive a ticket

which of these statements is true about road work zones?

you must "slow for the cone zone

large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction:

often have to use the part of the left lane to complete the turn.

pedestrians crossing at corners have the right-of-way:

whether or not a crosswalk is marked

you want to turn left ahead. In the middle of the road there is a lane marked as shown. you must:

merge completely into this lane before you make your left turn.

when planning to pass another vehicle you should:

not count on other drivers making room for you.

this white sign means

STAY IN THE RIGHT LANE IF YOU ARE DRIVING SLOWER THAN OTHER TRAFFIC

what is the difference between traffic lights with red arrows and those with solid red lights?

YOU CAN NEVER TURN AGAINST A RED ARROW, EVEN IF YOU STOP FIRST

when is it legal to use a cell phone without a hands-free device while driving?

when making a call for emergency assistance

backing your vehicle is:

ALWAYS DANGEROUS TO DO

you must stop at the intersection ahead. just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. you should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:

you don't have room to completely cross the tracks.

what is the benefit of a space cushion around your vehicle?

if another driver makes a mistake, you have time to react.

drivers are required to obey instructions from:

flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.

a freeway on-ramp is marked with this white sign(carpools 3 or more only) which of the following vehicles may use this lane?

a convertible with an adult and two children

blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is not permitted:

under any circumstances, even if your light is green.

while all of the following are dangerous to do while driving, which is also illegal?

listening to music through a set of dual headphones.

a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means:

slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection

you are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and very little vehicle damage. you should:

move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible

a flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

stop before entering

when driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:

you should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles.

you want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. which way do you turn your front wheels?

right- toward the side of the road

if you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate shoulder belt, you are:

required to use both the lap and shoulder belts.

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?

you have the right-of-way

to turn left from a one-way street with multiple lanes onto a two-way street, start the turn in:

the far left lane

which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses in cold, wet weather?

they tend to freeze before the rest of the road does

you may drive in a bike lane:

NO MORE THAN 200 FEET BEFORE MAKING A RIGHT TURN

when parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:

when pulling next to or away from the curb

tailgating other drivers (driving too close to their rear bumper):

can frustrate and make them angry

you are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. you should:

make room for the merging traffic, if possible

to see cars in your blind spots, you should check:

over your shoulders

you are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. you should drive:

farther behind the truck than for a passenger car.