Driving Practice Test Qs

Question 1

You may drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle

Answer 1

Under no circumstances.

Question 2

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:

Answer 2

15 mph

Question 3

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:

Answer 3

Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

Question 4

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

Answer 4

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

Question 5

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Answer 5

Low beams

Question 6

A white painted curb means:

Answer 6

Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

Question 7

A school bus ahead of you in your lane is stopped with red lights flashing. You should:

Answer 7

Stop as long as the red lights are flashing.

Question 8

California’s “Basic Speed Law” says:

Answer 8

You should never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

Question 9

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify the DMV within ___ days.

Answer 9

5 days

Question 10

To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ______________.

Answer 10

10 to 15 seconds

Question 11

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

Answer 11

100

Question 12

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Answer 12

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Question 13

You have been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and you can’t find the owner. You must:

Answer 13

Leave a a note and report it

Question 14

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in a residential area is ____.

Answer 14

25 mph

Question 15

You may legally block an intersection:

Answer 15

Under no circumstances.

Question 16

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:

Answer 16

Turned to the right (away from the street).

Question 17

With a Class C drivers license a person may drive:

Answer 17

A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 pounds.

Question 18

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

Answer 18

The lane closest to the left curb.

Question 19

If you are involved in a traffic collision, you are required to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV:

Answer 19

If there is property damage in excess of $1,000 or if there are any injuries.

Question 20

Roadways are the most slippery:

Answer 20

The first rain after a dry spell.

Question 21

You may not park your vehicle:

Answer 21

next to red painted curbs

Question 22

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

Answer 22

sell or transfer vehicle

Question 23

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines that are two or more feet apart:

Answer 23

May not be crossed for any reason.

Question 24

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

Answer 24

signal 100 ft before turning

Question 25

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65 MPH. The traffic is traveling at 70 MPH. You may legally drive:

Answer 25

No faster than 65 mph.

Question 26

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

Answer 26

In an unmarked crosswalk.

Question 27

The safest precaution that you can take regarding the use of cellular phones and driving is:

Answer 27

Use hands-free devices so you can keep both hands on the steering wheel.

Question 28

If you have a green light, but traffic is blocking the intersection, you should:

Answer 28

Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

Question 29

You are getting ready to make a right turn. You should:

Answer 29

Slow down or stop, if necessary, and then make the turn.

Question 30

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

Answer 30

At all times.

Question 31

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:

Answer 31

headlights

Question 32

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Answer 32

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

Question 33

Which of these vehicles must always stop before crossing railroad tracks?

Answer 33

Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards.

Question 34

You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:

Answer 34

Traffic on the street moves to the left.

Question 35

A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

Answer 35

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

Question 37

You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:

Answer 37

Farther behind the truck than you would for a passenger vehicle.

Question 38

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when:

Answer 38

You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks.

Question 39

When can you drive in a bike lane?

Answer 39

When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.