California Car Driving Permit Test-20 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

When changing lanes, you should never:

Cross the centerline in an intersection.
Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.
Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

Explanation

Q.2.

Having a driver license is a:

Right, not a privilege.
Privilege, not a right.
Requirement.

Explanation

Q.3.

All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?

Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
Adjusting your outside mirrors.
Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle.

Explanation

Q.4.

What does this road sign mean?

You must turn right.
No right turns permitted.
Right turns permitted on a red light.

Explanation

Q.5.

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.

Explanation

Q.6.

You may not park your vehicle:

On the side of the freeway in an emergency.
Next to a red painted curb.
Within 100 feet of an elementary school.

Explanation

Q.7.

This sign means:

You should stop for other traffic.
Traffic is entering from another road and you should allow additional space for drivers to merge safely into the flow of traffic.
Traffic is entering from another road and you should keep right.

Explanation

Q.8.

While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline:

You must stay within your lane.
You may cross the centerline to change lanes.
You may change lanes only from the left lane.

Explanation

Q.9.

You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:

Using your rearview and side mirrors.
Using your rearview mirror.
Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.

Explanation

Q.10.

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.

Explanation

Q.11.

This yellow sign means:

There is a sharp turn to the right.
The lane must turn right.
A right turn is permitted on a green arrow only.

Explanation

Q.12.

What is a crosswalk?

Another name for a four-way intersection.
An area designated for road construction workers.
The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway.

Explanation

Q.13.

You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic. However, traffic is heavy. You should:

Continue waiting and yielding to traffic in the lane.
Slowly inch your vehicle into the traffic lane.
Drive on the shoulder until a gap in traffic appears.

Explanation

Q.14.

This road sign means:

Highway entrance ramp.
Road widens.
Right lane ends.

Explanation

Q.15.

The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

Cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or slower.
Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.
Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle.

Explanation

Q.16.

This yellow sign means:

Controlled railroad ahead.
Be prepared to stop if the light is flashing.
There is a traffic signal ahead.

Explanation

Q.17.

You may be able to identify an aggressive driver by:

Their erratic and improper lane changes.
The number of passengers in their car.
Their tendency to drive slowly.

Explanation

Q.18.

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Never.
When you can see clearly in both directions.
When the warning lights are not flashing.

Explanation

Q.19.

When driving on the highway, consistently looking far ahead of your vehicle:

Helps you keep up with traffic.
Reduces the need for last-minute braking or turning.
Allows you to spot upcoming police officers.

Explanation

Q.20.

What can you do to reduce road rage?

Always signal your intention when changing lanes.
Talk on your cell phone while driving.
Use your horn frequently.

Explanation

Q.21.

This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.
Road construction.
Road curves ahead.

Explanation

Q.22.

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

In an unmarked crosswalk.
Within three feet of a private driveway.
In a bicycle lane.

Explanation

Q.23.

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirrors.

Explanation

Q.24.

When you drive through a construction zone, you should:

Stop to watch the workers.
Decrease your following distance.
Pass the construction zone carefully and not “rubberneck."

Explanation

Q.25.

What should you do at an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light?

Maintain your speed but watch for other vehicles.
Stop before crossing the intersection.
Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

Explanation

Q.26.

This road sign means:

The roadway ends ahead.
Drivers must bear either right or left.
A four-way intersection is ahead.

Explanation

Q.27.

Which of these is a safe driving technique?

Using your high beam lights in the fog.
Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle.
Checking your rearview mirrors frequently.

Explanation

Q.28.

Large trucks are likely to lose speed when:

Driving up long or steep hills.
Driving in long, gradual curves.
Driving down long, gradual hills.

Explanation

Q.29.

The speed limit in any alley is:

20 mph.
15 mph.
25 mph.

Explanation

Q.30.

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until all the children have left the bus.
Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.
Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass the bus cautiously.

Explanation

Q.31.

Abandoning an animal on the highway may result in:

Jail time.
A point against your license.
No legal consequences.

Explanation

Q.32.

It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should decrease your speed and turn on your:

Interior lights.
Parking lights.
Headlights.

Explanation

Q.33.

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

Only when pulling away from the curb.
When pulling next to, but not away from, the curb.
When pulling next to or away from the curb.

Explanation

Q.34.

If you want to pass a bicyclists riding on the right edge of your lane:

You must honk your horn before passing the bicyclist.
You must not squeeze past the bicyclist.
You may not pass the bicyclist for any reason.

Explanation

Q.35.

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
Assume the other driver will let you pass if you use your turn signal.
Assume the other driver will maintain a constant speed.

Explanation

Q.36.

When arriving to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as vehicles to your right and left, you should:

Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your left.
Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right.
Wait until there are no vehicles at the intersection before proceeding.

Explanation

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