CA DMV Written Test Study Guide

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All rights reserved © | CA DMV Written Test Study Guide Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ______ or higher.

Ans: 0.08%-- Eight hundredths of one percent

You are driving on a freeway posted for 65mph. Traffic is heavy and moving at 35mph. The best speed for your vehicle is most likely

Ans: 35 mph

You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occuring in California (SR 1) with DMV when

Ans: You have a collision and there is an injury or death

You must notify DMV within 5 days if you

Ans: Sell or transfer your vehicle

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: 1 / 4

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Ans: Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before

proceeding

You exit a freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

Ans: Slow to a safe speed before the curve

A vehicle suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you take first?

Ans: Take your foot off the gas

You are approaching a green traffic light, but traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

Ans: Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely

across

A safety zone is a specially marked area for passengers to get on or off

buses or trolleys. You may not drive through a safety zone:

Ans: At any time or for any reason

A red arrow pointing to the light on a traffic light means you may:

Ans: Not turn in that direction until the light turns green. 2 / 4

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Smoking inside a vehicle when a person younger than 18 years of age is

present is:

Ans: Illegal at all times

A pedestrian who is blind or visually impaired uses traffic sounds before deciding to cross the street. If you see a pedestrian with a guide dog or

white cane waiting to cross at a corner, you should:

Ans: Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your

engine

An orange and red sign of this shape on a vehicle always means:

Ans: Slow moving vehicle

Three of the most important times to check traffic behind you are

before:

Ans: Backing, changing lanes, or slowing down quickly

Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?

Ans: Alcohol affects judgment, which is needed for driving

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You must yield the right-or-way to an emergency vehicle by

Ans: Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible

and stopping

Flash your brake lights or turn on your emergency flashers if you:

Ans: Need to warn other drivers of a collision ahead

A curb painted blue means parking is:

Ans: For disabled persons with a special placard or plate

You should signal continuously while turning because it

Ans: Lets other drivers know what your intentions are

If your cell phone rings while you are driving and you do not have a

hands free device, you should:

Ans: Let the call go to voice mail

When a school bus with its red lights flashing is stopped ahead on your

side of the road, you must:

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