CALIFORNIA DMV WRITTEN TEST

CALIFORNIA DMV WRITTEN TEST

In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

• When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.
• When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.
• When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb. - answer- B.

When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

At an intersection with a yield sign, you:

• Must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.
• Must yield to vehicles only on your right.
• Should slow down but never stop. - answer- A. Must yield the right-of-way to cross

traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.

Blue traffic signs offer information on:

• Motorist services.
• Construction and maintenance.
• Mileage information, such as distances to specific locations. - answer- A. Motorist

services.

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

• Driving in both directions may pass.
• Next to the broken line may pass.
• Next to the solid line may pass. - answer- B. Next to the broken line may pass.

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

• Your front wheels must be turned toward the street.
• Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
• One of your rear wheels must touch the curb. - answer- B. Your wheels must be

within 18 inches of the curb.

To know where traffic is behind you:

• Frequently check your rearview mirror.
• Turn and look out your back window.
• Keep other vehicles out of your blind spots. - answer- A. Frequently check your

rearview mirror.You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and

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• Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
• Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.
• Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection. - answer- A. Driving as

closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.You are approaching an intersection with a steady yellow traffic light. If you have not

already entered the intersection, you should:

• Speed up to beat the red light.
• Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.
• Come to a safe stop. - answer- C. Come to a safe stop.

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

• Five
• 10
• 15 - answer- A. Five

Double solid yellow lane markings mean that:

• Neither lane may pass.
• Both lanes may pass.
• The lane to the right may pass. - answer- A. Neither lane may pass.

If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you:

• Are traveling in the wrong direction.
• Must treat the intersection as if it is controlled by a stop sign.
• May not proceed until it changes to green. - answer- B. Must treat the intersection as

if it is controlled by a stop sign

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

• Low beams.
• High beams.
• Fog lights only. - answer- A. Low beams.

When being followed by a tailgater, which of the following will help you avoid being hit from behind?

• Merging into another lane
• Decreasing your following distance
• Changing lanes frequently - answer- A. Merging into another lane

You may cross a double yellow line to pass another vehicle if the yellow line next to:

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