CA DMV Practice Questions

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

• If the shoulder is wide enough to accommodate your vehicle.

• If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left.

• Under no circumstances.

When approaching a railroad crossing with no warning device, the speed limit is:

• 15 mph

• 20 mph

• 25 mph

Parallel parking is when the:

• • Front wheels are turned toward the street.

• Vehicle is in line with other parked vehicles

• Rear wheels are touching the curb

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

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

• • 5 to 10 MPH slower than the traffic on the freeway

• The posted speed limit for traffic on the freeway

Dim your high-beam headlights to low-beams within ______ feet when a vehicle is coming towards you.

• 200

• 300

• 500

A blue curb means:

• • Parking for mail delivery only.

• Parking for disabled persons with a special placard or license plate

• • Parking for disabled persons.

  
  

There is a school bus ahead of you in your lane with flashing yellow lights. You should:

• • Stop, then proceed when you think all the children have exited the bus.

  
  

• • Slow to 25 MPH and pass cautiously.

  
  

• Slow down and prepare to stop

California’s “Basic Speed Law” says:

• • You should never drive faster than posted speed limits.

  
  

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

• • The maximum speed limit in California is 70 mph on certain freeways.

  
  

You just sold your vehicle. You must notify ______ within 5 days.

• CHP

• DMV

• • Your insurance provider

  
  

Looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about 10 seconds helps you to ______________.

• • Enjoy the scenery

  
  

• • Avoid last minute moves

• • See hazards inside your car