California Road Rules Test 1

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California Road Rules Test 01

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If the car ahead of you passes a fixed point on the road, you should not pass that point until how much time has elapsed?

1 second

4 seconds

2 seconds

3 seconds

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If you need to drive into a bicycle lane to make a turn, you may only do so within what distance of your intersection?

400 feet

200 feet

100 feet

300 feet

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When driving you should be prepared to yield right-of-way under what circumstances?

To pedestrians on crosswalks

To prevent collisions

To bicyclists

All of these

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A left turn against a red light may only be made from...?

A two-way street into a one-way street

A two-way street into a two-way street

A one-way street into a two-way street

A one-way street into a one-way street

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Which of these indicates passing is not allowed?

One broken yellow line

Two solid yellow lines

One solid yellow line

Two broken yellow lines

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You must dip your headlights to low beams before you are within what distance of an oncoming vehicle at night?

400 feet

1000 feet

300 feet

500 feet

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It is only permissible to drive on a sidewalk under what circumstances?

To escape a tailgating driver

To get round an obstruction on the road

To reach a left turning less than 50 yards ahead

Entering/exiting driveways or alleyways

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The best way to eliminate a blind spot is to do what?

Sound your horn before maneuvering

Check over your shoulders

Listen out for the traffic

Use more than one mirror

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If daytime conditions turn poor, you should turn on your lights if you cannot see what distance ahead of you?

750 feet

250 feet

1500 feet

1000 feet

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At a STOP sign, you should...?

Stop only if you don't have right-of-way

Stop before performing any other maneuver

Maintain your progress if no bicycles or pedestrians are present

Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary

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What is the maximum distance you may drive in a center left-turn lane?

200 feet

250 feet

300 feet

150 feet

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If a school bus is displaying flashing red lights, you should do what?

Slow down and prepare to stop

Stop immediately

Maintain your progress

Sound your horn to warn children of your presence

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When backing up, you should check...?

Continuously over your right and left shoulders

Just with your mirrors

Over your left shoulder

Over your right shoulder

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It is illegal to leave a child unattended in a motor vehicle if they are at or below what age?

9 years

8 years

6 years

7 years

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If you are convicted of causing a serious bodily injury while attempting to evade police pursuit you can be subjected to what fine and/or jail term?

$20,000/ 10 years

$10,000/ 7 years

$5000/ 5 years

$2500/ 3 years

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When making a turn, you should begin signaling approximately what distance before the turn?

150 feet

50 feet

100 feet

200 feet

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If you are under 21 and caught carrying alcoholic beverages in your vehicle without a parent present or with the container opened, your vehicle can be impounded for up to how long?

60 days

30 days

15 days

5 days

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If a vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk, you can overtake it...?

Under no circumstances

If no pedestrian is making eye contact with you

If you are in the outside lane

If you believe all pedestrians have crossed

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If you're waiting to turn left, it's safest to keep your wheels pointed in what direction?

Left

It makes no difference

Right

Straight ahead

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On a two-lane undivided highway, what is the maximum speed limit unless otherwise posted?

55 mph

65 mph

50 mph

60 mph

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The lap part of a seatbelt should be adjusted so that it lies...?

Low on the hips

Across the abdomen

High on the hips

Just below the rib cage

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Under which of these circumstances is it permissible to overtake a car on the right-hand side?

If there is enough room off the main part of the road

On a two lane plus highway

If they are traveling slower than you

If they are not driving at the speed limit

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If you are under 21, your driving privileges will be revoked for a year if you have a blood alcohol concentration 'BAC' of over...?

0.04%

0.03%

0.02%

0.01%

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Left turns should be made from...?

Any of these

The center divider line

The right-hand side of the road

The middle of the lane

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Roundabouts are always negotiated..?

Counterclockwise

Either counterclockwise or clockwise depending on signs

Either counterclockwise or clockwise depending on speed

Clockwise

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At a T intersection without STOP or YIELD signs, who has right-of-way?

Vehicles approaching from the right

Vehicles on the ending road

Vehicles approaching from the left

Vehicles on the continuing road

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When you are passing a bicycle, you should leave a safe passing distance of at least...?

4 feet

2 feet

1 foot

3 feet

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You must carry insurance when driving in California that provides a minimum of what sum for causing a single death or injury?

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$5,000

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Approaching an intersection that has no STOP or YIELD sign, you should...?

Accelerate

Maintain your normal speed

Stop immediately

Slow down and prepare to stop

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In a business or residential district, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is...?

35 mph

25 mph

20 mph

30 mph

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What Resources Do You Need to Prepare For Your California DMV Written Test?

Passing the California DMV written test is essential for obtaining your learner’s permit. You must get at least 83% of the answers correctly to succeed.

Want to know how to start preparing for your California DMV written test? Here are some valuable resources you can tap:

Get hold of the California DMV Handbook

The DMV office in every state releases its handbook to help people prepare for the DMV written test. It is a comprehensive guide that covers all major topics included in the test, such as:

Laws and rules of the road
Parking
Safe driving practices
Sharing the road
Handling emergencies
Laws regarding alcohol and drug use

Try to study it in sections and then test yourself after completing each. Thoroughly memorize all traffic signs.

Studying the handbook is not just a means to pass the written test. The knowledge you gain from it will greatly facilitate you when you are finally ready to drive on the road.

Take a free DMV practice test

DMV practice tests available online are vital for written test preparation. They have a pattern similar to the original test, making them excellent for testing your knowledge.

The practice tests are customized for each state to ensure efficiency as practice tools. When you search for them on the website, you choose the practice test created for California.

It is best to make an organized study schedule and take the practice tests after you have finished studying the course. Since the tests are online, you have the advantage of taking them on any device convenient for you, such as your mobile phone, tablet, or laptop.

Consult an experienced driver

You are likely to know an adult family member or friend who is already driving and has taken the California DMV written test. Talk to someone you feel comfortable with and ask them questions about the test.

If you require clarification regarding a certain concept, discuss it with an experienced driver to understand it better. They can likely provide you with a few tips and tricks that can help you ace the test.

A good time to ask questions is when you are on the road with an adult in the driving seat. You can ask them to explain their driving preferences, such as why they changed the lane on a particular road.

Supportive adults can give you extra knowledge and motivate you to succeed in your written driving test.

Keep an eye out for road signs

There are some important road signs that you need to be able to recognize for passing your DMV written test. They include:

Regulatory signs
Construction and maintenance signs
Guide signs
Hazardous loads placards
Warning signs

You will find information regarding these signs in the driver’s handbook. Every time you are a passenger in a car, look out for these signs on the road to see how they are used in real life.

Try to retain their image as you pass them so you can visualize them when you appear for the test later. You are likely to recall things you have seen in practical life easily.

Sleep well

Try to sleep well the night before the test and consume a wholesome breakfast in the morning.

It is a good idea to do some light exercise in the morning to activate your mind and body. If possible, schedule your test early in the morning to avoid stressing over it during the major part of the day.

Studying the driver’s handbook and taking sufficient practice tests are key to preparing for the California DMV written test. Additional tips, such as consulting an adult driver and observing road signs in real life, will help you take a more holistic approach to driving in California.

Practice here with our free California DMV practice test.