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California Driver License (DMV) Written Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
In the event of an unintentional skid, you should make a corrective action by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Steering in the direction of the skid
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B
Slamming on the brakes
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C
Downshifting
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D
Turning your wheels in the opposite direction
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If you are not certain about the correct way to proceed, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive fast to get out of the situation
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B
Ask law enforcement
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C
Follow the other vehicles
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D
Act as you think is correct
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What should you do if you see a pedestrian crossing the road ahead?
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk your horn to alert the pedestrian.
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B
Slow down and proceed with caution.
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C
Speed up to pass the pedestrian quickly.
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D
Maintain your speed and continue driving.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When driving and other drivers seem to be angry, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Add to the aggressiveness
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B
Take your time
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C
Make gestures
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D
Ignore the other drivers
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When should you wear your safety belt?
Choose one answer below.
A
All the time when driving
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B
Only when the weather is bad
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C
Only when large groups of passengers in the car
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D
Only when driving on highways
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Are drivers responsible for their passengers buckling up?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only if passengers are from five years of age to sixteen years.
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B
Only if the passengers are over sixteen years of age.
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C
Only if passengers are in the first seat.
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D
Only if the passengers are over eighteen years of age.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When can you use the right-turn lane to make a left turn?
Choose one answer below.
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When there is no oncoming traffic.
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B
When there is a sign permitting it.
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C
When the light is green and it is safe to do so.
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D
You should never use a right-turn lane to make a left turn.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What should you do if you see a flashing blue or green light on a vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yield the right-of-way to that vehicle.
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B
Proceed with caution and maintain your speed.
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C
Increase your speed to get out of its way.
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D
Ignore the light and continue driving.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When can you legally drive using your phone?
Choose one answer below.
A
When using a hands-free device
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B
When making an emergency call
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C
Under no circumstances
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D
When driving in a parking lot
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When is it illegal to use a cell phone while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
When stopped at an intersection
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B
When driving in a school zone
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C
While talking or texting
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the law regarding cell phones while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Not prohibited at anytime
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B
Prohibited only in certain cities
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C
Hands free operation allowed in most cases
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D
Strictly prohibited
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When windows are foggy, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive faster
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B
Remove the fog with the defroster
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C
Open your windows
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D
Wipe the fog off the windows
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What should you do if you encounter a yellow sign with black lettering indicating a slippery road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed to maintain control.
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B
Brake suddenly to slow down.
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C
Steer in the opposite direction of the skid.
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D
Reduce your speed and drive with caution.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the meaning of a "No U-Turn" sign?
Choose one answer below.
A
U-Turns are permitted
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B
U-Turns are prohibited
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C
You may only turn right
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D
You may only turn left
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What does a sign with a picture of a pedestrian walking on the road indicate?
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A
Pedestrian crosswalk ahead.
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B
No pedestrian crossing.
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C
Pedestrians prohibited on the road.
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D
Yield to pedestrians.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When driving in California, what must you do when approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed and proceed with caution
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B
Maintain your speed and proceed with caution
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C
Reduce your speed and stop your vehicle
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D
Reduce your speed, wait until the bus moves forward and proceed with caution
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What are some driving distractions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Eating while driving
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B
Listening to loud music
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C
Talking on the phone
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What should you do if you must drive in a fog?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed
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B
Obey all traffic signs
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C
Use your hazard lights
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D
Slow down and turn on your headlights
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QUESTION 19 / 25
All drivers are responsible for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Recognizing road signs
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B
Obeying speed limits
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C
Adjusting mirrors
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Which of the following is the best advice when driving in foggy conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your eyes on the road ahead of you
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B
Turn the headlights on bright
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C
Use your parking lights
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D
Follow the tail lights of the car in front of you
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QUESTION 21 / 25
What should you do when driving in foggy conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam headlights.
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B
Follow closely behind the vehicle in front of you.
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C
Slow down and use your low beam headlights.
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D
Pull over and wait for the fog to clear.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What should you do if you are driving in heavy rain or fog?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed to reach your destination faster.
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B
Use your high beam headlights for better visibility.
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C
Reduce your speed and use your low beam headlights.
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D
Follow closely behind the vehicle in front of you.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What should you do when it starts to rain heavily?
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue at the same speed
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B
Switch your headlights on
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C
Slow down and drive cautiously
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D
Pull over to the side of the road
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What should you do when driving on a wet road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed
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B
Turn your headlights off
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C
Drive twice the speed limit
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D
Allow for more stopping distance
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QUESTION 25 / 25
While travelling on a highway, the driver of a vehicle is not permitted to carry in a trailer
Choose one answer below.
A
Firearms
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B
Flammable material
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C
People
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D
Pets.
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