July 18th 2014 , California DMV Written Test !

California DMV Driver's Licence Written Examination Questions 2014 . Mostly asked

1. You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:

Paint your vehicle a different colour

Are cited for a traffic violation                                                             

Sell or transfer your vehicle

2. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ____________ or higher.

          0.10% - One tenth of one percent

          0.08% - Eight hundredths of one percent

          0.05% - Five hundredths of one percent

3. There is a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder of the road ahead with its hazard lights on.You should:                               

          Change lanes to the left and speed up

          Slow down and pass very carefully

          Stop your vehicle until you can see what has happened

4. It is legal to drive with an alcoholic beverage container that has been opened if the container is:

          Under the front seat

          In the glove compartment

          In the trunk

5. You see a pedestrian with a white cane at the corner ready to cross the street. The person takes a step back and pulls in his cane .You should:

          Stop and then proceed through the intersection because the person is not ready to cross

          Stop your car a minimum of six feet from the crosswalk and wait for the person to cross the street

          Honk your horn to let the person know when to cross the street

6. You were parked and have been waiting a long time with your turn signal on to re-enter traffic.However, traffic is heavy. You should:

                Continue waiting and yielding to the traffic in the lane

                Slowly inch your vehicle into the traffic lane

                Drive on the shoulder until a gap in traffic appears

7. You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should

                Move to the left of the center lane

                Signal before you arrive at the intersection

                Turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn

8. Which of these is a safe driving practice?

                Using your high-beam lights in the fog

                Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle

                Checking your rear view mirrors frequently

9. Which child requires a child passenger restraint system?

                A six year old weighing 60 pounds

                A five year old weighing 55 pounds

                A five year old weighing 65 pounds

10. You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Give the right-of-way to:

                Oncoming vehicles also turning left

                Vehicles coming towards you

                Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a WALK signal

11. You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?

                Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down

                Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

                Stay in the lane, slow down and let it pass

12. If you drive 55 mph in a 55 mph zone, you can be given a speeding ticket:

                Under no circumstances because it is always legal

                If road or weather conditions require a slower speed

                Only if you are approaching a sharp curve in the road

13. Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

                Never look over your right shoulder

                Always slow down in your traffic lane

                Look over your shoulder

14. Your driving lane is next to a bicycle lane. You want to make a right turn at the upcoming intersection. You:

                May not enter the bicycle lane to make your turn

                Should only merge into the bicycle lane if you stop before turning

                Must merge into the bicycle lane before making your turn

15. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

                Slowing down to look at an accident scene

                Avoiding unnecessary lane changes

                Using public transportation instead of your car

16. You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal light turns yellow. You should:

                Slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution

                Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red

                Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely

17. Which of the following roadways freezes first when wet?

                Bridges

                Intersections

                Tunnels

18. The speed limit at an uncontrolled railroad crossing is:

                25 mph

                15 mph

                20 mph

19. Which of the following is true about vehicles displaying a diamond shaped sign (indicating a hazardous load)?

                They are not allowed to drive on freeways

                They must stop before crossing railroad tracks

                They are not allowed to exceed 35 mph

20. The driver ahead of you stops at the crosswalk. What should you do?

                Cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or less

                Stop, and then proceed when all pedestrians have crossed

                Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle

21. You hit a parked car and can’t find the owner. What must you do?

                Call your insurance company when you get home

                Wait for the owner to return

                Leave a note with your name and address on the parked car

22. You are driving in an area with few street lights on a clear night. If you cannot see well with your low-beam headlights, which of these actions would help?

                Adjusting your instrument lights so they are brighter

                Turning on your vehicle’s parking lights

                Using your high beams

23. You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

                So they face straight ahead

                Right – towards the side of the road

                Left – towards the center of the road

24. If you want to pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming car is approaching:

                Honk your horn, and then pass the bicyclist

                Slow down and let the car pass, then pass the bicyclist

                Wait until the bicyclist rides off the roadway

25. When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving:

                At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic

                At the legal freeway speed limit

                Slower than the freeway traffic

26. You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:

                Only if you are involved in an accident

                If you are involved in an accident or stopped for a citation

                Only if you are stopped and cited

27. You are on a two-way road and the vehicle ahead of you is turning left in a driveway. You may legally pass the vehicle on the right:

                If there is enough road between the curb and the vehicle

                Even if you must drive in a bicycle lane to do so

                Even if you must cross a solid white line painted on the road

28. Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper:

                Is illegal under all circumstances

                Must be marked with a red flag or lights

                Does not legally to be marked, but it is a good idea

29. When you change lanes or merge with another lane you:

                Have the right-of-way

                Should first stop and check for cross traffic

                Need at least a four-second gap in traffic

30. You wheels should be pointed straight ahead, unless you are:

                Waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light

                Parked on a hill or slopping driveway

                Parked on the side of a level roadway and there is no curb

31. You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with a siren and flashing lights. You should:

                Stop immediately in the intersection until it passes

                Pull to the right in the intersection and stop

                Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop

32. You may legally park your car:

                At the corner in a intersection

                Across a sidewalk if you are partially in a driveway

                In a bicycle lane if there is no sign forbidding it

33. 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:

                Stop at the cross walk and honk your horn

                Drive into the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

                Pull up to the crosswalk so the person can hear your engine

34. You are driving in the far right lane of a multilane freeway. A line of five cars is merging into your lane ahead from an onramp. You:

                Must maintain your speed and position

                Must slow down to let the other vehicles merge

                Have the legal right-of-way, but should make room for the merging vehicles if possible.

35. The speed limit in any valley is:

                20 mph

                15 mph

                25 mph

36. You should stop before crossing railroad tracks:

                Even when the railroad tracks are out-of-service

                Any time a train may be approaching, whether or not you can see it

                If your vehicle has three or more axles

37. Two vehicles are approaching an uncontrolled “T” intersection. One vehicle is on the through road and the other is on the road that ends. Who has the right-of-way at the intersection?

                The vehicle on the through road

                The vehicle on the right

                The vehicle that arrives first

38. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?

                Most cold medications can make the person drowsy

                Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages

                Medications are safe to take at any time if prescribed by a doctor

39. Which of these statements is true about child passengers?

                Children 1 or older and over 20 pounds should ride in the front seat

                Children under age one should not ride in the front seat in airbag-equipped vehicles

                The front seat is generally the safest place in the car for children six years of age and older

40. You should adjust your rear-view and side mirrors:

                Before you get into the car

                Before you start driving

                After you start driving

41. If there is a deep puddle in the road ahead, you should:

                Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water

                Steer your vehicle around the water, if possible

                Shift into neutral as you drive through the water

42. All of the following are dangerous while driving. Which is also illegal?

                Wearing a headset that covers both ears

                Having one or more interior lights on

                Using cruise control on residential streets

43. You are driving in the far right lane of a four-lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. You are driving in:

                The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane

                A special lane for slow moving vehicles

                An exit lane

44. Which of the following is true about large trucks?

                Trucks have fewer blind spots due to the vehicle’s height

                It is best to pass trucks very slowly and on the right side

                Trucks often appear to travel slower because of their large size

45. You must make a written report (SR 1) to DMV if you:

                Fail to pay your registration fees within 90 days of receiving your renewal notice

                Are involved in an accident and there is more than $750 in damages

                Allow a licensed driver from another state drive your vehicle

46. A peace officer is signalling you to drive to the edge of the roadway. You decide to ignore the officer’s warning and flee the scene. You are guilty of a misdemeanour and can be punished by being:

                Fined up to $1000

                Jailed in the county jail for not more than one year

                Given an warning and a citation

47. To be sure a lane is clear before you change lanes, you should:

                Look in your outside mirrors only

                Look over your shoulder into the lane you want to enter

                Always turn your head and look over your right shoulder

48. When a traffic signal light isn’t working at an intersection, you should:

                Come to a complete stop, and then proceed when it is safe

                Stop before entering and let all other traffic go first

                Slow down or stop, if necessary

49. The speed limit for school zone where children are present is _______ unless otherwise posted

                15 mph

                25 mph

                20 mph

50. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, start from:

                The lane closest to the left curb

                The center lane

                Any lane as long as it seems safe to do so

51. Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

                Station wagon

                Passenger car

                Motorcycle

                Large tour bus

52. If there are two solid yellow lines dividing opposite lanes of traffic, you may:

                Cross over the lines to make a left turn from or into a side street

Cross over the lines to pass another vehicle unless there is a “No Passing” sign posted

                Cross over these lines to make a U-turn unless there is a sign prohibiting U-turns

53. Which of the following is a proper use of vehicle lights?

                Using low beams during the day on narrow country roads

                Using high beams because your low beams are not working

                Use parking lights while driving through a tunnel

54. When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice:

                Shift to a low gear before going down steep hills

                Maintain traction by following other vehicles closely

                Pump your brakes to keep them from freezing

55. When parking your vehicle on any hill:

                One of your rear wheels should touch the curb

                Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in gear or “park”

                Your front wheels should be parallel to the road if there is no curb

56. You can make a right turn at a solid red light after you check for pedestrians and other traffic:

                Only if there is a sign that permits the turn

                At any time, if you slow down and signal before making the turn

                If you stop first and there is no sign to prohibit the turn

57. Check your rear view mirrors:

                Often to see how traffic is moving behind you

                To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot

                Only when you are slowing down