California Car Driving Test

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8 - DMV Practice Test

Practice Test - 8

40 Questions

Passing Marks - 80%

1 / 40

What should you do when you see a sign with an animal picture on it?

Slow down or stop and proceed when safe

Speed up and pass quickly

Ignore the sign and continue at the same speed

Honk to scare the animals away

2 / 40

What are California state and local law enforcement officers prohibited from asking during a stop?

Your insurance details

For your vehicle's registration

Your immigration status

If you have been drinking

3 / 40

When must drivers move over and slow down?

Only for police vehicles

For all vehicles on the road

For stationary emergency or tow trucks with flashing amber lights

Whenever they see a construction sign

4 / 40

What is the penalty for smoking in a vehicle with a minor?

License suspension

A warning

A fine

Community service

5 / 40

What should you do when approaching a green traffic signal light?

Proceed with caution and yield to pedestrians

Turn right immediately

Stop and wait for the light to turn yellow

Speed up to cross quickly

6 / 40

Under what condition should you not overtake and pass a light rail vehicle or streetcar on the left?

Unless you are on a one-way street

During peak traffic hours

When it is moving

If the vehicle is stopped

7 / 40

What should you not do when approaching a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

Reduce your speed

Pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk

Watch for any signals from the pedestrian

Stop and let them cross

8 / 40

What is the speed limit within 500 feet of a school when children are present?

35 mph

25 mph

10 mph

45 mph

9 / 40

What action should you take at a solid red traffic signal?

Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic.

Proceed if no traffic is coming.

Only stop if pedestrians are present.

Turn right if there is no sign prohibiting it.

10 / 40

Where should bicyclists ride on a one-way street?

On the sidewalk

In the middle of the road

Against the flow of traffic

Near the left curb or edge

11 / 40

What does a green traffic signal light indicate?

Go, but stop for any vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians in the intersection.

Yield to all traffic in the intersection.

Stop immediately.

Go, but only turn left.

12 / 40

When turning left at an intersection, who must you yield to?

To oncoming vehicles and pedestrians

Only to oncoming vehicles

Only to vehicles turning right

To vehicles behind you

13 / 40

What is the speed limit in an alley?

30 mph

25 mph

15 mph

10 mph

14 / 40

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal light mean?

Pedestrian crossing ahead.

Stop and yield to all traffic.

Proceed with caution without stopping.

Prepare to stop.

15 / 40

What should you do if recording an interaction during a law enforcement stop?

Interrupt the officer to start recording

Use the recording to argue with the officer

Inform the officer that you are recording

Conceal the fact that you are recording

16 / 40

At night, how should cargo extending more than 4 feet from the rear be marked?

By two red lights

With a white flag

No marking is required

With reflective tape

17 / 40

What should a bicyclist do when approaching a right turn?

Speed up and turn quickly

Signal and move to a position that allows for a safe turn

Always signal and move to the center of the road

Continue straight and ignore the turn

18 / 40

Who has the right-of-way when two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time?

The vehicle on the right

The vehicle on the left

The faster vehicle

The larger vehicle

19 / 40

How should you drive in heavy traffic or bad weather?

Much faster than usual

Only in the left lane

More cautiously, but not blocking traffic by driving too slowly

With the same speed as in clear conditions

20 / 40

How should bicyclists make left and right turns?

Without signaling, as bicycles are smaller than cars

Only using verbal signals

By using hand signals and turn lanes like drivers

Bicyclists are not allowed to make left or right turns

21 / 40

What are the consequences of not stopping for a school bus with red flashing lights?

A warning

A $500 fine

A $1,000 fine and possible suspension of driving privileges for one year

Community service

22 / 40

How should you pass a bus, streetcar, or trolley stopped at a safety zone?

Only from the right side

At no more than 10 mph

At a speed higher than 10 mph

Without reducing speed

23 / 40

What are the large blind spots around trucks and buses known as?

No Zones

Danger Zones

Blind Areas

Caution Spots

24 / 40

Under what conditions can bicyclists legally ride on freeways?

When they are wearing a helmet

At any time they choose

When there are no alternative routes and it's not forbidden by law

Only during daylight hours

25 / 40

What are the consequences of assaulting a highway worker?

A warning

Fines up to $2,000 and imprisonment for up to one year

Fines up to $500

Community service

26 / 40

When is it permissible for a bicyclist to ride near the left curb or edge of a one-way street?

When avoiding parked vehicles

Only during non-peak hours

As a personal preference

When choosing to ride in that position

27 / 40

When encountering a blind pedestrian who steps away from the intersection, what does this indicate?

They are waiting for another vehicle

You should continue driving

They are lost and need directions

They need assistance

28 / 40

When is a bicyclist allowed to move left?

Only in designated bike lanes

To avoid hazards such as parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, animals, or trash

Never, they must always stay on the right

When they want to ride faster

29 / 40

When is it illegal to drive an overloaded vehicle?

When it hinders your control or obstructs your view

Only during night hours

If the load is over 50 pounds

When driving on highways

30 / 40

What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights?

Turn around and find another route

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing before crossing

Speed up to cross quickly

Cross the tracks immediately

31 / 40

What is the maximum speed of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) and Low-speed Vehicles (LSVs)?

35 mph

25 mph

30 mph

45 mph

32 / 40

How should you navigate a roundabout?

Yield to traffic entering the roundabout

Yield to all traffic already in the roundabout

Accelerate and merge quickly

Stop before entering

33 / 40

What is a key safety consideration when opening your vehicle door on the traffic side?

Looking for oncoming cars

Opening the door quickly

Making sure it doesn't fully open

Checking for passing motorcyclists

34 / 40

Who is considered a pedestrian?

Drivers at a stop sign

Only people walking

People using vehicles

People walking or using non-vehicle modes like roller skates

35 / 40

What is the recommended action when a large vehicle in front of you is turning?

Flash your lights to signal the driver

Overtake the vehicle immediately

Be cautious as the vehicle may swing wide to maneuver

Follow closely to pass quickly

36 / 40

How should you respond to a flashing red traffic signal?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Stop, then proceed when it is safe.

Turn right immediately.

Continue without stopping.

37 / 40

What is the correct response when you see an emergency vehicle with sirens and red lights?

Immediately stop in your current lane

Continue at the same speed in your lane

Follow closely to get through traffic

Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop

38 / 40

What should you do when approaching a light rail vehicle on the road?

Turn in front of it without stopping

Maintain a safe distance and never turn in front of it

Ignore it and continue driving as usual

Overtake it immediately

39 / 40

How should drivers behave when unable to change lanes to pass a bicyclist?

Honk to alert the bicyclist

Follow the bicyclist closely until they move over

Maintain at least three feet of clearance

Pass closely to save time

40 / 40

How should you react to pedestrians at an unmarked crosswalk?

Only stop if they are children or elderly

Yield and allow them to cross safely

Signal them to use a marked crosswalk

Ignore them as they don’t have the right-of-way

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