. <1. You want 10 park uphill but thers Is no C\Jrb. WhietJ way do you tum your trent wheels?
Parallel to the road ~ , ••••••••••• , , ....• , 0
,...Right-Towards the side of the road - lli,f
left-Towards lha center of tile road · 0
20. Cine way to know you are in a truck's blind spot Is it:
You slay closo to the vehicle's right fronl wheeL •......•...•.•....•..•••• 13_ )l6u can't 500 tho truckdriver in the vehicle's side mirrors ••••. ?a..
You follow no closer than six foot ,::::0-
21. This sign means:
'~rEtt Make a complete ~top bolore. turning · .. • ·· ·0
"'- The driver on tile Nghl go es first. , .. O
• po other drivers go lirst. 18]
22. It is against the law to enter an ~nterseC1ion when:
;;au can'l get aJllhe way across betoro the light turns red , 181
The light is flashing yellow and you didn't stop first ·.O
The light is yellow , , , " ,.0
23. This sign means:
_ JiItre road ahead Is closed to traffrc in your direction .. , 181
~ Yiefd to oncoming trollic " " D
The. road ahead is closed to trallie in aU directions , 0
24. When flhould a three year old weighing 4S Ibs. be plaoad In a safely 5&at?
~nder all circumstances ,', , ,.; 121
Only 11 the child is in the front seat """"""',, .. , , 0
Only irthe child is in the back seat " .. " .. " 0
25. You must look tor bicycl9 tidem in. the same lanes used by motor vehicles because they:
Must ride facing oncoming lraflic O
Have tho right·of-way , , .. ,.,"" 0
""re enlilled 10 share the road with you , B,
26. 'You may ClOSS a solfd double yellow lill() to:
#nter a private driveway , , .. , .. " .. ,,, l8l
Overtake and pass aoothorvehicle " " , O
Make au-tum, if it is safe " · .. · 0
27. Blocking an intersection during "rush hour" traffic is:
Permitted If ttJe light is green , ,0
~t permlttoo under any circumstances , , "IZ!
, Not permitted unless you have the right·or-way 0
32. A fleeway onramp ;s marked with this sign. Which of the following
vehicles may use this lane?
A convertible with an adult and two chUdron -8""
A carpool van conminlng only the driver " 0
A 8pOO ulllity vehicle OQotalnblg an adult. child, and family pet Ill
33. A flashing yellow1rafllc signal al an intersection means:
Continue at normal speed through the inlernection 0
Slop. YIeld to all cross traffic before crossfng tho intersectlon 0
Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection 122
34. Woon driving OIl a rooltllane street with other vehk;I~:
You should drivo nlongsido the olhervohlcles so ~ drivers can
seeyoo ~ 0
You should drive ahead of or behind the othe(Voolcies ~
It is safest 10 drive in the lane next to the cooter line 0
35. Whld! of the following Is true about double parkIng?
It is Illegal under all circumstances !S
It is Illogar ooly If you leavo your car 0
It ls IDgal if you are making a delivery 0
.36. You IlIe on a two-way sneet with two lanes In each dlrecllon. To tum lert, start the tum In:
Any lane open to you for traffic in your direction 0
The I~ lane for trn~fic In yollr direction NI
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(From the 2006 California Driver Handbook) Directions: study the handbook before you take the test.
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1. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood
alcohol concentration (BAC) that is __ or higher.
0.08% - Eight hundredths of one percent .. 181
0.10% - One tenth of one percent 0
0.05% - Five hundredths of one percent 0
2. You must notify DMV within 5 days if you: .
Sell ortransferyourvehicle · 18
Are cited for a traffic violation 0
Pail,t your vehicle a different color 0
3: You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block
the intersection when the light turns red:
Under any circumstances , g.
Unless you enteredthe intersection on a yellow light 0
Unless you entered the intersection on a green light 0
4. A police officer Is signaling you to continue driving through a red traffic
light. What should you do?
S~op first. Then do what the officer tells you 0
Wait for the green Ijght 0
Do as the officer tells you , 18:1
5. You wantto pass a bicyclist riding on the right edge of your lane. You:
Must honk your horn before passing the blcycllst., O
Must not squeeze past the bicyclist : 181
May not pass the bicyclistfor any reason · 0
6. When planning to pass another vehicle you should:
Not assume they will make space for you to retumto your lane 181
Assume they will let you pass if you use your turn signal 0
Assume they will maintain a constant speed 0
.7. You must use your seat belt:
Unless you are riding in a vehicle built Qefore 1978 o
Unless you are riding in a limousine 0
If the vehicle is equipped with seat belts : .. 18f
,8. Whichofthese vehicles must stop before crossing railroad tracks?
Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards 8
Motor homes or pickup trucks towing a trailer 0
Sport utility vehicles carrying four or more persons 0
9. Which of these statements about drugs and driving is true?
Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy 0
Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving ~
Only illegal drugs can impair your driving 0
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1. This sign means:
No passif'lll •• ••• 0
U·tum area ahead - .. ···- 0
No U-tum , , Qll
2. When should you not take your legal right-of·way?
When other drivers want to drive faster .. "" 0
Whon it helps prevent accidents ~
NOller, It conluoos oUler drivers ,· 0
3, The handbook recommends signaling for at least __ seconds before changing lanes on a freeway.
32. A freeway onramp is marked wllh this sign. WhIch of the following
. vehicles may LISe this lane?
A convertlbfo wfth an adult and two ch1ldren ua - ~ .. EY'
A carpool van containing only the driver ~, D
A aport ulllity vehicle contaIning an adult, child, and family pet ~
3S. Aflallhlng yellow baffle: signal at an Intersection means:
Continue at normal speed through 1M inloo>eclfon 0
Slop. YIeld to all cross traffic berore crossrng tOO intersoctlon 0
Slow down and be alert at the upcoming intersection 122
34. Whon driving on a rooltllane street with other vehlclrJ:
You shoold drivD alongside !he other vehlo1es so me drivors can
see yoo ....• ~ '" _I_" ~ i 1t _D
You should drive ahead at or behind the 04hervehlcles ~
It is·safest 10 drive In 1he fane ooxt to the 08nter Ifne w_O
35. Whlctl of Ihofollowlng Is true aboutdotJble par1<lng?
It Is Illegal IJllder all circumstancse ~ .. " !S.
It Is IUogaf only If you leavo your cat 0
It Is legal if you ere maklnf,l a delivery : D
.36. Vouare on a two-way street with two lanes In.ooch cilrecllon. To tum
lelt, start the turn In: .
Any lane open to you for traffic in your dlreclion 0
The I~ lane for1m~flc In your dlrectlon !::::r
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Each question has three answer choices. Choose one answer and mark an X in the box across from the answer. Do not talk while taking the test, use any books or notes, or leave the test area before your test has been graded. It may result in a test failure and you may be suspended or revoked.
1. You must notify DMV within 5 days if you:
Are cited for a traffic violation 0
Sell or transfer your vehicle ~
Paint your vehicle a different color 0
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.
0.08% - Eight hundredths of one percent (i;1
0.10% - One tenth of one percent 0
0.05% - Five hundredths of one percent 0
3. Should you always drive slower than other traffic?
No, you can block traffic when you drive too slowly 12l
Yes, it is a good defensive driving technique 0
Yes, it is always safer than driving faster 0
4. Which of the following is true about roadways on bridges and overpasses
in cold, wet weather?
They tend to freeze before the rest of the road does ~
They do not freeze because they are made of concrete 0
They tend to freeze after the rest ofthe road does 0
5. When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:
Only when pulling away from the curb ., , 0
When pulling next to, but not away from, the curb 0
When pulling next to or away from the curb 18
6. You reach an intersection with stop signs on all four corners at the
same time as the driver on your left. Who has the right-of-way?
The driver on your left has the right-of-way 0
You have the right-of-way 18
Whoever is signaling to make a turn has the right-of-way 0
7. Which of the following is true about double parking?
It is illegal under all circumstances ~
It is illegal only if you leave your car : 0
It is legal if you are making a delivery 0
8. Ifthere is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane,
you should:
Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding 0
Cautiously drive around the pedestrian 0
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing (2:
9. 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 0
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop rEI
Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass 0
10. You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
'Sotheyface straight ahead 0
Right - towards the side of the road 13l
Left - towards the center of the road 0
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If you drive slower than 15 mph ····,················································0
No more than 200 feet before making a right turn 81-
Whenever bicyclists are not present 0
12. Backing your vehicle is:
Always dangerous to do 12f.
Dangerous if you have a helper 0
Only dangerous in large vehicles 0
13. A freeway onramp is marked with this sign. Which of the following vehicles may use this lane?
convertible with an adult and two children 181
carpool van containing only the driver 0
A sport utility vehicle containing an adult, child, and family pet 0
14. Driving underthe influence of any medication which impairs yourdriving
is permitted:
Under no circumstances ~
'If you don't feel drowsy 0
If it is prescribed by a physician :0
15. You must stop at the intersection ahead. Just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. You should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when:
You don't have room to completely cross the tracks fE1
The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic. 0
You transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle 0
16. Drivers are required to obey instructions from:
Security guards patrolling parking lots 0
Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway 0
Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites ~
17. If you are riding in a vehicle equipped with a lap belt and also a separate
shoulder belt, you are:
Only required to use the lap belt 0
Required to use both the lap and shoulder belts ~
Only required to use the shoulder belt 0
18. When driving on a multilane street with two-way traffic:
Drive alongside the other vehicles so the drivers can see you 0
You should drive ahead of or behind the other vehicles ~
It is safest to drive in the lane next to the center line 0
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3. Unless otherwise posted, !he speed limit In a busIness district Is:
25mp1\ .
35mph _ · CI
3Omph _ 0
4. A scOOol bus has stopped ahead on your sIda or the road and ts
flashing lis red rights. What should you do?
Stop first. thon proceed wh91I you think it fs safe 0
Stop as long as 1he Ted lights flash .
Stop until all the children have crossed your lane 0
5. You aro driving 00 a four-Ianefrooway In the tane closest to tha center
divider. To exit the freeway on the right you should:
Carefully cross alJ the lanes at one lime , 0
Change lanes one at a Urna until you are in the proper lane II
Slow before beginning each lane change ~+ O
6, What Is the boot advice for driving when heavy fog or dust occurs7.::::5?J
Try not to drive unlillhe conditions Improve " ~
Do not drive too slowty. bocause othor drivers may hit you 0
Altemate your low and high beams to improve your vision ~ II
7. If your vehIcle Is going to be hit from behind, you should: ;;:;;x
Be ready to brake after Impact _ ~
Hold down the brake pedal 1 .. _ 0
Shift to neutral and tum off !he ignition *'.
8. Where shoukl you Slap your vehicle when there Is no Ilmilline?
Just past tile coroor ~
At tho corner , ; , IUI
Aftor Ihe crosswalk , , 0
9. When you are in a dedicated (um lane controlled by a green arrow,
which of the following Is troo?
All vehJcles or pedestrians In !he intarsec.tloo must yield to you .. ~ All oncoming vehlcloa and pecestrtens ere slopped by red I~ You may tum In the arrow's direction wllhout checking traffic .. ~ ...
10. You shoUld uslNllly drive your vehicle slower when:
You see brako IlghlS coming on sevoral vehicles ahead of you .
Passing largo trLICks on the freeway , .
You want to look at a controlled accident scene 0
11. There are two tralflc lanes In your direction. You are driving In the left
lane and many cars are passing you on the right. You should:
Slay In your lane so you don't Impede tho Imffl<: flow a
pun onto the loft shoulder to let the other vehicles pass ~ .
Move over into tho right lane when it is safe .
12. You are driving slowly In !he fast lane of a four-lane frooway. Tho ISlrafflcbohlndyou Inyourlsne. Thedriverbohrndyou w1shealodrl faster. You should:
Not change lanes I' you &lII.l driving the speed limit 0
Change rEUlOO 10 the right when safe to do 80 11
Onfy change lanes If flvo or more vehrcles are behfnd you »0 0
13. This sign means:
You must tum left ~r make a u-tem :¥
Left or U-turn pormitted on any green light ~ ...
Left or U-tum permitted on green arrow _ .
14. You are roqulred to wear your safety bett in a mOVing vehlcle:
Unless your vehicle was manufactured before 1975 _ 0
Unless you are riding rn !he back of a pickup/camper 0
If yourvOOlclD Is equipped with safely bolts _ ID
15. A large truck Is driving rn the middle of three lanes. You want to pass
the lalge lrlI(:k. It is best to pass: #n
Quickly on Ihe loft and move ahead of It _ .
Vory slowly on the left and move ahead of It .
Very quickly on the rlghland move ahead of it 0
16. This sign means:
Ooe Iane road to the right , 0
Im'l!)Onc way slroot-traffic travels 10 the light IJ
All trafflc must tum right ahead CI
17. You must noUfy DMV within 5 days H you:
Sell or transfer your whicle .
Paln! your Y6hicle a diHerent color 0
Modify your vehicle's exhaust system 0
1 e. If an oncoming vehicle has sterted to turn left in Iront of yoo:
Honk your hom 10 wam tho driver and maintain your speed 0
~alntaln your speed and take your right-of-way n
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