California Driver Ed Practice Test Questions

Should you maintain your speed or slow down when moving toward an exit ramp?

• You should speed up when moving toward an exit ramp
• You should slow down before moving onto exit ramp
• Do not slow down until you have moved onto the exit ramp
• You should speed up, slow down, and then maintain your speed

When can you pass a vehicle on the right?

• On a highway with two or more lanes traveling in your direction
• If you are blocked or unable to pass on the left
• When it is safe to do so
• When the driver ahead of you is turning left
• A & D

You must notify the DMV within five days in which of the following circumstances?

• Are involved in a traffic accident
• Are cited for a traffic violation
• Your vehicle insurance lapses
• Sell or transfer your vehicle

At what blood alcohol content (BAC) is it illegal for a person 21 years old or older to drive?

• .08
• .12
• .10
• .05

When are you required to show proof of insurance to a law enforcement officer?

• Only if you are involved in a serious accident that causes property damage or personal injury
• Only if you are stopped and cited
• If you are involved in an accident or stopped for a citation

How can you tell when it is safe to return to the right lane after passing a vehicle on the left?

• When you can clearly see the other driver in your interview rearview mirror
• When the driver of the vehicle you just passed signals that it is safe to do so
• When you can see the headlights of the car you just passed in your rearview mirror

When an emergency vehicle approaches from in front or behind you, what should you do?

• Maintain your speed to avoid causing an accident
• Speed up to get out of the way quickly
• Slow down
• Pull over to the right and stop

In which of the following situations is it OK to leave children aged six or younger in an unattended car on a hot day?

• If the key is left in the ignition
• If a window is rolled down
• If the car is parked in a spot where it can be seen from the person’s destination
• If the car is left running with the air conditioning turned on
• None of the above

Which parts of the road are more likely to freeze first when sleet, freezing rain or snow begin to fall?

• Areas that are not driven on a lot, like the shoulder, will freeze first
• Left and right turn corners where snow and ice can collect
• All parts of the roadway will freeze equally
• Bridges, ramps and overpasses

When are you required to notify law enforcement and make a written report to DMV?

• if you are cited for a traffic violation
• If you sell or transfer your vehicle
• If you are involved in an accident that results in injury or death
• If you are involved in an accident with serious property damage

What do solid yellow lines on the roadway indicate?

• Left turn only lane
• Traffic lanes on one-way streets
• Mark the center of a road used for two-way traffic

What should you do if there is a red arrow shown pointing to the right with a red traffic light?

• Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop
• Turn in that direction after slowing and checking in both directions
• Do no turn until the light and arrow both turn green

What should you do if a pedestrian starts to cross the road after the “Don’t Walk” signal begins to flash?

• Honk your horn to signal them to speed up
• Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane
• Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary
• Wait until the pedestrian is safely across the street before proceeding

You must notify the DMV within 5 days if you:

• Sell or transfer your vehicle
• Paint your vehicle a different color
• Are cited for a traffic violation
• Move to a new home in a different county in California

What should you do if you are taking medications (prescription or over the counter) while driving?

• Stop taking your prescription
• Ask doctor or pharmacist about side effects if you are unsure
• Use extreme caution, drive slowly
• Check label for warnings about effects
• B & D

What should you do if you can’t see the road ahead when driving in heavy fog and your windshield wipers aren’t working?

• Pull off the road and stop until visibility improves
• Slow down
• Turn on your high beams
• Turn on your low beams

What is the proper technique to change lanes?

• Signal the direction you intend to move
• Check side and rear-view mirrors
• Check over your shoulder
• All of the above

Which of the following statements about pedestrians crossing at intersections without traffic signals is correct?

• Pedestrians have the right of way only when vehicles are making left or right turns
• Pedestrians have the right of way at marked and unmarked crosswalks
• Pedestrians have the right of way only when they are already in the roadway
• Pedestrians have the right of way at marked crosswalks only

What should you do when you park your vehicle at a curb on a level two-way street before getting out?

• Set the parking brake
• Look for cars or bicycles on the traffic side
• Make sure wheels are parallel
• Make sure you are parked within 18 inches of the curb
• All of the above